Maybe all of the inputs have been boosted to make it feel like it's got a bit more edge? Well, I can report to you that it hasn't. When we first reviewed the Compass, we noted that the brakes on our early production vehicles were notably grabby, but suggested that this might change.
I was actually surprised by this thing's moderate zoot off the line. I didn't find the transmission to be a dog this time around perhaps tuning has been changed since our initial drive. The U.S.-market Compass is offered with just one engine, the 180-hp, 175-lb-ft 2.4-liter inline-four, but (depending on trim) your choice of front- or all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual, six-speed auto or nine-speed auto. This vehicle is equipped with a number of features, like the $595 power liftgate, that I could take or leave they add up to the $35,110 sticker seen here, which could be trimmed a bit without making the vehicle feel de-contented.
More importantly, the interior been improved dramatically visually, functionally and from a materials quality perspective. It's a far more coherent-looking vehicle, and the Trailhawk trim's lift kit, knobby tires and contrasting hood paint succeed at giving it some extra attitude. Jeep saw something of value in the old Compass' external styling because some elements (like the profile) have been broadly carried over and remixed. The follow-up, which rolled out last year, is blessedly improved on all fronts. Of course, it was also a thoroughly mediocre vehicle that was produced for about 10 years too long, and I'm not about to write an apology for it. Our Opinion: With the passage of time, it's clear that the first-generation Jeep Compass (built from 2006-2016) was something of a forward-looking vehicle, one that anticipated the high-riding crossover craze we're in the middle of. The 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk gets a slightly upgraded interior. Jeep says it can tow up to 2,000 pounds - enough for a light trailer and a pair of dirtbikes, a small boat or, if you want to max it out, an ultralight pop-up camper. Highlights: This is a Compass Trailhawk, so in addition to the all-important Trailhawk badge and bright red recovery hooks up front, this model gets 8.5 inches of ground clearance, 19 inches of water fording depth, skid plates and the Trailhawk-exclusive Active Drive Low four-wheel-drive system, which gets a lower crawl ratio (hence the name) for low-speed off-road maneuvers and an additional "rock" mode for the Select-Terrain system. Key Competitors: Chevrolet Trax Hyundai Kona Honda HR-Vīase Price: $29,890 As-Tested Price: $35,110 It's substantially similar to the 2019 models, but for the new year, expect a new Upland special edition for the Sport trim, changes to the Limited trim including 19-inch wheels, optional adaptive cruise control and more. Note: We tested this 2018 model year Compass in the early days of 2019. Today's Compass is a little bigger than a Renegade, but a little smaller than a Cherokee - and Jeep is counting on the fact that market demand for this sort of vehicle is high enough to sustain so many similar models. What is it: This is the Jeep Compass' second generation, and as even a quick glance at the compact crossover will show you, it's a monumental improvement over the first.
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