Jeep Compass | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Jeep (Chrysler) |
Production | 2006-present |
Model years | 2007-present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 4-door SUV |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
First generation | |
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2008 Jeep Compass Limited
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Jeep (Chrysler) |
Production | 2006-2016 |
Model years | 2007-2017 |
Assembly | United States: Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 4-door SUV |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
Platform | Chrysler PM/MK platform |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 103.7 in (2,635 mm) |
Length | 173.4 in (4,404 mm) |
Width | 69.3 in (1,760 mm) |
Height |
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Second generation | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles |
Production | 2016-present |
Assembly |
Toluca, Mexico State (TCA) Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil Guangzhou, China Ranjangaon, India |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact Crossover (CUV) Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) |
Platform | FCA Small US Wide |
Related |
Fiat 500X Fiat 500L Fiat Toro Jeep Renegade |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.4 L FIRE MultiAir turbo I4 gasoline 1.6 L Multijet II I4 diesel 2.0 L Multijet II I4 diesel 2.0 L Tigershark I4 gasoline 2.4 L Tigershark I4 gasoline 2.4 L Tigershark MultiAir I4 gasoline |
Transmission | 6-speed FPT C635 manual 6-speed Aisin AW60T automatic 7-speed FPT C725 dual-clutch automatic 9-speed ZF 948TE automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (104 in) |
Length | 4,420 mm (174 in) |
Width | 1,820 mm (72 in) |
Height | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
The Jeep Compass (MK49) is a compact crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 model year. The Compass, along with the related Patriot slots below the Jeep Wrangler as an entry-level sport utility vehicle, and is one of Jeep's first crossover SUVs.
Four years prior to the introduction of the production Jeep Compass, a concept vehicle with the same name had its world premiere in Detroit at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. It featured a two-door body, all-wheel drive and a 3.7-liter V6 engine.
The 3.7 L Power-Tech V6 engine from the Jeep Liberty did not make it into the all-new Compass for 2007, though the production model Compass kept the concept car's styling cues and some of its features. The production model compass also had four doors instead of the two doors on the concept car.
Jeep debuted the production version of the Compass at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. The first Compass was assembled on May 30, 2006, in Belvidere, Illinois, where the Dodge Neon was produced.
The Compass did not carry the "Trail Rated" badge found on other SUVs in the Jeep family for the 2007-2010 model years, but received the "Trail Rated" badge for the 2011 model year. This indicates that the Compass targets first-time Jeep buyers and those who drive primarily on paved roads.
The Compass and Patriot are both based on the DaimlerChrysler/Mitsubishi GS platform. These vehicles are differentiated by their styling and marketing: The Patriot is a traditionally styled 4-door Jeep wagon, while the Compass has a softer hatchback look, similar to the Dodge Caliber.