When someone walks up to a brand new car and just can't believe that what she's looking at is from-the-factory and not a serious dent, chances are the design might be a bit off. Such was the case with our Compass tester, which the staff seemed to collectively agree left its good looks on the drawing table. To impart the hearty Jeep image, the Compass includes the Wrangler-esque round headlights and slotted grille, cues that are lost awkwardly bulging fenders and busy body seams (check out the congested intersection that is the A-pillar). Curves accent the front fascia and grille, while the bulk of the body appears blocky. The result is a design that lacks flow or congruity.