Jeep Compass

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:52 pm

Here's a picture I've never seen before - Jeep is showing this at the Frankfurt, Germany Auto Show

http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000687058365/

Spike6901 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:24 pm

That is actually a pretty neat looking car but I am not sure that it should have the Jeep logo on it. Maybe to compete with the Outbacks and such.

mb818 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:05 pm

if Jeep is gonna build this, then it will have to perform.
the only way i'd buy one of those is if it had actual performance numbers near a Subaru WRX... plus skidplates and nice suspension setup for really thrashing on dirt/gravel roads... would make a definately fun drive

otherwise, no get up and go = no sale

mb818

JediJeeper · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:18 pm

This really cracks me up.... Chrysler seems to be re-visiting ideas in American Motors' past that were only marginally sucessful, ie a "car Jeep". Can anyone besides me really remember the original Jeep Eagles? They were popular at first, but faded pretty quickly. I really see the compass as a vehicle that is resurrecting that product line. I wonder if the Eagle suffered from a market that was not prepared or desiring that type of vehicle and that now (largely due to Subaru and others' success in that arena) would Joe Public be ready for another "car Jeep"? Hmmm....

Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see. My gut feeling is that the market is now primed for the Compass and that, if engineered like a real Jeep, but with some decent sport performance, it will do just fine.

-Adam

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Looks like a Toyota Matrix and Jeep Liberty combined.

fiend · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:49 pm

Quote:

That is actually a pretty neat looking car but I am not sure that it should have the Jeep logo on it. Maybe to compete with the Outbacks and such.

I agree!!

InCommando · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:00 pm

This is built on the same platform that will become the new Mistsubishi Lancer EVO, the WRX's main competition. It COULD actaully perform, if they go that route.

ItalianBarista · **Posted:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:10 pm

From what I"ve read, it is suppose to be for people who want a Jeep but are much more on-road oriented. I think its a great idea, if Land Rover can do it, so can Jeep. It has always been known for the its off-roading ability, but if they make some on-road models, it probably would increase sales and make Jeep known to the younger crowd (ie ME being 20) and make them want a new JEEP

Take it easy ya'll,

ADAM

skogsemt · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:28 am

FUGLY!!!!

kjfishman · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:01 am

JediJeeper wrote:

This really cracks me up.... Chrysler seems to be re-visiting ideas in American Motors' past that were only marginally sucessful, ie a "car Jeep". Can anyone besides me really remember the original Jeep Eagles? ...

-Adam

The Eagle was ahead of it's time. Now they would call it an SUV!

auggy · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:04 am

skogsemt wrote:

FUGLY!!!!

Exactly my thoughts

LibertyN8 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:09 pm

I like it, would look good parked next to my kj, my wife needs a new car might as well be a jeep!

ItalianBarista · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:27 pm

Probably gets a lot better gas mileage then what we get. haha :lol:

GregB · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:00 pm

kjfishman wrote:

JediJeeper wrote:

This really cracks me up.... Chrysler seems to be re-visiting ideas in American Motors' past that were only marginally sucessful, ie a "car Jeep". Can anyone besides me really remember the original Jeep Eagles? ...

-Adam

The Eagle was ahead of it's time. Now they would call it an SUV!

I've said to others this would best fit in as an Eagle. Without Eagle around, the next best fit is Jeep. Would anyone like it better if it were named the Jeep Eagle rather than Compass?

KY Liberty · **Joined:** Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:46 pm **Posts:** 1195

It needs my hood.

GregB · **Posted:** Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:23 am

That's a sweet hood, but I think it needs about 6 more slots :wink:

Cards81fan · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:28 pm

InCommando wrote:

This is built on the same platform that will become the new Mistsubishi Lancer EVO, the WRX's main competition. It COULD actaully perform, if they go that route.

Oh could you imagine a Jeep WRC rally team?

An actual Jeep motorsport team?

That would be awesome, since I think Ford is losing interest we need another "American" manufacturer there

To try and compete with Peugeot and Citroen (for now I'm a subie fan

)

misterzero · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:37 am **Posts:** 117

Jeeps are suppose to be for creepin. It'll be a sad day when Jeep has a motorsports team.

m0th · **Posted:** Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:51 am

I don't think Jeeps are just for creepin, but they are supposed to be for utility, individuality and doing what the others don't.

By going the badge engineering route they seem to be, I see a real danger of losing the brand the way Plymouth went. Imagine every new platform has a Dodge, a Chrysler and Jeep version, with maybe one icon of each brand standing alone. Soon there is just not enough difference in the brands and one will be selling a lot less than the others. That one will be Jeep because the whole point of buying Jeep no longer exists. The Wrangler will remain, and probably renamed the Dodge Jeep.

Personally I don't understand it. Chrylser should make cars. Dodge make trucks. Jeep makes Jeeps. Simple and effective. But what do I know? I'm just a consumer that scratches his head every time he sees a Sunfire and a Cavalier together and can't tell the difference or see the point.

Cards81fan · **Posted:** Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:39 pm

misterzero wrote:

It'll be a sad day when Jeep has a motorsports team.

I'm not saying I particularily like the car. But if they build it I think they should capitalize on it.

Oh, and how was the original Willys that flew nimbly over the battlefield in WWII built for creepin'?

The jeep was made for capability, but also for it's ability to move around places fairly quickly.

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