Interior Inside, the Compass resembles a shrunken-down Cherokee. Similar design themes and controls to the Cherokee, along with soft-touch materials and a thick-rimmed steering wheel, give the Compass ...

The 2012 Jeep Compass’s rear end features a spoiler and LED taillights. The Chrysler brand has experienced a resurgence in North America, with sales hitting all-time highs in many segments.

The Compass might be several inches longer than the Renegade is, but it’s only about 60 pounds heavier, so the reasonably athletic personality of Jeep’s smallest rig is preserved here, too.

Along with the bigger body comes more space, with Jeep quoting an extra 55mm of legroom in the second row, but a 45-litre increase in boot space – up to 550 litres with both rows of seats in place.

Jeep’s first venture into Australia’s soft-roader market failed with the controversially curvy and bug-eyed Compass, which sold just over 1000 units between 2007 and 2009.

A large, flat load bay in the boot, along with a versatile boot floor, means the Compass scores well for practicality. However, the 438-litre boot isn’t as spacious as the 3008’s 520-litre area.

The 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk comes into this fight with one arm tied behind its back. As a small SUV with a $51,650 price before options and on-road costs, it wears a premium price tag.

Interior Inside, the Compass resembles a shrunken-down Cherokee. Similar design themes and controls to the Cherokee, along with soft-touch materials and a thick-rimmed steering wheel, give the Compass ...