• 172 horsepower
• 2.4 liter inline 4 cylinder DOHC engine with variable valve timing
• 4 Doors
• 4-wheel ABS brakes
• 4WD Type - Automatic full-time
• Center Console - Full with covered storage
• Clock - In-radio
• External temperature display
• Four-wheel drive
• Front fog/driving lights
• Front seat type - Bucket
• Head airbags - Curtain 1st and 2nd row
• Intermittent window wipers
• Passenger Airbag
• Power steering
• Rear bench seats
• Rear defogger
• Rear spoiler - Lip
• Rear wiper
• Roof rack - Rails only
• Stability control - With anti-roll control
• Tachometer

• 2.4L DOHC 16V I4 dual VVT engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Electronic stability program w/roll mitigation
• 4-wheel drive
• 525-amp maintenance-free battery
• 120-amp alternator
• Touring suspension
• P215/60R17 all-season touring BSW tires
• 17" x 6.5" aluminum sparkle silver wheels
• Compact spare tire
• Pwr rack-&-pinion steering
• Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/brake assist

• Side roof rails
• Body color fascias
• Halogen headlamps
• Fog lamps
• Dual folding mirrors
• Solar control glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Rear window wiper/washer
• Liftgate door w/fixed glass
• Accent color liftgate applique
• Black door handles

• Cloth low-back front bucket seats
• 60/40 folding rear seat
• Sliding armrest w/cell phone holder
• Full length floor console
• Carpeted floor
• Tilt steering column
• Instrument cluster-inc: tachometer, outside temp display
• Pwr accessory delay
• Sentry Key theft deterrent system
• Rear seat heat ducts
• Rear window defroster
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: aux input, (4) speakers
• Fixed long mast antenna
• 12-volt auxiliary pwr outlet
• Sliding visors w/mirrors
• Map reading lights
• Folding flat load floor storage
• Ultrafloor vinyl load floor covering

• Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/brake assist
• Driver/front passenger advanced multistage airbags
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Electronic stability program w/roll mitigation

Two powerplant options are available. The 2.4L engine, widely used throughout Chrysler's line, produces 172 horsepower and is standard on all Compasses. An optional 2.0L engine is unique to the base Sport trim. Both engines utilize variable valve timing technology to maximize power and fuel efficiency.

For slightly more than $1,000, an optional CVT can be paired with either engine. Its infinitely variable ratios work to improve engine response and fuel economy by constantly monitoring throttle input and adjusting transmission ratios for either power or economy. On the four-wheel-drive version, the CVT offers AutoStick, in which the transmission mimics six driver-selectable individual ratios for manual selection by steering wheel paddles. This feature is handy for hill descents and off-road use.

While the Compass is a value-oriented SUV, stylish touches abound, such as 17" aluminum wheels, fog lamps, a CD player with auxiliary input, an iPod holder in the center console, and a chrome shift knob. Air conditioning and the Power Equipment Group, which includes power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, and keyless entry, are optional, as is a Boston Acoustics Sound Group, and a six-disc CD changer costs another $320.

The Limited trim replaces the 17" wheels with 18" alloys. It also adds power mirrors, heated leather seats, a leather steering wheel, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, and a rechargeable lamp.