I own a 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk and the off road capabilities it has is unreal. Definitely in a class of its own. If you've ever owned a Jeep, there's nothing else like it.
Thanks for the review Ben, competent and to the point. I like the styling a lot. My wife has a Jeep Cherokee, it's been super reliable. Jeep could up its game by quieting the interior and offering the turbo engine in the Compass.
Just buy one of the thousands of slightly used ones flooding the market due to all the rental car companies downsizing. A slightly used one is definitely the best way to buy one. You can easily pick up a Trailhawk for around 20K with the factory warranty still intact and some leftover new car smell on hot days :)
Salena Chan I love it so much! I live In salt lake so it’s perfect for city driving and going up the canyon to go skiing. I wouldn’t take it like super off roading like boulders and sufficient climbing ,but she does great on off road trails with moderate dirt and large rocks. Has better gas mileage than my old Subaru- my biggest complaint being the smaller gas tank compared to my Outback. The transmission is a little slower but I am use to handling and driving it now so I usually don’t have a problem with it (that’s for people who try gunning it all the time, which I don’t lol) I would definitely recommend buying one that slightly used like I did, there are a lot of brand new ones/slightly used on the market for almost half the price.
Mia Gates did you pay in full or doing monthly payments? How is the pricing on maintenance? I want to trade in my Mercedes because maintenance is way too much now that I have a new born and definitely need more space.
Salena Chan I sold my Outback for about 9,000 and put that down on the Jeep. The monthly payments are really easy now since I’m only paying off a little over 10,000 over a 5 year period. So it’s like $200 about a month. Although I am planning on just putting another large payment on it sooner to avoid interest. It’s really new so I haven’t had any maintenance issues. The older Jeep models tend to have issues so that’s why I went with a newer model. The compass is a decent size if you have one or two kids, probably no more than that. I do have a girlfriend who has had a new compass for a few years and loves it
Salena Chan I have parents in the auto industry and my mom use to own a Mercedes. The parts on Mercedes are harder to get a hold of and more costly (like Audi’s, Volkswagens, etc) even if you have a problem way long term with a Jeep the parts are much more available and less costly due to the popularity of jeeps
Me, too. It’s a 2019. Yesterday I discovered a noise with mine. Sounds like it’s coming from the driver side door. That sound you get when the body of the vehicle is twisting, rubbing against the door. Maybe the weather gasket needs some lube, but I don’t see that’s something that should be done on a 2019.
I've had my 2017 compass trailhawk for 2 years now. In general, I have a love/hate relationship with it, but... Cons 1) Not that many storage compartments and the cargo space is tiny, my mom's Mazda CX-5 has a way bigger cargo space 2) Engine feels lethargic 3) It's light, so any bit of wind will blow it around, especially on the highway, but that happens with almost any SUV on the small side 4) Compared to the 2014 new body style impala I had, the interior just feels cheap and lacking in some aspects (Both vehicles have a luxury group) 5) Max towing is only 1000lbs Pros 1) I get just over 25 MPG, and I don't do very much highway driving 2) Rides smooth, other than the wind thing, handles really well, especially in the snow and mud 3) Looks sharp, and the cabin space is pretty roomy 4) Reliable so far. I haven't had to repair anything, just regular oil changes (Update (7/2020): Did have to have a repair done since the screen was freezing every so often) 5) Heated steering wheel, and also mine came with Beats speakers, which sound amazing
I rented an Impala V6 for about ten days and I thought that car was damn fantastic. Fast, comfortable, plenty of cabin space, giant trunk, and decent sound system.
😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱40k no it should've been 16k I'll cop it but not for 40 i just bought a used 2016 jeep Cherokee latitude 2.4 at car max with only 14k miles for $16,998 and still got the original warranty and got extended warranty just to be on the safe side
It looks really nice, but that engine seems like it was struggling. Jeep should have put a turbo charged engine in there. But I really like the exterior and interior. I was impressed when I saw it at the auto show in DC.
I prefer the 2.4 naturally aspirated. I have a Renegade and the engine is more than adequate. Others can prefer the smaller turbo engine. It's ok with me.
