Jeep Compass

Positives:

• It has a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and electrically adjustable front seats with a memory function for the driver’s seat.

• The all-black cabin along with the multi-layer dashboard, which has leather inserts, feels luxurious and sophisticated.

• It is available with leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, dual-zone automatic AC, tyre pressure monitoring, and a powered bootlid.

• There is a 10.2-inch customisable instrumentation and a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

• The digital instrumentation is bright with modern graphics and swiftly shares lots of information.

• There is excellent legroom at the rear along with a wide seat base, making it comfortable for two passengers.

• The 438-litre bootspace is adequate to hold multiple bags and the 60:40 split-folding mechanism further improves practicality.

Negatives:

• The abundant use of glossy black trim requires one to deal with fingerprint impressions and visible dust regularly.
• It will be a bit of a squeeze if the rear bench is expected to fit three healthy-sized adults comfortably.

Positives:

• It has six airbags, ABS, ESC, auto hold, Rain Brake Support (RBS) and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM).
• It is available with a 360-degree camera with dynamic grid lines, hill start assist, ParkSense rear park assist system, and an electronic parking brake.
• The chassis has a strong unibody structure with approximately 70 per cent hot-stamped steel and is zinc-coated for enhanced corrosion protection.
• The Jeep Compass has been awarded a five-star crash test rating by the Euro NCAP authorities.

Negatives:

• This Jeep SUV does not benefit from any ADAS features yet.

Positives:

• The iconic Jeep grille design, distinct wheel arches, and dual-tone roof make it stand out prominently.

• The all-season but stylish 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are crafted for both on- and off-road challenges.
• The Black Shark is a dark variant with 18-inch glossy black alloys, black interior with red accents, body-coloured window sill mouldings and glossy black badges.

• It has colour shades that include Techno Metallic Green, Pearl White, Galaxy Blue, Brilliant Black, Exotica Red, Grigio Magnesio Grey, and Silvery Moon.
• It gets an all-black interior with contrast stitching or a tan-black combo, both of which elevate the premium ambience.

• It has chrome inserts on the steering, gear lever, bezel around the infotainment screen, and a strip that runs from end-to-end of the dashboard.
• The overall quality along with fit and finish levels are exceedingly good.

Negatives:

• The Jeep Compass has been around for some time now and has begun to show its age.