2010 Jeep Compass - Capable, Fun And Fuel Efficient
09/01/2009
Jeep
The Jeep(R) brand continues to tread in the compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market with the 2010 Jeep Compass - delivering fun, freedom, utility, 29-mpg highway fuel efficiency, and Jeep 4x4 capability at a terrific value.
Compact and nimble, Jeep Compass brings a new sense of adventure to the compact SUV market, combining the packaging and functionality of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car. Compass and its stablemate, Patriot, are the Jeep brand's first front-wheel-drive-based products with fully independent suspensions for comfortable on-road ride and handling and fun-to-drive characteristics.
Jeep Compass is designed to deliver world-class performance and fuel economy. Jeep Compass features a 2.4-liter World Engine that produces 172 horsepower (129 kW), 165 lb.-ft. (224 N-m) of torque, and (when paired with a five-speed manual transmission) delivers 23 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway on both 4x2 and 4x4 models.
For even greater fuel economy, and new to the 2010 Jeep Compass, a 2.0-liter World Engine with five-speed manual transmission offers 158 horsepower (117 kW), 141 lb.-ft. (191 N-m) of torque and delivers 23 mpg city and 29 mpg on the highway.
Jeep Compass offers a full-time, active four-wheel-drive system called Freedom Drive I(TM). This four-wheel-drive system features a lockable Electronic-controlled Coupling (ECC), giving Jeep Compass 4x4 drivers the ability to handle rough weather conditions and low-traction surfaces.
Jeep Compass is designed for customers who want four-wheel-drive capability or the year-round versatility of front-wheel drive, excellent fuel economy and an attractive price point. With modern interior and exterior styling, and traditional round Jeep headlamps and seven-slot grille, muscular body-side flares, strong stance and sweeping roofline - the 2010 Jeep Compass design broadens the global appeal of the Jeep brand.
Jeep Compass at a Glance
Breakthrough Jeep(R) conquers new territory
Jeep Compass is a fun-to-drive compact Jeep 4x4 that delivers fun, freedom, utility and capability, 29-mpg highway fuel economy, interior flexibility and standard safety features - all at a great value
Jeep Compass combines the packaging and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car
Jeep Compass features a 172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine with dual Variable-valve Timing (VVT) and an available CVT2 with Auto Stick
New 2.0-liter World Engine with five-speed manual transmission delivers 29-mpg highway fuel efficiency
Compact and nimble, Jeep Compass is sized for world markets
Modern, urban design appeals to a new class of entry-level Jeep buyers
Jeep Compass is a modern-styled Jeep that broadens the global appeal of the Jeep brand by targeting new buyers who previously may not have considered the brand
Jeep Compass offers the credibility and prestige of the Jeep brand
Innovative interior features and flexibility, including:
Flexible 60/40 split, fold-flat rear seats with available recline feature
Available front-passenger seat that folds forward to create a table-like surface for versatility
Available 115-volt power outlet in the center console that can power small electronics
Removable, carpeted-load floor
Standard dual-purpose, self-recharging removable LED interior lamp mounted in the headliner above the cargo area that snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight
Available stain-repel seat fabric
Security and Convenience Group (includes HomeLink universal transceiver, Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM) display, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with compass, Uconnect(TM) Phone with iPod(R) Control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, soft tonneau cover, remote start, security alarm, heated cloth seats and front seat-mounted side air bags)
Sun and Sound Group (includes sun roof, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, nine Boston Acoustics speakers including subwoofer and two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate)
LED illuminated cup holders
Standard safety features include:
Side-curtain air bags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Brake Assist
Hill-start Assist (HSA) (with manual transmission)
Electronic-roll Mitigation (ERM)
(ABS) with rough-road detection
Brake-traction Control System (BTCS)
Driver and front-passenger active head restraints
PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2009 Model Year
Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat replaced Light Khaki Clear Coat
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaced Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Mold-in-color liftgate applique added on Sport model
Body-color liftgate applique added on Limited model
Redesigned instrument panel, door-trim panel and center console
Soft-touch door armrest and center console with split lid for added storage space
Updated chromed accents on the Compass Sport HVAC vents and shift bezel
Updated chromed accents on the Compass Limited HVAC vents, shift bezel, instrument panel, door spears and cluster rings
Carpeted load floor replaced vinyl load floor
Large front and rear floor mats became standard on Sport "E" and Limited models
Uconnect Multimedia and Uconnect Navigation offered
iPod(R) Control standard with Uconnect Multimedia
Improved engine compartment and floor silencers plus revised exhaust tuning (including larger resonator)
Revised suspension tuning for a more comfortable, smoother ride
Security and Convenience Group included HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) display, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with compass, Uconnect Phone with with iPod(R) Control and auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, soft tonneau cover, security alarm, heated cloth seats and front seat-mounted side air bags
Sun and Sound Group included a sun roof, SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Sport "E" only), a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, six Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer and two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate. When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down from the trim panel to face rearward for tailgating and other activities
2008 Model Year
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat replaced Black Clear Coat
Surf Blue Pearl Coat replaced Marine Blue Pearl Coat
Sunburst Orange Pearl Coat added
Air conditioning standard on all models
New Dark Slate Gray interior
Chromed lock knobs on all models
Interior chromed door handles on all models
Chromed accent ring on radio knobs on all models
Standard luxury carpeted floor mats on Jeep(R) Compass Sport with the Special Equipment Group "E" and Limited models
TPM warning lamp now standard on all models
SIRIUS Satellite Radio increases coverage to deliver more than 130 channels of radio programming
Navigation system available on Limited model
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2) now equipped with Auto Stick
Engine and transaxle calibrations further refined for improved drivability and reduced powertrain noise
Jeep Compass Sport with Special Equipment Group "E" featured Stain Repel Seat Fabric
Standard carpeted floor mats
Standard speed control
Available Security and Convenience Group (which included auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass gauge, HomeLink(R) Universal Transceiver, TPM system, EVIC, soft tonneau cover and security alarm)
Available Premium Sound Group added SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Available Trailer Tow Prep Group added full-size spare tire
Jeep Compass Limited included auto-dimming rearview mirror, EVIC, HomeLink(R) universal transceiver and TPM display
Security and Convenience Group added Uconnect Phone
Premium Sound Group added SIRIUS Satellite Radio
2007 Model Year
All new for 2007 model year
2007 model year production start: May 2006