Regarding price, maybe you should have mentioned that the Trailhawk is the top of the line, fully of road capable model with lesser content, more affordable models available?
They couldn’t make the passenger seat power like the driver seat 🤷♂️ and that color is similar to my Destroyer Grey Challenger. Pretty sure the steering wheel is the same.
This wasn’t a review. This was an overview. In a review, the reviewer shows the highlights and the faults. This was basically a pointless ad for the car.
wow the compass trail hawk2019 seems to be better than the Cherokee trail hawk 2019. the only thing Cherokee really has over compass is the horse power and tork
Google it again cus it’s definitely called sting grey. The exact color I’m hopefully getting tomorrow. But yes google sting grey Jeep Compass and it should pop up
Yes! I bought a 2019 compass trailhawk gray and black a couple months ago and thats the first thing I noticed. Of course getting a Jeep though I expected a gas guzzler. But totally agree the tank is so small.
Ben Hardy my tundra is cement grey. It’s such a great color and very resilient. Hopefully ram brings a color like this to the 2020 rebel as this is when I’m looking to get one.
The Compass engine feels like driving a go cart. You must floor it to gain power and that 2.4 engine sucks hard. I have the CVT and that makes it much worse lol. I will not be buying another compass - just get the real thing and buy the grand Cherokee.
No way is this worth 40 grand. I like the new Jeep Compass a lot but it is way overpriced like most cars today. It is made in Mexico and cost under 10,000.00 to produce so why is it marked up over 4 times? I was going to buy one but even the cheapest Sport model with a few options is over 25 grand. So I will keep my 2012 Chrysler 200 forever and run it into the ground before I pay that much for any vehicle!
Had a 2018 Jeep Compass. Biggest POS car. First, the car is nothing more than a Fiat 500. The 2.4L engine consumes oil. I had my engine replaced along with the crappy 9 speed ZF transmission. Avoid this Jeep poser.
I own a 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk and the off road capabilities it has is unreal. Definitely in a class of its own. If you've ever owned a Jeep, there's nothing else like it.
Thanks for the review Ben, competent and to the point. I like the styling a lot. My wife has a Jeep Cherokee, it's been super reliable. Jeep could up its game by quieting the interior and offering the turbo engine in the Compass.
Brabdog thank you and that would be cool!
If you equip every single option on a compass trailhawk it still doesn't exceed 35 grand
Just buy one of the thousands of slightly used ones flooding the market due to all the rental car companies downsizing. A slightly used one is definitely the best way to buy one. You can easily pick up a Trailhawk for around 20K with the factory warranty still intact and some leftover new car smell on hot days :)
My brother gambled on a used one and lost his bet. I suggest new. Respectfully, that is.
Bought my trailhawk 2019 with 10,000 miles for $21,000 😂 clean title. definitely a better price. Still has a new car smell
Mia Gates how is it? I’m thinking about getting one
Salena Chan I love it so much! I live In salt lake so it’s perfect for city driving and going up the canyon to go skiing. I wouldn’t take it like super off roading like boulders and sufficient climbing ,but she does great on off road trails with moderate dirt and large rocks. Has better gas mileage than my old Subaru- my biggest complaint being the smaller gas tank compared to my Outback. The transmission is a little slower but I am use to handling and driving it now so I usually don’t have a problem with it (that’s for people who try gunning it all the time, which I don’t lol) I would definitely recommend buying one that slightly used like I did, there are a lot of brand new ones/slightly used on the market for almost half the price.
Mia Gates did you pay in full or doing monthly payments? How is the pricing on maintenance? I want to trade in my Mercedes because maintenance is way too much now that I have a new born and definitely need more space.
Salena Chan I sold my Outback for about 9,000 and put that down on the Jeep. The monthly payments are really easy now since I’m only paying off a little over 10,000 over a 5 year period. So it’s like $200 about a month. Although I am planning on just putting another large payment on it sooner to avoid interest. It’s really new so I haven’t had any maintenance issues. The older Jeep models tend to have issues so that’s why I went with a newer model. The compass is a decent size if you have one or two kids, probably no more than that. I do have a girlfriend who has had a new compass for a few years and loves it
Salena Chan I have parents in the auto industry and my mom use to own a Mercedes. The parts on Mercedes are harder to get a hold of and more costly (like Audi’s, Volkswagens, etc) even if you have a problem way long term with a Jeep the parts are much more available and less costly due to the popularity of jeeps
I love my Trailhawk.
