2002 Jeep Compass

Like a rally car, the two-door Jeep Compass has all-wheel drive, a short wheelbase and a low center of gravity to hug the road. Compass features a lightweight steel ’uniframe’ construction and a 210 bhp. (157 KW), 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm), 3.7-liter PowerTechTM V-6 engine, offering ample power whether traveling on pavement, gravel, dirt or snowy city streets. "The ’Force Green’ exterior paint is reminiscent of a military color scheme," said Micheal Castiglione, exterior designer for the Jeep Compass at Pacifica. "The exterior and interior colors convey a mature, honest integrity and are steeped in Jeep authenticity." Adds Pacifica’s Jordan Meadows: "Even as the instrument panel looks like the cockpit of a fighter jet with technical dials and gauges -- and of course a compass -- we have kept the interior styling simple, uncluttered and functional." Slot machine-style rotating controls operate all primary functions, while the gauges are reminiscent of traditional watch faces, and the air vents have classic aeronautical design. A sturdy grab handle covers the width of the instrument panel, as a visually strong ’backbone’ runs throughout the entire interior. This design element is mirrored by a full-length overhead console. The instrument panel features a multi-functional docking station with LCD screen. Four bucket seats offer all occupants a command-of-the-road seating position, comfort and support. The seats are trimmed in green leather and Goretex with ’G Force Green’ soft touch grommets. The rear buckets fold to create a flat loading surface, executed in low-gloss stainless steel with integrated tie-downs in the side trim. True to its Jeep heritage, the interior features a molded rubber floor. The spare tire is incorporated into the rear hatch. Jeep Compass conveys an expressive personality in its exterior design with details such as fender length running lights, and stainless steel brush guard and sill panels with the Jeep name. The roof features a unique diamond plate textured liner with integrated tie-downs, developed to take the abuse of any type of hauling.