Jeep Compass vs Mitsubishi ASX

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Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

$23,490 - $43,990

2022 price

Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi ASX

$24,990 - $42,888

2024 price

Summary

2022 Jeep Compass
2024 Mitsubishi ASX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

7.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Overall drive experience
  • Badly executed driver assist systems
  • Poor value for money

  • Bloody old tech compared to rivals
  • Missing important safety features
  • More expensive for very little gain
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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2024 Mitsubishi ASX Summary

While the Mitsubishi ASX has long established itself as a compact SUV fan-favourite, its rivals are becoming better specified and even more affordable, like the Kia Seltos, GWM Haval Jolion and MG ZST.

There's a long-running joke that the Mitsubishi ASX is the oldest 'new car' on the market with technology that hasn't had a makeover in close to a decade.

Is the cool new Street package for the ES base model enough to lift its competitive edge?

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2022 Jeep Compass 2024 Mitsubishi ASX

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