Jeep Compass 1st generation

Production	2006 to 2016
Assembly	United States
Platform	Chrysler PM/MK platform
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L GEMA/Chrysler World I4 2.4 L GEMA/Chrysler World I4 Diesel: 2.0 L VAG EA188 CRD PD I4 turbo-diesel 2.2 L Mercedes-Benz OM651 CRD I4 turbo
Transmission	5-speed Magna T355 manual 6-speed Aisin BG6 manual 6-speed Hyundai 6F24 automatic CVT Jatco JF011E automatic
Wheelbase	103.7 in (2,635 mm)
Length	173.4 in (4,404 mm)
Width	69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Height	64.2 in (1,631 mm)
Curb weight	1,460–1,685 kg (3,219–3,715 lb)

The Jeep Compass is a compact SUV that was first introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Market launch in Germany was in the first half of 2007.

Together with the Jeep Patriot he is the entry-level Jeep. Both models are based on the same platform as the Dodge Caliber and, like this one, are manufactured at the Belvidere plant in Illinois ( USA ). In the US, the Compass is the first Jeep model for decades also available with front-wheel drive . The turning radius is 10.80 m for models equipped with 17- inch wheels and 11.30 m for models equipped with 18-inch wheels. The c _w value is 0.4.

In Europe, the Compass models were delivered with the Freedom Drive I called four - wheel drive . The engine for all models was a straight four-cylinder gasoline engine with 2.4-liter displacement and 125 kW (170 hp). The power was transmitted via a manually shifted five-speed gearbox or optionally a continuously variable V-belt transmission. In addition, only in Europe, the Compass with a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine (2.0 CRD) with 103 kW (140 hp). This four-cylinder engine comes from the VW Group and corresponds to the 2.0 TDI engine known there. It is equipped as standard with a diesel particulate filter in the Compass. The power transmission was via a manually operated six-speed transmission,

In China, there is the BAW 007 since 2008, a sister model, which uses the technology of Compass. The launch of the original Jeep model in China in August 2010, required a facelift of their model for both companies.

Facelift (2011-2016) 

Chrysler re-launched the Compass in 2011 under Fiat leadership, in January in the US and in May in Europe. The model has been heavily revised in front and rear and in the interior and also received modified engines. As the motors for all models was a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with R4 115 kW (156 hp) and the 2.4-liter gasoline engine with R4 125 kW (170 hp). In March 2011, the 2.0 CRD diesel engine was replaced by a 2.2 CRD with 100 kW (136 hp) and 120 kW (163 hp).

The two more powerful engines are available with all-wheel drive ("Freedom Drive I"), the two weaker engines equipped with pure front-wheel drive.

The Jeep Compass, like the other models of the brand, contributes to the Fiat Group's growing success with high growth rates. In the US alone, sales increased from 11,700 units in 2009 to around 53,000 units in 2013.