2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 (Photo: Philippe Champoux) |
That's a little much for a compact SUV, but this Compass is loaded. The Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, the Ford Escape, the Honda CR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sportage, the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Nissan X-Trail and the Saturn VUE are all among this little Jeep's rivals. And let's not forget the upcoming Patriot, another small Jeep based on the same mechanicals as the Compass and the Caliber.
The Compass is an interesting entry in the compact SUV class. It performs beyond my expectations, and the overall package should satisfy many people who want style, space and low operating costs. Whether it's Trail
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 (Photo: Philippe Champoux) |
What I like:
Smooth ride
Urban yet tough look
Interesting entry price
What I don't like:
Noisy engine
CVT is too slow
Some cheap interior flaws