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Jeep Compass vs Nissan X-TRAIL

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Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

$23,990 - $54,950

2022 price

Nissan X-TRAIL
Nissan X-TRAIL

$35,990 - $61,990

2023 price

Summary

2022 Jeep Compass
2023 Nissan X-TRAIL
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Overall drive experience
  • Badly executed driver assist systems
  • Poor value for money

  • Extra two seats cuts into boot space
  • Have to remove third row to get to spare tyre
  • Sound system isn't as good as some rivals
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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2023 Nissan X-TRAIL Summary

The Nissan X-Trail has finally seen a proper restyling – one that has made it competitive on the design front with other medium SUVs, like Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4 and the sporty Mazda CX-5.

Both of which are heavy-hitters in their category and the broader family car market! However, this version of the X-Trail has a rare feature for the class and that’s an additional two seats in the rear. 

Yep, it’s a seven-seater! It’s something that immediately sets it apart from most of its rivals but is it the ‘winning feature’? I’ve been testing this out with my family of three to find out for you.

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