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Price | ₹ 18.03 Lakh onwards |
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Engine | 1368 to 1956 cc |
Transmission | Manual, Automatic (DCT) & Automatic (TC) View More |
Fuel Type | Petrol & Diesel |
Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
FCA India has launched the updated Compass for the Indian market featuring subtle exterior tweaks and a completely revamped cabin with a host of new features. India is also the first right-hand market to receive the 2021 Compass and will serve as the production hub for all right-hand markets. The new Compass is available with two engine options, four trims across 11 variants, and seven exterior colour shades.
The Compass has been around for three years now and this is the first major update that Jeep has given the mid-size SUV. It sports the signature seven-box front grille with chrome inserts and sleek LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs. The bumper has also been reworked adding a black horizontal air intake in the middle flanked by LED fog lamps. The 18-inch alloys are new as well with a new five-spoke two-tone design.
On the inside, the party piece is the floating 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with FCA’s latest Uconnect 5 now placed above the aircon vents. The driver is further allured with an all-digital 10.2-inch instrument commanded by a new three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel. Other additions to the cabin include wireless smartphone charging, front ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera setup, power tailgate, cruise control, and eight-way power-adjustable front seats with the driver side getting a memory function.
The Compass also scores high on safety and is equipped with over 60 plus active and passive safety features such as six airbags, rain brake support, hill hold and descent control, electronic roll mitigation, and brake lock differential amongst others. The connected car technology on the Compass packs in vehicle data, location-based services, stolen vehicle assist, geofencing, and driver analytics.
The engines under the bonnet remain the same with a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel motor. The former makes 160bhp/250Nm torque while the latter is good for 168bhp and 350Nm of peak torque. The six-speed manual gearbox is shared by both engines. A seven-speed DCT unit is also on offer for the petrol while the oil burner gets a nine-speed automatic transmission with a 4x4 drive configuration.
Jeep Compass price starts at ₹ 18.03 Lakh and goes upto ₹ 30.97 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom). Compass comes in 14 variants. Compass top model price in petrol is ₹ 26.58 Lakh. Compass base model price in diesel is ₹ 19.73 Lakh. Whereas the price of Compass automatic version starts from ₹ 20.61 Lakh.
Versions | Avg. Ex-Showroom Price | Specifications | Compare | |
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Compass Sport 1.4 Petrol | ₹ 18.03 Lakh | 1368 cc, Petrol, Manual, 161 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Sport 2.0 Diesel | ₹ 19.73 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Manual, 168 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Sport 1.4 Petrol DCT | ₹ 20.61 Lakh | 1368 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 161 bhp | Get Offers |
Versions | Avg. Ex-Showroom Price | Specifications | Compare | |
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Compass Longitude (O) 2.0 Diesel | ₹ 21.53 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Manual, 168 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Longitude (O) 1.4 Petrol DCT | ₹ 22.33 Lakh | 1368 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 161 bhp | Get Offers |
Versions | Avg. Ex-Showroom Price | Specifications | Compare | |
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Compass Night Eagle (O) 2.0 Diesel | ₹ 21.95 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Manual, 168 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Night Eagle (O) 1.4 Petrol DCT | ₹ 22.75 Lakh | 1368 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 161 bhp | Get Offers |
Versions | Avg. Ex-Showroom Price | Specifications | Compare | |
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Compass Limited (O) 2.0 Diesel | ₹ 23.63 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Manual, 168 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Limited (O) 1.4 Petrol DCT | ₹ 24.43 Lakh | 1368 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 161 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Limited (O) 2.0 Diesel 4x4 AT | ₹ 27.43 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 168 bhp | Get Offers |
Versions | Avg. Ex-Showroom Price | Specifications | Compare | |
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Compass Model S (O) 2.0 Diesel | ₹ 25.78 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Manual, 168 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Model S (O) 1.4 Petrol DCT | ₹ 26.58 Lakh | 1368 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 161 bhp | Get Offers | |
Compass Model S (O) Diesel 4x4 AT | ₹ 29.58 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 168 bhp | Get Offers |
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Compass Trailhawk 2.0 4x4 | ₹ 30.97 Lakh | 1956 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 168 bhp | Get Offers |
The current Jeep Compass is on the pricier side as compared to its rivals and that too while offering, on paper, lesser interior space than the competition. Still, it is a capable SUV and if it’s the brand name along with capability that you seek, then this upgraded Compass should definitely be on your list.
8 / 10
Making use of the familiar 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, the Compass Trailhawk is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Special to the Trailhawk version is the new ‘Rock’ mode in the Select Terrain off-road hardware along with a low ratio mode for the torque converter gearbox. According to Jeep, the Trail Rated badge is only earned by their 4x4 offerings that have passed a series of five gruelling tests. So apart from the reworked bumpers and underbody protection raised ground clearance for better off-road angles, there’re also all-terrain tyres for additional traction in trickier situations. That said, the power output is the same as standard – 170bhp and 350Nm.
