Jeep 2014 Compass Review - page 6
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desIGned to delIver the capaBIlIty of an suv and the fuel effIcIency of a compact car.
the standard 2.0l dohc 16v dual varIaBle valve tImInG (vvt) I- 4 enGIne mated wIth the
fIve-speed manual transmIssIon delIvers an outstandInG 4x2 epa-estImated 30 mpG on hIGhways
and 23 mpG In the cIty and shows off wIth 158 hp and 141 lB-ft of torque. wIth numBers
lIke these, you have the freedom to eXtend the adventure and travel more than 400 mIles
on a full tank of Gas.*
MPG
*equIpped wIth 13.6-Gallon tank.
2.4l dohc 16v dual varIaBle
valve tImInG (vvt) I-4 enGIne.
Choose the 2.4L DOHC 16V engine featuring
dual VVT paired with the five-speed manual
transmission for a brilliant mix of an EPA-
estimated 4x4 fuel economy of 23 city/28
highway with 172 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque.
all-new sIX-speed
automatIc transmIssIon.
Pair the available new PowerTech six-speed
automatic transmission to either of Compass’
capable engine offerings for a smoother,
quieter ride regardless of whether you’re
traveling road or trail. This new six-speed has a
low first gear for quicker takeoffs and a tall top
gear for relaxed highway cruising. A stepped
shift schedule across all six gears is designed
for optimal city fuel economy. The fact that
the fill-for-life design helps reduce maintenance
costs is just extra pride of ownership.
capaBIlIty.
From advanced automotive engine technology
to the sure-footedness of the touring-tuned
suspension and the legendary 4WD ruggedness,
Compass offers true performance.
contInuously varIaBle
automatIc transaXle II (cvt2l).
This available system boasts a low range that
provides the torque multiplication needed for
water fording,
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steep grades, and crawling
slowly in off-road events. Includes Off-Road
mode that delivers an off-road-capable
19:1 crawl ratio.
freedom drIve I.
When snow, muddy roads, or steep gravel
describes your route, opt for Freedom Drive I.
The active, full-time 4WD capability with LOCK
mode features an Electronically Controlled
Coupling (ECC), which constantly monitors
wheel slippage and transfers torque to the
axle that can use it most. In tough conditions,
the system can be locked 50/50 front/rear
for added low-speed capability and control.
freedom drIve II.
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This available system gives Compass its
Trail Rated
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chops with features like full-time
4WD with LOCK mode, Off-Road mode with
Hill Descent Control, and brake traction control.
Torque is adjusted on-demand for added fuel
efficiency. Its all-weather capability expertly
handles more difficult off-road situations,
as well as deeper snow, mud, and up to
19 inches of water.
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