Wife Bought a Thing, AMA

"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
10/31/2017 at 01:17 • Filed to: Jeep, Compass, AMA, California, O|||||||O

Limited trim but front wheel drive, aka Loaded Mall Crawler Edition. One of the few subcompacts that can be optioned with a power tailgate.

DISCUSSION (28)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 01:24

That’s a Compass, right?

sony1492 > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 01:26

How well does it shift? I ask because the few newer cars I’ve been in seem to be dim witted

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > sony1492
10/31/2017 at 01:31

This is an ongoing problem with FCA’s 9-speed AT.

Fortunately, the Mall Crawler Edition (2WD) has a more traditional Aisin 6AT. Its response is quite good so far, and no worse than older ATs that we perceive as normal.

I’m glad they offer 2WD with the Limited trim. This car will never see deep mud or any real inclement weather.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/31/2017 at 01:33

Yes, I can’t quite believe it. Ten years ago if you told me I would be married with a kid and a Jeep Compass, I’d have gone into depression.

CRider > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 02:28

It’s not too late for that.

RPM esq. > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 02:53

Why are the fog lights bigger than the head lights?

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > CRider
10/31/2017 at 03:46

Fortunately for me the new Compass is a much more desirable product. I’m honestly surprised that she liked this so much more than the HR-V, which is the default Asian choice of the segment.

This was a jab at the outgoing Compass and it’s homely looks.

CRider > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 05:07

It’s still a fwd Jeep. That’s just dirty.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > RPM esq.
10/31/2017 at 06:44

That’s the trim around the fog lights.

adamftw > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 07:24

My sister is probably picking up one of these this weekend. I like the styling of the new ones.

Arrivederci > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 07:55

Have you driven the previous-gen Compass? My wife has one as a rental car right now and it is literally the worst car I’ve ever driven.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 08:09

I actually did not know they offered a 6AT in that car, learn something every day.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Arrivederci
10/31/2017 at 08:09

Old ass engine and CVT, new ones are a HUGE improvement.

Arrivederci > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
10/31/2017 at 08:17

I can imagine! When she told me what she had gotten as a rental I was excited, thinking it was the new model like yours. Then she pulled up in the old one :(. Everything on it feels chinsy - the engine, doors, touchpoints, switches, handles, etc. Nothing you touch feels good. Extremely slow - almost dangerously. Lousy gas mileage for something so slow. I can’t fathom why someone would spend money on the older gen. I’m trying to think of something nice to say and I can’t.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Arrivederci
10/31/2017 at 10:40

They look better then when they first came out at least.......but yea, the new ones are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better.

HammerheadFistpunch > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 11:25

isn’t it in the same class as a CX5? They have power liftgates

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > HammerheadFistpunch
10/31/2017 at 13:54

It’s in the CX-3 class but in between the CX-3 and CX-5 size.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Arrivederci
10/31/2017 at 13:57

Yes. Yes. Enough said!!

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > CRider
10/31/2017 at 14:07

Mall Crawl Pride!

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > RPM esq.
10/31/2017 at 14:25

Fog lights + DRLs + turn indicators.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > CRider
10/31/2017 at 16:45

The dealer said they need to sell 20 non-Trailhawk Compasses to get an allocation for a Trailhawk.

In fact, they traded a Trailhawk with another dealer to get our Limited. The Pearl White Tri-Coat is hard to find.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/31/2017 at 22:38

The new Compass (Mall-wheel-drive Latitude with the pano roof) will likely be my wife’s next car after Meepster is more paid down and we both graduate. How’s the highway ride?

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
10/31/2017 at 23:42

Surprisingly upscale/quiet. This one has the 19” wheels which I didn’t want (harsher ride and easier to bend), but this was the only car we could find with the pearl white paint.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > adamftw
10/31/2017 at 23:47

Baby Evoque at half the price! It looks deceivingly upscale in Limited trim with the contrast black roof and the very clever chrome styling line.

CRider > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
11/01/2017 at 01:17

Why? FCA should be taking any sale they can get. If Trailhawks are in demand, stock dealer lots with Trailhawks.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > CRider
11/01/2017 at 01:40

I wouldn’t know what goes on in their production allocations, but it sounds like for whatever reason Trailhawks are in short supply.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
11/01/2017 at 09:57

That’s good to hear. The Renegade is not bad but it still feels like a European hatchback on the highway. It’s not bouncy but it has stiff springs and shocks are heavily damped so a good bit of road vibration comes into the cabin. Given that the Compass is the long-wheelbase version of this platform it should be a smoother ride.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
11/01/2017 at 13:59

The Renegade definitely has a cool factor that the Compass can’t match. But for family duty, it’s simply too small.

Also, I’m going to guess that the Compass has more sound insulation and overall refinement due to the longer wheelbase.