Used Jeep Compass Trailhawk cars for sale

Jeep Compass Trailhawk buying guide

The Trailhawk is the full bells-and-whistles version of the Jeep Compass. You'll find a powerful, efficient plug-in-hybrid engine under the bonnet plus extra off-road goodies to help it perform better in the rough stuff.

What Jeep Compass Trailhawk trim levels are there?

Trailhawk is its own range-topping trim level. You can tell it apart from other Compass models thanks to its unique bumper designs, with the rear one including a hard-mounted hook intended for a tow rope. There's also special Trailhawk badging and black decals on the bonnet to set it out from the rest of the range.

As standard, you get part-faux-leather upholstery, climate control, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, all-round parking sensors, and an infotainment system with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Trailhawk models also get a specific 'rock' mode for their off-road system and 17-inch alloys with grippy off-road tyres.

What's the Jeep Compass Trailhawk's interior and technology like?

Everything's fairly simple to navigate in the Compass's cabin. The large 10.1-inch infotainment screen handles navigation and entertainment, but all the important functions like climate and driving modes are given proper buttons that are easy to use at a glance. There are a few gloss black surfaces and soft-touch materials to help it feel more comfortable but, beyond that, you'd struggle to tell it apart from the regular model – the special Trailhawk seat upholstery and extra 'rock' selection for the off-road system being the main clues.

The Compass's Uconnect infotainment system is shared with other Jeep products and it's fairly easy to learn your way around. On-screen graphics aren't too cluttered and the screen's size mean buttons are large enough to be fairly easy to hit without too much practice. Built-in sat nav is included but most drivers will simply make use of the standard-fit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Passenger space is pretty good with enough room in both rows to seat adults comfortably. Be aware that the optional sunroof does impact headroom a little. Trailhawk models benefit from a more flexible 40/20/40 split for their rear seats, while standard cars make do with a conventional 60/40 split. As a slight compromise, however, you lose 18 litres of underfloor boot space compared to regular Compass models, for a total of 420 litres, thanks to the placement of the battery.

Jeep Compass Trailhawk engine range explained

Jeep Compass Trailhawk 1.3 4xe PHEV

The Compass's range-topping trim gets the car's range-topping 4xe engine – a 1.3-litre petrol-powered plug-in hybrid setup with a total of 240hp. Thanks to the 4xe's powerful electric motor, off-the-line response is excellent and the backing of the 1.3-litre turbo engine means you get strong acceleration all the way up to motorway speeds. It'll crack the 0-62mph sprint in a respectable 7.3 seconds and, using electric power alone, travel around 25 miles without starting the engine. Recharge frequently and you could see average efficiency as high as 120mpg.