2018 Jeep Compass

The 2018 Jeep Compass is available in five trim levels: the base Sport, Latitude, Altitude, the off-road focused Trailhawk, and the range-topping Limited. Up front, this SUV features the iconic seven-slot grille with plenty of metal trim and a sculpted hood for a bold and aggressive look. A tapered roofline, thick roof pillars, and muscular curves give it a sleek and athletic side profile. The Trailhawk stands out from the other trims with unique front and rear bumpers and rugged tires.

All 2018 Compass models are equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 180 horsepower. This engine can be mated to a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. It provides more than enough power for passing and merging with highway traffic. The Compass is slightly more frugal than the average compact SUV, delivering 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

The new Compass comes with an independent suspension, which provides a smooth and compliant ride on both flat and uneven surfaces. It also has a tight turning radius for better maneuverability in tight quarters. When it is equipped with the optional 19-inch wheels, the SUV can tackle curves and corners with greater ease and confidence. You will be hard-pressed to find another compact SUV within the same price range that has better off-road capabilities. While many of its rivals rely on an all-wheel drive system to achieve better grip, the Compass offers two available four-wheel drive systems. Its four-wheel drive systems come with four traction control settings to provide optimal traction in different conditions. The Trailhawk takes off roading to another level with off-road tires, hill descent control, crawling gear, and a Rock traction control setting.

The 2018 Compass can seat five people. Its stylishly-designed and comfortable cabin features supportive seats, plenty of legroom, and a good amount of high-quality materials. While it does not offer a lot of cargo space, this SUV has a few unique features that enable it to store large and long items. The Compass comes standard with a user-friendly 5-inch infotainment system, two USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity. Optional features include an 8.4-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and a nine-speaker audio system.

The only standard driver assistance feature you will find in the 2018 Jeep Compass is a rearview camera. However, there are many other advanced safety features available on the higher trims. These include rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic high beams, forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic warning, and rear parking sensors.