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2007 Jeep Compass
Date Published: 6/21/08

2007 Jeep Compass
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MSRP:
$15,425 - 21,925

Invoice:
$14,537 - 20,452

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle
2007 Jeep Compass
Expert Rating Summary
Category AWD Sport, CVT Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 3 4.6
Fuel Economy 5 5
Ride Quality 6 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.8
Quietness 5 4.5
Controls 6 5.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 6.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 4.8
Cargo Room 7 7.2
Value within Class 4 5.5
Total Score: 52 53.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Jeep Compass Review
Jeep blazes a new trail with its first car-type SUV. The 2007 Compass shares its basic design with the Caliber compact car from Dodge, which, like Jeep, is part of Chrysler. Compass seats five and comes with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Like Caliber, it's a 4-dr wagon, but has Jeep styling cues, 1-inch-higher ground clearance, and a more sophisticated AWD system. Compass offers Sport and Limited models. The standard engine is a 172-hp 2.4-liter 4-cyl. It teams with a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A 158-hp 2.0-liter 4-cyl is available as a credit option on front-wheel-drive Sports. The AWD system lacks low-range gearing but has a console switch to lock in a 50/50 front/rear power split for better slippery-surface traction below 10 mph. Standard are ABS, curtain side airbags, and traction/antiskid control with rollover sensors. Available features include front side airbags, heated seats, and leather upholstery. Also available is a fold-flat front passenger seatback, reclining split rear seatbacks, and a navigation system.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles.

Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and Wrangler; and Mitsubishi Outlander.
News
Compass is just out, so no major changes are imminent. That includes an available V6, which apparently won't fit the engine bay.
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