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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Totally Integrated Power Module
The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near
the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label
that identifies each component is pr ...
Seat Belt Pretensioners
The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an
accident. These devices may improve ...
World-class Interior Refinement
The all-new interior is elevated to that of its European competition and
features rich materials and elegant appointments, as well as more room for both
passengers and cargo.
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