The Jeep Compass has been refreshed with updated styling as well as improvements in handling dynamics and interior quality. An Off-Road package with low-range gearing, increased ride height, all-terrain tires and skid plates also gives the Compass legitimate off-road ability.
Hiking, camping and other outdoor sports enthusiasts should know that the Jeep Compass does have an advantage over its rivals thanks to the newly available off-road package that includes all the requisite hardware to earn Jeep’s “Trail Rated” moniker. Aggressive all-terrain tires, a low range for the transmission and skid plates provide a unique measure of rugged capability not seen elsewhere in this segment of soft-roaders.
The 2011 Jeep Compass is a five-passenger compact SUV available in base and Limited trim levels.
Standard equipment on the base Jeep Compass includes 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, foglamps, heated sideview mirrors, air-conditioning, full power accessories, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel and a four-speaker stereo with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack. The Latitude package adds heated front seats, driver seat height adjuster, a fold-flat front passenger seat, reclining rear seats, a 115-volt auxiliary power point and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls.
The Jeep Compass Limited includes all the preceding features and adds 18-inch alloy wheels, exterior chrome accents, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a trip computer, automatic climate control, a power driver seat, leather upholstery, satellite radio and an in-dash six-CD changer.
Standard safety features on the Jeep Compass include stability control with a rollover sensor, full-length side curtain airbags and traction control. Front-seat side airbags are optional.
The Jeep Compass sports an improved cabin this year, with a more comfortable steering wheel and soft-touch material on the front doors and console armrest.
The Jeep Compass offers some useful storage spaces, including an open bin on the passenger side of the dash. The rear seatbacks fold flat, and fold-flat capability for the front passenger seatback allows you to carry longer items inside.