The new Jeep Compass range looks like this!
But which one would we spend our money on?
carsales sting Entry level, mid and top spec and special
offroad credentials!
Choosing the right model for your needs and budget can be tricky…
So we’re breaking it down for you.
The all-new Jeep Compass is a small SUV – bigger than a Renegade and smaller than a Cherokee
and there are four trim grades, front or all-wheel-drive, petrol or diesel engines, manual or automatic
transmissions.
With over $15,000 separating your entry-level and top-spec variants, there’s definitely
some research to do and decisions to make – and under here is a good place to start.
The Sport and Longitude are powered by the same four-cylinder front-wheel-drive petrol
engines, while the Longitude is limited to an automatic transmission.
The all-wheel-drive Limited is the only Compass to offer two engines – petrol or diesel
– and is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The top spec Trailhawk offers the diesel powertrain only.
The diesel being the pick of engines, we reckon.
Reversing cameras and cruise control are standard across the range.
Five star safety ratings and seven airbags are common to all four vehicles, but safety
and driver assist technologies vary.
Autonomous emergency braking and lane departure waning are a cost option on all Compass models.
It’s also worth noting that adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and rear cross
traffic alert are not offered on Sport or Longitude – and will cost you in the other
two.
A divide between these two – and these two becomes evident as the difference in price
grows.
If you’re thinking about ongoing maintenance costs you’ll notice the Limited is the only
Compass to feature 18-inch alloys.
Jumping into the Limited it definitely feels like the premium pick – these full leather,
8-way electric adjust heated seats are just part of that.
Sport & Longitude feature 5.0-inch screens, you’ll need your key to start, there’s
no sat nav, and no Apple carplay or Android Auto.
The Limited and Trailhawk upsize to 8.4-inch screens, a larger instrument cluster, satellite
navigation, apple carplay and android auto, digital radio and dual zone climate control.
The Limited also has push button start, a nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer.
Voice command and Bluetooth are standard.
If these inclusions and upgrades are what you crave, the Radio Package available on
the Longitude is worth the investment.
If you’re serious about your offroading, the 4x4 system is your answer – but in the
Limited or the more sophisticated trail rated Trailhawk?
…it adds under body skid plates, three tow hooks, off road suspension, hill descent control,
rock mode and a full size spare.
But you’ll be swapping plush for robust when you opt for superior offroad credentials.
Second rows are comfortable and offer generous spacious for three occupants.
The boot is big enough to take what most will throw at it.
Sport and Longitude have 60:40 split fold seats while the Limited and Trailhawk have
the extra flexibility of 40:20:40 split folds.
A five-year 100,000km warranty and five-year capped price servicing sits across the range.
The turbo-diesel Jeep Compass Limited is where we’d put our money.
Its 4x4 driveline combines with the best kit as standard.
Option the extra safety equipment for a competent off roader fit for the whole family.