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The recently updated 2022 Jeep® Compass has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The rating applies to those models equipped with LED projector or LED reflector headlamps when paired with high-beam assist.
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To earn either of the Institute’s two awards in 2022, vehicles must garner good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, original side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. They must also be available with a front crash prevention system that earns advanced or superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.
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For the lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK rating, at least one good or acceptable headlight system must be available. For the higher-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating, good or acceptable headlights must be standard across all trims. The 2022 Jeep Compass offers LED projector headlamps on the following packages…
- Latitude Lux (with Premium Lighting Package)
- Limited (RED) Edition
- Limited (with Elite Group)
- Trailhawk (with Trailhawk Elite Group)
- High Altitude
2022 Jeep® Compass IIHS Ratings | |
Crashworthiness: | |
Small Overlap Front: Driver-Side | Good |
Small Overlap Front: Passenger-Side | Good |
Moderate Overlap Front | Good |
Side: Original Test | Good |
Roof Strength | Good |
Head Restraints & Seats | Good |
Crash Avoidance & Mitigation: | |
Headlights (Varies By Trim/Option) | Good/Acceptable/Marginal |
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-To-Vehicle | Superior |
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-To-Pedestrian | Advanced |
Seat Belts & Child Restraints: | |
Seat Belt Reminders | Marginal |
LATCH Ease Of Use | Marginal |
“The new 2022 Jeep Compass demonstrates our steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction,” said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep® North America. “The Compass blends exceptional active and passive safety features with legendary Jeep 4×4 capability. The result is outstanding value for our customers and their families.”
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The SUV’s TOP SAFETY PICK rating was driven by its performance in six IIHS crashworthiness tests that included three types of frontal crashes. The remaining tests evaluate behavior in a side impact, rear impact, and a rollover. The 2022 Compass achieved the highest possible score in each.
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Further, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking technology – Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking – earned the highest possible rating of “Superior,” while its Pedestrian/Cyclist Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system was rated “Advanced.” Both features are standard equipment on the 2022 Compass.
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Although the ongoing semiconductor shortage and inflation have plauged the automotive market, it hasn’t stopped the updated Compass from being a success. Sales in the United States for the 2022 Jeep Compass are up 22% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same time in 2021.