2012 The Jeep Compass Limited also was available in both front-wheel and four-wheel drive and featured a standard 172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine coupled with a five-speed manual transaxle or an optional CVT2. In addition to the standard features on the Jeep Compass model, the Limited model featured bright front and rear fascia overlays, bright side moldings, 18-inch aluminum wheels and tires, Leather Interior Group and heated seats.
Beyond those offered on the Jeep Compass model, available options on the Jeep Compass Limited model included: 18-inch chrome clad wheels, sunroof, Driver Convenience Group (which included compass and temperature gauge, tire pressure monitor and electrochromic mirror), AutoStick and body-color bodyside molding.
All 2012 Jeep Compass models were available in Jeep Green Metallic Clear Coat, Khaki Metallic Clear Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat and Stone White Clear Coat.
All models featured a two-tone interior color theme of dark and lighter shades of Pastel Slate Gray or Pastel Pebble Beige.