2024 Jeep Compass: Added Utility With Daily Usability

With off-road credentials worthy of its Jeep badge

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00:00The 2024 Compass, a compact SUV in Jeep's lineup, carrying over with minor updates from

00:09its major 2023 revamp.

00:13New for this year, the Compass sports a sleek front grille insert and updated wheel designs.

00:18The off-road-oriented Trailhawk gets different terrain-ready tires.

00:23Jeep aims to combine daily usability with a rugged spirit in the 2024 Compass.

00:28Tech-wise, the Compass comes with a standard 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple

00:33CarPlay, Android Auto, and several USB ports.

00:38Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with all-wheel drive standard across the range,

00:42the Compass has off-road credentials worthy of the Jeep badge.

00:46For those seeking maximum off-road capability, the Trailhawk trim has upgrades like lifted

00:51suspension, integrated tow hooks, and trail-tuned drive modes.

00:56It's not without flaws.

00:57The ropey steering, haphazard handling, noisy cabin, and poor transmission tuning leave

01:03much to be desired.

01:05Safety-wise, the 2024 Compass earns crash test scores that are good but not excellent.

01:11Some of its rivals include more active safety features as standard.

01:15Inside, the Compass doesn't have much backseat legroom and cargo space is only decent.

01:21As those shortcomings are accompanied by a relatively high price tag, the Compass stands

01:25out for the wrong reasons in a hyper-competitive segment.

01:29The 2024 Jeep Compass is a capable and versatile small SUV, but it's far from our favorite

01:35vehicle in the segment.

01:36Prospective buyers should explore other options before settling on the Compass.