INTRODUCTION

First generation (MK49; 2006–2016)

The Jeep Compass is a four-door compact crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 model
year, and is now in its second generation. The first generation Compass and Patriot, its
rebadged variant, were among Jeep's first crossover SUVs. The second-generation Compass
debuted in September 2016 in Brazil and at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in
November 2016, sharing a modified platform with the Renegade.
The three basic models of Compass are Sport, Latitude, and Limited.
The Sport serves as the base model. It includes features such as seventeen-inch alloy wheels,
an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and four speakers, a heater, cloth seating
surfaces, and manual, roll-up windows and manual door locks. Features such as power
windows and door locks, a seven-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with a
368-watt external amplifier, and air conditioning are options. The 2014-2016 Jeep Compass
Sport and Sport SE, The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) does not come as
standard equipment. An EVIC gives the user information such as gas mileage, number of
miles to empty, service intervals, tire pressure, etc.
The Latitude is the midrange model. It added features onto the Sport, such as air
conditioning, keyless entry, a security system, and power windows and door locks. The EVIC
comes as an optional component with the security and cargo convenience package. This
option comes with alarm, tonneau cover, tire pressure monitoring display, garage door
opener, and electronic vehicle information center. The model became available in 2011.
The Limited is the top-of-the-line model. It added features such as leather-trimmed seats, had
an available sunroof, and remote starter.
A 70th Anniversary Edition was based on the Sport model. It added air conditioning,
unique leather-trimmed seats, unique alloy wheels, a sunroof, side-impact airbags, a
seven-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with a 368-watt external amplifier,
power windows and door locks, keyless entry, and a security alarm. This special edition
model was only offered in 2011 to celebrate Jeep's 70th anniversary. All Jeep models for
2011 only offered a 70th Anniversary Edition model (Compass, Patriot, Wrangler, Wrangler
Unlimited, Liberty, and the Grand Cherokee).
An Altitude Edition model was made available in 2012. It was based upon the Latitude
model, and added black-painted alloy wheels, leather-trimmed seats, a sunroof, and a Boston
Acoustics premium sound system with a 368-watt external amplifier. The Altitude package
was available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee only at first, but then was available on the
Compass, Patriot, Wrangler, and Wrangler Unlimited as well. All models except the Jeep
Grand Cherokee dropped this model (the Grand Cherokee model continued to offer this
model for the 2013 model year). The Altitude name was chosen in a contest to name a Grand
Cherokee concept car. Because of the Altitude's popularity, Jeep decided to offer it on all
models except for the Jeep Liberty.
The Jeep Patriot and first generation Jeep Compass were phased out during the 2016 model
year, replaced by a single new redesigned Compass SUV that FiatChrysler would debut in
late 2016.

Second generation (MP/552; 2016–present)

The second-generation of Jeep Compass debuted on September 27, 2016 in Brazil and at
the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2016, replacing the Jeep Patriot and
first generation Compass.
Using a stretched version of the same platform as the Renegade,[18] the Compass is available
in four distinct trim levels: the base Sport, the mid-level Latitude, the luxurious Limited,
and the off road-capable Trailhawk. All trim levels are available with either front-wheel
drive or four-wheel drive, with the exception of the Trailhawk, which is only available in a
4WD configuration.
In the United States, the Compass comes equipped with a 2.4L Tigershark four-cylinder
engine. More than 65 percent of the upper body structure and frame is made of high-strength
steel.
Available features include FCA's UConnect 4C 8.4 and 8.4N touch-screen infotainment
systems, a Beats Premium Audio System with a 506-watt digital amplifier, eighteen-inch
aluminum alloy wheels, Jeep's Command-View panoramic sunroof, LED front headlamps,
Forward Collision Warning, a ParkView rear-view backup camera system, front and rear
parking sensors, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and Jeep's Selec-Terrain full-time
four-wheel-drive system (standard on the Trailhawk model).
The Jeep Compass was unveiled in India on 12 April 2017 and assembled in the FCA
India Pune plant since 1 July 2017]. Apart from manufacturing to the Indian market, Jeep also
exports the Indian-made Compass to many right-hand drive markets such as the United
Kingdom, Australia, Brunei, Japan and Thailand. The India-spec model is available with two
engine options - a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged MultiAir petrol and a 2.0-litre,
four-cylinder, turbocharged MultiJet II diesel engine. In 2017 Jeep sold about 10,000
Compasses in India from the day of release until the middle of December.
The Compass is assembled at plants in Mexico, Brazil, China and India. North American and
European models are manufactured in Toluca, Mexico; moved from Belvidere, Illinois. In
Brazil, the second-generation Jeep Compass start production the 26 September 2016 at FCA
new Goiana, Pernambuco Assembly Plant. Production of the first-generation Compass and
Patriot ended early 2017, with production of the second generation Compass beginning in
spring of 2017 for North American models. Assembled at Fiat's facility
in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, it is Jeep's first model assembled in India.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-lock brakes

ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and
will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate. This increases the vehicles ability to
turn while braking.

Stability control

Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded
and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing
control of the vehicle.

Front-impact airbags

Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head
during a frontal crash.

Side impact airbags

Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side
impact collision.

Overhead airbags

Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or
rollover.

Knee airbags

Knee airbags help to protect the occupants lower extremities from serious injury in the event of
an accident.

Pretensioners

Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal
seating position during a collision.

Anti-whiplash

Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants
head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
Security system

The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting
if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.

NHTSA CRASH TEST RATINGS

DIMENSIONS