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« on: July 20, 2005, 03:06:24 pm »
The Compact SUV segment gets that much much crowded:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=106497
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« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2005, 03:26:44 pm »
Though the hardcore Jeepers will decry the existence of this vehicle, D-C has been needing a cute-ute desperately to compete in that segment.  Let's hope it's not a POS.
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2005, 06:14:59 am »
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0508/09/A06-272616.htm

The Jeep Compass and the Jeep Patriot are small, car-based vehicles that look like they are better suited for zipping around town than carving up a rugged trail.  

The entry-level Jeep concepts suggest the nation's No. 3 automaker is challenging old assumptions about Jeep as part of a push to expand the brand beyond its lineup of four models and to increase sales.
 
The Patriot is a four-door SUV with Jeep's traditional boxy design, four-wheel drive capability and rugged appearance.  

It is 4 inches shorter than the Jeep Liberty mid-size SUV and not quite as tall, and would be aimed at a younger audience than Jeep's traditional buyer.  


By contrast, the Compass is a low-slung sporty hatchback whose design was inspired by European rally cars.  

The four-door concept will be shown with black mag wheels, red-striped tires and an aggressive front air dam meant to give it a racer-like look.
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2005, 01:13:01 pm »
By contrast, the Compass is a low-slung sporty hatchback whose design was inspired by European rally cars.

Looks to me like a modified Caliber.
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2005, 05:31:36 pm »
Arctic, looks like autoblog agrees ...

From www.autoblog.com

"Jeep is set to reveal two completely new vehicle concepts at this year’s Frankfurt show. These two vehicles are aimed squarely at the youth market. The Patriot concept appears to be a more traditional Jeep from a style sense. It will be a low-priced crossover, starting around $16,000. If the Patriot is more rugged, the Compass Rallye is clearly more car-like. Think of it as the Jeep version of the Caliber. Both vehicles will probably share the same platform and drivetrain. While the Compass Rallye is an interesting concept, we wonder if it is a bit too far off the beaten path for the Jeep brand."
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2005, 06:33:36 pm »
Perhaps they will offer a manually operated 4 wheel drive system; something with an operator controlled centre transfercase lock for rock and swamp crawling to seperate it from the Caliber.
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2005, 11:37:52 pm »
Compass = Outback, Caliber = Legacy wagon.
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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2005, 06:19:07 am »
When is the HEMI version coming?
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2005, 08:26:02 am »
Right after they introduce the HEMI caravan

I posted this a while ago, and you guys are just taking interest now? Yeesh
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2005, 08:34:02 am »
Not too many members interested in Jeep products, I surmise?
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« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2005, 09:10:28 am »
Well, it's not like I'm a hardcore jeeper or anything. I don't even like SUV's. I just like keeping myself up to date in the automotive industry.
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« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2005, 10:19:45 pm »
A Hemi version of these two compact SUVs will be sweet!!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2005, 12:05:48 am »
and ..ier.
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Re: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2005, 12:10:25 pm »
http://cgmedia.daimlerchrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=C7D1C842FDAFED6791199C20D60AED94?id=1660&roomid=1

Frankfurt, Sep 12, 2005  Jeep® Patriot and Jeep Compass Point Brand into New Territory

With the potential for the powerful yet fuel-efficient all-new 2.4-liter World Engine and a state-of-the-art 2.0-liter diesel (for international markets), the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass concepts could be coupled with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). All-new Jeep technology also would give these two concepts Jeep 4x4 capability. The two very distinct interpretations of a compact Jeep.

Jeep Patriot not only looks like a Jeep, but all-new Jeep off-road technology would ensure Jeep Patriot could be a Trail Rated 4x4, which would make it the most capable vehicle in its class.

“The Jeep Compass concept is an all-new kind of Jeep,” Creed said. “Compact and nimble, the Jeep Compass concept is the right size for world markets and would offer performance, fuel economy and value in the highly competitive compact SUV segment.”

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Re: 2007 Jeep Compass
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Re: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2006, 12:03:55 pm »
That Compass looks terrible. Like it has aftermarket Saturn-sourced 'rally' featherweight plastic bodyside fenders. It's tall while looking low, all the while cheap. What a mistake to call this a 'Jeep'.
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Re: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2006, 04:16:23 pm »
Looks like a cheapo (very cheap) Cayenne ... a Jeep that tries to a car.  Seen it at the Montreal Auto Show!
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