I like the Compass’s trailblazing style: gauge surrounds that look like compass dials, clean modern graphics and a squared-off boxy design on the dashboard. As for performance, the Compass is equipped two ways: a standard front-wheel-drive version or a four-wheel-drive for superior grip on wet, snowy or even sandy roads. My kid thought the gigantic speakers on each door were way rad, though I could have done without that über -urban touch. Yet we all agreed that the Compass looks hipper in the playground parking lot than any minivan, and what mom or dad wants to give that up?
–Tara Weingarten
Tip: Opt for the hands-free phone-connectivity feature.
