In order to leave no doubt that the 2007 Compass is a new type of Jeep intended to please a new type of Jeep buyer, designers created a look that toys with the brand’s traditional styling cues in much the same way a jazz musician riffs on a familiar melody. This new design direction, which Compass designers have dubbed “Jeep Modern,” goes out of its way to look more sophisticated and less rough around the edges than the Jeeps of days gone by. But, while many of the classic Jeep styling cues are incorporated into this design, such as the trademark seven-slot grille, the angular wheel openings, and the round headlights, we think the overall effect lacks the solidity and strength we expect from a vehicle wearing the rugged Jeep brand.