The Compass turns into a real Jeep?
12-21-2010, 09:26 PM
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The Compass turns into a real Jeep?
It sure does, read MT's article! http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/su...ive/index.html
12-21-2010, 10:05 PM
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It sure does, read MT's article! http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/su...ive/index.html
The new front end gives it a much meaner, and more Jeep like appearance.
Also with low range, hill decent control and brake control, 8.4" of ground clearance, and full skids, I would take one as a DD!
I wonder if more aftermarket support will come up for them??
12-21-2010, 10:27 PM
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Wow, I'm very impressed. Curious to see what the aftermarket will have to offer. Definitely gonna swing by the dealer when their out.
12-21-2010, 10:39 PM
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Speaking of a Compass earning its trail rated badge, I came across this video, and though it was pretty neat.
http://www.jeep.com/en/jeep_capabilities/trail_rated/
http://www.jeep.com/en/jeep_capabilities/trail_rated/
12-22-2010, 08:20 AM
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If it didn't disappoint me so much earlier in its production i think i'd buy one myself. Essentially a car with a Jeep's face, underpowered compared to the XJ. Jeep is taking this failed concept and making it usable for the average Jeep owner, not just college kids who want a jeep, but don't wanna take the time to baby an older one.
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12-22-2010, 12:55 PM
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At first blush I thought that was a silly statement as the Compass must get better mileage than the XJ. Then I looked at the specs:
2011 Compass
3250#
165 ftlb @ 4400 rpm
172 hp
27 mpg
2001 Cherokee
3150#
225 ftlb @ 3000 rpm
190 hp
21 mpg
No contest. The Compass will drive like a pig. That lack of performance won't be worth the 6mpg hwy.
2011 Compass
3250#
165 ftlb @ 4400 rpm
172 hp
27 mpg
2001 Cherokee
3150#
225 ftlb @ 3000 rpm
190 hp
21 mpg
No contest. The Compass will drive like a pig. That lack of performance won't be worth the 6mpg hwy.
12-22-2010, 03:17 PM
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IFS off-road is no good. If left stock, only time will tell if they last. Personally I'd never own one. More I see of IFS the less I like. On road it's fine. Off-road and for lifting, it was a bad idea.
12-23-2010, 10:43 AM
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Not in all cases. Look at the H1s, extremly capable and run IFS. If done right IFS can be nearly as capable as SAs.
12-23-2010, 09:22 PM
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