2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk on/off-road review: This SUV is 'Trail Rated'!

We already reviewed the 2021 Jeep Compass and determined it was nice, but a bit expensive (watch that review here: • 2021 Jeep Compass revi... ). So, does the 2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk (the one that is 'trail rated' and ready to be taken off road) fare any better? Paul Maric tests out Jeep's off-road small SUV to see if it's any good.
Hardness tester results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:59
Interior: 03:26
Infotainment: 04:58
Safety Tech: 06:16
Practicality: 06:42
On-road: 09:54
Off-road: 13:21
Verdict: 15:40
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[@nathanmaynard131]

Love my compass Trailhawk. Has never left me stranded in all of my outdoor ventures. Throw some all terrain tires on it instead of the all seasons and it’s even better off road in mud and on rock

[@TallyTalwarOfficial]

Love mine too.. compact for city driving and good for outdoor adventures, running stock tyres though.

[@harmansaroa8055]

I wish more of the SUVs had such offroad versions, which can be easily done by making a better approach angle, atleast 200 mm of ground clearance, and better all terrain tyres. The new city focussed front lower bumper designs make it so easy to scrape the chin, that even if the AWD system can cope with mild offroading, its so very easy to damage the car.

[@CarExpertAus]

True!

[@benturton3358]

Hey Paul. Merry Christmas mate. Hope 2021 is better for us all. Great review. All the best

[@CarExpertAus]

Thank you mate!

[@kevinnyabwan4304]

Great review... Watching from Kenya. I'm passionate about cars, you inspire me a lot.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@letsseeif]

The JEEP Grille is the best iconic 'logo', given its heritage from WW2. Enjoyed your video. thanks Paul.

[@walterauerbach1603]

I own a 2018 but with a natural aspirated gasoline 2.4 L engine. Very capable off-road, it does what it's intented to do pretty good (it's no rock crawler). Reliability should be better. I've used the warranty for 3 issues now and it's going in on Monday for 3 more. Here are the past issues: panoramic sunroof rattled, rear seat became loose and main battery died after 1 year of ownership. New issues that are getting fixed: secondary battery died (it's the one used for the start/stop functionality), multi media screen started "peeling from the inside" so a part of the screen does not recognize when you touch it and finally the last issue, it seems the rear spring got loose. This is the first time I buy a FCA product. I knew going in it would have some reliability issues so I got the extended warranty and everything has been fixed at no cost at all. Would I get another jeep? Sure, they are fun. If Toyota would upgrade their tech and fuel efficiency, then I would go for a Toyota.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the feedback! It’s good to hear owner experiences.

[@victordo9408]

5:48 - Sexy Mumma 😂 Love these Easter eggs in the videos as much as they are in the car Paul!

[@VideoShowMeHow]

came to the comments to say the exact same thing haha!

[@didixon4227]

I’m Paul’s sexy mumma

[@mr33spitnbarz28]

Haha I seen it

[@CarExpertAus]

😅😅

[@alexmasalkovski7085]

Good review. I'd like to know your thoughts/ review of the Gladiator Rubicon.

[@CarExpertAus]

Haven’t tested one yet - but we will hopefully get our hands on one soon!

[@sebtrident]

Wishing you and your team and family a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year CarExpert team

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks mate!

[@jiaoira]

Review the rubicon please 😄 merry christmas and happy new year boss! 🙏

[@Rally4Life1982]

It probably has a crap safety rating like most other Jeeps and is rubbish in town.

[@kammymakker9057]

Thankyou very much for such an informative video. Cheers bud!

[@alainn8675]

Love how you do the car review. Can you do a detailed review on BMW and Lexus cars

[@CarExpertAus]

Will hopefully get some more through the garage in the coming months.

[@phyophyowai6238]

when will the defender come Paul? Great review though!

[@dragospahontu]

When they patch it.

[@CarExpertAus]

Very soon!

[@pummyy]

@paul whats the inclination on that ladder climb and has any Awd suv like x trail subaru can climb that ? Just to understand the need of the offroad kit in this segment vehicle

[@CarExpertAus]

Good question! From memory it’s around 20 degrees at the peak. Most other SUVs have issues with traction over the first few logs. But with a run up they can make it up, it’s just not as graceful.

[@stellanjogu3479]

Hi Paul Great Vid Quick ask Could you do a review of the Toyota Land Cruier V8 Please review the top spec Sahara Thanks I would really appreciate

[@CarExpertAus]

We will try and get our hands on one before they are retired.

[@jenjaine3728]

I wish we could get the diesel in the US! Thanks for the info and the video. Thinking about trading in my Renegade on a Compass!

[@peterbarta4244]

hi. Im really interested in the 2 litre turbo. I suppose im still wary about years ago when i heard so many problems about the brand

[@mga71]

Love your reviews, but one thing, when you test 0-100 times, isnt it true that car speedometers actually display a higher speed than what the car is doing to a degree of 10%? So if you are using the cars speed to measure the times its not really timing to 100Kph? Merry Xmas and Happy new year!!

