Make no mistake: This is the most controversial vehicle ever to carry the fabled Jeep name. Aimed primarily at urban driversespecially womenthe Compass is built on the same unibody platform as the new Dodge Caliber. That means a transversely mounted four-cylinder engine. It'll have all-wheel drive, however, and the ride height will be two inches higher than that of the Caliber. But the Compass is primarily an on-road Jeep that's aimed at similar soft-roaders such as Chevy Equinox and Ford Escape.
Bottom Line: Bold styling and that charismatic name could make it a winner.
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