Say hello to the Jeep Compass Trailhawk. This family SUV is comfortable, specious, and fantastic for some off-road fun - all with a respectable price tag that maintains its occupancy within the niche mid-sized SUV market. This awesome beast is best suited to those that love a little comfort and luxury, yet need a vehicle that can handle some rough terrains on a regular basis.

The attractive new Jeep Compass Trailhawk brings an added dose of wow factor in the way of off-road capability, in an industry where SUVs are rather dominated by road-biased mid-sized family vehicles.

With the Trailhawk trim being at the very top of the Compass range rollout, its design adds a touch of off-road hardware, and a rough-and-tumble makeover. It's quite a special vehicle, and unique within its class - all thanks to a varied concoction of off-road ability, compact size, and a reasonable $39,704 asking price, that'll equip you with a hefty amount of kit. We love the Jeep Compass Trailhawk, and here's why.

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The Jeep Compass Trailhawk Has A Rugged Design - And It's Awesome

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17-inch all-season tyres, a raised suspension, underbody skid plates, and a striking bright red rear tow all adds to the Jeep's chunky look. Let's not forget the massive front and rear bumpers to round off the meaty look. The Jeep Compass manages to carry that rough-and-ready look, whilst also keeping its design sleek and modern. The overall style of the Trailhawk has a more slim look compared to previous Jeeps. The taillights don't seem as bulky and in-your face as the previous model.

Open its doors, and you'll be greeted with a respectable amount of headspace. Yeah, it's slightly less roomy than the Ford Bronco Sport, but it's still acceptable for its taller occupants. The infotainment touchscreen is the main feature to cover the dashboard, but with this top trim, there is also a full digital display, which allows the driver to feel like they're sat inside a futuristic capsule. A mega-modern 10.1-inch touchscreen sits proud in the center of the front cabin, which is compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Black carbon fiber and leather are the materials used to cover the interior of the Jeep, with a subtle red trim outlining the doors and main dashboard.

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk isn't shy in the way of features. Heated seats, panoramic sunroof, power lift gate, surround view camera, and heated steering wheel are just to mention a few. If you're not already impressed, let's check out the Jeeps driving capabilities.

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The Jeep Compass Trailhawk Has An Engine That Challenges Its Competitors

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Under the Jeep's hood is a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine that bangs out 177 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. There may be a bit of revving required to power up steep hills and rugged paths, but it'll handle it all in its stride. Both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants are available, with 6-speed, and 9-speed automatic transmission. Highway driving you say? The Trailhawk has you covered where cruising is concerned. Zipping in and out of the city will achieve 21.8 mpg, and cruising on the highway will achieve around 30.1 mpg, which is better than its competitors. Various modes are available when it's time to head off the beaten track. Snow, Sand, Auto, Mud and Rock are all available for the driver to choose from, depending on where they're driving. An impressive feature of the Jeep is hill descent control, which aids the driver in trickier downhill situations. These various characteristics allow the Compass Trailhawk to alter its driving mode to apply different amounts of traction depending on the trail surface it's trembling over.

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The Jeep Compass Trailhawk Is One Of The Best SUVs On The Market

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It's practically impossible to think of an SUV on the current market that can handle off-road driving better than the Jeep Compass Trailhawk can. Yeah, its road performance specifications easily match those of other SUVs, but when we turn to off-road talk, it's a whole different story. The Jeep's closest rivals, the Land Rover Discovery Sport, and the Range Rover Evoque offer nowhere near as much off-road capability that the Trailhawk does - and let's not forget the tonnes of kit it comes with. The Jeep is an all-round amazing machine, it doesn't just offer amazing off-road driving, it can be tamed back to enjoy smooth highway cruising, in extreme comfort. If by chance you're on the lookout for an all round SUV that can manage all sorts of conditions, the Jeep Compass Trailhawk is an amazing choice - and we absolutely love it.

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