Jeep Compass 2012 Stay Hungry

We can have everything, but not necessarily at the same time. We can win two million dollars … but spread over 50 years. You can also drive a Jeep, but the fuel consumption and the big price tag. However, in one case as in the other, remains unsatisfied.

Launched five years ago, the little twins Jeep were treated to an upgrade last year. Changes have appeared more on the side of Jeep Compass 2012, who took the air of elegant Grand Cherokee. The redesign was successful: the grid right over, it was replaced by another that descends at an angle for a more harmonious look. As for Patriot, we are still looking for what has changed its appearance …

In the Jeep Compass 2012 interior, we find that the materials have taken up the ranks. The climate controls have gained roundness for easier handling. The general impression remains that of a vehicle finish and sound are average. For example, spends his time trying to recover windows whistling while they are yet fully closed. What do you want, we can not work miracles with a price that starts under $ 17,000.

The Jeep Compass 2012 steering wheel is still not telescopic gauges have not changed one iota, nor, moreover, that the gear lever (for CVT) which passes too easily in “low traction”. And the seats have not won in padding. Mind you, they are not uncomfortable, but say that sits above rather than inside. At the bench, the seats are hard, but at least the file agrees bow. Still not high tech gadgets that have been known for many years – often for versions Limited. We can certainly do without the Blind Spot and rearview camera, keyless start, but would have been appreciated.

Without integral …Jeep Compass 2012

Personally, I would not spend a winter in such a vehicle without AWD. This latest offering lock 50-50 issue of prevention rather than cure. That said, I would be willing to pay more for the 4×4 Freedom Drive II, now available on both the Jeep Compass 2012 on the Patriot. Rather inventive, this system uses the CVT transmission to simulate a transfer case, in addition to adding of protective plates. With a ratio of 19:1, it is certainly less than 30:1 the good old Wrangler, but it gives more oumph the Regular Report 14: 1.

A final word about the Jeep Compass 2012 engine: we would have liked more smoothly, especially in road, reversals are dry and superficial. Note that a four-cylinder 2.0-liter 158 horsepower is available for free. However, few take advantage of them. Also, the suspension multilink rear hops even smaller asperities bitumen, but it is a Jeep, we forgive him … almost. Except that adding a direction that must constantly correct on the highway, this short but high silhouette on foot is more or less stable. Do not try illegal speeds, you may not hurt more than offenses.

Compass or Patriot?

Beyond the exterior design, what distinguishes the Compass Patriot? Very little. The interiors are identical, datasheets and, except for differences in weight, better angles of departure / arrival for the Patriot and the standard fog lights and 18-inch wheels for Jeep Compass 2012 (17 inches max for the Patriot ).

We opted for the Jeep Compass 2012 and the Patriot, our preference is for North variations that provide the power group, keyless entry, air conditioning, heating and retro height adjustment of driver’s seat. The proposal is effective and if it is not high quality or great excitement on board, it is still a good value for the money invested. Also not surprising that this variant is North 80% of sales in Canada.

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Jeep Compass 2012: Stay Hungry