Pros Great turbocharged petrol engine Genuinely fun to drive for an SUV Lots of standard equipment
Cons Interior quality isn't up to scratch Doesn't sound particularly great Smaller boot than standard T-Rocs
The Compass enters 2021 with minor changes. There's a new 80th Anniversary Edition that's based on the Latitude trim level and features Granite Crystal 19-inch wheels, leather seats with contrast stitching, a power-adjustable driver's seat, remote start, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a 115-volt power outlet, and more. Other flourishes include trim-specific badging, an oak medallion key fob, and piano-black and gunmetal interior accents.
Pros Can actually handle some off-road obstacles, no shortage of popular technology, one of the prettier Jeep designs.
Cons Inferior interior materials, powertrain has apathetic responses, the Cherokee offers more capability.
The 2021 Jeep Compass's #14 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Jeep Compass has a score of 6.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
PROS Excellent off-roader Adult-friendly seats User-friendly infotainment features
CONS Weak engine and so-so handling Limited standard safety tech and low safety score Below-average cargo room Subpar predicted reliability rating
The 2021 Jeep Compass skimps on safety and seat comfort, but delivers crossover utility in a compact footprint.
Pros Sharp-looking sheetmetal Standard touchscreen with smartphone tech Capable Trailhawk trim Good cargo space
Cons Sloppy 9-speed automatic Sub-par crash test scores Cramped rear seat Automatic emergency braking not standard
