- For: Off-road ability, smart styling, practicality
- Against: Lacklustre on the road, dull cabin
- Verdict: An SUV that’s really good off-road – but how many buyers will care?
As it wears a Jeep badge, you’d expect the Compass to be pretty accomplished off-road – and it is.
Not all models are four-wheel drive, mind. In keeping with customer demand, the Compass can be ordered as a front-wheel-drive crossover, which kind of defeats the object of a Jeep.
Besides, the Compass makes most sense with four-wheel drive, especially if you opt for the Trailhawk.
This flagship model not only looks the part, but can travel further off-road than a weedy crossover would dare.
Two-wheel-drive versions are offered with either a 1.4-litre petrol engine or 1.6 diesel. Opting for four-wheel drive opens the door to a 2.0 diesel with a choice of outputs.
The Compass looks good, is highly practical and well-equipped. It’s let down by lacklustre road manners and a cabin that can’t match the exterior styling.
KEY INFO
- Launched: 2017
- Facelifted: 2020
- Due for replacement: TBC