I own a Compass. I like it. It isn't a Wrangler. It isn't a tank. It isn't a space vehicle. It isn't anything other than what it is -- a great value, fun to drive, better than average fuel use, fine handling and it looks good. Most of the negative comments are fueled by narsasistic Jeep heads. Maybe I would feel differently if I had to commute on Rubicon trails. Lighten up dudes, it just a car.

I'm not the biggest fan of the Compass but there is one small point where it deserves to be defended: "But in practice it all feels unrefined and underpowered."

The Compass has the CVT2 tranny on it. Any continuously variable transmission is going to "feel" underpowered due to the nature of the transmission. In fact, it's gotten to the point where car companies are having CVTs fake shift points just so it feels a bit peppier. That in no way means the Compass isn't underpowered, but I'd rather see actual acceleration and speed numbers than the guy's opinion on what maybe might be happening in that department. It's probably delivering more power than he gives it credit for.

Yahooo!

I'm so glad that DCX is finding the sales of the Compass to be a massive disappointment. I'm also pleased to see that the reviewers see what I do in the Compass.....that it is pure crap/junk/$hit.

I'm a former Jeep fan/loyalist who has become alienated and disenchanted by Jeep's (DCX's) poor management, etc, etc, etc.

I expect that we will one day see the Chrysler group on the rocks again, and this time the US government won't bail them out with loan guarantees.

The American big three in trouble, big trouble and they have no one to blame but themselves.

Hey DCX, I'm lovin' my new Tacoma. That's what you wanted to hear isn't it? After all you forced me to the "dark side".

The Compass is a mistake. Jeep only needs 3 levels. Watered down Jeeps are just what everyone else makes...why copy people copying you? And why compete in a crowded field? Instead, shore up your business, keep you product distinct, have it function uniquely (4x4, win some MOABs), and keep it a premium brand...and RAISE THE PRICE to make profits. It is easier to sell a few good, expensive,high profit cars than a lot of crappy cheap cars that eventually water down the brand so that no-one want to even think about the expensive, high profit cars with your name.

An example of JEEP technological/brand superiority would be concerning the milage issue. If you want high milage, put a diesel engine in it and charge them more. (Don't make a mini-van compass for milage reasons) Look what people are paying for that silly Prius (look what I paid for the Libby CRD).VW's diesels get better milage than a Prius. And being a diesel is very JEEP and a great off-road engine. Again, make the JEEP brand technologically unique by being off-road superior AND by being a frakking JEEP.

Compass, Patriot = bad ideas.

The Compass is hideous looking. It doesn't look anything like the cool original concept compass and should be panned because of that.

I agree with the fact that Jeep should be focusing on improving fuel efficiency, but doing so without sacrificing the utility and style we all know and love. Personally, I don't like the Compass at all, and I haven't even seen one in person. Good interior, lousy interior...not the point. It's my feeling that DCX went astray with the Compass, and I think part of the reason is because they want a piece of the market looking for a bit of refinement in their SUV. Refinement is okay, to a degree. The JK is a perfect example of this. The key factor in the case of the JK, however, is that the engineers stayed true to Jeep's roots, tradition and heritage. I mean, can you imagine if you weren't able to lower the windshield anymore? I'm sure most Jeepers never lower the windshield, but can you imagine the uproar if they no longer had a choice in the matter? My point is, innovation is good...refinement is good. But remember who you're building the vehicle for. Going back to the subject of fuel efficiency, I have one thing to say. I'm 29 years old. I have been wanting a Wrangler for a long time now (I currently own a '98 XJ). In this day and age, especially for many younger customers (I fit in this category still...right? Right?!), fuel effieciency is a very important aspect in the purchase decision. Case in point: a friend of mine recently sold his Chevy Avalanche for a new, fuel-sipping Honda Civic (he's a former TJ owner, by the way). He loved his Avalanche (and Jeep) but fuel efficiency proved more important to him in the long run. Bottome line is, I'll be buying that dream JK eventually...but give me one with Jeep's legendary capabilities combined with better gas mileage, and that purchase will come sooner rather than later.

Everyone complains that the interior is horrible, but when I first saw it (limited with gray leather; it makes a big difference), I thought it was easily the best Jeep interior I've ever seen, and I still think so. Every line and color match up perfectly and it all looks very smooth. I wonder if it's because I'm 25 (target demographic) and all these reviewers are 40+ and stuck in the 80's? I guess they should stick with Buicks (darn it, I won't be able to say that next year when the Enclave is out). I like the new GC interior okay, but it's awful in the limited with the wood, and even the smoother laredo is no match for the style of the compass/patriot interior to me. The Liberty & Commander look stupid inside (seriously, you know they do), and the Wrangler is just kind of its own thing (of course). Plus the shared components from the Caliber (which are a lot) look way better in the Compass to me, as if they were designed for the Jeeps and then altered (poorly) for the Caliber. Don't get me wrong, I hate the exterior design cues, but that's why I'm looking forward to the Patriot ... awesome inside & out. Anyone out there my age or younger that doesn't like the interior?

Whats so bad about the review? Jeep has lost sight of what it is good at - building 4x4's. Just because the market is moving (quickly) to the CUV and smaller cars - Jeep tries to jump on this band wagon with a cheap, poorly designed cuv. It needs focus on making what they have now in their line up more fuel efficient.