Here's something you wouldn't have expected from Jeep: A vehicle that looks like it was never intended to leave the road. Inspired by the Jeepster, an on-road vehicle Jeep produced in the late 1960s and early '70s, the Compass is for those who might drive occasionally in snow or on a well-groomed beach.

Hoping to appeal to those who might have considered Jeep a bit too rough around the edges, the Compass offers full-time all-wheel-drive (a front-wheel-drive version will also be available) and it will come with a 172-horsepower 2.4-liter engine as standard equipment.

Put an underpowered engine in a heavy SUV. You probably have to spend another $5-$6K to get a big enough engine.