Ruggedly handsome and clearly utilitarian, the 2017 Jeep Compass tries to channel its Jeep forebears but is far from an off-roader. A 158-hp four-cylinder is standard; a 172-hp four is optional. Front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual are standard; all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic or a CVT are optional. A four-speaker stereo with Bluetooth is outdated and hard to set up. Deals are likely on 2016 models, since a new and drastically updated model debuts in early 2017. Wait for it if you can.
