2018 Jeep Compass Sport

The 2018 Compass is a compact SUV that slots between the Renegade and Cherokee, offering a more refined ride than the old Compass it replaced. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape, though it leans more toward light off-road capability than those rivals. The Compass handles confidently on pavement, with a composed ride and responsive steering, though acceleration is modest with the standard engine. Inside, the cabin feels more upscale than the previous model, with available leather, a touchscreen infotainment system, and decent cargo space for the class. Reliability is a mixed bag, with some owners reporting electrical glitches and transmission quirks, but many find the Compass dependable for daily use. The Sport is the base Compass, skipping the Latitude's upgraded cloth seats and larger touchscreen to keep the price low. It uses a 2.4L I4 making 180 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual driving the front wheels, good for 26 mpg combined. You get steel wheels and manual seats, which is honest for the price but means you'll feel every expansion joint on the highway.