2007 Jeep Compass: First Impressions

According to Jeep's analysts, the rise in sales of compact sport-utility vehicles will climb in a big way through 2016. The competition is already ferocious in that category: the RAV4, the CR-V, the Tucson, the Sportage and the Grand Vitara are well-established already. An increase to about 16% is expected, which is more than double of the actual sales figures in that category. Why? Because cargo space, the higher driving position and fuel economy are all factors that please young families.