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Jeep Compass
MSRP*
$18,995.00
Fuel Economy
City
n/a
L/100K
n/a
L/100K
Highway
n/a
L/100K
n/a
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
4448
1761
2635
1656
2014 Jeep Compass Sport |
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|---|---|
| Fuel City | n/aL/100K |
| Fuel Highway | n/aL/100K |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Max Power | 118 KW 158 HP |
| Body Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Engine | 2l |
| Drive Wheels | Front Wheel Drive |
2010 Jeep Compass North Edition Road Test Review
It’s Saturday and it’s sunny. Hmmm, what to do? Well, if you were me you’d round up a group of friends and take to the dirt,
being that I had the 2010 Jeep Compass North Edition, and I did just that. One of my friends who joined us owns a Wrangler Sahara, so we labeled our excursion “Jeep Party Extraordinaire” and, needless to say, had an extraordinary time.
The sun was shining (my terrible tan lines will prove it), so we headed east out of Vancouver up to Harrison. There we found a nice, gritty logging road full of dirt, gravel, ascents and descents that lead us to amazing heights and views. This gave me the ability to put what the Jeep’s Freedom-Drive I active full-time 4x4 with selectable 4WD LOCK Electronically Controlled Coupling system to the test. Although it’s not a standard feature on the Compass North Edition, it’s definitely worth the extra $2,200 on top of a very reasonable MSRP of $18,795. This system, as mentioned, is active all the time and is definitely a great tool for those who love the back country or want to learn to love the great
outdoors but aren’t necessarily comfortable working with a transfer case. The Compass itself is also a great intro to the Jeep 4x4 brand as it showcases its capable technology.
On our out-of-town excursion and throughout my time with the Compass, I experienced its fully independent front MacPherson strut and rear multilink suspension in both on-road and off-road settings. I felt as though it performed equally well at both highway and crawling speeds. And when we hit the potholes, well, it didn’t jostle me to the point of no return. Thumbs up to that! Throw in a set of durable P215/60R17 all-season tires circling 17-inch Sparkle Silver alloy wheels, and I’m driving with great traction and style.
Under the hood of the
Compass was the optional 2.4L, 16-valve, DOHC, four-cylinder engine that produces 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque matched with the optional CVT2 Continuously Variable automatic transmission with Auto/Stick manual mode. This car doesn’t necessarily seem underpowered with the standard 5-speed manual transmission, but when it comes to the optional automatic the gusto is not as notable. Acceleration from a standstill wasn’t very impressive as I felt it lagged quite a bit. It was a fair bit better when it came to picking up the pace while already moving. I’m finding more and more that lackluster performance is the case with smaller displacement engines mated to CVT transmissions, and I’m not a fan.
When the Compass 4x4 wasn’t trudging
along the logging road, I had a rather pleasant time with it in the city. Its fuel economy is decent, using an estimated 9.1L/100km in the city and 7.2L/100km on the highway, so filling up doesn’t cost as much as a Wrangler would. Thank goodness! I also found that I had pretty good visibility from all angles which made my driving life that much easier.
Also adding to my driving experience was the list of standard and optional features that were showcased on the Compass. While roughing it in the bush, the standard air conditioning and power windows cooled me down when I most needed it. The optional equipment in the Sun/Sound group, like the power sunroof and the Boston Acoustics six-speaker stereo system with subwoofer and two flip-down
liftgate speakers, made the ride sunnier and groovier. Heck, it’s not a good time without great tunes. Throw in the Sirius satellite radio and the tailgate party is at the Compass!
Where I feel the Compass falls short is with its exterior and interior design. It looks outdated from the inside and out and doesn’t have the finesse that I would expect in an everyday commuter car in the year 2010, especially in the back seat. The cupholders are placed on the floor right in front on the middle seat. That pretty much eats any legroom the middle passenger would otherwise have. Unless your feet can’t reach the floor, sitting in the middle is rather awkward.
There are, however, some nice soft touch plastics and some great features inside, but I find the cabin to be rather uneventful. I believe if the Compass received a major overhaul in styling, it does have the potential to be a pretty cool car. When they came out, that was the case, but now, it’s time for a facelift.
While I might find the styling to be less modern, that doesn’t stop these vehicles from selling. They’re all over the streets. As mentioned above, the base MSRP for the North Edition is $18,795. With all the additional bells and whistles, the price as tested came to $26,720 (including destination charges.) That’s pretty decent considering there are very few other vehicles on the road as affordable that come with a 4WD/AWD system.
