2018 Jeep Compass

Utility

If you’re shopping for a compact SUV, most likely you are planning on utilizing the cargo hold to haul sports equipment, furniture, shopping bags or suitcase around – which is why having enough space in your trunk is absolutely critical. Luckily, you’ll be able to fit plenty of cargo in your Compass thanks to the 27.2 cubic feet of space you’ll find behind the rear seats. Additionally, the 2018 Jeep Compass can be configured in a few unique ways, which allows drivers to maximize their cargo hold beyond just the standard trunk. Thanks to the back and front passenger seats collapsing completely flat, Compass owners have versatility that allows them to carry long objects – such as skis – with no difficulty. There are also several nooks placed around the interior cabin allowing for extra storage – in fact, there is even a hidden space located in the cargo floor, which allows you to keep your truly valuable cargo out of sight.

No matter what you’re planning on carrying in your 2018 Jeep Compass, you can drive confidently knowing that you’ll be able to easily cart any cargo thanks to the Compass’ copious trunk capacity.

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Safety

While Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have yet to rate the safety of the 2018 Jeep Compass, the model year is virtually identical to its 2017 brethren, which is great news for shoppers who are concerned with safety. The 2017 Jeep Compass was not only given the top score of “good” by the IIHS, it was also named a Top Safety Pick. Additionally, the NHTSA gave the 2017 Jeep Compass an overall score of four out of five stars.

Of course, ratings are one thing but safety features are also extremely important. Luckily, the 2018 Jeep Compass comes with a plethora of both standard and optional advanced safety features including a rearview backup camera, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear cross traffic alert monitoring and automatic high beams.

In addition to all of the advanced safety features you can find on the 2018 Jeep Compass, you can rest easy knowing that the Compass can easily accommodate car seats for your smallest passengers. In fact, the 2018 Jeep Compass can actually hold a car seat in any of its three back seats, thanks to the compact SUVs three tether anchors and two sets of lower anchors. When it comes to taking out your tiniest tot, you’ll have no problem configuring a car seat into the Compass.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly compact SUV that you can feel comfortable and confident putting your family and friends in, look no further than the 2018 Jeep Compass.

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Interior

If you’re concerned that the 2018 Jeep Compass is going to be a little too rugged for your liking – say, base model Wrangler rugged, you’ll be happy to know that the 2018 Jeep Compass actually is much more inline with the sophisticated Jeep Grand Cherokee when it comes to luxurious interiors. The cabin is spacious and the seats are comfortable – especially if you opt for the leather seats found in the Limited trim.

The cabin is well-designed and the control panel is well-thought out. You’ll enjoy the ease of using the touchscreen display, which is available in either five inches or 8.5 inches, depending on your chosen trim type. Additionally available touches include the available leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and a sunroof.

You also won’t have to worry about not having the right tunes to take you from here to there. The 2018 Jeep Compass base model Sport comes standard with two USB ports, Bluetooth functionality, and a six-speaker audio system. Move on up to the to the Limited trim and you’ll be able to enjoy Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and satellite radio as well.

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Performance

The 2018 Jeep Compass is the compact SUV you want to be in when you decide to head off the beaten path and hit the dusty trails – and if you’re really looking to get down and dirty, you’re going to want to do it in the 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk trim, which comes with a raised suspension, front and rear tow hooks, a specialized design to help it summit peaks and rocky inclines and 17-inch wheels with off-road specific tires. However, even if you opt for one of the other three trims (Sport, Latitude or Limited), you’ll still be ready to take a ride on the wild side thanks to the 2018 Jeep Compass’ two available four-wheel drive system and it’s four designated traction control choices (Auto, Snow. Mud and Sand).

Of course, you’re probably also going to need to take your 2018 Jeep Compass on the actual road at some point and when you do, you’ll be pleased with the compact SUVs 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Married to either a nine-speed automatic, six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission, the 2018 Jeep Compass gets up to 180 horsepower and gets an EPA-estimated 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, which is definitely decent for the compact SUV class.

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