Jeep Compass

Auburn Hills, Mich. -
The Jeep® brand is expanding into new territory with the 2007 Jeep
Compass — an all-new modern-styled compact Jeep that delivers fun, freedom,
utility, excellent fuel efficiency and Jeep 4x4 capability at a terrific value. Jeep
Compass combines the packaging and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle
(SUV) with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact
car or small pickup.

Compass is the first Jeep vehicle to offer 30 miles per gallon on the highway —
fuel-economy numbers not often found on an SUV. Compass also will be the
Jeep brand's first front-wheel-drive-based product with a fully independent
suspension for comfortable on-road ride and handling and fun-to-drive
characteristics. And with Compass' starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,985 (including a $560 destination charge), the Jeep
brand continues to grow by offering an affordable, modern-styled compact SUV
designed to bring new customers to the brand.

"With Compass, Jeep continues to expand globally by offering a fun-to-drive,
fuel-efficient and affordably priced Jeep vehicle designed to reach youthful
customers who may not have previously considered the brand," said George
Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Compass
is a new type of Jeep vehicle for non-traditional Jeep buyers. It allows the
brand to compete in the fast-growing compact SUV segment, where there is
increasing market demand for fuel economy, ride comfort and efficient
packaging in an SUV."

Jeep Compass contributes to the Jeep brand's global lineup expansion to
seven SUVs, including the Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep
Liberty (Jeep Cherokee outside North America), Jeep Patriot, the legendary
Jeep Wrangler and the all-new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door.
The newest Jeep will be available in both Compass and Compass Limited
models. Both are available in the United States with front-wheel-drive and fourwheel-
drive capability and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the third quarter of
2006. Four-wheel-drive models will begin to arrive in volume markets outside
North America in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Conquering New Territory
Jeep Compass will compete in the compact SUV segment, which is expected
to grow considerably in the next decade, giving the Jeep brand the opportunity
to grow with it. Annual compact SUV volume in the United States for the 2005
calendar year was 368,000 units, up from 297,000 units in 2004. The compact
SUV segment is expected to almost double to approximately 600,000 units by
2010 and almost triple to more than 814,000 units by 2016.
With the all-new Jeep Compass, Jeep is targeting single or recently married
educated professionals in their early 20s to early 40s, who are independent
and family-oriented. These U.S. buyers skew female and earn a median
income of $60,000. Fifty percent are college educated. Upscale, fashionable
and refined items fit their lifestyle. They want a sophisticated and modern
vehicle that allows them to break from the routine, and Jeep Compass is
designed and engineered to exceed their needs.
A Modern Interpretation of Traditional Jeep Styling
Sleek and sophisticated, the Jeep Compass broadens the global appeal of the
Jeep brand by attracting new buyers who may not have previously considered
it.

"Jeep Compass is an all-new design statement for Jeep," said Trevor Creed,
Senior Vice President – Design. "Compass fulfills the demands of customers
who want a Jeep vehicle that is modern, stylish and refined, but still offers the
credibility and characteristics associated with the Jeep brand name."
Compass features the Jeep brand's signature seven-slot grille, round
headlamps and trapezoidal wheel openings. However, there also are several
modern design twists that distinguish Compass from traditionally styled Jeep
vehicles. The all-new silhouette, with a steeply raked windshield, expressive
hood and deep fascia, gives the Jeep Compass its modern, yet capable
appearance. The Jeep Compass' side profile features uniquely sculptured
fender forms, delivering a fresh, athletic interpretation of traditional Jeep
trapezoidal wheel flares. Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels and available 18-
inch aluminum or chrome-clad wheels explore Compass' dual nature: off-road
capable and on-road sophistication.

