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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the new Jeep Compass in order to give you an expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com has also researched available road tests on the new Jeep Compass to produce this conclusive review and to help you find the truth where other reviews might differ. |
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| Road Test |
The 2009 Jeep Compass is closely related to the Dodge Caliber, along with the boxier Jeep Patriot, and it has essentially the same instrument panel as the Patriot. The 2009 Jeep Compass wears a traditional Jeep face, but this SUV (or car) could be from any automaker, and it lacks a strong identity.
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| Positive Points |
- Fuel efficiency compared to SUVs
- Spaciousness
- Street-friendly all-wheel drive
- Overall practicality
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| Negative Points |
- Cheap-feeling cabin materials
- Ill-suited CVT automatic
- Noisy, buzzy interior
- Anonymous styling, despite the Jeep grille
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