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2008 Jeep Compass Review
Small crossover with big-SUV virtues.
2008 Compass Review Summary & Specifications
The Jeep Compass is not a traditional Jeep with go-anywhere off-road capability. On the negative side, it appears to be built to a price and has modest interior materials and build quality. On the positive side, it offers safety, a comfortable ride, steady handling, high fuel mileage, and the reassurance of all-wheel-drive capability. Those positives and its affordable pricing make the Jeep Compass worth a look. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from western Oregon, with Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Compass 2WD Sport ($16,475); AWD Sport ($18,225); 2WD Limited ($20,505); AWD Limited ($22,255) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle |
| Engines (optional) | 172-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 158hp 2.0-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2) with Auto Stick |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | multi-stage frontal airbags, curtain side airbags; traction control, electronic stability control with anti-roll mitigation, ABS with brake assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact airbags ($250) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Belvidere, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-925-5337 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16475 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Compass AWD Limited ($22,225) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; tilt steering column; leather upholstery, heated front seats; height-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment; fold-flat front passenger seat; reclining 60/40 split folding rear seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; cruise control; outside-temperature indicator; AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary audio jack; Sirius satellite radio; power windows, mirrors and locks; remote keyless entry; electronic vehicle information center; auto-dimming rearview mirror; universal garage door opener; center console sliding armrest with cell phone or MP3 pocket; fog lamps; roof rails; floor mats; P215/55R18 tires |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | CVT ($1100) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 23885 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 172 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 165 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/24 |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 173.4/69.3/65.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/52.3/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/51.0/39.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 53.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3329 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS Brake Assist, Brake Traction Control |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 |
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