In football days of yore, when leather helmets sans facemasks were all the rage, two-way players – players who played both offense and defense – were prevalent. This versatility is analogous to the 2017 Jeep® Compass, which is a more than suitable companion on the backroads, and a trusted four-wheeled partner during the work-week commute. There aren’t too many bona fide “two-way players” in the auto industry today, but a 2017 Jeep Compass near Chicago, IL is one of them.
When discussing the 2017 Jeep Compass model’s off-road chops, it’s all about the powertrain. Under this capable SUV’s hood you can equip one of two engines: a standard 2.0L 4C engine that outputs 158hp and 141 lb-ft of torque, and an available 2.4L 4C engine that’s rated at 172hp and 165 lb-ft of torque. In this case, the word “available” pertains specifically to front-wheel drive (FWD) models, because if you select all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2.4L power plant is standard. Transmission depends on your trim choice: the entry-level 2017 Jeep Compass Sport gets a five-speed manual transmission standard, while the high-end 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude equips a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Here’s where it gets interesting. If you opt for an AWD 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude the gearbox switches to a six-speed automatic – or you can select the Freedom Drive II system, which replaces the CVT with a crawl mode that mimics a four-wheel drive vehicle’s low-range gearing. An AWD 2017 Jeep Compass Sport has this option too, and the Freedom Drive II system greatly enhances this capable SUV’s abilities in rough terrain.
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