2026 Jeep Compass: What’s New, Trims, Specs, and Features
The 2026 Jeep Compass pairs a 200 hp turbocharged engine with standard AWD on every trim in the lineup. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and keyless remote start are now standard across all six trims. Read on for the full trim breakdown, specs, and available inventory at Fillback locations in Boscobel, Richland Center, and Prairie du Chien.
What’s New for 2026
The headline change for 2026 is the standardization of comfort and convenience features that previously cost extra. Every Compass now ships with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and remote start regardless of trim level. That shift makes the base Latitude 4×4 a more complete vehicle than its predecessor.
AWD also remains standard across the full lineup, which matters for buyers in southwest Wisconsin where winter road conditions in Richland Center, Boscobel, and Prairie du Chien demand year-round traction.
The Trailhawk returns as the off-road focused trim and continues to separate itself with trail-rated hardware. The available Active Driving Assist System, which bundles hands-free highway driving capability, is new to the available features list for 2026.
Trim Lineup
The 2026 Compass spans six trims, all with standard AWD.
Latitude 4×4
The Latitude 4×4 is the entry point for the Compass lineup. It includes the 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry, and remote start. Seating is premium cloth and vinyl bucket seats with a 6-way manual driver seat and driver-seat height adjuster. The exterior wears 17-inch aluminum wheels with 225/60R17 all-season tires and a black grille with chrome rings.
Latitude Altitude 4×4
The Latitude Altitude 4×4 layers a blacked-out exterior treatment over the Latitude foundation. Distinct visual changes include 18-inch gloss-black painted aluminum wheels with 225/55R18 all-season tires, a gloss-black surround grille with neutral gray rings, black daylight opening moldings, neutral gray exterior badging, and a black roof treatment. Interior additions include piano black accents and illuminated sliding sun visors. The 8-way power adjustable driver seat and 2-way power lumbar adjustment are available on this trim.
85th Anniversary Edition 4×4
The 85th Anniversary Edition 4×4 celebrates Jeep’s 85th anniversary. It carries 19-inch painted steel oxide wheels with 235/45R19 all-season tires, a body-color roof, dedicated 85th Anniversary door decals, a liftgate decal, and a 4×4 decal. Inside, the cabin gets exclusive 85th Edition cloth seats, Mayan Gold interior stitching, 85th Anniversary Berber front and rear floor mats, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof as standard. The 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and dual-zone automatic climate control also come standard on this trim.
Limited 4×4
The Limited 4×4 steps up interior refinement with leatherette seats, an 8-way power adjustable driver seat with 2-way power lumbar adjustment, and a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen. The foot-activated power liftgate is standard. Exterior upgrades include a gloss-black grille with chrome rings, bright chrome exterior accents, painted-over chrome grille texture, and 18-inch painted diamond cut aluminum wheels with 225/55R18 all-season tires. Rain-sensitive windshield wipers, an automatic-dimming rear-view mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10.25-inch color driver information cluster display, copper and chainmail interior hydro accents, and adaptive cruise control with stop and go are also standard.
Limited Altitude 4×4
The Limited Altitude 4×4 combines the blacked-out Altitude styling treatment with the full Limited interior spec. It adds a standard black roof, 19-inch aluminum painted wheels with 235/45R19 all-season tires, a gloss-black surround grille with neutral gray rings, and a standard two-tone paint group. The hands-free power liftgate, leatherette seats, 8-way power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, automatic-dimming mirror, and 10.25-inch digital cluster all carry over from the Limited. Adaptive cruise control with stop and go and ParkSense rear park-assist are also standard.
Trailhawk 4×4
The Trailhawk 4×4 is the off-road variant of the Compass lineup. It rides on 17-inch painted black aluminum wheels with 215/65R17 all-terrain tires and carries a full-size spare tire. Off-road hardware includes skid-plate shields, red tow hooks, hill descent control, and a dedicated off-road suspension tune. Exterior details include black daylight opening moldings, a black mold-in-color grille with neutral gray rings, Trail-Rated and Trailhawk badges, a black hood decal, and a standard black roof. Inside, the Trailhawk features premium cloth and leather-trimmed bucket seats, red interior stitching, an 8-way power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, an automatic-dimming mirror, all-season floor mats, a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, and a standard dual-pane panoramic sunroof. A Class III receiver hitch with 4-pin wiring harness is available through the Trailer-Tow Group.
Available across upper trims are the Alpine Premium Audio System, GPS navigation, wireless charging pad, and Active Driving Assist System.
Performance and Powertrain
Every 2026 Compass is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 200 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Power routes through an 8-speed automatic 8F30 transmission to all four wheels.
Fuel economy is rated at 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. That highway number is competitive for a compact SUV with standard AWD, reducing the real-world cost of all-season capability.
Towing capacity reaches 2,000 lbs, which covers light trailer and small recreational loads.