[@sking2173]

Only Subarus and Audis ...

[@CarExpertAus]

Yes you’re right. The timing we do in these reviews is just a basic indication. We use a VBox for our Dragparisons, but just time it against the stopwatch for our single car reviews :-)

[@geraldodearrudajunior2484]

Good presentation of the Jeep Compass I live in Brazil and I'm going to purchase an AWD 4x4 SUV for On and Off Road trips (LIGHT). 1- Jeep Compass Trailhawk 2021/21 (Diesel) 2- Mitsubishi HPE S AWD 2020 Flex (Alcohol and Gasoline) Which do you recommend to me? I accept other suggestions. Thanks

[@danieldevito6380]

I was actually planning on trading my Wrangler in for one of these in the coming weeks.

[@imbrandon16]

Dude, i rented one of these to test out 4x4 because i was considering getting a wrangler if i like offroading, and I took this little jeep compass trail hawk with little skinny ass street tires couldn't have been wider than 205's to this suuuper big place i go ride my dirtbikes, it's massive, probably 5,000 acres of trails and mountain terrain. I took this little fucking compass on hills that were like 1/8th mile long and damn near straight up and down and it handled it like a dream, on the road though this little thing has absolutely no balls/passing power, but off road, it's not too bad if i say so myself!

[@Splits-man]

I had a 2016 Jeep Cherokee TrialHawk for a short time some years back. It strangely would not drop into ninth gear until you hit 145. Quite nice but a but unreliable. The diesel Compass looks like a better way to go. Good review Paul.

[@itchynip]

The nine speed box essentially has multiple over drives with ninth being for the autobarn.

[@eddiemoore7562]

I had one of these as a courtesy car. Wasn't the worst thing I ever drove. Can't wait for a run out pricing

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@Ktheodoss]

This vehicle is pretty good if you are realistic about it. Too many people see “JEEP” on the side and think they can beat the hell out of it. But if you need to get to your favorite hunting or fishing spot, or get up to your ski resort then this vehicle is really good. I’ve seen people take this car up trails not meant for a crossover. And this vehicle handles it. But at what cost? It’s not meant for that kind of prolonged abuse. But if you’re ever in a jam this little car may surprise you. Just don’t intentionally put it there.

[@CarExpertAus]

Very true!

[@rve3716]

Comparable with a Subaru Crosstrek/forester, but not with a wrangler, is a realistic and reasonable expectation out of this vehicle.

[@autonewstv86]

Jeep with Japanese reliability would be a sales leader

[@AdrianKurian]

Yeah I agree!

[@WhyWouldYouDrawThat]

Thanks the sort of thing I’m hoping the new Ford Bronco is. Hopefully we see it in Australia. It comes with some amazing factory options - all instantly compliant to local laws.

[@dragospahontu]

@@WhyWouldYouDrawThat they have good reliability, probably one up from german cars

[@moparlifene]

USA made only for Jeep🇺🇸 screw foreign junk

[@dragospahontu]

@@moparlifene Let's be honest it's not good. German cars are better, let's not say anything about japanese cars, or Czech cars that are not even sold in USA.

[@lungaswazi9194]

That moomish at 5:47 😂😂😂 Let's see "Sexy Mumma?"

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@craigstevenson7708]

Jeeps seem a bit pricing even running costs and services compared to competitors.

[@travelwithstyle400]

interior is old not upgraded here?

[@visaltekchheav4618]

Hi can you review the holden colorado z71

[@Jakeman302]

They unfortunately stopped making them

[@visaltekchheav4618]

Oh

[@Jakeman302]

@@visaltekchheav4618 Yeah... Holden was taken down by General Motors early this year sadly so they won't be able to review one unless there are any demo vehicles still around.

[@visaltekchheav4618]

@@Jakeman302 sad 😢

[@visaltekchheav4618]

@@Jakeman302 also have a question to they import the toyota tacoma to australia

[@yoshimitsu411]

Paul is only wearing one watch in this review 🙂

[@CarExpertAus]

Very observant 😁

[@SHAHMRUGESH]

NICE CAR

[@JJ-tn3zd]

Jeep.. Made in India😀.. WOW Exciting

[@letsseeif]

American made India. What the ............................

[@tonys8243]

Where is it made mate?

[@puntoevo]

Made in India 🇮🇳

[@tonys8243]

Sreekanth K .. hope to see a lot more stuff imported from India these coming years 👍

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s built in India 😁

[@slatibaadfast]

Ability in sand? And what about reliability? Jeep, like land rover do not have the best record for longevity. Or for that matter manufacturer and dealer treatment.

[@CarExpertAus]

Not sure how it would go in sand. Without a proper low range transmission it’ll struggle on some terrain - but keen to hear from other Compass owners who may have driven theirs on sand.

[@mdebarchez]

Completely unrelated but hope to see a review on the GWM Cannon soon

[@CarExpertAus]

Will try and get our hands on one soon!

