Jeep’s 2022 Compass offers a little bit of something for everyone, performing well whether it’s tooling around town or heading out to the wilderness for a weekend getaway. Jeep has polished up its image with a host of attractive upgrades for 2022 while retaining the stellar off-road performance that drivers expect from a Jeep. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key features of the 2022 Jeep Compass.
Basics About Jeep’s 2022 Compass
The Compass is a five-seat compact crossover SUV that can be outfitted to perform well as either a daily commuter or off-road warrior. It comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that gets 177 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. Base versions come with front wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel drive options come with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a variety of drive modes to suit varying terrain conditions.
A newly designed interior includes an 8.4-inch tablet-like touchscreen with user-friendly controls, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-A and USB-C ports. A six-speaker stereo system is standard, and there’s an available nine-speaker Alpine audio system as well. The Compass also boasts an impressive set of safety and driver assistance features as well as excellent off-road capability, especially if you choose the rugged Trailhawk trim level.
New Features
The Compass has received updates to exterior design and interior features, as well as upgraded steering and suspension that should make driving even better than before. The new front end has more of an upscale appearance with smaller LED headlights and a larger lower grille with thinner grille slats. The nine-speed automatic transmission has been retuned, and there’s a new Latitude Lux trim level that comes with all-wheel drive and leather interior.
Speaking of interiors, the Compass has received numerous updates to its cabin. There’s a new upholstered and stitched dashboard, along with an option for a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen. The infotainment system uses the latest Uconnect 5 software, and there are multiple new safety features including lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and full-speed forward collision warning with active braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection.
Performance Overview
Jeep drivers expect solid performance when they veer off the beaten path, and the Compass more than holds its own in this regard. This is especially true with all-wheel drive versions that feature terrain-specific drive modes. Rock mode, for instance, locks the Compass in first gear and shifts torque to the wheels that find the best grip. The Compass also feels quite agile for its size and shape, with solid steering and handling.
The six-speed front wheel drive base version of the Compass is EPA rated at 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
This should give you a general overview of Jeep’s upgraded 2022 Compass, and why it might be a great fit for your lifestyle. Contact or stop by Bob Ruwart Motors CDJR to take a closer look and you might just find your next new car.
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