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Mid SUV · USA · 2007-Present

Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass — spec data and generation history.

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Verdict
C
Years
2007-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Mid SUV

Jeep's mid-size SUV. Mk1 (MK, 2007–2017) was North-American-platform, slow and rough by European standards — a niche UK seller. Mk2 (MP, 2017–2024) shifted to Italian-built Small Wide US-Wide platform shared with the Renegade and 500X. Launched with petrol/diesel only, then 4xe PHEV from 2020. Mk3 (2025-Present) returns to a global STLA Medium platform with full electric Compass alongside hybrid options — first electric Compass. Trailhawk variants kept the off-road credibility, with diff lock, low range, and 9-speed auto.

What changed

Era-to-era deltas

Mk2 2017-2024 → Mk3 2025-Present
BHP +106 bhp
Torque +90 Nm
0–60 mph −2.4 s
Top speed +10 mph
MPG +1 mpg

Generations

Click any generation for the full deep dive

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2017-2024

Mk2

→

4xe 240 Trailhawk PHEV — 237 bhp, 0-62 in 7.3s.

Verdict
C
BHP
237
0–60
7.3 s
Top
124 mph
MPG
118 mpg
Used
$13,000-$41,000
  • + Italian-built quality
  • + Trailhawk legit off-road kit
  • − 9AT reliability mixed
  • − Cabin behind class
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2025-Present

Mk3

→

Electric 73 kWh AWD — 375 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

Verdict
B
BHP
375
0–60
4.9 s
Top
124 mph
MPG
250 mpg
Used
$41,000-$64,000
  • + STLA Medium platform a real step on
  • + First electric Compass
  • − UK supply patchy at launch
  • − Software bugs early

Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2017-2024 · Mk2
  • 1.3 GSE turbo carbon build-up
  • 9AT software updates / shift quality
  • 4xe battery and charging recalls
  • Uconnect freezes
2025-Present · Mk3
  • Software updates needed on launch electric
  • 12V battery drain (early reports)

Rivals

Vauxhall Grandland · Skoda Karoq · Nissan Qashqai · Kia Sportage