Jeep Compass BS6 petrol variant spotted ahead of launch

- Jeep Compass BS6 petrol unit produces 10bhp more than the outgoing model

- The model is expected to be launched early next year

New spy images shared on the web reveal a test-mule of the BS6 compliant version of the petrol powered Jeep Compass. The spy images, taken in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, reveal a few details regarding the upcoming model.

As seen in the spy images, a sticker on the rear windshield of the Jeep Compass test-mule reveals that the model is being tested for BS6 compliance. The model is a petrol powered unit, and the sticker also reveals that the model will be updated to produce 170bhp. The test-mule in question is the FWD unit in the Sport trim.

In the current state of tune, the Jeep Compass petrol variant is powered by a 1.4-litre Multi-Air engine that produces 160bhp and 250Nm of torque. This engine is paired to a six-speed manual transmission as standard while a seven-speed DSG gearbox is offered as an option.

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