The New 2022 Jeep® Compass with an Evolved Jeep Design and Advanced Technologies Debuts at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show

Modern interior with sophisticated craftsmanship
The new 2022 Jeep Compass interior design showcases a modern, technologically advanced cabin that features a new 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 center stack display, new available 10.25-inch frameless full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) digital cluster, ample storage, comfort and attention to craftsmanship. The Compass’ interior design team’s goal was to ensure that the new compact SUV offers a premium experience while accentuating functionality.

“When designing the 2022 Jeep Compass interior, we aspired to breathe new life into all aspects of the vehicle, including shapes, surfaces and textures, to make it feel spacious and luxurious. The result is a modern, sophisticated environment with signature Jeep design elements, high-quality materials and state-of-the-art technology,” said Chris Benjamin, Director of Interior Design, North America. “Our goal was to raise consumer expectations of what a compact SUV interior should look and feel like.”

Once inside the cabin, the driver and passengers will immediately notice the spaciousness, harmonized color palettes and attention to detail. The front cockpit has a prominent new design aesthetic that adds dimension and underscores modern materials and technical elements. The clean, horizontal theme visually widens the interior space, while also allowing modularity and organization.

The redesigned instrument panel features a wrapped mid-pad, cradled by a sculpted, painted or chrome-plated accent that runs the entire length of the panel and seamlessly integrates new slim HVAC vents. A contrasting painted or hydrographic applique sitting just below the front panel adds textural richness to the interior experience. The horizontal theme is emphasized by a bold Gloss Black center stack display that positions either an 8.4-inch (largest standard entry-level touchscreen in its class) and a new 10.1-inch high-definition touchscreen. The 10.1-inch touchscreen, standard on Latitude LUX, Trailhawk and Limited, is encapsulated in a bonded glass lens for a seamless, high-tech appearance. All screens prominently display the next-generation Uconnect 5 system and are positioned in the center of the instrument panel to be even more accessible to the driver.

The driver’s cockpit is thoughtfully designed and features a new available 10.25-inch frameless full-color TFT digital cluster – one of the largest in the segment. The ultra-high-definition cluster, available on Limited and Trailhawk, blends effortlessly into the mid-panel and displays driver-assist technologies, such as adaptive cruise control and available speed limit traffic signs display.  

A new multifunction steering wheel features a compact design and driver airbag module that delivers a more spacious layout and allows effortless access to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center. A smaller driver airbag module allows more space for the functions, so drivers can intuitively control audio, voice and speed functions while keeping their attention focused on the road.

The driver control center has been reconfigured to maximize space and neatly integrates several functional features, including a new streamlined cup holder. A redesigned shifter bezel with an integrated park brake and a dedicated, chrome-textured Selec-Terrain toggle reinforce its authentic Jeep character. The new layout provides greater driver accessibility and allows for a more spacious front bin. The front bin also offers USB Type A and C ports and an available wireless charging pad.

Precision craftsmanship and contemporary decorative finishes are found throughout the cabin of the 2022 Jeep Compass. The driver and front passenger seats have slim headrests and feature available heated and ventilated elements. For the first time, heated seats are available in the Compass’ second row. HVAC vents in the second row are repositioned within the center console for increased passenger comfort. For added connectivity, rear passengers have access to an optional 115-volt power outlet and up to two USB ports (second port optional).

A new Black and Steel Grey interior with Sepia-wrapped accents on the mid-panel and doors add distinguishable detail to Limited models. The driver and front passenger door trim panels are soft to the touch and pleasing to the eye with contrast stitching that matches the Steel Grey seats. The remainder of the interior is lightly accented with Burnished Copper stitching. Refined door armrests and mid-panel bolsters complement the sleek, linear theme of the front panel. A redesigned 360-degree door handle, surrounded by Piano Black painted bezels, pulls in signature elements found in the Jeep Wrangler. New Satin Chrome silver painted speaker bezels seamlessly integrate into the door panels. 

An all-new Compass Latitude LUX trim debuts to deliver consumers a new level of comfort, luxury and safety, combined with legendary Jeep 4×4 capability. Features include leather, heated front seats, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, eight-way power driver seat with two-way power lumbar adjustment, auto-dim rearview mirror, 7-inch full-color cluster, 10.1-inch digital touchscreen radio, remote start and security alarm.

Other available features include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, universal garage door opener, heated and ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel.

Advanced, high-tech safety and security features
The new 2022 Jeep Compass offers more than 75 safety and security features, including new applications of innovative technologies that inspire driving confidence, for which the Jeep brand is renowned.

New for the 2022 Jeep Compass is Highway Assist semi-autonomous driving system (late availability). The technology affirms the company’s march toward an autonomous future and delivers hands-on-wheel and eyes-on-road automated driving using lane-centering with adaptive cruise control. The system uses multiple sensors, including radars and cameras, to control the vehicle on approved highways. Highway Assist will be available on Limited, Trailhawk and High Altitude models.