[@zooks3894]

Do you help with deals on new cars? Im looking to buy a kia sportage gt line. Thanks.

[@CarExpertAus]

Nup - I just review them :-)

[@harigurung2015]

This same engine is use by tata harrier and MG hector with cheap prize compare to compass with fwd

[@Pasci120]

There is already an updated version available with completly new interior. This is the old version. Actually the new version of the compass started already in India. There are already some videos available on youtube.

[@CarExpertAus]

We're in Australia.

[@anywherenearzero]

Who’s sexy mumma on the text messages shown on apple car play 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@avishavneel6429]

Hi Paul, why aren't you comparing it to the Subaru XV

[@CarExpertAus]

It sits in the hatch category. The Compass is classed as an SUV - although the lines between those are pretty blurred these days!

[@pauldowlan3285]

Please review subaru xv australia is there any chance of us getting the 2.5 version?

[@davidrossau]

@@pauldowlan3285 unfortunately the U.S. get the 2.5L in 2021 but Subaru XV gave the Aussie market a pass and stayed with the 2.0. Disappointing to say the least.

[@patrickesau2560]

Transmission issues

[@vitoutc721]

Review the mclaren 570s pls

[@TheGuitarGuy.]

Bro this is 2020 trailhawk not 2021 Jeepers hasn't even launched its 2021 trailhawk version lol

[@shahg25]

Is jeep reliable?

[@dragospahontu]

Probably one up german cars, that's what I would say

[@puntoevo]

Yes

[@sam-fu7sc]

Yes

[@limpunsing224]

I'd prefer a Suzuki Jimmy anytime over this Compass Good review, though

[@sking2173]

I’d prefer the Compass with a TRUE low range and a 2.0 turbo engine.

[@rforracemode5846]

the jimny is quite expensive for what it is. comparing apples to oranges.

[@nabinsha7188]

Why does jeep have iblinker stalk on the left side & Wipwer stalk on the right side of the steering wheel? Thats a pain to use in RHD markets. Especially operating the transmission and putting on blinkers. They do that on amnual cars as well, which even more painful to use. And while cruising, people in RHD markets tend to keep only right hand on the wheel, Which makes even more pain to operate the blinkers. This pathetic design alone is enough to skip this car. Was looking for a car in this budget. Looking for other brands that makes more sense in design.

[@davidlane9609]

Meanwhile Toyota put TRD off-road on their corollas

[@bewithyou36]

Sexy Mumma?!

[@CarExpertAus]

😁

[@rebeccalankford8573]

Bonnet... lol

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

diesel ! for price don't order any opts keep the price low

[@dragospahontu]

A Ford Bronco could match this thing off road

[@CarExpertAus]

You’d hope so!

[@drmohammedayubsiddiqui2571]

This is not the 2021 Jeep Compass Please don't lie to get popularity

[@CarExpertAus]

Yeah it is. The new one isn’t in Australia yet, Doc.

[@simoncouch1523]

Another great review, bland car

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks!

[@d.k.1394]

its a jeep! i will not touch it!!!!!

[@philiplee7604]

Why are you even promoting a JEEP! THEIR APPALLING RELIABILITY AND RECALL RECORD IS ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL!!

[@CarExpertAus]

What issues did you have with yours?

[@nathan250290]

I have had my compass trailhawk for 2years, 60,000km. Not a single problem other than the stereo needing an update after freezing, but that's technology for you. Great car I get 4.6L/100km cruising in 9th gear on a flat motorway. That's hybrid economy on a capable and comfortable offroader. Tis why I parted with 52k for one.

[@tezza8717]

i wonder how long it will last before it shits its self. stick to japanese 4wd cheers mate

[@imperators1012]

Its a trailhawk and goes on to just show 30 seconds of off road smh

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

It’s very unreliable tho

[@CarExpertAus]

What issues did you have with yours?

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

@@CarExpertAus lots of engine and AC and electronic issues

[@CarExpertAus]

@@ABDO-xw9wm Did Jeep fix them or are you still chasing a resolution?

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

@@CarExpertAus yea they fix them because the car is still under warranty

[@ABDO-xw9wm]

@@CarExpertAus the issues could be because of the weather its extremely hot here

[@dankurtis5738]

A Jimny makes more sense. This product is useless and overpriced.

[@sking2173]

On rutty hillclimbs, the Jimny looks like a Toy Poodle humping your leg ...

[@CarExpertAus]

Jimny is pretty gutless and only seats two in comfort. It’s a fun little car, but very different to the Compass.

[@dankurtis5738]

@@CarExpertAus It has no real competitors because every other manufacturer also thinks it's a stupid idea. Jeep should've put the money into making the Jeep wrangler safer.

[@murraysampson2501]

I’m not sure why you would even bother reviewing anything from Jeep. Their quality, reliability and customer support are absolute rubbish.

[@CarExpertAus]

What issues have you had with yours?