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Jeep Cherokee vs Jeep Compass

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Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee

$39,990 - $39,990

2020 price

Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

$23,990 - $54,950

2022 price

Summary

2020 Jeep Cherokee
2022 Jeep Compass
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V6, 3.2L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
10.2L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Thirsty V6
  • Boot could be bigger
  • Pricey servicing

  • Overall drive experience
  • Badly executed driver assist systems
  • Poor value for money
2020 Jeep Cherokee Summary

So, you’ve seen the mainstream mid-size SUV players, and you’re looking for something… a little different.

Maybe you’re even looking for something with some off-road ability, and that’s maybe caused you to steer away from segment heavyweights like the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, or Mazda CX-5.

Am I right so far? Maybe you’re just curious to find out what one of Jeep’s main models offers in 2020. Either way, I spent a week in this top-spec Trailhawk to find out if it’s the semi-off-roader it looks to be, or if it stands a chance against the mainstream players.

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2022 Jeep Compass Summary

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?

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