Me, too. It’s a 2019. Yesterday I discovered a noise with mine. Sounds like it’s coming from the driver side door. That sound you get when the body of the vehicle is twisting, rubbing against the door. Maybe the weather gasket needs some lube, but I don’t see that’s something that should be done on a 2019.
I've had my 2017 compass trailhawk for 2 years now. In general, I have a love/hate relationship with it, but...
Cons
1) Not that many storage compartments and the cargo space is tiny, my mom's Mazda CX-5 has a way bigger cargo space
2) Engine feels lethargic
3) It's light, so any bit of wind will blow it around, especially on the highway, but that happens with almost any SUV on the small side
4) Compared to the 2014 new body style impala I had, the interior just feels cheap and lacking in some aspects (Both vehicles have a luxury group)
5) Max towing is only 1000lbs
Pros
1) I get just over 25 MPG, and I don't do very much highway driving
2) Rides smooth, other than the wind thing, handles really well, especially in the snow and mud
3) Looks sharp, and the cabin space is pretty roomy
4) Reliable so far. I haven't had to repair anything, just regular oil changes (Update (7/2020): Did have to have a repair done since the screen was freezing every so often)
5) Heated steering wheel, and also mine came with Beats speakers, which sound amazing
ashlaysaywhat max towing is 2000k I have the 2019 Trailhawk it tows pretty well
I rented an Impala V6 for about ten days and I thought that car was damn fantastic. Fast, comfortable, plenty of cabin space, giant trunk, and decent sound system.
ashlaysaywhat did you say the interior feels cheap compared to an impala ? What trim level do you have on the compass ??
For starters the screen and gauges looks 30 times better than the impala and everything is soft touch just like the impala.
The seats do not feel cheap. Idk maybe yours does but the interior in the one my bf rented felt pretty great. No complaints at all and it was a 2020.
Offroad capabilities are way above anything in the class, rivaling other vehicles that are considered true offroad. The $ is up to you. Buy used.
😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱40k no it should've been 16k I'll cop it but not for 40 i just bought a used 2016 jeep Cherokee latitude 2.4 at car max with only 14k miles for $16,998 and still got the original warranty and got extended warranty just to be on the safe side
Got my 2019 compass tailhawk for $20k. -20k mil
It looks really nice, but that engine seems like it was struggling. Jeep should have put a turbo charged engine in there. But I really like the exterior and interior. I was impressed when I saw it at the auto show in DC.
ganthc I agree on the engine
I just bought the 2019 one yesterday since I got a good deal on it I’m picking it up in a few days can’t wait
A 1.4 Turbo is a possible option for the future.
I prefer the 2.4 naturally aspirated. I have a Renegade and the engine is more than adequate. Others can prefer the smaller turbo engine. It's ok with me.
Regarding price, maybe you should have mentioned that the Trailhawk is the top of the line, fully of road capable model with lesser content, more affordable models available?
i got a rental trailhawk now. i do like it. no way would i pay $30k+ for it though...
Alan i just got mine for 22k with 6k miles from my local dealership. It was a loaner car
Alan look for a used one a dealership has as a loaner for a year. Sold a new one this week for 33k after discounts
Bought one brand new this summer for 22k, this exact model
Yeah I would never pay over 30k for any 4 banger!
Agreed. I got mine for $20k used. Feels like an adequate price compared to if I got it for $33k or more which is what current new ones go for.
I wonder how the compass has the same chime blinker and gauges as a renegade and the same chime and blinker as the Fiat 500X (new gen 2015-2017)
the compass and renegade are based on the 500x since the compasny that owns fiat also owns jeep.
They couldn’t make the passenger seat power like the driver seat 🤷♂️ and that color is similar to my Destroyer Grey Challenger. Pretty sure the steering wheel is the same.
For 2020 Jeep added cooled seats with memory function.