On the road, there’s barely any noticeable difference compared to the standard Compass diesel-automatic we drove early last year. There’s a good amount of torque supply right from the word go and with lots of cogs to play around with, the transmission shifts up quickly and seamlessly. While at it, the drivability too, feels smooth and easy. But this does have a snag – when you really want to get going and the gearbox needs to shift down a few gears before giving you any momentum. Give it some shove and there’s a decent amount of pull from the motor. The oil burner does sound a bit gruff. Thankfully the cabin has enough insulation to keep all that out. For highway runs – one of the few occasions when you can find the ninth gear labouring – the motor is smooth sailing and comfortable to cruise at triple-digit speed all day.
But with the Trailhawk badge shouting out so blatantly, it would be criminal not to take the Compass off the track and into the wilderness. And you can do that with a simple touch of a button. The Select Terrain off-road drive modes in the standard compass are already a lot competent. Here, you get extra assuredness when venturing into the unknown knowing that there’s enough electronic hardware to get through an obstacle with as little skills because the car takes care of the rest. And this intelligent hardware will also get you unstuck without much fuss (unless it’s a really dreadful terrain). Perhaps we can detail out the off-roading credentials of the Compass Trailhawk some other day – CarWale Off-Road day for instance.
7.5 / 10
We have always appreciated the ride quality of the Compass and despite the raised ground clearance, not much has changed. Over the jagged and rough surface, there is some suspension noise that’s heard more than felt. Despite being set on a firmer side, the ride remains flat over irregularities and settles nicely over undulations. At slow city speeds, the Trailhawk manages to smoothen out most of the bad patches easily and swallows small speed breakers and rumblers without any fuss. Even when the speed increases, the ride remains flat and the vertical movements are well under control.
Around corners, there is some amount of body movement, but even that is well managed and it doesn’t roll as much as its rivals. Thus this induces confidence to push the Compass Trailhawk harder, which is further helped with responsive and predictable steering response. The steering wheel is light and comfortable for city speeds, and remains like that even when the speed increases. The Compass then, despite the Trailhawk treatment, is an involving SUV to drive, whether there’s paved road beneath the tyres or rocks, ruts, sand, slush, gravel, or more.
7 / 10
With the comprehensive update last year, the Compass cabin has undergone a huge transition. In this Trailhawk version, there’re barely any changes over the standard version. You do get the red cross-stitch on the upholstery along with ‘Trailhawk’ lettering on the backrest. And that’s about all the noticeable changes inside this off-road-focused Compass over its standard counterpart. This new cabin is modern and loaded with all the features that you’d expect from a premium SUV at this price point.
It’s got a snug cabin not helped by an all-black interior and upholstery. On the upside, the built quality is solid and doesn’t feel tacky or overdone. The Compass appears to be ready for the test of time. Moreover, the cabin is also great in terms of ergonomics and practicality. But the snug feel might make the cabin look less spacious than it actually is. Visibility all around doesn’t give a reason to complain and there’s a good amount of space with front seats getting electric adjustments as well. Add to it large and supportive seats (which are also cooled now) and you can spend long hours inside the cabin without an issue.
Seats at the back are best suited for two though. And for the two passengers, there’s ample leg and back support and the space is decent as well if not cavernous. Speaking of cavernous, the boot space of 438 litres is fairly usable owing to a flat bay and fewer intrusions.
8 / 10
This being a top-of-the-line version of the Compass, the Trailhawk has some serious equipment list to justify its price tag. This list of creature comfort includes electric front seats with memory for driver and lumbar adjustment, cooled front seats, two-zone climate control, auto lamps and wipers, cruise control, large panoramic sunroof, and Alpine sound system. We like the large floating touchscreen with the latest iteration of the UConnect user interface in the new Compass.
However, this interface is a lot busy and has too much happening on the screen. More importantly, this being a Trailhawk and not a run-of-the-mill version, we expected a dedicated off-road section on this touchscreen giving out information like lean angles, tyre position, power consumption, and more. Even the 360-degree camera could have better visibility all around keeping the off-road requirements in mind.
Now we know the standard Compass 4x4 is quite capable by a huge margin when it comes to off-roading credentials. So what does the Trailhawk package brings to the table that you should be compelled to spend the extra money for it? For the starter, it is Trail Rated which means a huge amount of work has gone into it to make it capable enough to take you places where the soft-roader SUVs only dream to thread with a certain level of assurance.
When launched, the new Jeep Compass Trailhawk will likely cost close to Rs 38 lakh OTR. At this price, the direct rivals don't even come close, but the alternatives that are as capable as it includes the like of Toyota Fortuner or Skoda Kodiaq. So the Trailhawk takes the Compass a segment above its weight class. But it’s an uncompromised package too, snd you don’t miss out on any creature comfort when driving down as crows fly. Lastly, it’s a style statement nonetheless. After all, you are more likely to follow and pay heed to a social media account with a blue tick on it, right?
Pictures by Kaustubh Gandhi
Jeep Compass 2022 is available/sold in the following colours in India.
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