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The 2012 Jeep Compass ranks 16 out of 23 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 8 published reviews and test drives of the Jeep Compass, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2012 Jeep Compass is capable of heading off-road, but reviewers say other SUVs, like the Jeep Wrangler, are better.

Even though the Jeep Compass isn’t the best off-road SUV for rock climbing or trudging through creeks, reviewers say it does have some off-road power. Test drivers think the Compass will appeal to consumers with its low base price and good fuel economy. And because it is a crossover, which means it has car-like handling, the Compass is more practical for commutes to the office than other off-road vehicles. But if you need one of the most capable off-road SUVs on the market, the Jeep Compass isn’t it. The Jeep Wrangler is the best option.

If the 2012 Jeep Compass’ affordability lures you in, you will have to make compromises. Inside, the Compass lacks standard amenities, like a USB port, that shoppers seek. It also doesn’t have a ton of cargo space, so if the Compass will double as a family hauler, you’ll get more utility with the Honda CR-V. However, if you really need an affordable off-road SUV, the 2012 Jeep Compass offers a suitable balance between workplace commutes and off-road adventures.

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When Jeep invited us to drive the 2012 Wrangler on the Rubicon Trail, we were filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension. On the one hand, we had the keys to possibly the most capable stock vehicle on the market: the Wrangler Rubicon. On the other hand, we were taking it on one of the hardest trails around, one used almost exclusively by modified vehicles. How would a stock 4×4 do in this environment? As you know, the Wrangler isn’t any ordinary 4×4, and the Rubicon model is a step beyond the Sport and Sahara. And, as we found out on the trip, the entire Wrangler lineup (the two-door Wrangler and four-door

Consider this the second part of the Wrangler‘s major overhaul. Part one happened for the 2011 model year. That was when the JK (the current generation’s code name) received a new interior, and the Sahara got a body-color hardtop and fender flares. The hardtop is made of the same material as it was before, but what sounds like a minor change actually has a major effect on the Wrangler’s appearance. In addition, the rear windows are larger as of 2011, improving visibility. For 2012, the body-color hardtop and fender flares are optional on the Rubicona redesigned center stack; new instrument panel and steering wheel; additional storage space; and strategically enhanced sound insulation, making this the quietest Wrangler ever. Some For 2011, Jeep paid homage to the model’s heritage by using hex-head bolts in the cabin and attaching a “Jeep, Since 1941″ strip to the glovebox grab handle. There are even two sneaky cues (like Blu-ray Easter eggs) on the windshield. Above the rearview mirror, where neither sunvisor can provide shade, some manufacturers add patterned paint or tinting to cut down glare. In that spot, Jeep put a logo that looks like a silhouette of its seven-slot grille and round headlights. And at the base of the windshield, on the right side, sits a tiny silhouette of a Wrangler rock-crawling up a hill.

Which brings us to part two. Before the 2012 model year came around, Jeep knew the Pentastar engine was going into the Wrangler, even if the company didn’t make an official announcement. The pairing makes perfect sense: more horsepower, more torque, and better fuel economy. The old iron-block 3.8 put out 202 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 237 horsepower at 4000 rpm, and when we last tested a Wrangler equipped with that engine, it reached 60 mph in 9.8 seconds. The all-aluminum 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar puts out 285 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 260 lb-ft at 4800 rpm. The transmission options have changed as well. While the six-speed manual carries over with the same ratios, the four-speed automatic has been replaced by the Grand Cherokee’s five-speed. An interesting note: The Wrangler is the only vehicle in the Chrysler Corporation lineup — yes, including the cars — that pairs a manual transmission to the Pentastar. All the rest of the major mechanical features (axles, suspension, steering, brakes), body, dimensions, and structure are essentially carryovers. The exception is the 4.10:1 rear axle. It had been stock in all Rubicon models and now is optional for those equipped with the automatic trans. The stock axle there is a 3.73:1 axle that improves fuel economy.

But those are eclipsed by the 3.6′s excellent response and noticeable improvement in power. The Pentastar is significantly faster from a stop. Also, the engine sounds much more upscale than the coarse 3.8-liter, and the exhaust note is throatier. Paired with either transmission, the 3.6 feels much more refined. Where the 3.8 seems pokey, the 3.6-liter actually makes the JK feel spry. Jeep estimates that the 0-60 times are 2 to 3 seconds faster with the new engine, and based on our experience, that sounds about right It makes the Wrangler a genuinely good daily driver, not just a fantastic off-roader with an on-road demeanor you tolerate during the week.

When we reached the trailhead, we got out of the Unlimited Sahara we’d been driving and into a Wrangler Rubicon. The Jeeps were a mix of two- and four-doors, mostly automatics, all with the tires aired down to increase their footprint and improve traction on the rocks. The Rubicon Trail is in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, through the Eldorado and Tahoe National Forests. Still officially a county road, it cuts through an evergreen forest, and runs up and over the Sierras. Terrain varies from slick granite to dirt dotted with rocks to massive boulders that require highly technical driving to traverse or go around. The trail takes you past breathtaking vistas overlooking crystal-clear lakes. There was also more water on the trail than has been in the past. The heavy winter, which lasted so long Jeep had to postpone this drive, created puddles at the most inopportune locations on the Rubicon, and there were water crossings in spots where it had been dry the year before. The Rubicon is known for changing from year to year, but the conditions were especially tough this time around.

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What makes the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 the “best ever”? Well, for one thing our engineers are getting pretty good a creating something that hits the mark for perfection. They worked tirelessly with the Chrysler Group LLC’s Street and Racing Technology team, hammering out all the details making sure that this vehicle came together seamlessly, creating the perfect blend of rugged Jeep brand qualities and smooth luxurious trappings.

It’s not allowed to just look good on the lot or in your driveway; it must perform as well. And does it ever: The Grand Cherokee hits 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, and polishes off the quarter-mile in the mid 13-second range. It hits a top speed of 155 mph, not that we recommend you try that out. Also, if you need to brake fast and hard, she’ll accommodate you, coming down from 60-0 in just 116 feet.

Equal in both beauty and brawn, this Grand Cherokee is the most powerful Jeep vehicle ever. With an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V-8, the Grand Cherokee is capable of 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. All that power is nicely harnessed with adaptive damping suspension managed by the all-new Selec-Trac system, making this Grand Cherokee capable of up to .90 g on the skid pad. Also new for 2012 is an active valve exhaust system, which allows standard Fuel Saver Technology to engage over a wider rpm range for an estimated 13-percent improvement in highway fuel efficiency and 450-mile range. As if this weren’t enough we’ve also made driving just that much more pleasurable by adding standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

If you would like more Information on the NEW 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT-8 please contact Greg Tholen at 316-618-2193.

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