Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

2025 Jeep Compass: Safety Updates and Future Electrification [Updated]

The new MY offers 80 security and safety features, minor detail refreshes, and updates to integrated technology.

August 19, 2024
A 2025 Jeep Compass Trailhawk driving on a dirt road in a forest.

The 2025 Jeep Compass (Trailhawk trim pictured) offers 80 security and safety features, five trims, minor detail refreshes, and updates to integrated technology.

Photo: Jeep

3 min to read


The 2025 Jeep Compass delivers 4x4 performance standard across the lineup, prioritizing comfort and functionality throughout development.

The new MY Compass will see driver assistance updates, including an available semi-autonomous driving system, parallel and perpendicular park assist, Traffic Sign Recognition systems, and a 360-degree surround-view camera system.

Ad Loading...

Using these drive assistance technologies could benefit commercial fleets by preventing collisions and increasing awareness of the environment surrounding the driver's vehicle.

Trims include Sport, Latitude, Latitude LUX, Limited, and Trailhawk. Additionally, all Jeep brand vehicles in North America will offer an electrified variant by 2025.

Pricing for the 2025 Compass starts at $27,495, with Sport and Latitude trims both priced below $30,000. 

Overhead view of a 2025 Jeep Compass' engine.

Although the new MY Compass has a 2.0-liter, direct injection, turbocharged, inline four-cylinder engine, all Jeep brand vehicles in North America will offer an electrified variant by 2025.

Photo: Jeep

Take a Peek Under the Hood

The 2.0-liter, direct injection, turbocharged, inline four-cylinder engine provides standard 200 horsepower and 221 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Standard Selec-Terrain provides up to four modes for four-wheel-drive in various weather conditions, such as snow or mud.

Ad Loading...

The Compass offers more efficient fuel economy with engine stop-start (ESS) technology, low emissions, and quick 0-60 mph launch performance. A class-exclusive fully disconnecting rear axle and power-transfer unit (PTU) provides 4x4 models with another layer of fuel efficiency.

The interior of a 2025 Jeep Compass showcasing touchscreen display on the dashboard.

The 2025 Compass is equipped with a 10.1 in. digital infotainment touchscreen display and Uconnect 5 with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Photo: Jeep

What's the Word on Tech?

All trims' standard driver safety and security features include:

  • Drowsy Driver Detection

  • Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking

  • Active Lane Management

  • Blind-spot Monitoring

  • Rear Cross Path detection

In-cabin technology offered on the Compass includes an available 10.25 in. frameless full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) digital cluster (one of the largest in the segment, as reported by Jeep), a 10.1 in. digital infotainment touchscreen display, Uconnect 5 with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an available wireless charging pad.

Other safety features include a rear seat reminder alert and security alarm.

Ad Loading...
The interior of a 2025 Jeep Compass showcasing the seating and in-cabin features.

The 2025 Jeep Compass offers interior coloring in Black and Black/Sepia (only available on Limited).

Photo: Jeep

Restyling Design Elements and Lighting

The 2025 Compass stays true to the Jeep style, with minor redesigns of several signature components for on-road and off-road presentation.

Advanced LED lighting technology aids in nighttime driving visibility. Front LED reflector headlamps are standard on all models. Premium LED projector headlamps and taillamps are available on Latitude LUX, Limited, and Trailhawk models. LED fog lamps are available on Latitude and above.

The Compass comes equipped with 19-inch painted Granite Crystal aluminum wheels and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

Aerial view of a 2025 Jeep Compass Trailhawk driving on a dirt road in a forest.

The Trailhawk model (pictured) is is best suited for off-roading with a one-inch factory lift, off-road tires, hill-descent control, and more. 

Photo: Jeep

Trailhawk Trim Built for Off-Road

The Trailhawk model delivers trail-rated 4x4 capabilities with:

  • Standard Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 class-leading 20:1 crawl ratio.

  • One-inch factory lift, skid plates, off-road tires, and Jeep signature red front and rear tow hooks.

  • 30-degree approach angle, 24-degree break-over angle, and 34-degree departure angle, including Hill-descent Control.

  • Up to 19 inches of water fording.

  • Up to 2,000-lb. towing capability (when properly equipped).

Ad Loading...

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in July 2024 and was updated August 19, 2024, with newly-released information on pricing.

More Vehicle Research

Interior dashboard view of a Volvo EV featuring Google Maps navigation and infotainment display during a demo of upcoming Gemini AI vehicle integration.

Volvo, Google Preview AI-Powered In-Car Navigation Features

Gemini integration and new Google Maps immersive navigation tools are slated for upcoming Volvo EV models, including the EX60.

Read More →
An obit image of fleet hall of famer Ray Breault next to a black square with the text of his birth and death dates.
Vehicle Researchby Faith HowellMay 20, 2026

Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame Inductee Ray Breault Passes at 95

Ray Breault, a former NAFA president and longtime fleet leader whose career spanned nearly 60 years, died May 1 at age 95. Breault was inducted into the Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame in 2008 and was widely recognized for his contributions to the fleet management profession.

Read More →
Close-up of the 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz side window with quilted privacy shades and integrated side mirror camera parked outdoors.

The 2027 Volkswagen Lineup

Volkswagen recently released details on the 2027 lineup, which includes a variety of new features for the vehicles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Gray 2026 Kia EV6 electric crossover driving on a desert highway at sunset with mountains and Joshua trees in the background.

2026 Kia EV6 Arrives With Lower Pricing, New Charging Features

Kia lowered pricing for the 2026 EV6 lineup while adding standard charging equipment, Plug & Charge capability, and updated color options.

Read More →
Blue BMW iX3 electric SUV parked on a reflective surface with mountain scenery in the background at dusk.

2027 BMW iX3 Starts at $61,500 With Up to 434 Miles of Range

BMW priced the 2027 iX3 50 xDrive at $61,500 and said the new EV SUV will offer up to 434 miles of range, 800V fast charging, and a new-generation operating system when deliveries begin in September.

Read More →
YouTube thumbnail with a dark blue, high-contrast corporate design featuring a smiling young woman on the left pointing upward. Large bold text on the right reads: ‘HOW FLEETS ARE DOING MORE WITH LESS IN 2026.’ Smaller header text at the top says ‘WEEKLY CHEAT SHEET.’ Along the bottom are three blue-and-white icons labeled ‘TRENDS,’ ‘INSIGHTS,’ and ‘STRATEGIES.’
Vehicle Researchby Faith HowellMay 18, 2026

How Fleets Are Doing More with Less in 2026 | AF News Recap

In this news recap, host Faith Howell covers the ethics of AI, replacement delays, and how one company is streamlining uptime.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
SponsoredMay 15, 2026

Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges

For fleet managers, fuel is one of the biggest line items in the budget — and it's one hybrids can shrink without changing how your people work. Download the eBook to see the numbers, understand the technology, and get a step-by-step guide to making the switch.

Read More →
A graphic including Emkay's building celebrating 80 years in fleet.
Vehicle Researchby StaffMay 13, 2026

Inside Emkay's 80th Anniversary Celebration [Watch]

EMKAY recently celebrated a major milestone: 80 years in the fleet industry.

Read More →
Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.
SponsoredMay 13, 2026

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Front view of a silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV driving on a curving road with mountains and sunlight in the background.

Mercedes-Benz Introduces All-New Electric C-Class

Mercedes-Benz introduces an all-electric C-Class with dual motors, up to 482 hp, fast charging, and a redesigned interior built on a dedicated EV platform.

Read More →