Detailed item info Model OverviewOnce again for 2010. there are two trims available: the base Sport and the Limited. All come standard with a 2. 4L 4-cylinder engine that offers 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. All Compasses come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. An automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) with manual shift override control is optional. Front wheel drive is standard on both trims while 4-wheel drive is optional. A 2. 0L 4-cylinder engine making 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque is available only on the Sport with front wheel drive. The Compass offers a ground clearance of 8. 5 inches. along with a 21-degree approach angle and 32-degree departure angle. both good for negotiating steep inclines. The rear seats split 60/40 and fold forward to expand cargo space. The front passenger seat folds forward to create a table-like surface or expanded cargo space for long items. Also. the center armrest slides forward three inches for shorter drivers. and it includes a cell phone flip pocket. Active front head restraints are now standard across the lineup. as are side curtain front and rear air bags. antilock 4-wheel disc brakes with brake assist. electronic stability control with roll mitigation. traction control and hill start assist. Supplemental front seat-mounted side air bags and rear passenger air bags are optional. The 2010 Compass gets five out of five stars for front- and rear-seat safety in side crash tests. Standard equipment on all trims includes 17-inch alloy wheels. roof rails. fog lamps. air conditioning and auxiliary audio jacks. Accessories such as a power driver-seat height adjustment. reclining rear seats and stain-repellent upholstery are available. All of these features are standard on the Limited. which adds 18-inch alloy wheels. heated front seats. leather upholstery. leather-wrapped steering wheel. satellite radio and a 6-CD changer as standard. There are a number of other packages available for both trims. Items that are available as options include heated seats. cargo cover. Bluetooth. remote start. flip-down tailgate speakers. subwoofer. sunroof. navigation system. digital music storage and a USB audio jack.