A new advanced driver-assist feature for Jeep Compass is Traffic Sign Recognition. The feature displays supplemental speed limit sign information to the customer for weather, trailering, school and work zone conditions. In addition to speed limit information, Do Not Pass signs are also displayed to the driver. Available on Limited, Trailhawk and High Altitude models, all information is relayed to the driver in real time.  

Now standard across the entire Compass lineup is Pedestrian/Cyclist Automatic Emergency Braking, which leverages Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus to help benefit pedestrian security. To detect and help prevent collisions with pedestrians, a widened range of the feature’s radar technology is used to identify potential frontal impacts. If the system detects a pedestrian and determines a collision appears imminent, it will, if the driver does not respond accordingly, activate the vehicle’s brakes. In certain conditions, the system is capable of bringing the vehicle to a stop.

An additional safety and security feature on the 2022 Jeep Compass is a Surround View Camera. Available on Latitude models and above, the system offers 360-degree, bird’s-eye views of the vehicle and its surroundings, enhanced by dynamic gridlines displayed on the available 10.1-inch digital touchscreen. The system is enhanced by ParkSense front and rear park assist, which helps the driver orient the vehicle.

Equipment levels on Limited, Trailhawk and High Altitude models are elevated even further with available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, which uses ultrasonic sensors to guide the driver into and out of parking spaces.

Additional standard and available safety features include:

• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking 
  • Advanced Brake Assist
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Pedestrian/Cyclist Automatic Emergency Braking
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go (standard on Trailhawk and Limited; available on Latitude and Latitude LUX)
• Active Lane Management
  • LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• Blind-spot Monitoring
  • Rear Cross Path detection
• ParkView rear back-up camera
• ParkSense Front Park Assist sensors (standard on Trailhawk and Limited)
• ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist sensors (optional on Latitude, Latitude LUX, Trailhawk and Limited)  
• Switch-activated electric park brake
• Location-specific tire pressure monitoring system 

The new Compass also offers the latest and most advanced LED lighting technology. LED headlamps provide exceptional performance with a balanced beam of light that minimizes glare for oncoming traffic, while doubling the light output directly in front of the vehicle for improved illumination of the road ahead. Side lighting improves visibility while cornering and is activated by either steering wheel angle input or turn signal activations when the headlamps are on.

Next-generation technology and connectivity
The most technologically equipped Jeep Compass ever features significant next-generation innovations that are designed to keep passengers well-informed and connected while on the road.

All-new Uconnect 5 system
The new 2022 Jeep Compass features the latest, most advanced Uconnect system ever, with a new 10.1-inch infotainment center stack display. The all-new Uconnect 5 delivers an intuitive user experience and operating speeds that are five times faster when compared to the previous generation. By utilizing an Android operating system and over-the-air updates, Uconnect 5 brings flexibility that will allow the system to continuously evolve to offer new content, features and connected services.

The Uconnect 5 system offers more personalization and features with unmatched ease of use. The suite of system highlights includes:

• Standard 8.4-inch (largest standard entry-level touchscreen in its class) and 10.1-inch digital touchscreens
• Five user profiles plus a valet mode – customizable music preferences, apps, seat position, mirror angles and climate comfort levels
• Fully customizable home screen for quick, one-touch access to frequently used features
• Simultaneous connectivity for two Bluetooth-enabled phones
• Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Alexa “Home to Car” functionality now includes in-vehicle Alexa virtual assistant with natural speak voice control and “Car to Home” features
• All-new Uconnect mobile app 
• TomTom navigation with predictive search, natural speak voice control and live traffic updates
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to connect up to eight wireless devices

The Compass is well-equipped to keep vehicle occupants connected while on the go. Functionality is enhanced for front-row passengers with an available wireless charging pad on Latitude models and above, plus standard USB Type A and Type C ports that allow devices to charge up to four times faster. Standard on all price classes is second-row USB Type A, with an optional Type C, port to charge wireless devices.

Also new for the 2022 Jeep Compass is an available full-color 10.25-inch frameless digital TFT gauge cluster with nearly two dozen different menus from which the user can select, including driver-assist technologies, such as adaptive cruise control, available pedestrian/cyclist detection and speed limit traffic signs display. Additional settings include media being played, caller identification, digital speed readout, drive modes or tire pressure. The cluster features five reconfigurable tiles for at-a-glance data or quick and easy access to the most used information. Drivers may choose between analog or digital instrumentation. Sport and Latitude models are equipped with a standard 3.5-inch cluster, while a 7-inch full-color cluster is available on Latitude and comes standard on Latitude LUX, Limited and Trailhawk. The new 10.25-inch cluster is available on Trailhawk and Limited models and comes standard with the High Altitude Package.