2022 Jeep Compass

　　

2022 Jeep Compass Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　Do you want extra-small, small, medium or large? We could be talking about fast-food french fries or fountain drink cups, but Jeep's lineup of SUVs these days is similarly varied. The 2022 Jeep Compass is on the smaller end, taking its spot below the Cherokee but above the Renegade. It's a rival to the likes of the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Hyundai Tucson and stands out with its above-average off-road capabilities.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Jeep Compass Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$147/mo  for Compass Sport

　　Compass Sport

　　Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) - $26,785 MSRPSport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $28,285 MSRPLatitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) - $29,335 MSRPLatitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $30,835 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) - $30,980 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $32,480 MSRPLatitude Lux 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $32,195 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) (Most Popular) - $33,995 MSRPTrailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $34,210 MSRP(RED) Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $35,790 MSRPHigh Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) - $36,690 MSRP

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　　$167/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　The latest Compass generation debuted for 2017, but this year's version gets a host of updates. First among them is a new exterior design and a more refined interior that are reminiscent of what you'd find with the larger Grand Cherokee. New tech features, such as a revised infotainment system, a larger central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and more standard advanced driver aids, should further bolster this little Jeep's appeal.

　　

Which Compass does zzdcar recommend?

The Sport seems pretty well equipped, but we'd skip that and go to the Latitude, even if your budget is tight. It doesn't cost much more and adds some desirable quality-of-life upgrades. That said, if you are thinking of adding the all-wheel-drive system anyway, the new AWD-only Latitude Lux is only slightly more expensive than the Latitude with AWD and comes with a bunch of great features.

　　

Jeep Compass models

The 2022 Jeep Compass is a subcompact crossover available in five trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Limited and Trailhawk. All come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (177 horsepower, 172 lb-ft of torque). For Sport and Latitude models, front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. AWD is standard on the Latitude Lux, Limited and Trailhawk. Front-drive models come with a six-speed automatic transmission, and AWD versions receive a nine-speed automatic.

　　Sport

　　Starting things out is the Sport trim. Standard equipment includes:

　　16-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Heated mirrors Roof rails Rear air vents Height-adjustable driver's seat 60/40-split rear bench seat Cloth upholstery 8.4-inch touchscreen Six-speaker sound system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) Satellite radio First- and second-row USB ports Adjustable load floorFor 2022, the Compass Sport comes equipped with several advanced safety features. These include:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)Latitude

　　Along with access to a few additional option packages, the Compass Latitude adds:

　　17-inch wheels Foglights and automatic headlights Imitation leather upholstery Imitation leather-wrapped steering wheel Keyless ignition and entryLatitude Lux

　　The new Latitude Lux trim adds:

　　18-inch wheels Remote engine start Upgraded driver information display Auto-dimming rearview mirror Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel Power driver's seat Heated front seats Leather upholstery 10.1-inch touchscreenLimited

　　The Compass Limited is the most comprehensively equipped. It builds on the Latitude Lux equipment by adding:

　　Black-painted roof Automatic wipers Windshield wiper de-icer Ambient interior lighting Dual-zone automatic climate control Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)Trailhawk

　　The AWD-only Trailhawk is an off-road-themed model that is based on the Latitude Lux (though it does revert to the Latitude's steering wheel and front seat configuration and doesn't come with remote engine start). Further upgrades include:

　　Black-painted roof 17-inch wheels Automatic wipers Off-road-oriented tires Full-size spare tire Raised suspension Underbody skid plates Tow hooks Hill descent control Unique AWD system with low range and Rock driving mode Dual-zone automatic climate control Ambient interior lighting Parking sensorsThe Compass is available with a staggering number of option packages, many of which are named similarly to others and only available on one trim level. We've broken the important ones into their basic components below.

　　Convenience Group (Latitude and Trailhawk) All upgrades from the Latitude Lux (except the 18-inch wheels, larger touchscreen and leather upholstery) Windshield wiper de-icer Hands-free liftgate (Latitude only) 115-volt power outlet Driver Assist Group I (Latitude) and II (Latitude Lux) Convenience Group upgrades LED foglights Parking sensors Automatic wipers Wireless charging pad Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Compass and the car in front) 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Compass and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Driver Assist Group III (Trailhawk and Limited) Driver Assist I/II upgrades Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) — available later in the model year Elite Group (Trailhawk and Limited) Convenience Group upgrades 19-inch wheels Upgraded LED headlights LED foglights Digital instrument panel Driver's seat memory settings Heated and ventilated front-row seats Heated rear seats Premium leather upholstery Navigation system Sun and Sound Group (all models except Sport) Panoramic sunroof Nine-speaker Alpine audio system There are also the Altitude and High Altitude packages, which primarily add enhanced styling elements to the Latitude and Limited trims, respectively.

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