2017 Jeep Compass Latitude

The 2017 Compass is Jeep's compact crossover, slotting below the Cherokee and competing with the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape. It steers with a truck-like feel and handles rough roads with confidence, though acceleration is leisurely. The cabin is roomy up front with comfortable seats, but rear legroom is tight and the trunk is modest. Available features include a touchscreen infotainment system, heated seats, and a backup camera. The Latitude is the mid-level Compass that adds comfort items like a leather-wrapped wheel and fog lamps over the base Sport. Its 2.4L I4 makes 172 horsepower, and the six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive give it sure-footed all-weather traction at 22 mpg combined. The Selec-Terrain system with sand, mud, and snow modes is standard here, so you get real trail capability without stepping up to the Trailhawk.