What Edmunds.com Says:Jeep finally offers something viable for those shopping in the sub-$20,000 compact SUV segment.
What We Know: Without a lower-priced compact SUV with carlike ride and handling in its lineup, Jeep's lineup has had a hole big enough to drive a Hummer through. Jeep got to work and came up with the 2007 Compass. Due out by early June, the Jeep Compass will compete with the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. Base price will be around $16,000. Bulging fenders and the classic Jeep facade give the Compass the tough look customers expect from the brand. Unibody construction, a 103.7-inch wheelbase and overall length of 173.4 inches put it square in the compact SUV segment. The tallish body provides lots of room. Rear-seat legroom is a generous 39 inches while cargo capacity stands at 60.7 cubic feet. A choice of front- or four-wheel drive will be offered and motivation will come from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder pumping out a stout 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft, thanks to variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust. A five-speed manual is standard, and a CVT that simulates six stepped gears when shifted manually, is optional. Eight inches of ground clearance and a locking center differential on 4WD versions mean this ain't just a soft roader. Base and Limited versions will be offered and a number of key features -- such as stability control, side curtain airbags, ABS, and CD audio with MP3 jack -- are standard on both, with the Limited adding leather seating, heated seats, chrome trim and 18-inch alloys.
Engine
3.7L displacement V6 cylinder configuration
gas engine regular unleaded fuel
DriveTrain
5-speed automatic transmission all wheel drive
Suspension
front independent suspension
Instrumentation
tachometer clock
low fuel level warning
Exterior Features
Tires and Rims
19 in. rims fullsize matching spare tire
Roof and Glass
intermittent wipers
Safety Features and Ratings
Safety
2 front headrests 2 rear headrests
front fog/driving lights
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front Seats
5 person total seating capacity bucket front seats
cloth upholstery
Rear Seats
bench rear seat
Power Features
power windows
Convenience
power steering
Comfort
air conditioning
Entertainment and Telematics
In Car Entertainment
AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo
Specifications
Dimensions
Interior
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3.7 liters
Base Engine Type: V6 Drive Type: AWD
Fuel Data
Fuel Tank Capacity: TBA
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
TBA
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
TBA
What Edmunds.com Says:This four-door entry-level Jeep would fit nicely into the carmaker's lineup below the Liberty and Wrangler if the Chrysler Group gives it the production go-ahead.
What We Know: Of the two Jeep concepts -- and likely production candidates -- that appeared at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the Patriot is the far more authentically Jeep-looking of the two. Despite the lack of an official green light from Chrysler, the Jeep Patriot will most likely be market-ready by the end of 2006, slotted into Jeep's lineup alongside the forthcoming Compass. The 2007 Patriot, along with the Compass, will share its platform with the Dodge Caliber.
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