Jeep Compass Launched
Hello Guys Jeep has finally launched Compass in indian market at a price of 14.95 lakhs.
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass was one of the most anticipated cars in indian market. It would be Jeep’s first low-priced car in india. The entry-level sport petrol is priced at 14.95 lakhs and the higher diesel variant is priced at 20.65 lakhs. It is built-in Fiat’s Ranjangaon facility.
It would compete with XUV500, Toyota Innova and other car priced around 15 to 20 lakhs. The all-new Jeep Compass SUV will be offered in a total of three variants – Sport, Longitude and Limited, and will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options.
Exterior
The exterior styling is inspired by the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The aerodynamic design of Jeep Compass is extremely likeable to all. The distinct trademark Jeep grille, trapezoidal wheel arches, clever visual cues like the available black roof and bright chrome moulding that wraps dramatically around the entire length of the vehicle, gives the Jeep Compass a premium and equally powerful profile.
The Compass pushes the boundaries of innovation with its eight available wheel designs that combine strong shapes with lightweight materials. Compass has sports projector headlamps, LED DRLs and LED headlamps, and in rear LED tail lights. It comes with 5 color options Minimal Grey, Exotica Red, Hydro Blue, Vocal White and Hip Hop Black.
Interior
The use of the choicest of leather and impeccable seat design, ensure maximum comfort even in the toughest terrains. Jeep Compass is equipped with the signature Uconnect system on a 7.0 touchscreen. The high-resolution display with its drag & drop and pinch-to-zoom functionality gives you complete control over work and play. It also has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The overall dashboard layout is simplistic and functional, but elegant. The touchscreen is not up to the mark, you have to touch twice to select any option, that is a bit drawback considering the price of the car.
The steering is wrapped with leather which provides good comfortable grip and gives the cabin a sporty look. The steering wheel has audio and phone control button, and it is placed in a way that it does not distract you while driving. It has a 3.5 inch (8.89 Cm) information cluster which allows you to customize the display according to your needs.
Jeep Compass comes with a storage space of 438 Litre. Because the Jeep Compass is loaded with configuration features like a front seat that folds forward, standard 60/40 fold-flat rear seats, a three-level adjustable rear cargo floor and clever everyday storage ideas. The boot has good space has there is no third row seating which you normally find at this price.
Variants
| Variant Name | Price |
| Sport 1.4 Petrol | 14.95 Lakhs |
| Sport 2.0 Diesel | 15.45 Lakhs |
| Longitude 2.0 Diesel | 16.45 Lakhs |
| Longitude (O) 2.0 Diesel | 17.25 Lakhs |
| Limited 2.0 Diesel | 18.05 Lakhs |
| Limited 1.4 Petrol AT | 18.7 Lakhs |
| Limited (O) 2.0 Diesel | 18.75 Lakhs |
| Limited (O) 1.4 Petrol AT | 19.4 Lakhs |
| Limited 2.0 Diesel 4×4 | 19.95 Lakhs |
| Limited (O) 2.0 Diesel 4×4 | 20.65 Lakhs |
Engine and Performance
Jeep comes with two engine options. First with 1.4-litre Multi-Air Turbo motor that makes 160 bhp of power and 250 Nm of peak torque, paired to a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic. Diesel power comes from the 2-litre Multijet oil burner tuned for 170 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque, and is paired to only a 6-speed manual for now.
| Specifications | Petrol | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.4-litre Multi-Air | 2-litre Multi-Jet |
| Max Power | 160 bhp | 170 bhp |
| Peak Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT/7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT |
| Fuel Economy | 17.1 Kmpl | 4×2 – 17.1 km/l 4×4 – 16.3 km/l |
Jeep offers Active Drive with select terrain option. The Active Drive engages when traction is needed to deliver the signature Jeep capability. This system includes the Selec-Terrain dial, which provides four modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud) for the best four-wheel-drive performance on or off the road, in any weather.
Safety
Jeep gives most of the safety features as standard in all variant. Over 50 safety Features are installed in this Jeep Compass. Some of the features are
EPB (Electronic parking brake) which only disengages when you have your seat belt on.
CCornering Fog Lamps switch on automatically depending on the direction of the turn, enabling you to corner confidently.
Reverse Parking Camera with dynamic grid lines, helps you back out safely with grace. It brings previously hidden rear objects to your attention, either on-screen or with an audible warning, giving you enough time to react.
| Safety | Yes / No |
| All four Disc brake | Yes (Standard) |
| ABS with EBD | Yes (Standard) |
| Driver and passenger airbags | Yes (Standard) 6 Airbags |
| Panic Brake Assit | Yes |
| ESP or ESP | Yes (Standard) |
| Hill hold and hill descent control | No |
| Tranction control | Yes (Standard) |
| Corner stability control | No |
| Electronic Roll mitigation | Yes (Standard) |
| ISOFIX points for child seats | Yes (Standard) |
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Yes (Standard) |
| Cruise control | No |
Jeep India is offering 3 years/100,000 km warranty on the Compass. There is also FCA’s Mopar care with 3 year complimentary 24×7 Roadside Assistance. The service interval is at 15,000/1 year. Though Fiat service is not reliable, as per the past record.
Verdict
I love this car, but the pricing is bit high for the features this car is offering, said that it is a strong competitor for the SUV’s in this range. If you are looking for a car that your will enjoy driving this is the one to go for. And about off-roading Jeep is always good for that, and I am sure that indian Jeep Compass will also fulfill that.
