Ride & Handling
Before this review starts sounding like a bash fest, there is some good news. For an entry-level product, the Compass handles a lot better than it should. Steering feel is light without giving up any accuracy. You can zip through traffic and around corners just like you can in any sporty compact car.
There was a fair amount of road noise on the highway, which can be expected in the compact segment, but it wasn't as noticeable as in the Dodge Caliber. Wind noise was light, and the ride over a torn-up highway of grooved pavement was much better than I imagined. An above-average driving feel like this is much harder to attain than a quality interior, so it's a good thing Jeep got this right.
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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights come on at a low intensity level when shifted into any position
other than PARK (auto transmission) or when the vehicle begins to move (manual transmission).
NOTE: The Daytime Runnin ...
Synthetic Engine Oils
Synthetic engine oils can be used if the recommended oil quality requirements
are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are
followed. ...


