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Follow the call of adventure in your life with the 2026 Jeep Compass. Built with an exceptional combination of technology, 4×4 capability, interior versatility, comfortable options, and eye-catching colors, the Compass offers a thoroughly modern compact SUV driving experience. To help you explore the key features and specs available for the 2026 Compass, the team at South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler has created the following model review.
We are proud to be your local Jeep dealership in Matteson, IL. If you like what the Compass has to offer, set up a test drive appointment with your favorite model from our new inventory and take an in-person look. Be sure to consider our current Compass lease offer for enticing monthly rates as well.
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Whether it’s taking you across town or on a cross-country road trip, the 2026 Jeep Compass offers a convenient and stylish exterior design to help you stand out. Among the standard exterior features included with the Latitude trim, you’ll find LED reflector headlamps, roof rails, and heated exterior mirrors for everyday practicality. Advanced trims in the model lineup unlock more unique features, including larger wheels and a foot-activated Open ‘N Go power liftgate, or off-road features like Falken® WILDPEAK® all-terrain tires and skid plates with the rugged Trailhawk® trim.
What are the standard and available Jeep Compass exterior features?
Standard (Latitude trim):
Available on higher trims and packages:
A modern, technologically advanced interior ensures you stay connected and relaxed in the 2026 Jeep Compass. As the base trim in the lineup, the Latitude sets the standard for comfort with heated front seats, premium cloth and vinyl seating materials, and a heated steering wheel. Technology in the Compass Latitude includes a Uconnect® 5 infotainment system with smartphone mirroring integration, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and remote start capability.
Advanced trim levels build on the entry-level standard of interior comfort with leatherette or cloth and leather seat upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Upgraded technology in select trims includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen and Amazon Alexa Built-in capabilities, or an Alpine® nine–speaker sound system with the available Sun, Sound and Navigation Group.
What are the standard and available Jeep Compass interior features?
Standard (Latitude trim):
Available in higher trims and packages:
What are the standard and available Jeep Compass technology features?
Standard (Latitude trim):
Available in higher trims and packages:
Jeep 4×4 capability and a turbocharged engine power the 2026 Jeep Compass. Standard on Compass, the 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This combination makes 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, while also getting up to 31 highway MPG. A Selec-Terrain® traction management system is standard, allowing you to optimize the performance characteristics of the vehicle with auto, snow, sand, and mud modes in every trim, plus rock mode in the Trail Rated® Compass Trailhawk.
What are the Jeep Compass engine and performance specs?
| Engine | 2.0L turbo I4 |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Torque | 221 lb.-ft. |
| MPG | 23 city / 31 hwy |
| Max. Towing | 2,000 lbs. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4×4 |
As a compact SUV, the 2026 Jeep Compass blends urban-ready size with versatile interior dimensions. Overall, the five-seat Compass provides front-seat travelers with over 39 inches of headroom and 41.8 inches of legroom. In the rear seats, passengers get 38.5 inches of headroom and 38.3 inches of legroom. Maximum cargo capacity in the Jeep Compass is 59.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
What are the Jeep Compass dimensions and seating specs?
| Length / Width / Height | 173.4 / 73.8 / 64.8 in. |
|---|---|
| Seating | Five |
| Max. Passenger Volume | 100 cu.-ft. |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 39.2 / 38.5 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 41.8 / 38.3 in. |
| Cargo Volume (Max./Behind Second Row) | 59.8 / 27.2 cu.-ft. |
Each 2026 Jeep Compass trim is equipped for the demands of today’s roads with a wide range of driver assistance technologies. Setting the standard for the rest of the trim lineup, the Latitude includes features like blind spot and cross-path detection, active lane management, and emergency braking support. Limited and Trailhawk trims add adaptive cruise control and the ParkSense® rear park assist system for greater ease and convenience, whether you are on the open road or reversing into your driveway.
What are the standard and available Jeep Compass safety features?
Standard (Latitude trim):
Available on higher trims and packages:
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Take the next step in your research with support from the team at South Oak JDRC.
To help you compare each model option and pick your favorite, we’ve compiled lists of standard features on our Compass trims page. There’s no better way to learn more about the Compass than to drive one. See the new inventory at our Jeep dealership in Matteson, IL, to pick out your favorite trim, then schedule a test drive. If the value of a pre-owned model is an enticing choice for you, come see a used Jeep Compass instead. Explore what adding the Jeep Compass to your life would look like in financial terms with the competitive monthly rates available via our Compass lease deal.
For answers to any questions, contact our team online or by calling us at (708) 747-7950.
