2012 Jeep® Compass
OVERVIEW

Chrysler Canada: 2012 Jeep® Compass 
The Most Capable Compact SUV

Best-in-Class 4x4 Fuel Economy, Best-in-Class Capability, 
Sophisticated Styling and Loads of Standard Features

•	Best-in-Class 4x4 fuel economy 7.2L/100 km (39 mpg) highway
•	Best-in Class Jeep capability offering Trail Rated® 4x4 capability with Freedom Drive II® Off-Road package
•	2012 Jeep® Compass is beautifully designed, reflecting the styling cues of legendary Jeep Grand Cherokee
•	2012 Jeep Compass delivers up to 6.8L/100KM (42 MPG) highway
•	Jeep Compass provides exceptional ride and handling performance in all weather conditions 
•	2012 Jeep Compass features more than 30 safety and security features, including standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist, Hill-start Assist and side-curtain air bags that cover all rows

Offering fuel economy of up to 6.8L/100KM (42 MPG) highway and Best-in-Class 4x4 off-road capability in the compact-SUV segment, the 2012 Jeep® Compass features a sophisticated design, with cues coming directly from the brand’s premium icon, the legendary Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Coupled with a tasteful interior and refined ride and handling characteristics that excel in all conditions, Jeep Compass offers a unique blend of premium styling, capability, efficiency and value that is unmatched in the compact-SUV segment.

New for 2012, the Jeep Compass sports three new exterior colours: True Blue Pearl Coat, Copperhead Pearl Coat and Rescue Green Pearl Coat. Calibration improvements to the available continuously- variable transmission II (CVT2) provide drivers with better launch acceleration, smoother deceleration when coasting from 40 kilometres per hour (km/h), improved pedal responsiveness and reduced engine revolutions per minute (rpm) when accelerating at mid-throttle.

Delivering the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car, the 2012 Jeep Compass also boasts more than 30 safety and security features, including standard electronic stability control (ESC), electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist, Hill-start Assist (with manual transmission), driver and passenger front multistage air bags, side-curtain air bags for all rows and available front-seat-mounted side air bags. 

The 2012 Jeep Compass offers an array of clever features consumers will appreciate whether commuting to work, driving in challenging weather conditions, or exploring new trails or out-of-the-way places.  UconnectTM media centre with iPod interface, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with one year subscription, navigation, power sunroof, a premium audio system with nine Boston Acoustics® speakers, illuminated cup holders, liftgate speakers and fold-flat rear seats are some of the available cool features that make the Compass the perfect compact SUV, enabling consumers to enjoy any adventure.

The 2012 Jeep Compass is packed with standard features that provide value and convenience for drivers and passengers.  Standard features include, 17-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, cruise control, illuminated cup holders, a removable/rechargeable light, outside temperature display, electronic stability control, front driver and passenger active head restraints, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist, all-row side-curtain air bags, anti-lock brakes, 60/40 fold-flat rear seat and sunscreen glass.

For 2012, the Jeep Compass expands the offering of the popular North All-Season group to the North 4x2 model.  The package includes remote start system (with CVT), heated front seats and leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls.  

Segment-leading Capability
The 2012 Jeep Compass offers customers Best-in-Class 4x4 off-road capability with Jeep Freedom Drive II as well as Best-in-Class 4x4 fuel economy. 

Jeep Compass is available in three drivetrain configurations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive system, Jeep Compass also is available with Freedom Drive I and the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package. 

Jeep Freedom Drive I is an available full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with lock mode designed to give drivers year-round assurance with the ability to handle rough weather and low-traction conditions. This active four-wheel-drive system is recommended for daily use, including slick conditions that come with rain and light snow. Freedom Drive I also features a lockable centre coupling, giving drivers the ability to put the Jeep Compass in four-wheel-drive lock mode to handle deep snow, sand and other low-traction surfaces. 

The Jeep Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is an available four-wheel-drive system that delivers Jeep Trail Rated® capability in Compass form. The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package includes a second-generation continuously variable transaxle with low range (CVT2L) that engages when the off-road mode is activated, 17-inch all-terrain tires, one-inch raised ride height, full-size spare tire, skid plates, tow hooks, and manual seat height adjuster. The available Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is recommended for moderate off-road situations that include steep grades, occasional wheel lift and rock or log climbing. 

