Any visit to your local Jeep dealer and you’ll see that driving an SUV doesn’t have to be boring or ordinary. The automaker is renowned for its adventure-ready lineup, and the 2024 Compass is no exception. The Compass proves that a compact SUV can be adventurous, engaging, and well-equipped without forcing you to compromise your budget.
Jeep strikes an excellent balance with the 2024 Compass, widening its appeal to more drivers looking for something beyond an ordinary, run-of-the-mill SUV. The latest Compass is the most technologically advanced in the model’s history, delivering best-in-class standard horsepower and torque. Here’s a closer look at those highlights and everything that makes the 2024 Compass an excellent and exciting option for those in the market for a compact, capable road warrior.
#1. Price and Trims: Tangible Value and Plenty of Personality
The 2024 Compass is one of the most budget-oriented in the class, with a starting price of $25,900. Jeep makes it easy to see where your money is going by outfitting every trim in the Compass family with one of its legendary four-wheel drive systems and a long list of features and technologies. For example, the Compass Sport starts the fleet and features Jeep’s Advanced Safety Suite, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with the Uconnect 5 infotainment system, and a potent turbocharged engine. The Sport establishes a strong baseline for the rest of the lineup. The Compass family continues with the Latitude, Latitude Lux, Limited, and Trailhawk. The trims add value with advanced features, capability, and design elements. Moreover, every trim has a distinct personality, from the sophisticated and luxurious Latitude Lux and Limited to the more rugged and adventure-ready Trailhawk.
#2. Performance: Best-In-Class Standard Horsepower and Torque
As a compact SUV, the 2024 Compass has a smaller footprint that heightens its agility. Jeep capitalizes on and enhances this agility by outfitting the SUV with an impressive heartbeat. Under the hood, the 2024 Compass features a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. The turbocharged powertrain produces best-in-class 200 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, with engine stop-start technology effectively balancing this output and efficiency to yield an estimated fuel economy of 24 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.
#3. Capability: Jeep’s Legendary Four-Wheel Drive Systems
The 2024 Compass stands apart in the class because of its legendary four-wheel drive system. Instead of making four-wheel drive an option, Jeep makes it a standard feature and outfits the Compass with one of two four-wheel drive systems. The Sport, Latitude, Latitude Lux, and Limited feature the Jeep Active Drive four-wheel drive system with the Selec-Terrain management system, which offers drive modes like Auto, Snow, and Sand/Mud to tailor the Compass’ performance and heightened traction based on the conditions.
The rugged Compass Trailhawk takes capability a step further because of its Jeep Active Drive Low four-wheel drive system that features a class-leading crawl ratio of 20:1. The system heightens the Trailhawk’s capability on and off the pavement. Additionally, it adds Rock Mode to the Selec-Terrain drive mode lineup and features more off-road-oriented components that reflect its penchant for adventure.
#4. Venture Off-Road: The Trail-Rated Compass Trailhawk
The 2024 Compass Trailhawk challenges expectations of what a compact SUV should be by proving it isn’t destined to spend its entire life on the pavement. The Trailhawk features Jeep’s more advanced four-wheel drive system, but there’s far more to its capability than what meets the eye. Jeep outfits the road warrior with a one-inch factory lift, off-road tires, an off-road suspension, and skid plates to protect the underbody. The result is impressive, with the 2024 Compass Trailhawk offering a 30-degree approach angle, 24-degree breakover angle, 34-degree departure angle, and up to 19 inches of water fording capability. Moreover, its prowess on and off the pavement has been tested and pushed to its limits, with the Compass Trailhawk earning its Trail Rated badge.
#5. Stay Connected: Digital Displays and Technologies
The 2024 Compass is the most technologically advanced in the model’s history and it shows when you climb in the driver’s seat. Jeep’s keen attention to detail shines in the tech-centric cockpit framed by expansive digital displays. The Compass has a standard 10.1-inch high-definition touchscreen display with the Uconnect 5 infotainment system. The system is five times faster and offers wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also complements the available 10.25-inch frameless gauge cluster, which is one of the largest driver information displays in the class.
#6. Drive With Confidence: Safety and Driver-Assistance
Jeep is well-known for outfitting its models with an extensive lineup of safety and driver-assist technologies that instill confidence and actively minimize the potential for collisions. The 2024 Compass continues that tradition by offering over 80 standard and available features, the most in the class. The compact road warrior rolls off Jeep’s factory floor with many standard technologies, like Drowsy Driver Detection, Pedestrian and Cyclist Automatic Emergency Braking, Active Lane Management, Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection, and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking.
Depending on the trim, you’ll also find more advanced features to improve your experience behind the wheel. For example, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go reduces driver fatigue. The system continuously monitors the traffic, whether at highway speeds or stop-and-go traffic during rush hour and adjusts the Compass’ speed as necessary. Once set, you’re responsible for steering the Compass and monitoring your surroundings, letting the Adaptive Cruise Control technology do the rest of the work.
#7. Head-Turning Design: Comfortable, Spacious, and Versatile
The 2024 Compass is undeniably one of the most sophisticated in the segment, with Jeep balancing the SUV’s athleticism with refined design features that give it a unique, head-turning aesthetic. With multiple wheel options and an extensive exterior color palette, finding the Compass to fit your style is easy and fun. Inside, you can expect even more, thanks to premium features and impeccable details that heighten your comfort and the Compass’ versatility.
The Compass might be a compact SUV, but Jeep makes the most of its cabin. The 2024 Compass boasts a passenger volume of 100 cu.ft. across seating for five and a maximum cargo volume of 59.8 cu.ft. that guarantees plenty of room for luggage, groceries, and other gear. The functionality of the space is complemented by more upscale elements, like the optional leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel and heated front seats. The available sunroof expands the cabin’s spaciousness, while the Alpine Premium Audio System, with its integrated speakers, delivers an immersive, concert-like experience to every seat.
#8. The Legacy: Joining the Jeep Wave Family
Climbing in the driver’s seat of the 2024 Compass offers many benefits, including entry into one of the greatest automotive legacies in the world. The Compass continues Jeep’s rich history, which began in the 1940s when the American military sent out bids for a light reconnaissance vehicle. While over 100 bids went out, only three automakers responded–Willys, Ford, and Bantam. In a matter of weeks, the Willys Quad was delivered to the troops and became a vital tool in World War II.
Today, owning a Compass makes you a valued member of the Jeep Wave family. Since the 1940s, Jeep has built an incredibly loyal community of drivers who value the brand’s penchant for adventure and dedication to exceeding expectations. You see it firsthand in the 2024 Compass, which is the only SUV in its class to come with its own built-in community.
