The best compact SUVs are able to offer a reasonably spacious interior while also providing the benefits of a small vehicle. In other words, they can balance practical size and fuel efficiency with cargo capacity and legroom.
How do two popular members of this class - the 2021 Jeep Compass and the 2021 Kia Seltos - compare on the inside?
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2021 Jeep Compass
Capacity: Five Cargo Area: 801 L Front Headroom: 995 mm Rear Legroom: 973 mm
2021 Kia SeltosÂ
Capacity: Five Cargo Area: 753 L Front Headroom: 978 mm Rear Legroom: 965 mm
When it comes to essential metrics such as first-row headroom and back-seat legroom, the 2021 Jeep Compass stands out as the better option. It also has more cargo space in its trunk area, and it can tow an additional 907 kg thanks to its 2.4L TigerShark engine.Â
To see how the inside of the 2021 Jeep Compass measures up to your expectations, contact our Surrey, BC dealership today.
One of the advantages of an SUV (even a small one) is that it can handle adverse weather conditions better than other types of vehicles. However, not all 4x4s perform the same in snow and rain. How do two of BC, Canada’s most popular subcompacts, the 2021 Jeep Compass and 2021 Kia Seltos, compare in this area?
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Jeep Compass Upland
Ground Clearance: 198 mm Drivetrain: Active Drive 4x4 Traction: Selec Terrain Tires: 225/60R17 all-season HVAC:  Dual-zone automatic Heated Seats: Yes, front
Kia Seltos EX
Ground Clearance: 170 mm Drivetrain: 4x4Â Traction: Drive Mode Select Tires: 215/55R17 HVAC: Â Automatic Heated Seats: Yes, front
With a shiftable 4x4 drivetrain and a traction management system with a dedicated Snow setting, the 2021 Jeep Compass is prepared for winter weather. Thanks to its 198 mm ground clearance, it is also adept at handling off-road driving - making it ideal for Canada's wildest trails.
To test drive the 2021 Jeep Compass Upland, contact our Surrey, BC dealership today.
The 2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Elite and the 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo are premium trims that offer special performance and comfort features. Do these two models really bring unique qualities to the road in Langley, BC?
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2021 Compass Trailhawk Elite
Engine: 2.4L TigerShark I-4 Horsepower: 180 Drivetrain: Active Drive Low 4x4 Suspension: Off-Road Transmission: Nine-Speed Automatic Traction Control: Selec Terrain with Rock Mode
The 2021 Compass Trailhawk Elite has a state-of-the-art Active Drive Low 4x4 System and Selec Terrain Traction Management. These components help it achieve excellent all-surface, four-season performance. The Jeep also has more muscle than the Seltos, and it provides convenience features, including a power liftgate, sunscreen glass, and a Uconnect 4C media centre with GPS navigation.Â
Contact our Langley, BC dealership to learn more about the 2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Elite.
The 2021 Jeep Compass and 2021 Kia Seltos are in the subcompact SUV market. These autos offer a lot of value for people who do not need excessive space or power. How do the reasonably-priced base trims of the two vehicles compare?Â
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2021 Jeep Compass Sport
Engine: 2.4L TigerShark I-4 Horsepower: 180 Torque: 175 lb.-ft Transmission: Six-speed auto Drivetrain: FWD or 4x4 Seating: Five
2021 Kia Seltos LX
Engine: 2.0L Nu Atkinson Horsepower: 146 Torque: 132 lb.-ft Transmission: EVT Drivetrain: FWD Seating: Five
The 2021 Compass Sport brings a more powerful engine and an available 4x4 drivetrain to Langley, BC. The Jeep is also slightly larger inside, offering 995 mm of front headroom and 770 L of cargo space in a standard configuration. Furthermore, it can tow 907 kg, making it an ideal small utility vehicle.Â
To learn more about the 2021 Jeep Compass Sport, contact our Langley, BC dealership today.
The 2021 Jeep Compass 80th Anniversary Edition and 2021 Nissan Rogue S are AWD crossovers in Langley, BC. These two vehicles offer all-terrain performance and comfortable interiors. However, they differ when it comes to their infotainment systems.
