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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Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped
A rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever (located on the right
side of the steering column) controls the operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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Transmissions
The A580 automatic transmission benefits Jeep Wrangler as much as the new
petrol engine, with more refined shifting and gear selection. By increasing the
number of speeds, the transmission allows ...
E-85 General Information
The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel vehicles
only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique
fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded
Gasoline Only. This ...


