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Replacing the old Compass means the new generation had to be significantly better, and it is. This is a competitive segment, though, so even the Jeep brand heritage won't do all the hard work for the company's small SUV.
Want the practicality of a medium SUV, but need to head off the beaten track? The Jeep Compass Trailhawk could be the answer.
Sponsored by: Jeep Australia. The World War II Jeep rolled off the assembly line in the 1940s, an indestructible workhorse. The 'go anywhere, do anything' mentality has been at the forefront of the Jeep brand ever since. Today, there is no other vehicle that owns adventure quite like Jeep...
The Jeep Compass was once our lowest-scoring car. Can the new 2018 Compass prove it's now on the right path?
Sponsored by: Jeep Australia. Dom joins forces with Jeep Australia for a look at the World Surf League event at Bells Beach, before heading off on a tour along the Great Ocean Road for a spot of fishing and - of course - surfing.
The Jeep Compass was once our lowest-scoring car. Can the new 2018 Compass prove it's now on the right path?
See the full article here. Getting a 'Trail Rated' badge is far from just a marketing attempt to win sales. Jeep only awards the badge to bona fide off-road Jeeps capable of tackling a hardcore off-road course that would send most SUVs packing. The all-new 2018 Jeep Compass not only brings the brand massively forward from the last one, which scored a sub 5/10 rating from CarAdvice, it comes with the coveted Trail Rated badge in Trailhawk trim...
Jeep Australia has issued yet another recall this week, this time for the 2018 Compass over concerns an issue with the Power Control Module (PCM) could cause the cruise control to lock speed or accelerate unexpectedly. The manufacturer reports that affected vehicles have have faulty PCM software, which could potentially lead to the aforementioned fault...
Jeep Australia has issued a recall for the 2018 Cherokee, Compass and Grand Cherokee, along with the 2017-18 Wrangler, over concerns vehicles could suddenly stall while driving. The manufacturer reports the powertrain module could fail, leading to a condition that could see the vehicle not start, start and immediate stall, or stall while driving...
Joining Mandy Turner this week are Mike Stevens and Scott Collie. In car news, rear-view cameras have become mandatory in the US, the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been revealed, Renault Australia has cut its warranty on RS models, and the Lotus Esprit's successor is due in 2020...
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I had Patriot sport cvt 2012 I was only hit at 30klm's by an echo and it was a write off.3 years on still waiting for crash rating.5star for side hit front no rating yet was hit front passenger side angle. Echo was a complete write off mine looked ok.Repairer was shocked it was considered a write off...
I have recently purchased a Jeep Compass limited brand new and could not be happier about my purchase, I compared it to many other vehicles in the same class, and many could not come close to the value for money, looks and features that the Compass offered. Being my first venture into an American built car, I am quite impressed...
I have a Compass and today the blinkers lights my wife took it to jeep today it has only done 70.000 klms it is a 2012 /3 month they said it is a Module it will cost between $800/1000 dollars I find this car a disappointment and jeeps attitude is we don't care as it is out of warranty by 8 days by the compliance plate but as this car probably sat on the lot for a few months it hadn't been purchased by any one so I think the warranty should start when it is first registered in Australia...
