
The 2010 Jeep Compass is a five-passenger compact SUV available in Sport and
Limited trim levels. Standard equipment on the Compass Sport includes 17-inch
alloy wheels, roof rails, foglamps, air-conditioning, a tilt steering wheel and
a four-speaker stereo with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. The "E"
package adds full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, driver-seat
height adjustment, reclining rear seats, a removable flashlight, passenger
assist handles and stain-repellent upholstery. All of the "E" stuff is included
with the Limited, which also adds 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats,
leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, satellite radio and an
in-dash six-CD changer (the latter is optional on the
Sport).
There are a number of packages available on both
trims. The Security and Cargo Convenience Group adds front side airbags, heated
cloth seats (Sport), a cargo cover, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth
(Limited) and, when the CVT is specified, remote start. The Sun and Sound Group
adds six upgraded speakers, flip-down tailgate speakers, a subwoofer, a sunroof
and, on the Sport, satellite radio. The Media Center option adds a
hard-drive-based navigation system, digital music storage and a USB audio jack.
Automatic climate control can also be added to the
Limited.
Powertrains
and PerformanceFront-wheel drive is standard on the Jeep
Compass, while a four-wheel-drive system is optional. It operates in
front-wheel-drive mode in normal situations and automatically applies power to
the rear wheels when needed. It can also be locked in 4WD mode, with up to 60
percent of the engine's torque sent to the rear wheels for better off-road
traction.
Every Compass comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder
engine capable of 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed
manual transmission is standard, and a CVT is optional. With this engine and the
CVT, a four-wheel-drive Compass goes from zero to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds. Fuel
economy with the automatic and 4WD is 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 22 mpg
combined. The manual or front-wheel drive improves these numbers by a few
mpg.
Optional on the front-wheel-drive Compass Sport only is a less
powerful but more-fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It makes 158 hp and
141 lb-ft of torque and offers the same transmission choices as the 2.4-liter
four. Fuel economy is 23/29/25 mpg with the manual and 23/27/25 with the
CVT.
SafetyStandard safety features include stability
control with a rollover sensor, full-length side curtain airbags and traction
control. Front-seat side airbags are optional. In government crash tests, the
2010 Jeep Compass received four out of five stars for frontal-impact crash
protection and five stars for side-impact protection.
Interior Design
and Special Features
The Compass offers some useful storage spaces,
including an open bin on the passenger side of the dash. The rear seatbacks fold
flat, and fold-flat capability for the front passenger seatback (standard on
Limited, optional on Sport) allows you to carry longer items inside the vehicle.
The cargo area measuring 22.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 53.6 cubic
feet with the rear seatbacks folded.
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