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Future: 2007 Jeep Compass

Jeep has given the thumbs-up to the Compass

By Editors of Truck Trend
Photography by the Manufacturer

According to Automotive News, Jeep has given the thumbs-up to the Compass, a crossover that should resemble the concept shown in 2001. The five-seat vehicle, likely to start below $20,000, will compete with the CR-V, Escape, RAV4, and upcoming Freelander, and should go into production in 2007.


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