2008 Jeep Compass What’s New

Jeep's entry-level, compact Compass is a car-based crossover that shares its platform and drivetrains with the Dodge Caliber and its sibling, the Jeep Patriot.

Unlike traditional Jeeps - which have historically been serious off-roaders with four-wheel drive and low-range gearing, the Compass is a front-wheel-drive vehicle with lighter-duty all-wheel drive as an option. Though the optional "Freedom Drive" system can route as much as 60 percent of engine power to the rear wheels, the absence of Low range gearing means the Compass is primarily an on-road vehicle and should be compared with similar car-based crossovers.

The standard Compass engine is a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder rated at 172 horsepower, available with either a five-speed manual or a CVT. The '08 Compass comes in Sport and Limited styles, with 17-inch wheels, stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes, and curtain airbags as standard equipment on both versions.

Major options include 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, a moonroof, and an upgrade audio system with six-disc CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Three new colors are offered for 2008. In addition, air conditioning is now standard on all models, as are tire pressure monitors. There's more chrome trim inside, and a navigation system is now available on Limited models. The Compass' continuously variable transmission has been updated with better responsiveness and new AutoStick control.

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Jeep Compass Gets Tricked Out With New Mopar Rallye Package

For those who drooled over the Jeep Compass Rallye edition concept vehicle that was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show, there's good news. Jeep has announced that it is rolling out a new Rallye package from Mopar for the 2007 Compass and is taking pre-orders now.

The Jeep Compass Rallye package adds $1,985 to the Sport model and $1,850 to the Limited model. The base Compass starts at $15,985, including a $560 destination charge. The Jeep Compass is powered by a standard 172-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-4 linked to a standard five-speed transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission.

The Mopar package adds 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with chrome center caps, a roof-mounted rear spoiler, auxiliary driving lights with covers that feature the Jeep logo, bright exhaust tips, a chrome Rallye badge and Mopar body kit with front and rear fascia overlay appliqués, a lower honeycomb front fascia grille, and side sill lower panels and door appliqués.

The Compass Rallye package is available in black, silver, inferno red, Jeep green and steel blue. Mopar is the Chrysler Group's original equipment parts manufacturer.

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