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2012 Jeep Compass

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Jeep Compass highlights

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 26 highway, 23 combined

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New for 2012

  • The Compass is available in a new trim called the Sport.
  • The Base trim has been discontinued for 2012.
  • Compass trims have been upgraded with Remote Start as standard equipment this year.
  • Full Roof Rack, Running Boards, and Boston Sound System features are now available as options on select trims.

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Sport 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Manual Transmission
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

2WD

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

158

Torque (ft-lbs)

141

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.6

Wheelbase

103.7"

Overall length

173.4"

Width

69.3"

Height

65.2"

Leg room

F 40.6"/R 39.4"

Head room

F 40.7"/R 39.9"

Front tires

P215/60R17

Rear tires

P215/60R17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2012 Jeep Compass is a small SUV that has been well-received by customers. Customers like the car's design, fuel economy, and handling. The car also receives praise for its safety features and ease of parking in tight spaces or driving on narrow streets.
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RepairPal gave the Jeep Compass an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Jeep Compass 15th out of 27 among Compact SUVs.

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