Jeep Australia

Legendary Capability

The 2012 Jeep Compass offers customers 4x4 off-road capability with Jeep Freedom Drive as well as excellent fuel economy in its segment. Jeep Compass is available in Australia in two drivetrain configurations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive system, Jeep Compass also is available with Freedom Drive I. This system is a full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with lock mode designed to give drivers year-round assurance with the ability to handle rough weather and low-traction conditions. This active four-wheel-drive system is recommended for daily use, including slick conditions that come with rain and light snow. Freedom Drive I also features a lockable center coupling, giving drivers the ability to put the Jeep Compass in four-wheel-drive lock mode to handle deep snow, sand and other low-traction surfaces.

The 2012 Jeep Compass’ powertrain is designed to deliver world-class performance in all weather conditions, fuel economy and refinement, all at an affordable price. Compass features a standard 2.0-litre that provides 115 kW and 190 Nm of torque when coupled with a continuously-variable transmission (CVT2), and delivers excellent combined cycle economy of 7.6L/100km when mated to the five-speed manual transmission. The proven 2.4-litre engine is optional on Sport and standard on Limited, producing 125 kW and 220 Nm of torque. This 2.4-litre engine has dual variable-valve timing (VVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts, which helps optimise the torque curve at all speeds and produces more power, better fuel economy and smoother, quieter operation than engines without dual VVT. The Jeep Compass’ 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transaxle in front-wheel drive configuration delivers 8.5L/100km combined cycle.

Jeep Compass also features a standard five-speed manual transaxle on the entry-level Compass Sport model and a CVT that is available on the Compass Sport model and standard on the Limited model. The Compass’ CVT2 is a second-generation CVT that Chrysler Group engineers calibrated for a pleasing engine response and precise ratio control. CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6 to 8 percent compared with a traditional four-speed automatic. The Compass CVT2 also improves vehicle performance compared with a traditional automatic transaxle because of optimised gear ratios, especially in the 50–100 km/h range during passing maneuvers.

The 2012 Jeep Compass also provides up to 1,500kg of towing capacity.