2017 Jeep Compass at Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep

If you want the worst vehicle on the planet then go elsewhere for your next driving machine because the 2017 Jeep Compass certainly isn't it. The 2017 Jeep Compass offers flip-down tailgate speakers for fun tailgating. The vehicle's available Freedom Drive II offers serious off-road capability. To top things off this SUV comes at an affordable price for people on all kinds of budgets. The Jeep Compass has really been a great vehicle throughout its time because of all its standard and available features! If you want to learn more about the 2017 Compass and how the fantastic SUV may be exactly what you've been hoping to purchase then keep reading!

Under the Compass's Hood

The 2017 Jeep Compass comes with a 2.0-liter engine that has 4 cylinders. This engine is rated at 141 lb-ft of torque and 158 horsepower. The Sport model, when bought with this engine, comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. Getting the 2.0-liter engine with the Latitude trim will provide a CVT that is quite similar to an automatic transmission. Jeep's 2.0-liter engine option will provide you with front-wheel drive. However, standard on all-wheel drive models of the vehicle is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. This engine makes 165 lb-ft of torque and 172 horsepower. If you purchase the vehicle with the available Freedom Drive II then you will have a crawl mode that acts like a 4x4 vehicle's low-range gearing.

Design of Jeep Compass

Two primary trim levels--Sport and Latitude--are available to purchase the 2017 Jeep Compass in. The Compass is a small crossover that has room for up to five occupants inside. The vehicle's Sport trim has air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, an auxiliary audio jack, Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity, a USB port, a CD player, four speakers and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Latitude trim has a 115-volt power outlet, heated front seats, chrome exterior accents, a silver interior trim, a height-adjustable driver's seat and 17-inch wheels. The Latitude offers a High Altitude Edition package that adds extra chrome exterior trim, leather upholstery and unique 17-inch wheels. The 2017 Jeep Compass is available in many exterior colors, some of which include White Knuckle Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat and Granite Metallic Clear Coat. The SUV comes standard with privacy glass.

Is a height-adjustable driver's seat available?

Yes, this type of seat is available. It is standard on the Latitude trim.

Does the SUV come with fog/driving lights?

Yes, it comes with these lights. They will make it easy to drive at night or through any messy weather.

Conclusions

Buying the 2017 Compass would provide you with a vehicle that has traction and stability control, side curtain airbags and front-seat side airbags. There is tire pressure monitoring as well. All-wheel drive models of this SUV have disc brakes for both the front and rear of the vehicle. In Edmunds brake testing this SUV came to a stop from sixty miles per hour (mph) in just over 120 feet. The vehicle is equipped with rear door child safety locks to make it so that kids won't try escaping the moving vehicle. Front fog/driving lights will make for easy driving at night or through inclement weather. This vehicle comes with emergency braking assist. We invite you down to Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM when you have a few free moments. We can't wait to help with your vehicle search at this dealership!