Used Jeep Compass Trailhawk cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR

The Compass Trailhawk is a hair under 4.4 metres long – putting it squarely in the middle of a popular class that includes the Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Karoq, Kia Sportage and Vauxhall Grandland, to name a few.

That means, despite its butch appearance, it doesn't take up much more room on the road than hatchbacks like the Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf. The tall seating position means you have a good view out the car, and the standard-fit reversing camera and all-round parking sensors mean it's fairly easy to squeeze into a tight parking space.

The Compass's boxy body means you get a good amount of passenger space from its average-sized footprint. There's space for adults in both the front and rear seats, with tall passengers in the back only likely to run short of headroom if you select the optional sunroof. The 420-litre boot is large enough for most day-to-day tasks, but can't quite match the cave-like storage in the Skoda Karoq.

Competition among family SUVs is extremely fierce and, on paper, the Compass Trailhawk doesn't always score the highest points. These comparisons somewhat miss the point of the Compass Trailhawk – this is a family SUV that also has proper chops when it comes to off-road driving thanks to a serious four-wheel-drive system and grippy tyres. It also comes imbued with that certain 'Jeep-ness' that makes lifelong fans of the brand – a sense of rugged charm missing from most of its more sanitised rivals.

Where the Compass Trailhawk deals a decisive blow to many rivals, however, is in terms of value for money as a used car. Trailhawk models were expensive as brand-new purchases but substantial discounts can be had if you're willing to look at 12 to 24-month-old examples.

Most of the Compass's mechanical parts including its engine, plug-in hybrid system and gearbox are widely used across Jeep's range as well as other Fiat and Alfa Romeo models. We've not heard of any significant issues with these models, and don't anticipate too many challenges should you need to find replacement parts.

Help your Compass Trailhawk last as long as possible by keeping on top of scheduled maintenance and fixing any problems that arise as soon as you can. An extended warranty is a great way to protect yourself from the costs associated with unexpected mechanical or electrical failures.

Trailhawk is Jeep's off-road focused trim level for models including the Compass SUV. You get unique styling details as well as a specially tuned off-road driving mode and grippy tyres.

It's also a range-topping option for that vehicle, so comes with loads of standard equipment and the most powerful plug-in hybrid engine option.

Jeep Compass Trailhawk models are rated to tow a braked trailer weighing 1,250kg. That's actually a lower figure than the lesser 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine because plug-in hybrids are not generally the most optimised for towing. That said, a 1,250kg figure should be enough to pull a light trailer or small camper.

Jeep's figures show the Compass Trailhawk has 213mm (8.4 inches) of ground clearance – that's about 15mm more clearance than the standard model. Be aware that figure could change slightly depending on how loaded the car is and how much pressure is in your tyres.

This relatively high figure, combined with the Trailhawk model's unique off-road bumpers means this version has the best approach and departure angle of the whole Compass lineup.