The 2010 Jeep Compass North Edition 4x4 has the best of both worlds. It can perform adequately on the paved streets but also shines when it’s off the beaten path. For those looking for an affordable and capable 4WD vehicle, head for the Compass.
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| The Compass might not be a "real" off-roader, but it goes farther than most people will ever want to take it. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The sun was shining (my terrible tan lines will prove it), so we headed east out of Vancouver up to Harrison. There we found a nice, gritty logging road full of dirt, gravel, ascents and descents that lead us to amazing heights and views. This gave me the ability to put what the Jeep’s Freedom-Drive I active full-time 4x4 with selectable 4WD LOCK Electronically Controlled Coupling system to the test. Although it’s not a standard feature on the Compass North Edition, it’s definitely worth the extra $2,200 on top of a very reasonable MSRP of $18,795. This system, as mentioned, is active all the time and is definitely a great tool for those who love the back country or want to learn to love the great
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| A unique looking Jeep, the Compass has found favour with a lot of first-time new car buyers. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
On our out-of-town excursion and throughout my time with the Compass, I experienced its fully independent front MacPherson strut and rear multilink suspension in both on-road and off-road settings. I felt as though it performed equally well at both highway and crawling speeds. And when we hit the potholes, well, it didn’t jostle me to the point of no return. Thumbs up to that! Throw in a set of durable P215/60R17 all-season tires circling 17-inch Sparkle Silver alloy wheels, and I’m driving with great traction and style.
Under the hood of the
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| Can it keep up to a Wrangler off-road? Not in the slightest, but few vehicles can. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
When the Compass 4x4 wasn’t trudging
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| The Compass has a car-like interior that saw great improvement for its mid-cycle upgrade. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Also adding to my driving experience was the list of standard and optional features that were showcased on the Compass. While roughing it in the bush, the standard air conditioning and power windows cooled me down when I most needed it. The optional equipment in the Sun/Sound group, like the power sunroof and the Boston Acoustics six-speaker stereo system with subwoofer and two flip-down
 |
| Good utility and stereo speakers that hang down from the rear hatch... why not? (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Where I feel the Compass falls short is with its exterior and interior design. It looks outdated from the inside and out and doesn’t have the finesse that I would expect in an everyday commuter car in the year 2010, especially in the back seat. The cupholders are placed on the floor right in front on the middle seat. That pretty much eats any legroom the middle passenger would otherwise have. Unless your feet can’t reach the floor, sitting in the middle is rather awkward.
There are, however, some nice soft touch plastics and some great features inside, but I find the cabin to be rather uneventful. I believe if the Compass received a major overhaul in styling, it does have the potential to be a pretty cool car. When they came out, that was the case, but now, it’s time for a facelift.
While I might find the styling to be less modern, that doesn’t stop these vehicles from selling. They’re all over the streets. As mentioned above, the base MSRP for the North Edition is $18,795. With all the additional bells and whistles, the price as tested came to $26,720 (including destination charges.) That’s pretty decent considering there are very few other vehicles on the road as affordable that come with a 4WD/AWD system.
The 2010 Jeep Compass North Edition 4x4 has the best of both worlds. It can perform adequately on the paved streets but also shines when it’s off the beaten path. For those looking for an affordable and capable 4WD vehicle, head for the Compass.
Interior
- Seating: 5 passengers
- Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player
(reads MP3 format) - Cruise control
- Cargo area light
- Main dashboard display
- External temperature
- Carpet floor mats
- Load restraint: hooks
- Front seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-folding bench with
seating for three - Power steering
- Ventilation system with cabin filter
- Rear side windows: wind-up on driver
side and passenger side - Tinted glass
- Fuel consumption(L/100km) :
- 4 speakers
- 1 12V in front
- Front reading lights
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Tachometer
- Floor covering: carpet in passenger
compartment and carpet in load area - Driver and passenger fixed 3rd row
windows - Seat upholstery: cloth
- Front driver seat and Front passenger
seat : bucket - Multi-function steering wheel ; includes
height adjustment - Cupholders in front row and rear seats
- Rear view mirror
- Rear window with defroster and
intermittent wiper - Dashboard console with open storage,
full floor console with covered storage - Audio Connectivity: AUX jack
Exterior
- Fixed mast antenna
- Front fog lights
- Roof rails chrome/silver
- Windshield wipers with variable
intermittent wipe - Doors: driver, rear driver, passenger
and rear passenger : front hinged
- Roof spoiler
- Pearl paint
- Driver and passenger door mirror: black,
externally adjustable - Spare wheel: spacesaver with steel rim
Mechanical
- Front-wheel drive
- Electronic traction control (via ABS &
engine management) - Block heater
- Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual ; incl.