I'm thinking about getting this SUV
Ben, am I going deaf???🤔🤔😳😳😂😂 Nice review good sir👍👍
shift intohigh thank you 😂😂
This wasn’t a review. This was an overview. In a review, the reviewer shows the highlights and the faults. This was basically a pointless ad for the car.
George L well that sucks
love that color
wow the compass trail hawk2019 seems to be better than the Cherokee trail hawk 2019. the only thing Cherokee really has over compass is the horse power and tork
My dad has one to but it's dark gray
how good/bad is it off road terrain? I have a Compass 2014 and it rides very well off road.
Thought he would also give reliability rating from Consumer Reports. More research needed to see how long it'll last and definitely not worth $40K.
Agree. I've had mine just a month shy of 3 years. Thank God I leased it
If I were buying one used at another dealer, do you have any idea how would I verify the options it has?
U are the best
how is the transmission??? Jeeps usually have crappy transmissions.
and why is the rear wheel not centered in the wheel well?\
Not “aluminum inserts” on the wheels. It’s called machine finished
Omggggg nowwww I want one!
Paid 25,000 for my 2018 its the sameee , bought it new
RIPPPPPP
What color is this car? I googled sting grey and I don’t see anything -_- lol
Google it again cus it’s definitely called sting grey. The exact color I’m hopefully getting tomorrow. But yes google sting grey Jeep Compass and it should pop up
The are the best
I have the red and black Compass. It’s a 2019 model. I’ve noticed it has a very small gas tank. Anyone else see that, too?
Yes! I bought a 2019 compass trailhawk gray and black a couple months ago and thats the first thing I noticed. Of course getting a Jeep though I expected a gas guzzler. But totally agree the tank is so small.
I turned 8 on the 20th
Are these vehicles good?
I wish they would bring this color to the ram, or other non metallic colors
Pedro Rodriguez I would own a rebel in this color, no questions asked
Ben Hardy my tundra is cement grey. It’s such a great color and very resilient. Hopefully ram brings a color like this to the 2020 rebel as this is when I’m looking to get one.
Pedro Rodriguez or just buy a Rebel and wrap it that color
Thank u so much
Slappy7 YT of course!
The Compass engine feels like driving a go cart. You must floor it to gain power and that 2.4 engine sucks hard. I have the CVT and that makes it much worse lol. I will not be buying another compass - just get the real thing and buy the grand Cherokee.
my gf baught one its garbage
@@microtechmachineshop I recently learned my problem was the electronic throttle control and now it runs great with lots of power lol.
@@johnwhite9695 Good to know. My 2.4 Renegade performs adequately.
not with a 2.4L. Turbo a 2.0 or a V6
No way is this worth 40 grand. I like the new Jeep Compass a lot but it is way overpriced like most cars today. It is made in Mexico and cost under 10,000.00 to produce so why is it marked up over 4 times? I was going to buy one but even the cheapest Sport model with a few options is over 25 grand. So I will keep my 2012 Chrysler 200 forever and run it into the ground before I pay that much for any vehicle!
wow interesting for this price.
Andy GTR truth
What’s the difference between Trail hawk and the latitude?
It’s trail rated and has four wheel drive. Trail rating means it can forge through high water.
20k on hertz barely used 2019
Nope found one in San Diego for 19k weak engine
Apple CarPlay Android auto?
A B you can get it
40k for a compass 😂😂 no thanks I'll pass
Plus only 190 bhp that's pathetic for a jeep
Triple A 611 180*
Good review, I like the Compass Trailhawk. Hoke it's reliable
MotorScotti thank you and I haven’t heard much on reliability
@@BenHardyCars They're probably still too new to provide any reliable statistics
I feel like a salesman made this video to many Pros barley or any Cons
Umm I rather buy a Lexus for that or any other luxury vehicle ... 40K that’s insane
Had a 2018 Jeep Compass. Biggest POS car. First, the car is nothing more than a Fiat 500. The 2.4L engine consumes oil. I had my engine replaced along with the crappy 9 speed ZF transmission. Avoid this Jeep poser.
40k hell no
Idk what kind he showing but these cars used aren’t 40,000. You can get one just like this for way wayyy cheaper with low miles on it