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Who is the Jeep Compass a good car for?
What is the Jeep Compass like to drive?
Tech features in the Jeep Compass
Similar cars to the Jeep Compass
The first-generation Compass debuted in 2007 and was a commercial success, prompting Jeep to create an improved product to secure future sales. Production of the first generation ceased in 2016 to make way for the current Compass which was introduced overseas in 2016.
The latest model, codenamed MP/552 is built on the FCA SCCS platform (Small Common Components and Systems platform) Small Wide 4x4 LWB, making it the only model to use this extended version of the Jeep Renegade’s underpinnings. - Sean Nurse, AutoTrader.
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Is the Jeep Compass a good car?
The Jeep Compass is a good car if you can make peace with the fact that Jeep doesn't have a huge dealer footprint in South Africa and that parts may be hard to find or expensive, specifically on older models.
Who is the Jeep Compass a good car for?
The Jeep Compass is a good car for singles, couples, families, or just people in general who like the great outdoors, or need a practical vehicle to fit in with their lifestyle.
Is the Jeep Compass a good first car?
It's very good, but one has to keep in mind that running and maintenance costs have the potential to be costly. From a safety perspective, it's an excellent car for new drivers. It's also a rather affordable used buy if you don't mind an older model, so be sure to purchase a decent service/maintenance plan as well so you're not left with a massive repair bill.
Is the Jeep Compass a good family car?
Jeep has created a relatively spacious, family-friendly interior and the Compass's safety rating makes it ideal for families.
Top 6 safety features on the 2019 Jeep Compass
Is there a hybrid Jeep Compass?
Not in SA.
Read all Jeep Compass news and advice on AutoTrader, here.
What’s it like to drive?
Check out our review on the previous-generation Compass:
The drive is admittedly a bit stiff and takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you’re past the initial difference, it’s a change fairly easily embraced. The 2014 Jeep Sport edition of the Compass features a 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder engine (158HP) and is available across the board as a 5-speed manual with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. While more responsive and anchored than the previous instalment, one may argue that the automatic gearing doesn’t quite get the most out of the engine, especially with the Limited’s 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder engine (172HP). That aside, it is capable of off-road escapades with “Freedom Drive” technology providing on-demand full-on 4X4 capability.
- Staff writer, AutoTrader, 2014
Looking for a used model? Read the full Jeep Compass review from 2014 here.
What does it look like?
What is the Jeep Compass like inside?
Tech features
Some of the standard and optional safety items that contributed to the Compass achieving its 5-star safety rating, include adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor, land departure warning, Forward Collision warning-plus, rear-cross path detection, six airbags as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Rollover Mitigation (ERM).
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Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Jeep Compass?
Pre-loved Jeeps currently go from around R89 000 to +/- R460 000
We've filtered our search on AutoTrader from the cheapest to the most expensive - view it here.
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