shifter on dash - Powertrain type : combustion
- 4.120:1 axle ratio
- Emissions data: CO2: 3,869 kg/yr
- Fuel system: multi-point injection
- Independent front strut suspension with
stabilizer bar and coil springs,
independent rear multi-link suspension
with stabilizer bar and coil springs - Hill holder
Safety
- 2 disc brakes (2 ventilated)
- Painted front and rear bumpers
- Headlights: halogen with complex surface
lens - Front to rear curtain airbags
- Front side airbags
- Height adjustable front seat belts with
pre-tensioners for driver and passenger - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
stability control - Brake assist system
- Roll stability control
- ABS
- Immobilizer
- Daytime running lights
- Intelligent driver and passenger front
airbag - 2 active height adjustable head
restraints for front seats, 2 head
restraints for rear seats - Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat
belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat
belts for center - Electronic brake distribution
- Low tire pressure monitor
Dimensions
- External dimensions: overall length
(mm): 4,448, overall width (mm): 1,761,
overall height (mm): 1,656, ground
clearance (mm): 206, wheelbase (mm):
2,635, front track (mm): 1,520, rear
track (mm): 1,520 and curb to curb
turning circle (mm): 10,800 - Cargo capacity(in litres): rear seat
down: 1,519 and all seats in place: 643 - Engine: 2.0L in-line four-cylinder DOHC
with VVT - Front and rear all-season tires 215/60/T
- Weights: gross vehicle weight (kg):
2,075, published curb weight (kg):
1,409, gross trailer weight braked (kg):
454 and payload allowance (kg): 666
- Internal dimensions: front headroom
(mm): 1,033, rear headroom (mm): 1,013,
front hip room (mm): 1,328, rear hip
room (mm): 1,295, front leg room (mm):
1,032, rear leg room (mm): 1,001, front
shoulder room (mm): 1,387 and rear
shoulder room (mm): 1,372 - Cargo area dimensions: front width (mm):
978, width between arches (mm): 965,
height (mm): 635 and loading floor
height (mm): 775 - Fuel tank: 51 litre capacity
- Power: 158 hp @ 6,400 rpm; 141 ft lb of
torque @ 5,000 rpm - Front and rear alloy wheels: 17"x 6.5"
Misc
- Charges:
- 4X4 specifics: approach angle (degrees):
19.5 and departure angle (degrees): 28.5
- Delivery/freight charge: $ 1,695.00
(TBB) Full Size Spare Tire
Spare wheel: fullsize with steel rim (stored internally)
(AWS) Smokers Group
Cigar lighter in front seats Front ashtray
(J003) Standard Metallic Paint
Metallic paint
(J005) Standard Gloss Paint
Gloss paint
(MET) Metallic Paint
Metallic paint
(PER) Pearl Paint
Pearl paint
(HAA) Air Conditioning
Air conditioning Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00
(REQ) UConnect 230 6CD/DVD/MP3
6-disc DVD changer in dashboard DVD Audio system with 6 CDs and DVD player
(WFW) 17 X 6.5 Aluminum Wheels
Front and rear alloy wheels: 17"x 6.5"
(ED3) 2.4 Litre I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT Engine
Power: 172 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 165 ft lb of torque @ 4,400 rpm Engine: 2.4L in-line four-cylinder DOHC with VVT Front and rear alloy wheels: 17"x 6.5" Front and rear all-season tires with black sidewall : 215/60/
(DA4) 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/manual mode 3.648:1 axle ratio
(TTU) P215/60R17 Touring Tires
Front and rear all-season tires with black sidewall : 215/60/
Excludes: [ED3] 2.4 Litre I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT Engine
(AEY) Sirius Satellite Radio Group
Audio Connectivity: USB Auto-dimming rear view mirror Bluetooth ; includes phone connection and includes music streaming Audio system with satellite radio Uconnect voice activating system; includes radio and phone
(DAV) Continuously Variable Transmission II
Transmission: CVT w/manual mode ; incl. shifter on dash
(RBZ) UConnect 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD
Entertainment display screen located in front ; includes DVD Internal Hard Drive : 40.00 GB storage MP3 player Multi-function display screen 6.5 Audio Connectivity: USB, audio Connectivity: USB Audio system with digital media card and DVD player
(XAC) PARKVIEW Rear Back-up Camera
Rear camera parking distance sensors
*Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, Installed options may also vary by dealer. Price is plus HST. See dealership for final pricing and availability.
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