2027 Jeep Compass: What Changed, What Stayed, and What to Know

McHenry County drivers who want a compact SUV with real trail credentials will find it in the 2027 Compass Trailhawk, and Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Woodstock can walk you through every trim.

The 2027 Jeep Compass is expected to continue as a carryover compact SUV, with five trims (Latitude, Latitude Altitude, Limited, Limited Altitude, and Trailhawk), a 2.0L turbo engine, and standard four-wheel drive. Jeep has announced no major changes for 2027, and the Compass is still built in Toluca, Mexico. A redesigned Compass is planned for U.S. production in Belvidere, Illinois, but Jeep has not announced when it will arrive. (The details below reflect published specifications as of mid-October 2026; ask us to confirm any specific Compass.) Here is what changed, what carried over, and how the trims compare.

The 2027 Compass is a carryover, and the biggest changes arrived a year earlier. For 2026, Jeep dropped the entry-level Sport trim, made the Latitude the starting point, raised the destination charge to $1,995, and made features such as remote start, heated front seats and steering wheel, and an eight-way power driver's seat standard on the Trailhawk.

For 2027, the Compass lineup is expected to carry over, with the same five trims, the same turbo engine, and the same standard four-wheel drive. No new engines, trims, or redesign have been announced, so shoppers who liked the 2026 Compass should find the same formula this year.

Every Compass uses a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and standard four-wheel drive. The EPA estimates 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined, and the engine runs on regular fuel. The Compass still seats five, and it still splits into two personalities: the road-focused Latitude and Limited trims, and the trail-ready Trailhawk.

The Latitude is the starting point, with cloth seating, standard blind-spot monitoring, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen. The Latitude Altitude adds a black appearance package and a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen. The Limited steps up to leatherette seats, a hands-free power liftgate, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and adaptive cruise control, and the Limited Altitude adds blacked-out wheels and trim. The Trailhawk is the Trail Rated off-road trim.

The Trailhawk adds Active Drive Low four-wheel drive with a 20:1 crawl ratio, four skid plates, all-terrain tires, Rock mode, Hill Descent Control, a full-size spare, and recovery hooks, plus the heated seats, remote start, and eight-way power driver's seat that Jeep made standard for 2026. Its ground clearance is 8.6 inches, compared with 8.1 inches on the other trims, and it has a 30.4-degree approach angle.

The Altitude package, offered on the Latitude and the Limited, adds a bold black appearance with body-color door handles and blackout wheels. The Trailhawk takes a different path, with red accents, a half-inch lift, skid plates, and all-terrain tires that signal its off-road intent.

The Compass seats five. The Latitude and Latitude Altitude use upgraded cloth seating with vinyl accents, the Limited and Limited Altitude move up to leatherette, and the Trailhawk offers a Black and Ruby Red cloth-and-leather combination. Larger touchscreens and the digital instrument cluster arrive on the upper trims.

Jeep has not published 2027 Compass pricing yet. Ask us for the current price on the Compass you want. Starting prices do not include options, so many vehicles on our lots cost more.

Blind-spot monitoring and active lane management are standard, and the Limited adds adaptive cruise control. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, and an optional Sun and Sound package adds a premium Alpine audio system and a panoramic moonroof. Cargo space is about 27 cubic feet behind the rear seats, which is generous for a compact SUV.

The Compass is a small SUV with real trail ability. The Trailhawk carries the Trail Rated badge, which means it was tested across five off-road performance categories, and the Active Drive Low system gives it a crawl ratio most compact SUVs cannot match. An available Trailer Tow Group lets any Compass pull light trailers, with a braked rating of up to about 2,000 lbs.

Stellantis has said it will build a redesigned Compass for the U.S. at its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant, which has been idle since 2023. The restart has been delayed more than once, and Jeep has not announced U.S. specifications, pricing, or an on-sale date for the next-generation model. Until it arrives, the Compass on our lots is the current model, and Stellantis says its standard 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque are the highest in its class.

Jeep's all-new Cherokee, which launched for the 2026 model year, sits above the Compass in size and price. The 2027 Cherokee is a turbo hybrid that comes only with four-wheel drive, and it starts at $35,130 before the $1,995 destination charge. If a hybrid is on your list, ask us about the Cherokee. If you want the lowest starting price with standard four-wheel drive, the Compass stays the value pick.

The Compass comes with a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty. Ask us about No Fear.

Choose the Latitude for the lowest starting price and everyday commuting, and the Latitude Altitude if you want a blacked-out look. Choose the Limited for comfort and features, the Limited Altitude if you want those features with the black appearance package, and the Trailhawk if gravel roads, snow, and trails are part of your week.

Jeep has not announced an on-sale date or pricing for the 2027 Compass. Ask our team which Compass models are on the lot.

No redesign has been announced. The Compass is expected to carry over with the same five trims, the same 2.0L turbo engine, and standard four-wheel drive.

A 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic.

Yes. Four-wheel drive is standard on every trim.

The EPA estimates 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.

Jeep has not published 2027 Compass pricing yet, so ask us for the current price on the trim you want.

The Limited focuses on comfort, with leatherette seats, a power liftgate, and adaptive cruise control. The Trailhawk adds Active Drive Low, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and extra ground clearance for the trail.

Stellantis has said it will build a redesigned Compass in Belvidere, Illinois, but Jeep has not announced an on-sale date.

A redesigned third-generation Compass is already on sale in Europe and is planned for U.S. production in Belvidere, Illinois. Production was scheduled to start in December 2027, which points to a 2028 model year, and recent Belvidere delays could push that later. Jeep has not confirmed a U.S. on-sale date, so the 2027 Compass is the current model carried over.

The current Compass is built in Toluca, Mexico.

Yes. Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Woodstock, in McHenry County, sells new Jeep models and can tell you about Compass availability.

Kunes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Woodstock is at 1790 South Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098, and we welcome drivers from Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, and the rest of McHenry County. Stop in to ask about the Compass lineup and your trade (a spec sheet cannot tell you how a Trailhawk handles a muddy driveway). The map below shows the way. We make it EASY!