2025 Jeep Compass: Standard 4×4, Trims, and Which One Fits

The Compass is the Jeep for people who want the badge and real all-weather capability without a Wrangler’s compromises. It parks in a tight downtown El Paso lot and still handles a dirt road out toward the Franklins.

Here’s how the 2025 lineup breaks down.

Four-Wheel Drive Is Standard

This belongs up front, because it’s the Compass’s strongest argument: 4×4 comes standard on every trim.

In this class, all-wheel drive is normally a paid upgrade. Getting it included changes the value math against a CR-V or a RAV4, and it means even the entry trim handles wet caliche, a sandy wash, or an icy morning in Las Cruces.

Jeep Active Drive is the four-wheel-drive system. Selec-Terrain is the traction management selector that sits on top of it, with Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud modes, plus Rock mode on the Trailhawk.

The Engine

A turbocharged 2.0-liter four producing 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic.

Two hundred twenty-one lb-ft is genuinely useful in a vehicle this size — enough for confident merging onto I-10 with the family aboard, and enough to make the Compass feel quicker than the class average.

Towing runs up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped: a small utility trailer, a pair of jet skis, or camping gear.

The Trims

Sport — the entry point, and better equipped than most base trims given that 4×4 is included.

Latitude — added convenience and appearance content. Where most buyers land.

Limited — the comfort trim, with leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Trailhawk — the off-road trim, and the one with real hardware.

What the Trailhawk Actually Adds

The Trailhawk gets described in terms of red tow hooks and a hood decal. Those are the visible parts.

The hardware is Jeep Active Drive Low — a low-range setup that lets you crawl a rutted trail or descend a steep loose grade under control rather than relying on momentum. Most compact SUVs don’t offer anything like it at any price.

Alongside that: more ground clearance, skid plates, all-terrain tires, hill descent control, and Rock mode.

Buy it if you’ll use it. For everyone else, the standard 4×4 handles gravel, sand, and weather without the ride and tire-noise penalty the Trailhawk brings.

Interior and Cargo

Uconnect 5 on a 10.1-inch touchscreen with fast processing, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and customizable user profiles.

Cargo reaches up to 59.8 cubic feet with the split-folding rear seats down. Rear passengers get reclining seatbacks and real legroom, which is not a given in this class.

Standard dual-zone automatic climate control — worth having in a market where the passenger and driver rarely agree in August.

Available leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, with premium cloth standard. An available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, multiple USB ports, and a wireless charging pad.

An available dual-pane panoramic sunroof makes a compact cabin feel considerably larger.

Exterior

The seven-slot grille in a more angular treatment, with standard full LED headlights and taillights — not a given at this price.

Standard roof rails for bikes, kayaks, or a cargo box. Wheels in 17, 18, and 19 inches with gloss black and polished aluminum finishes.

Safety

Standard on all trims:

• Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Cross Path Detection
• ParkSense Rear Park Assist

Available: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera. The camera is more useful off pavement than most people expect — it helps place the vehicle when you can’t see over the hood.

Which Compass Should You Buy?

• Best value, don’t need extras → Sport, which still includes 4×4
• Everyday comfort and convenience → Latitude
• Heated seats and nicer materials → Limited
• You actually use low range → Trailhawk

The most common mistake is buying more Compass than you need. Every one has four-wheel drive, so the real question is comfort content and whether low-range gearing matters to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2025 Jeep Compass come with four-wheel drive? Yes. 4×4 is standard on every trim rather than an option.

What engine does the 2025 Jeep Compass have? A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

How much can the 2025 Jeep Compass tow? Up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped.

How much cargo space does the Compass have? Up to 59.8 cubic feet with the split-folding rear seats down.

What makes the Compass Trailhawk different? Jeep Active Drive Low for genuine low-range gearing, plus additional ground clearance, skid plates, all-terrain tires, hill descent control, and Rock mode in Selec-Terrain.

What is Selec-Terrain? Jeep’s traction management selector, offering Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud modes across the lineup, with Rock mode added on the Trailhawk.

What infotainment system does the 2025 Compass use? Uconnect 5 on a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus customizable user profiles.

Where can I test drive a Jeep Compass near El Paso? Sunland Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 950 Crockett St. in El Paso, TX, serving Las Cruces, Sunland Park, and Alamogordo. Browse our Compass inventory or contact us at 915-584-9393.

Come Drive One

The trim question sorts itself out in about fifteen minutes behind the wheel. And if you’re weighing the Trailhawk, be honest with us about how often you’ll use low range — we’d rather put you in the right Compass than the most expensive one.

Browse our Compass inventory, our full Jeep lineup, or our used and certified pre-owned inventory.

Need more room? Look at the Cherokee. Want maximum capability? The Wrangler is the next step.

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