Test Drive: 5 Things To Know About the 2014 Jeep Compass

It's not a bad vehicle, but not exactly what Jeep owners would want.

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When you think Jeep, you think Wrangler. You think Grand Cherokee. You think big and bold. But what about the people who want a Jeep, but don't need some giant, imposing SUV? That's where the Compass comes in, a compact utility vehicle that attempts to fill in the gaps made noticeable by the increasingly large hunger for crossovers of all shapes and sizes in today's market. We were able to spend a couple weeks with the new 2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 and see whether it's really deserving of that legendary name. These are 5 things we learned from the experience. 

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It drives like a car.

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And it's not as sloth-like as you might expect.

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It's still a pretty awkward vehicle.

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But, the interior can actually look really nice ... for a price.

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It doesn't really feel like a Jeep.

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