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    2012 Jeep Compass

    The 2012 Jeep Compass is a small SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $32,990 for the Sport variant and topping out at $43,990 for the LTD variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Compass available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2012.

    The 2012 Compass was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Jeep Compass include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (115kW/190Nm), 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (125kW/220Nm) and 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (128kW/224Nm). All variants feature automatic continuously trans with manual mode transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $32,990 - $43,990
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $32,990 - $43,990
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 Jeep Compass

    Available Variants

    The Jeep Compass comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport and the most expensive being LTD.

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    Power to Weight
    75.41 - 84.21 kW/t
    57.01 kW/t
    84.21 kW/t
    Boot Space
    328 litres
    113 litres
    486 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.6 - 8.6 L/100km
    5.9 L/100km
    8.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    599 - 671 km
    541 km
    1,017 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    130,000 km
    Years on Sale
    3 - 4 years
    2 years
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,980 - 2,075 kg
    1,420 kg
    2,100 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,050 kg
    1,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    19.5 - 20°
    19°
    34°
    Departure Angle
    28.5 - 32°
    28.2°
    46°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    205 - 213 mm
    170 mm
    213 mm
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    2012 Jeep Compass

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    Night Eagle

    2022

    $46,990

    S-Limited

    2022

    $54,990

    S-Limited Phev

    2023

    $77,490

    Year
    2023
    2022
    Engine Type
    1.3L Phev
    2.4L Combustion
    Fuel
    Electric
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Front
    Maximum Power
    177 kW
    129 kW

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    2012 Jeep Compass

    Dimensions

    4,448 mm
    1,718 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,448 mm
    Overall Height1,718 mm
    Wheelbase2,635 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity455 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2012 Jeep Compass

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Jeep Compass is the Sport variant that starts from $32,990.

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    The most expensive Jeep Compass is the LTD variant that starts from $43,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Compass is 1500 kg shared by all variants.

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    The most powerful Jeep Compass is the LTD variant which has 128kW of power and 224nm of torque.

    The Jeep Compass is built in USA and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Jeep Compass is the LTD variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2075 kg.

    The Jeep Compass uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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