The engine includes an Engine Stop-Start system that shuts off the engine at idle to improve efficiency in stop-and-go driving.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Compass seats five and measures 173.4 inches in length and 64.8 inches in height, fitting the compact SUV footprint while offering a practical interior.
Cargo space behind the second row is 27.2 cu ft, expanding to 59.8 cu ft with the rear seats folded. Those numbers place it solidly within the competitive compact SUV segment and handle grocery runs, weekend gear, and the kind of mixed-use hauling common for buyers across Wisconsin’s rural and small-town corridors.
Standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are meaningful in a climate like western Wisconsin. The available dual-pane panoramic sunroof, standard on the 85th Anniversary Edition and Trailhawk, adds an open-air option for warmer months.
The available Alpine Premium Audio System upgrades the cabin sound quality for buyers who prioritize that feature.
Technology and Infotainment
The Latitude and Latitude Altitude trims come with the 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen. The 85th Anniversary Edition, Limited, Limited Altitude, and Trailhawk trims receive the larger 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen as standard. Both screen sizes support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. AM/FM radio and Bluetooth are also standard across all trims.
The instrument cluster starts at a 7-inch digital display and upgrades to a 10.25-inch color driver information display on the Limited and Limited Altitude trims. That larger screen brings navigation and vehicle data into a more readable format.
Keyless entry and remote start ship standard on all six trims, a notable step forward from prior model years when remote start was a paid option on entry trims.
The available Active Driving Assist System adds hands-free highway driving assistance for buyers who frequently cover longer highway stretches, such as the routes connecting Boscobel, Richland Center, and Prairie du Chien to larger metro areas.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2026 Compass includes a full suite of driver assistance systems as standard equipment on all trims.
- Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian and Bicyclist Detection alerts the driver to potential impacts ahead.
- Automatic Emergency Braking can apply the brakes if the driver does not respond.
- Lane Departure Steering Assist nudges the vehicle back toward the center of the lane when it detects an unintended drift.
- Blind Spot Monitoring flags vehicles in adjacent lanes, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert warns of approaching cross traffic when reversing.
- Driver Attention Monitor tracks driver alertness and prompts rest breaks when needed.
- Automatic High Beams switch between high and low beam automatically based on oncoming traffic.
That collection covers the primary safety scenarios that standard buyers face daily, and it ships without requiring an upgrade package. The Limited, Limited Altitude, and Trailhawk trims add adaptive cruise control with stop and go and ParkSense rear park-assist as standard equipment.
Who the 2026 Compass Is For
The 2026 Compass targets buyers who want a compact SUV that handles Wisconsin winters without optional upgrades. Standard AWD, standard heated seats, and standard remote start on the base trim remove the most common cold-weather add-on decisions that drove up transaction prices on prior model years.
The Trailhawk trim extends the lineup’s usefulness for buyers who take back roads or light trails around the Driftless Area and southwestern Wisconsin’s rural terrain. It brings dedicated skid plates, all-terrain tires, a full-size spare, and hill descent control.
Compared to prior model years, the 2026 Compass represents a more fully equipped vehicle at the entry point. Buyers who previously budgeted for heated seat packages or remote start add-ons will find those features included across the lineup.
See the 2026 Jeep Compass at Fillback Family of Dealerships
Fillback sells Jeep at locations in Boscobel, Richland Center, and Prairie du Chien, with one shared inventory view covering the full group. Every 2026 Compass carries standard AWD, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and the full safety suite. Check current availability and schedule a test drive at the location nearest you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2026 Jeep Compass come with AWD standard?
Yes. AWD is standard on all six 2026 Compass trims, from the Latitude 4×4 through the Trailhawk 4×4. There is no front-wheel-drive option in the 2026 lineup.
What is the fuel economy on the 2026 Jeep Compass?
The 2026 Compass is rated at 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.
Are heated seats standard on the 2026 Jeep Compass?
Yes. Heated front seats are standard on every trim for 2026, including the base Latitude 4×4. A heated steering wheel and remote start are also standard on all trims.
What is the cargo space in the 2026 Jeep Compass?
The 2026 Compass offers 27.2 cu ft of cargo space behind the second row and 59.8 cu ft with the rear seats folded flat.
How much can the 2026 Jeep Compass tow?
The 2026 Compass is rated to tow up to 2,000 lbs.
What trims are available on the 2026 Jeep Compass?
The 2026 Compass is offered in six trims: Latitude 4×4, Latitude Altitude 4×4, 85th Anniversary Edition 4×4, Limited 4×4, Limited Altitude 4×4, and Trailhawk 4×4.
Does the 2026 Jeep Compass have Apple CarPlay?
Yes. Every 2026 Compass trim includes a Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
What is the warranty on the 2026 Jeep Compass?
The 2026 Compass carries a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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