What design features lend to the Compass’ versatility?

Inspiration from the Grand Cherokee lends the 2019 Compass luxury appeal inside and out, with its own dash of individuality that completes its sporty personality. Its eleven exterior color options come as a single solid body color or with its exclusive black gloss floating roof dual paint job, really enhancing its looks by accentuating its sloping silhouette. But it retains its Jeep heritage with clearly identifiable design elements, such as the signature grille, rounded interior headlamps, and trapezoidal wheel arches. Inside, you have choice of six upholstery colors in either premium water resistant cloth or leather trim. You and your passengers have 127 cubic-feet of space to enjoy, hardly feeling cramped no matter the length of the ride thanks to 40 inches of legroom front and back. This is complete with plenty of standard storage room; the trunk has 27 cubic-feet of volume for all your gear, packs, and supplies. Comfort is up to you and your front passenger. Standard is dual-zone automatic climate control dictated by the easy array of center console buttons that are dedicated purely to the temperature. Above this is a 7- or 8.4-inch touch radio display, offering all the latest technology of smartphone syncing, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and Uconnect apps. There’s optional GPS navigation, as well as 140 channels of SiriusXM.An available power liftgate, dual-pane power sunroof, and heated seats enhance the package depending on what packages you choose to equip or which trim you opt for.

What engine comes in the 2019 Compass?

The 2019 Jeep Compass comes equipped with one powertrain option: the 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder engine. This engine provides you with 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds should you choose an all-wheel drive model. Otherwise, the Compass comes with standard front-wheel drive. You have choice of three transmissions depending on your selected drivetrain and trim. A six-speed manual transmission comes equipped within the base models for both drivetrains, while higher FWD trims offer a six-speed automatic transmission. Higher AWD models are upgraded instead with a nine-speed automatic transmission, giving you a broader range of torque throughout the lower gears. This pairs perfectly to Jeep’s signature Selec-Terrain 4×4 Low Modes, equipped to every AWD vehicle to provide you with specialized performance indexes depending on terrain and drive dynamic you’d prefer. There’s Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud, and the Trailhawk exclusive Rock Mode for those off-road adventures.

What does the Trailhawk offer?

The 2019 Compass Trailhawk comes exclusively with a 4WD drivetrain, getting the most out of this vehicle’s powertrain to be able to conquer the trails ahead. On-road, this trim features a rear axle disconnect that seamlessly switches between 4WD and FWD for greater efficiency when the extra capacity isn’t needed. The 7.8-inch ground clearance grants the Trailhawk a 22-degree breakover and up to 19 inches of water fording, while four skid plates protect the underbelly vitals of your vehicle from scrapes and debris. Keeping your vehicle moving forward no matter the terrain difficulty is Jeep’s Active Drive system, optimizing the 4×4 potential by monitoring and directing torque power variably between the four tires. This can even dedicate one hundred percent of torque and throttle to one tire, giving the Compass Trailhawk an amazing 20:1 crawl ratio up, over, and down obstacles. Lastly, hill ascent and descent controls keep your vehicle from slipping out of your control when navigating up and down sharp angles.