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Khyron Hey Hillary....ya cunt! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:53 am Posts: 6408 Location: Saratoga Springs NY	Jeep Compass <NEW PICS> I DO like it!!! I will buy it! http://trucktrend.com/autoshows/coverag ... s_gallery/ Quote: 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show: Jeep Compass Photo Gallery Sophisticated toughness Photography by the Manufacturer Truck Trend, September 2005 The second of the revolutionary concept models out at this show is the Jeep Compass, also sharing the same platform as the Jeep Patriot. Clearly going after the rally sport crowd, Jeep is looking to the Compass to give the Evo IX and WRX Sti a run for their money. Still sporting the seven-slot grille, Jeep designers have gone for sophisticated rally toughness, rather than trail-rated 4x4 competence. Still, Jeep assures us that this will be the most capable Jeep in its class, with tractive ability at all four wheels that none of its competitors can match. The Compass will run the same 2.4-liter I-4 from the Patriot (and Caliber), but you can expect some power massaging beyond the estimated 170 horsepower predicted for the optional sport package. The second-generation continuously variable transmission is also in the concept Compass, as will be -- we’re guessing -- a six-speed manual transmission. This is a completely new segment for Jeep and will be an important test as to whether buyers are interested in a Jeep vehicle that doesn’t have some type of trail-rated capabilities. We’re told to look for the sporty car-based rally star to compete with Toyota’s Scions, the Pontiac Vibe, and Mazda 3, with a considerable price advantage.
Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:10 pm

UNHOLY Blasphemy! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 2:23 pm Posts: 4333 Location: In Khyron's ass	I like the looks of that. What's the Jeep Patriot look like ? _________________ MY HATRED IS ENDLESS
Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:22 pm

Khyron Hey Hillary....ya cunt! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:53 am Posts: 6408 Location: Saratoga Springs NY	I haven';t seen an actual Patriot yet, but here is a drawing of it from Jeep kinda like a bad ass cherokee.
Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:32 pm

UNHOLY Blasphemy! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 2:23 pm Posts: 4333 Location: In Khyron's ass	i don't know why they got rid of the cherokee ....those trucks were cheap and dependable ....they are everywhere on the road ...i do like the patriot but doubt i will buy a truck the next time around if gas is what it is .....once the Cherokee goes ...i'll sell the trailer and probably get something better on gas _________________ MY HATRED IS ENDLESS
Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:35 pm

lee955i The Traveling Gnome Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:37 pm Posts: 1340 Location: Central-Oh So Sweaty- Florida	Re: Jeep Compass <NEW PICS> Khyron wrote: I DO like it!!! I will buy it! http://trucktrend.com/autoshows/coverag ... s_gallery/ Looks like a Gremlin on steroids . Cheers, Lee S. _________________ RIP, DEREK....I Cry for that which was Once Strong and True! Former Forum Mod. Not sure which one, Khyron keeps changing it. 06 Triumph Sprint ST 99 Triumph Daytona 88 GSXR 50-Pitbike "Short, one-armed and pissed!..... It's a Lifestyle"
Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:44 pm

Khyron Hey Hillary....ya cunt! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:53 am Posts: 6408 Location: Saratoga Springs NY	doesn't it though? I love it!
Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:16 pm

Jasper Whaaat Evvveeeer! Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2003 2:04 pm Posts: 1299 Location: Mm mm mm. Yummy.	I need something cleared up. Is it true that Jeep has a Pick-up out that has a small diesel engine. But you can't buy it in NY because it will not pass emissions. But you can buy it in VT. Any info?? _________________ 2005 KTM 300 EXC 2002 VFR 800 Interceptor Licensed AMSOIL Dealer http://www.amsoil.com/
Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:15 pm

Mr. Notorious Rookie Joined: Mon May 16, 2005 2:56 pm Posts: 245	A 4 cyl? Jasper, haven't heard anything about the pickup... you thinking about the gladiator concept maybe?
Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:41 pm

Khyron Hey Hillary....ya cunt! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:53 am Posts: 6408 Location: Saratoga Springs NY	Mr. Notorious wrote: A 4 cyl? a 170 hp 4 banger
Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:00 pm

Mr. Notorious Rookie Joined: Mon May 16, 2005 2:56 pm Posts: 245	They said it was targeted towards the wrx sti... 170 hp 4 cyl Something's wrong with whoever decides how much HP cars get now-adays.
Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:15 am

Khyron Hey Hillary....ya cunt! Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:53 am Posts: 6408 Location: Saratoga Springs NY	The WRX would be underpowered without the Turbo as well. If they turbo this thing, you'll see the same juice. but the AWD is what I think they ment toward target, not power
Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:17 am

Mr. Notorious Rookie Joined: Mon May 16, 2005 2:56 pm Posts: 245	Yeah I see what you mean. Ehh, it's too close to a ford focus to have a jeep on the front...
Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:24 am

metal_on_metal Administrator Joined: Sat Jul 12, 2003 1:05 am Posts: 2744 Location: between the moon and NYC	A lot of it will probably boil down to net HP (power at the wheels). A stock WRX (and EVO for tha matter) puts a lot less down on a chassis dyno than it does at the crank. Dunno how much power loss the Jeep system accounts for vs. the imports... It'll be hard to market a rally-inspired vehicle from a company with less rally cred than its' two competitors (Mitsu and Sub). It's even harder when rally racing is probably on par with lawnmower racing in terms of popularity here in the US. But then again most every street-going EVO and WRX gets used for rally-type driving about as much as yer average Jeep Liberty is used for rock crawling. In the end everything with plates on it is a street car and probably gets used as such so really these things are just themes rather than bloodlines. I can definitely see some Toyo Matrix/Ponitac Vibe and also some of the newer Mazdas in the D-pillar and roofline of that Jeep. Small wagons and SUVs are selling really well right now (wait for the Nissan Cube to arrive) but there isn't a legit AWD entry to speak of right now.....and Jeep definitely has the AWD credibility. If they can do what they claim and aim it more at the Vibe than the EVO I think it might do well for 'em. -Trevor _________________ The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.
Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:06 pm

Jasper Whaaat Evvveeeer! Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2003 2:04 pm Posts: 1299 Location: Mm mm mm. Yummy.	Mr. Notorious wrote: A 4 cyl? Jasper, haven't heard anything about the pickup... you thinking about the gladiator concept maybe? I thought they were bringing back an old name like the power wagon or something similar. It was supposed to 4 cylinder diesel putting out around 200 hp. If someone would produce a mid-size truck with a 4 or 6 cylinder diesel I would be all over it in a couple of years. _________________ 2005 KTM 300 EXC 2002 VFR 800 Interceptor Licensed AMSOIL Dealer http://www.amsoil.com/
Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:45 pm

metal_on_metal Administrator Joined: Sat Jul 12, 2003 1:05 am Posts: 2744 Location: between the moon and NYC	Your search is over: -Trevor _________________ The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.
Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:56 pm

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