First images of new Compass, Patriot interiors surface
Click above to enlarge the 2009 Jeep Compass and Patriot interior
Chrysler has taken a beating from both consumers and the media regarding the poor quality and materials inside the majority of its products, particularly the Jeep Patriot and Compass. Recognizing the problem, Chrysler made the announcement earlier this year that it would be seriously revamping both model's interiors in short order, and judging by these leaked images from the 2009 Mopar Accessory brochure, they weren't lying.
Looking at the pictures from the brochure, the model with the gray and black interior is the refreshed version, while the beige picture (with heated seats!) seems to be the new '09 dash with the pre-2009 door panels. The dash is all new and looks to be a step-up, while the leather seats have been revised and look more upscale than before. Perhaps the greatest difference will be the door panels, which featured hard plastics, chintzy buttons and switches that were directly in the way of where your arm should go. The new 2009 interior puts these items in recesses, which was sorely needed. We'll reserve final judgment until we get to see and feel the updates in person. Thanks for the tip, TJ!
[Source: Allpar Forums]
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MemphisNET 6:13PM (8/01/2008)
Not a fan of the beige, but holy crap does that ever look nice!! Time will tell of course, but they've definately taken the 09 RAM look and scaled it well.
Hopefully the 14$ base model looks just as nice.
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SilverAero 6:13PM (8/01/2008)
Ahhh, the hollow headrests. The design time forgot.
They are really only bad if you have kids in the back seat that see it as an opportunity to put stuff in your hair.
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SPG 6:52PM (8/01/2008)
Even the Audi's of the 80's headrests seemed more modern then these design anchors.
P.S. Anchor as in they are bringing down the entire interior in my very humble opinion.
zamafir 2:43AM (8/02/2008)
I'm with you, i saw these pics and wondered "why is audi releasing pre production 4000s interior shots?"
Pitiful.
PhilP10 6:18PM (8/01/2008)
Nice improvement. Glad to see they're not sitting on their asses. Let's see what they do for the Avenger and Sebring updates. Also, anynews on a Caliber update?
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mechafreq 6:27PM (8/01/2008)
I like how they put the dash and center console at such a steep angle in the picture, you can't tell what it really looks like. Low resolution hides any ability to discern texture and consistency.
Have to wait and see in person I guess...
Brent 6:53PM (8/01/2008)
Avenger and Caliber likely won't have interior changes for 2009.
Xcountryflyer 6:31PM (8/01/2008)
The proof will be in the execution. The seats remind me of vintage 80's Audi's and VW's.
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fixitfixitstop 6:33PM (8/01/2008)
I think both vehicles are killing the Jeep brand entirely. Where's my Wrangler pickup?
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phil 6:55PM (8/01/2008)
If it weren't for these 2 models Jeep would be heading to extinction like it's competitor Hummer. I don't see the need for 2 though so I'd like to see the Compass go. It doesn't fit the Jeep family line up stylingwise. The clumsy looking Commander can also go kick rocks as an optional 3rd for the GC can easily replace that..
Brent 7:02PM (8/01/2008)
Yet they are the most fuel efficient and are selling well. (Compared to any other Jeep.)
TriShield 6:36PM (8/01/2008)
Chrysler can make nice interiors when they want to (or when they can afford too), like the old Grand Cherokees, the Pacifica when it first debuted and so on. It's nice to see improvement even if the vehicles shouldn't exist in the first place, like the Caliber and Compass.
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Brent 7:04PM (8/01/2008)
The Caliber needs to exist, they need something "small". But, I think I know what you are saying on another level.
MemphisNET 7:12PM (8/01/2008)
I'd take the Patriot over the Compass... but I'm alwas surprised at how many Canadian's buy the Compass... oh well.
The Caliber is a nice little trucklet - but it's no Neon replacement. It also sells extremely well here, but a refresh on the interior is definately needed.
SPG 6:48PM (8/01/2008)
That's one hell of a minor improvement.
A step in the right direction for sure, just a small one.
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Brent 9:13PM (8/01/2008)
Minor? I would love for you to actually sit in a 2008 and a 2009 when it comes out. Seriously.
AdamB 6:54PM (8/01/2008)
Looks really good, i have an 07 Caliber SXT i actually like the interior, but there's always room for improvement. Hope they do something like that to the 09 Caliber
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fleecy 6:53PM (8/01/2008)
The beige interior is a Patriot, while the darker one is a Compass interior. Just look at the A-pillars!
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Purifoy 6:59PM (8/01/2008)
Not bad at all. However, the true tale-of-the-tape will be a close-up, hands-on inspection. But I like what I see so far.
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Tony 7:11PM (8/01/2008)
I hope they revised the gauges and the armrest on the doors and center console. I went in to look at a 08' Patriot Limited(I live in Canada) and it was a very good deal but everything outside of the seats and steering wheel(both leather) was rock hard(plus there was still pieces of plastic flash jutting out of the trim pieces). Since we use Km/h here in Canada(and have to cram alot of numbers in a tiny space) the text used in the gauges seemed like an after thought and was miniscule and impossible to read.
LOL the sales repersentative had no idea if my vehicle had the optional bluetooth activated or even knew how to use it. I'm glad cerberus is actually trying to do something about this, but with these kinds of product problems( http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2008/07/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-service-much-service.html ) and employees, Chrysler definately seems like a sinking ship.
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