17:29 11-11-2025

2026 Jeep Compass for the U.S.: new trims, colors and pricing

Jeep has refreshed its compact Compass for the U.S. market. The 2026 model year brings a trimmed lineup and three new body colors, including a limited Joose shade, plus 41 Green and Fathom Blue. Production continues at the Toluca, Mexico, plant.

The Compass now comes in just three trims—Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. The base Sport drops from the roster, though Jeep says each remaining version adds $2,350 worth of standard equipment compared with before. Prices start at $32,985, whereas last year’s Compass Sport began at $28,895. The streamlined range clarifies the offer, even if the higher entry point will be noticed.

Nothing changes under the hood: a 2.0‑liter turbo delivers 200 hp and 300 Nm, paired with an eight‑speed automatic from Hyundai. Jeep’s Active Drive all‑wheel drive is standard, while the Trailhawk features the Active Drive Low system with a 20:1 ratio. That setup keeps the Compass familiar yet gives the Trailhawk genuine low‑speed control.

Average consumption is rated at 8.7 l/100 km, and towing capacity reaches up to 900 kg. In Europe, the latest generation has already shifted to hybrid powertrains. For the U.S., the updated Compass remains gasoline‑powered but arrives with richer equipment and a brighter look meant to rekindle interest in the model. In a class where shoppers weigh style and value closely, that approach can be more convincing than sweeping hardware changes.