It's a Jeep thing. You wouldn't understand. That's what we've all heard when trying to discuss modern handling and comfort with a Jeep fan, individuals who willingly trade those unmanly traits for some of the best four-bys on the planet. With the Compass, Jeep steers into on-street territory, exchanging a good chunk of off-road ability for daily commute duty. But what they end up with is a Jeep that doesn't tackle boulders, nor does it tackle Main Street with any finesse. The ride is stiff over bumps but soft when pushed in the corners and the steering is as responsive as watery Jello. That being said, the Compass is far superior to an old CJ, but miles behind its contemporary competition.