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2021 Compass Anniversary Edition
Interface: Uconnect 4C Nav Screen Size: 8.4 inches SiriusXM: One-year membership Navigation: Standard Compatibility: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
2021 Rogue S AWD
Interface: Nissan Connect 8 Screen Size: 8.0 inches SiriusXM: Three or six-month trial Navigation: Available Compatibility: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
With a larger touchscreen, longer SiriusXM access, and factory-installed GPS navigation, the 2021 Jeep Compass 80th Anniversary Edition offers a better infotainment unit to Langley, BC drivers. You can pair your devices via USB or Bluetooth and listen to audio on the premium six-speaker sound system. A 4G wireless hotspot also comes standard.Â
To find out about the 2021 Jeep Compass 80th Anniversary Edition, contact our Langley, BC dealership today.
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2020 Ford Escape have very different exterior styles. Even though one is more rugged than the other on the outside, they share some similarities on the inside. The question, then, is: which one offers better interior space and comfort to Langley, BC passengers?Â
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Seating Capacity (front/rear): 2/3
Headroom: 1,083/1,059 mm
Max Cargo Volume: 2,050 L
2020 Ford Escape
Seating Capacity (front/rear): 2/3
Headroom: 1,016/998 mm
Cargo Volume: 1,851 L
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited brings more room to passengers, and it can also accommodate a greater amount of cargo. It boasts a 60/40 split-folding bench to handle both people and materials at once. The comfortable cloth seats and automatic heating and air conditioning with a built-in air filter add to the overall quality of the ride. At the same time, the retractable soft or hardtop provides an open-air experience that the Escape can't match.Â
To see the interior of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, contact our Langley, BC dealership today.
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and 2021 Subaru Outback Outdoor XT are all-terrain vehicles. Whether you are negotiating deep snow, water, or sand, the distance between vital drivetrain components and the surface is important. Which of these two SUVs has superior ground clearance and underside protection?Â
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Ground Clearance: 274 mm Wheelbase: 3008 mm Protection: Skid plates
Subaru Outback Outdoor XT
Ground Clearance: 220 mm Wheelbase: 2745 mm Protection: noneÂ
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler not only offers more ground clearance, it also has underside protection for the transfer case, fuel tank, and transmission. With a max water-fording depth of 76 cm, you can go almost anywhere in this 4x4. The Rubicon features 17-inch wheels with off-road tires and heavy-duty axles. You also get the Rock Trac 4x4 system with its high-torque, low-gear mode for negotiating steep or unstable surfaces.Â
To test drive the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, contact our Surrey, BC dealership today.
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara and the 2021 Honda Passport have 4x4 drivetrains, traction management systems, and other features meant to handle harsh road conditions. Do these rugged traits carry over to the interior?Â
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Floor Mats: Front and rear Carpet: Removable Drain: One-way valve Seats: Cloth
The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara offers interior features to match its exterior ruggedness. Overall, the Passport lacks the same easy-to-clean makeup. The Jeep's carpet is fully removable and water-resistant, while the front and rear floor mats can protect against mud and debris that gets tracked into the SUV. The manually-adjustable cloth seats can likewise survive if they happen to get wet when you take off the three-piece Freedom hardtop.Â
Connect with our Langley, BC dealership to inquire about the availability of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara.Â
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys and the 2021 Honda Passport Touring both offer all-wheel drive and traction control to Langley drivers. While the systems are the same on paper, the details are quite different. Here is a closer look.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys
Drive Type: Command Trac Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 Stability: Selec-Terrain Traction Management Braking: Heavy-duty disc brakes with advanced stop assist and ABS
Thanks to its shiftable 4x4 and off-road-ready traction management system, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys is the better option in this comparison. The proprietary Selec-Terrain offers settings for mud, snow, sand, and standard pavement. Meanwhile, Command Trac disengages the rear axle to provide more efficiency when conditions are fair and AWD is not necessary.Â
To test drive the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys, contact our Langley, BC dealership today.Â
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and 2021 Honda Passport are popular SUV options in Surrey, BC. With their 4x4 drivetrains and V6 engines, these two vehicles have a lot in common. However, they are very different in one important area: their exterior.Â
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Windows: Fully-removable glass and windshield Doors: Four doors, completely detachable Roof: Sun-rider soft top
2021 Honda Passport Touring
Windows: One-touch power windows Doors: Four doors, non-detachable Roof: Non-removable hardtopÂ
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers the practicality of a four-door SUV. At the same time, it provides the chance to experience the joy and excitement of open-air driving. In situations where it is safe to do so, Rubicon owners can remove the soft-top (or available hardtop), doors, and windshield. Meanwhile, the distinctive grille, sport bar, and rounded lamps give this utility vehicle an unmistakable appearance .Â
To see the unique, removable components of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, contact our Surrey, BC dealership today.Â