2025 Compass - rental review

[dishdude]

I'm going to put my flame suit on for this one, but I'm currently driving this Compass and I have to say, it ain't bad!

To start you get a 2.0T engine and an 8 speed auto - about the best powertrain combo you can hope for these days, no CVT or tiny sub 2.0 liter engine here. Power is good, ride is good for a small CUV with a healthy amount of suspension travel over railroad tracks and other suspension testing maneuvers. Brakes and steering are all predictable and the UConnect system works great with wireless Carplay and Android Auto, no connection issues and the screen resolution looks great, even the backup camera is high resolution.

The interior is a nice place to be, what a difference from the first Compass that launched under Diamler's ownership that felt like you were riding in a Rubbermaid container. This one has high quality materials that look good, feel nice and fit together well. Everything is logically laid out, easy to reach and easy to use.

The Trailhawk trim is a bit gimmicky, who is going to off road this thing? Also the tires are way too aggressive, they are noisier than I would like in a vehicle like this. A quick look at Jeep's website shows MSRP for this trim starting at nearly $33k, a bit too much imo but that does include 4WD.

 

[ctechbob]

Are the brakes still ultra-grabby? My kids 2018 will just about put you through the windshield if you just brush your foot on the pedal, and I've heard others say the same.

 

[AZjeff]

It's nice to hear something positive about a Stellantis product. It's got a trail rated badge on the fender, go check it out!

Ben White Blvd was familiar, in Austin eh?

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

I got the exact same rental. Enterprise? I found it fine if it was about 1/2 the price. It wasn't particularly comfortable after a couple hours of driving. Not a chance it's worth $40k

 

[dishdude]

Are the brakes still ultra-grabby? My kids 2018 will just about put you through the windshield if you just brush your foot on the pedal, and I've heard others say the same.

I'd say the first inch of travel is a bit grabbier than most cars but I haven't had any issues. A couple other odd ball things, the turn signals have a weird clicking sound to them - clearly computer generated like all modern cars but just an odd choice for the sound they chose. I also was playing around with the instrument cluster at a long light and couldn't find the OLM - if it has one it's not in the usual place Jeep products have put them in the last decade or so. Oil temp and PSI are still there!

 

[daves87rs]

My buddy sells them- he says they do much better than they used to.

They’ve grown on me….I’d be okay with owning one…..

 

[mrsilv04]

I had one as a rental last year. Took it to Auburn, Indiana for the Labor Day weekend car auction. It was red with the Trailhawk package. Only issue I had was that the NAV would randomly shut itself down every 50-100 miles without any obvious reason. It was comfortable enough, and I didn't find that the tires were any sort of a drawback, even out on the interstate.

 

[andrew_j]

They are way better than original garbage Jeep made.

However not competitive in segment except for off road capable compact SUV. A coworker had one that turned into buyback. She now loves her wrangler with PHEV.

 

[KrisZ]

It is a bit different from the sea of cookie-cutter CUVs out there, but the price is just too high IMO.

 

[dishdude]

It is a bit different from the sea of cookie-cutter CUVs out there, but the price is just too high IMO.

It even had rear climate vents! But yes, the main problem here is the pricing. I thought the vehicle was great and I'd be a buyer at $27k and you could probably get one at that price point, but most buyers see the MSRP and that's it. Stellantis needs to properly price their products. I rented the RAV4 equivalent a few months ago and this is a much more pleasant driving vehicle.

Thread 'Rental review - 2024 RAV4 "Adventure"'

Nov 26, 2024

Currently driving this RAV4 in a trim I never knew existed. Apparently the Adventure trim is a low cost off road option that includes AWD as standard equipment. I don't know who plans to offroad a RAV4, but I can't see it going well.

Anyways, this is the first rental of this RAV4 generation I've had, I really didn't like the previous generation and have avoided them up until now, but options at the airport were scarce so I hopped in this.

Pros - Powertrain is a 2.5 NA with a conventional 8 speed transmission. It has enough power for everyday driving, I wouldn't challenge anyone to a race...

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[Elroy the Brave]

Are the brakes still ultra-grabby? My kids 2018 will just about put you through the windshield if you just brush your foot on the pedal, and I've heard others say the same.

I rented one a few years ago, and the brakes were so grabby, it was like being a new driver slamming on the brakes. It was terrible to drive. I wanted to like the vehicle but was glad to return it because of the brakes.

 

[supton]

I rented one a few years ago, and the brakes were so grabby, it was like being a new driver slamming on the brakes. It was terrible to drive. I wanted to like the vehicle but was glad to return it because of the brakes.

How grabby? I still have to drive with care in my wife's Camry Hybrid, that has grabby brakes IMO. I don't know how linear they are after that, under harder braking--they seem to grab hard at first. I know it's doing some regenerative braking, so maybe it's all in the charging--I just know it still kinda surprises me.

 

[PF52]

It is a non-unattractive vehicle. Between this car, the FWD Cherokee, and the Grand Cherokee, Jeep's stylists are doing a lot of things right. I wouldn't actually buy one, mind you, but I would welcome one as a rental. I have a couple rentals coming up so maybe I'll get my chance.

 

[JavierH19]

If I was shopping I'd consider one if they made it with a non turbo 2.0 even if it's slower and a zf9 instead of that iffy hyundai 8 speed or better yet the Aisin 6 speed but unfortunately you only get that with the hybrid 4xe. But with no turbo, no hybrid system, and the proven Aisin 6 speed I'd go from not caring about it to strongly considering it.

 

[TimeFlies]

An employee has one, and is very happy with it.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I've probably had 10 of this generation (2017.5-2024) as rentals/loaners. The new interior is much improved. The 2.0 is nice too. Good to see actual ATs on the TH. I used to have a Renegade TH, it would do amazing off road (for what it is) till it got wet. I went through 3 PTUs in 27k and then dumped it for a "real" Jeep.