A couple of weeks after seeing the first images of the 2009 Compass and Patriot models through a set of dealer ads, Jeep has finally decided to release official details on its revised compact crossovers. The most important changes concern the interior which has been revamped to address criticism regarding the poor quality and materials. Both the Compass and Patriot feature a redesigned instrument panel, centre console and door trim panels. Jeep has also added chrome accents around the new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) vents, shift bezel, door spears and cluster rings while there are also new LED-illuminated cup holders. -ContinuedUnder the skin, the addition of engine compartment and interior floor insulation promise to reduce noise levels and give the Patriot and Compass a quieter ride, while Jeep has also performed tuning improvements to the engine exhaust. Finally, all Compass and Patriot Sport models Jeeps feature revised suspension settings for a smoother ride.
JEEP PATRIOT: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009
Exterior:
- Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat replaces Light Khaki Clear Coat
- Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaces Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
- Mold-in-color liftgate appliqué on all models
Interior:
- New instrument panel, door trim panel and center console
- Soft touch door armrest and center console with split lid for added storage space
- Chrome accents on HVAC vents and shift bezel – Sport model
- Chrome accents on HVAC vents, shift bezel, instrument panel, door spears and cluster rings – Limited model
- Removable carpeted load floor replaces vinyl load floor
- LED-Illuminated cup holders
- uconnect tunes (which includes the following features for music, audio, movie and personalized picture display):
- 30-gigabyte hard drive for ripping as many as 6,700 songs from CD or USB memory devices in compressed format (MP3, AAC or WMA file formats)
- JPEG photos can be loaded on to the hard drive, allowing the customer to personalize the home screen
- Movies can be displayed on the screen for entertaining passengers when the vehicle is in Park
- uconnect gps combines the features of uconnect phone and uconnect tunes with navigation and real-time traffic. The system includes an integrated voice recognition system and touch screen for easy operation
- uconnect gps standard on Limited model
- Universal Customer Interface (UCI) standard with uconnect tunes
- Large front and rear floor mats are standard on Sport “E” and Limited models
Powertrain/Chassis:
- 2.4L CVT Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) powertrain option available on FWD CVT models
- Improved engine compartment and floor silencers plus revised exhaust tuning (includes larger resonator on FWD and addition of resonator on 4WD)
- Revised suspension tuning on Sport models for a more comfortable, smoother ride
Packages:
Jeep® Patriot Sport “D,” “E,” and Limited:
- Available Freedom Drive II Off-Road Group (which includes trailer tow wiring harness, CVT2L with low-ratio capability, engine oil cooler, a full-size spare tire, skid plates, tow hooks, fog lamps, full-size spare tire, 17-inch OWL tires [Limited only], cabin air-filtration system and manual seat height adjuster)
Jeep Patriot Sport “E” and Limited:
- Available Security and Convenience Group (which includes uconnect phone with UCI and auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone [Limited only], compass, HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver, Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM], Electronic Vehicle Information Center [EVIC] with compass [Sport “E” only], soft tonneau cover, security alarm, cross bars, heated cloth seats [Sport “E” only] and front seat-mounted side airbags)
- Available Sun and Sound Group (which includes a sunroof, uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio – [Sport “E” only], a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls [Sport “E” only], six Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer and two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate. When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down from the trim panel to face rearward for tailgating and other activities)
JEEP COMPASS - WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009
Exterior:
- Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat replaces Light Khaki Clear Coat
- Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaces Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
- Mold-in-color liftgate appliqué on Sport model
- Body-color liftgate appliqué on Limited model
Interior:
- New instrument panel, door trim panel and center console
- Soft touch door armrest and center console with split lid for added storage space
- New chrome accents on the Compass Sport HVAC vents and shift bezel
- New chrome accents on the Compass Limited HVAC vents, shift bezel, instrument panel, door spears and cluster rings
- Carpeted load floor replaces vinyl load floor
- LED-illuminated cup holders
- Large front and rear floor mats standard on Sport “E” and Limited models
- uconnect tunes and uconnect gps available
- uconnect tunes standard on Limited model
- Universal Customer Interface (UCI) standard with uconnect
Powertrain/Chassis:
- 2.4L CVT PZEV powertrain option available on FWD CVT model
- Improved engine compartment and floor silencers plus revised exhaust tuning (including larger resonator)
- Revised suspension tuning for a more comfortable, smoother ride
Packages:
Jeep Compass Sport with Special Equipment Group “E” and Jeep Compass Limited features:
- Security and Convenience Group (which includes HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver, Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM] display, Electronic Vehicle Information Center [EVIC] with compass, uconnect phone with UCI and auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, soft tonneau cover, security alarm, heated cloth seats and front seat-mounted side air bags)
- Sun and Sound Group (which includes a sun roof, uconnect studios SIRIUS Satellite Radio [Sport “E” only], a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls [Sport “E” only] and six Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer and two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate. When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down from the trim panel to face rearward for tailgating and other activities)
