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2008 Jeep Compass
Date Published: 7/16/08

2008 Jeep Compass
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MSRP:
$16,795 - 22,575

Invoice:
$15,783 - 21,043

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle
2008 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 5.1
Ride Quality 6 5.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.7
Quietness 5 4.6
Controls 6 6
Details 4 5.2
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 6.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 4.8
Cargo Room 8 8.1
Value within Class 4 5.9
Total Score: 57 60.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Jeep Compass Review
The 2008 Jeep Compass gets no major changes following its 2007 introduction. This compact SUV shares its basic design with Jeep's Patriot and the Dodge Caliber. Compass seats five and comes with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It comes in Sport and Limited trims. Standard on all models is a 172-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. Manual transmission is standard. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional. Available as a credit on the front-drive Sport with the CVT is a 158-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Maximum towing capacity is 2000 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Leather upholstery and heated front seats are available.
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; some offer seating for seven.

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

New or significantly redesigned models include the Jeep Liberty, Mazda Tribute, Nissan Rogue, and Saturn Vue.

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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