Talking Cars 458: Driving the 2025 Jeep Compass

Main theme: The Jeep Compass is the brand’s only compact or subcompact SUV. The podcast panel members look at changes to the 2025 model and share their driving impressions. In particular, they discuss the new 200-hp powertrain, answering the question: Do the latest engine and other updates give this Jeep an edge over its competitors?

Read CR’s First Drive review of the 2025 Jeep Compass.

Audience Questions
• Are there downsides to tire siping, a process that involves cutting thin, perpendicular slits into the tire tread to enhance traction in wet conditions?
• What are your favorite parts of CR’s test track?