2017 Jeep Compass Release Date, Price and Specs / cnet

2017 Jeep Compass Release Date, Price and Specs

When Jeep discontinued both the Patriot and Compass, the question was whether Jeep would resurrect both models or only one.Now, we have the answer, and while one is the loneliest number, it's clear Jeep put twice as much effort into the Compass' replacement.The 2017 Jeep Compass is an all-new model, sporting a look that's far closer to the current Cherokee and Grand Cherokee than the model that came before it.
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2017 Jeep Compass officially revealed in Los Angeles

Although Fiat Chrysler Automobiles releases pictures and some info on the second-generation Jeep Compass a couple of weeks ago, the SUV made its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.Although Fiat Chrysler Automobiles releases pictures and some info on the second-generation Jeep Compass a couple of weeks ago, the SUV made its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.Jeep qualifies the Compass as a compact-sized vehicle, although like the current Compass, it's a little smaller than competitors such as the Mazda CX-5, the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape and the Nissan Rogue.
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2017 Jeep Compass Brings High Levels Of Versatility To Compact SUV Segment

PHOTO GALLERYJeep's all-new 2017 Compass is meant to further expand the brand's global reach, aiming for consumers in more than 100 countries around the world.Available in four different trim configurations (Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk), the 2017 Compass is said to deliver best-in-class off-road capability thanks to its two advanced 4x4 systems, each capable of sending 100% of available torque to any wheel.These systems are the Jeep Active Drive (a full time 4x4 system) and the Active Drive Low system (class exclusive with 20:1 crawl ratio).Both of them include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, which itself provides five modes of its own in Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, plus Rock mode.In order to provide 4x4 models with better fuel economy, the 2017 Compass utilizes a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit (PTU).However, in case more traction is needed, the Active Drive and Active Drive Low systems can instantly engage.said Mike Manley, head of Jeep Brand.On the road, the new Compass utilizes a fully independent suspension to go along with its electric power steering and segment-exclusive Koni frequency damping front & rear strut system - all for achieving superior driving dynamics.
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2017 Jeep Compass Release Date, Price and Specs / cnet