July 31, 2017: The Jeep Compass has been launched in India. Prices start at Rs 14.95 lakh for the petrol and the top-end diesel is priced at Rs 20.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).It has racked up over 5,000 bookings in just a few days since the bookings opened. The interest in the Compass is high and an attractiveprice tag can give Fiat Chrysler Automobiles a taste of success with this made-in-India SUV.
The Compass measures 4395mm long, 1818mm wide, 1640mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2636mm. The five-seater SUV rides on 18-inch alloy wheels (in its top-spec Limited variant) and gets features such as bi-xenon projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps and a two-tone paint scheme. The interiors feature a black and white colour theme, and get goodies such as a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a 6-speaker sound system and dual-zone climate control. On the safety front, the top-spec Compass gets 6 airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, hill hold and descent control.
Engine options for the Jeep Compass include a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, and a 2.0-litre diesel. The petrol motor develops 160PS and 250Nm, and will be available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel, on the other hand, makes 173PS and 350Nm and is available with a 6-speed manual transmission only. Jeep has confirmed that a 9-speed automatic will be available with the diesel drivetrain by the end of this year, or early next year.
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Legacy of the Jeep brand, design, handling
Noisy engine, feature list could be better
The Compass is the most affordable way to own a Jeep, and deliver on critical fronts like handling, off-road ability and stunning design. Interior space is excellent as well, feature list could include few more conveniences though like electric seat adjust, electric tail gate, sunroof etc.
Can the newest (and smallest yet!) Jeep do justice to the iconic brand?
Jeep Compass comes with a total of 10 variants with slightly complicated feature distribution. Worry not, we have done the hard work and here is what you get in each trim.
Easily the most anticipated SUV launch of the year, the Jeep Compass is finally here and as expected, at an amazing price.
The Compass is the most exciting Jeep to launch in India as its affordable price tag brings the luxury SUV brand to the masses