Jeep Utility Built Inside and Out
Jeep Compass' flexible interior gives buyers the capability to do more in terms
of seating friends and storing gear. A command-of-the-road seating position
gives drivers an added feeling of control. Compass has 39.4 inches of rear seat
leg room, 53.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat and 60.7
cubic feet of cargo space with the front passenger seat back and rear seats
folded flat.
In addition to interior spaciousness and flexibility, Jeep Compass has many
clever and unique interior features available that add functionality not typically
found in a compact SUV, including:
Available nine-speaker Boston Acoustics Premium Sound Group with
subwoofer that includes two articulating speakers packaged in the
liftgate. When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down to face
rearward for tailgating and other activities
Auxiliary audio input jack for MP3 connectivity on standard radio
Available dual purpose, self-recharging removable interior lamp, which is
mounted in the headliner above the cargo area and can snap out of the
bezel to serve as a flashlight
Sliding center armrest that moves forward 3 inches to accommodate
shorter drivers. The armrest lid includes a unique flip pocket for storing a
cell phone or an MP3 player
Available 115-volt outlet in the center console that can power small
electronics
Available fold-flat front passenger seat that creates a table-like surface
for versatility
Flexible 60/40 fold-flat rear seats with available recline feature
UltraFloor™ durable vinyl load floor that is both removable and washable
YES Essentials® seat fabric — an easy-care, soil-repellant and antimicrobial
textile that protects seats from stains, odors and discoloration
Available navigation system that uses Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellite technology to offer turn-by-turn route guidance with voice
instruction, automatic re-route calculation and enough memory to store
Jeep 4x4 Capability and Safety
Jeep Compass is the first Jeep vehicle available with both a standard frontwheel-
drive system and an available four-wheel-drive system called Freedom
Drive I.
Freedom Drive I is an available full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with
lock mode designed to give drivers year-round assurance, as well as the ability
to handle rough weather and low-traction conditions. This active four-wheeldrive
system is recommended for daily use. Freedom Drive I also features a
lockable center coupling, giving drivers the ability to put Jeep Compass in fourwheel-
drive lock mode to handle deeper snow, sand and other low-traction
surfaces.

Jeep Compass also demonstrates that capability and safety go hand in hand.
Standard safety features on all Compass models include:
Side-curtain air bags
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake Assist
Electronic Roll Mitigation
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with rough-road detection
Brake Traction Control
Compass' standard four-wheel anti-lock brakes provide an excellent 60–0 mph
dry pavement stopping distance of 127 ft.
Jeep Compass features standard 17-inch aluminum wheels and all-season
touring tires. Available all-terrain outlined white letter (OWL) tires also are
available and contribute to Compass' 8.4 inches of ground clearance, a 20.6-
degree approach angle, 32-degree departure angle and 21-degree breakover
angle. The Jeep Compass Limited model features standard 18-inch aluminum
wheels and all-season performance tires. An 18-inch aluminum chrome-clad
wheel also is available as an option on the Jeep Compass Limited.

World-class Engineering
The 2007 Jeep Compass' powertrain delivers world-class performance, fuel
economy and refinement.
Compass features a standard 172 horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine with dual
Variable Valve Timing (VVT), which helps optimize the torque curve at all
speeds. This World Engine produces more power, better fuel economy and
smoother, quieter operation than engines without dual VVT. Dual VVT is a
technology not typically available on vehicles sold in the United States in the
Compass' price class.
Jeep Compass also features a standard five-speed manual transaxle and an
available Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2). CVT2 is a secondgeneration
CVT that Chrysler Group engineers calibrated for pleasing engine
response, precise ratio control and an available AutoStick® feature on the
Compass Limited model that allows for manual control with the simulation of
six stepped gears. CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6 – 8
percent compared with a traditional four-speed automatic transaxle.
A 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine will be available in key diesel markets outside
North America.

2007 Jeep Compass Production
Production of the 2007 Jeep Compass began in the second quarter of 2006 at
the newly refurbished Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant. The new 172 horsepower
2.4-liter World Engine that powers the Jeep Compass is built in the state-of-theart
Global Engine Manufacturing Assembly (GEMA) plant in Dundee, Mich.
Jeep Brand
The Jeep brand's 65-year history of legendary capability has made it
synonymous with freedom, adventure, mastery and authenticity. In 2006, the
Jeep brand continues to deliver on its promise to provide versatile, innovative
four-wheel-drive vehicles with the introduction of the all-new 2007 Jeep
Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Jeep
brand vehicle sales increased 12 percent in the United States in 2005 to
476,532 units (their highest total since 2000) compared with 2004 sales of
427,329 units.

Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA)
The World Engine is a family of world-class four-cylinder engines produced by
GEMA in Dundee, Mich., delivering an exceptional combination of quality, fuel
efficiency, refinement and performance. GEMA is owned equally by
DaimlerChrysler Corp., Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co. By
optimizing the three joint venture partners' strengths, global economies of scale
and the latest practices in flexible teams and machines, GEMA aims to set a
new benchmark in engine plant productivity.

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