Adventure seekers will want to take a look at the 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk. It?s a less expensive way to get something with the more expensive looks of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, plus it comes trail-ready with lots of off-road capability. Jeep says the Compass Trailhawk has 30-degree approach, 24-degree breaker, and 34-degree departure angles. It even has the ability to ford up to 19 inches of water without drowning.
This week, we drove the 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4X4.
What?s New For 2017 & 2018
The Jeep Compass was all-new for 2017. The vehicle’s redesign included new powertrains and transmissions, updates to the Uconnect system, and the use of FCA?s ?small wide 4×4 architecture.” 2018 Jeep Compass Limited models now offer a 4×2 driveline configuration. Features & Options
The 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4X4 ($28,595) comes standard with foglights, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, a tilt/telscoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, USB port and auxiliary audio jack. It also comes with push button start, rear backup camera, and power outside mirrors. It comes fitted with an off-road suspension, rear tow hooks, Jeep’s Selec-Terrain system, and front and rear skid plates for better off-road performance.
This tester came with options like the Cold Weather Group ($645), complete with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel; Lig...