The 2012 Jeep Compass’ powertrain is designed to deliver world-class performance in all weather conditions, fuel economy and refinement, all at an affordable, value-packed price. 

Compass features a 2.0-litre World Engine or 2.4-litre World Engine for the 2012 Jeep Compass Sport, North and the 2.4-Litre World Engine standard on Limited models that provides 172 horsepower and 165 lb.-ft. of torque coupled with the five-speed manual transmission that delivers excellent  9.0L/100KM (31MPG) in the city, and 7.0L/100KM (40MPG) on the highway. 

This 2.4-litre World Engine has dual variable-valve timing (VVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts, which helps optimize the torque curve at all speeds and produces more power, better fuel economy and smoother, quieter operation than engines without dual VVT. Dual VVT is a technology that is typically not available on vehicles sold in Canada in the Jeep Compass’ price class. 

Jeep Compass features a standard five-speed manual transaxle on the entry-level Compass Sport model, North and Limited. A CVT is also available on every Compass model. The Compass’ CVT2 is a second-generation CVT that Chrysler Group engineers calibrated for a pleasing engine response and precise ratio control. CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6 to 8 per cent compared with a traditional four-speed automatic. The Compass CVT2 also improves vehicle performance compared with a traditional automatic transaxle because of optimized gear ratios, especially in the 50–100 km/h range during passing maneuvers.

When properly equipped, the 2012 Jeep Compass also provides up to 907 kg (2,000 lbs.) of towing capacity.

Jeep Compass Model Lineup
The 2012 Jeep Compass is available in three configurations: Compass Sport, North and Limited. All are available with front-wheel drive, the Freedom Drive I full-time, active 4x4 system or the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package full-time, active 4x4 system with low-range capability. 

The 2012 Jeep Compass Sport model is powered by the a 2.0-litre I-4 or 2.4-litre I-4 World Gas Engine which produces 172 horsepower and 165 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Standard features include: electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-start Assist, advanced multi-stage front driver and passenger air bags, all-row side curtain air bags, front driver and passenger active head restraints, 17-inch aluminum wheels, anti-lock front disc, rear drum brakes, illuminated cup holders, steering wheel mounted cruise control, removable/rechargeable flashlight, floor mats, outside temperature display, rear 60/40 split folding seat, fold-flat rear seat, cruise control, projector fog lamps, sunscreen glass and bright roof side rails.

In addition to the features that are standard on the Sport model, the 2012 Jeep Compass North standard features include: Air conditioning, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, illuminated entry, power heated fold-away mirrors, body colour exterior door handles and liftgate brow, deep tint sunscreen glass, driver seat height adjuster, fold-flat front passenger seat, 60/40 rear seat recline, and115-volt power outlet.

The 2012 Compass Limited model offers the standard features of the Compass North model as well as: leather-faced front seats, heated front seats, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, manual driver lumbar adjust, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, six-way power driver seat, Electronic Vehicle Information Centre (EVIC), SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one year subscription, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 18-inch aluminum wheels, automatic temperature control, bright exhaust tip and bright accents on front and rear fascia.

The 2012 Jeep Compass is available in the following exterior colours: Black Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Mineral Grey Metallic Clear Coat, Rescue Green Pearl Coat, Copperhead Pearl Coat (late availability), and True Blue Pearl Coat (late availability).

Available options include Freedom Drive I and Freedom Drive II four-wheel drive systems, North All-Season group, Trailer tow prep group, Sun and sound group, UconnectTM handsfree Bluetooth® compatible phone with iPod® connectivity, driver- and passenger-front-seat mounted air bags, SIRIUS Satellite radio group, premium nine-speaker audio system with liftgate speakers and navigation 
 
Built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, the 2012 Jeep Compass models will begin arriving in dealer showrooms in the third quarter, 2011.

About Chrysler Canada 
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 86th anniversary in 2011. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep®  Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks. 

Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT, FIAT® and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles. 

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