2024 Ford F150 vs 2022 Jeep Compass

What's the difference?

US utes are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. And the Ford F-150 Lariat long wheelbase – the top dog in the F-150 line-up – is the latest arrival in America’s full-size pick-up invasion of Australia.

If you’re considering a US ute like the Ram, Chevrolet Silverado or even the upcoming Toyota Tundra, then the F-150 seems, on paper at least, well-engineered, well-equipped and purpose-built for towing and touring. 

Americans love the F-150, so why shouldn’t we? But is it any good off-road? 

Read on.

The Jeep Compass is something of a unicorn among the long list of small SUVs sold in Australia. It is now the only model in either the light or small-SUV category that is available with a diesel engine.

That diesel is found under the bonnet of just one variant – the rugged Trailhawk which is also the flagship of the range.

Aside from Suzuki’s adorable Jimny light SUV, the Compass Trailhawk is the only small SUV with some off-road ability.

After going on sale in Australia in late 2017, the second-generation Compass was overhauled as part of a mid-life update in 2021. Aside from subtle styling tweaks, the biggest change was a new multimedia system.

Has Jeep done enough to lift the Compass from an also-ran to a model that buyers should consider, or was the update too little, too late?