News19 July 2026

Jeep Compass (2026- ) review

The third-generation Jeep Compass has a better interior than before, electric drive options and a decent driving experience.

The latest Compass may have a lot in common with the Peugeot 5008, Vauxhall Grandland and Citroën C5 Aircross, but it still looks and feels like a proper Jeep. A modest increase in overall size keeps it in line with its competitors, meaning it’s roomier than before and better quality, too. Whilst the mild-hybrid “e-Hybrid” looks good on paper, it doesn’t deliver the fuel savings you might expect. The plug-in hybrid, meanwhile, promises around 55 miles of electric-only range, whereas the fully electric Compass offers both a decent battery range and performance to match. This would be our pick of the bunch and, if you want to tackle the tough terrain Jeep has built its reputation on, the impressively capable dual-motor 4xe version is the one for you.

Running costs for a Jeep Compass

Jeep models tend to be more expensive to buy up front than Vauxhall or Citroën equivalents, but you certainly get more character for your money. If you have a home charger running costs for the electric Compass should be manageable and the Standard Range, Long Range and the all-wheel drive 4xe version all come with a sizeable battery so you might only need to plug it in once or twice a week. If you need to charge on the go the electric Compass can receive up to 160kW DC, so you can top up using a public rapid charger in around half an hour. These are more costly to use of course, reducing the advantage of the electric model in terms of daily costs. If you prefer to keep your petrol engine the 48-volt mild-hybrid system does help reduce both emissions and fuel consumption on paper but, in reality, the gains are marginal compared to a pure petrol engine. Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid Compass provides around 55 miles of electric-only range with the flexibility of a petrol engine for longer journeys.