American automobile company Jeep is all set to launch its new generation Jeep Compass SUV (sport utility vehicle) in the Indian auto market in August 2017. Ahead of its scheduled India launch, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India has already started taking bookings for the new Jeep Compass SUV against a down-payment of Rs. 50,000. To pre-book the 2017 Jeep Compass, interested customers will have to visit the company’s official online website and the nearest Jeep-authorised dealerships across the country. As for pricing, there are many speculated pricing details of the Jeep Compass have surfaced online but the latest report by the TOI suggests that the petrol variant of the Jeep Compass is likely to be priced in India at Rs. 15-16 lakh, while the high-end diesel variant of the Jeep Compass is expected to be launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 23 lakhs (all prices are mentioned Ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2017 Jeep Compass SUV will be manufactured at the FCA’s Ranjangaon manufacturing plant in Pune.
For the Indian market, the Jeep Compass SUV will be offered in three variants– Sport, Longitude and the Limited (top-of-the-line). The new SUV will be made available in five body colour options including Exotica Red, Vocal White, Minimal Grey, Hydro Blue, and Brilliant Black.
Announcing the opening of bookings, Kevin Flynn, President and Managing Director, FCA India said, “we are already receiving an overwhelming response to our new SUV. We have pulled out all stops to deliver the highest quality standard on the Jeep Compass and we are here to set a benchmark in the Indian SUV space. Customers will experience first-hand, the level of sophistication in the vehicle.”
Talking about its mechanical department, the Jeep Compass will be powered by a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder MultiAir turbo petrol engine and a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder MultiJet diesel engine. The petrol engine generates over 160 bhp of peak power and 260 Nm of peak torque. On the other hand, the 2.0-litre Multijet oil burner generates 170bhp of peak power and 350Nm of peak torque. Both the engine units will come mated to 6-speed manual transmission (Petrol and Diesel) and the 7-speed Dual Dry Clutch Technology Automatic transmission (Petrol). Higher variants will be offered with a four-wheel-drive system. The SUV will also offer Terrain response system that allows drivers to choose between different driving modes like Auto, Snow modes, Sand, Mud, Rock, each subtly changing the steering and the characteristics of the power delivery.
Dimensionally, the 2017 Jeep Compass will measure 4,398mm in length, 1,819mm in width and 1,667mm in height. The new-generation SUV will feature Premium upholstery, Large TFT screen, Chrome Inserts, Uconnect infotainment system, halogen headlamps, projector headlamps (high-end variant), reverse parking sensors, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Chrome finished alloy wheels and a host of safety and security features. The new-generation Jeep Compass SUV will offer more than 50 safety and security features that include Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control, Hydraulic Boost Failure Compensation, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Panic Brake Assist, etc. The Four-wheel-drive (4×4) variant will come with six airbags with dual stage passenger airbags.
Once launched in the Indian lucrative market, the 2017 Jeep Compass will compete against the Tata Hexa, Hyundai Tucson, Mahindra XUV500, Honda CR-V, and the newly launched Volkswagen Tiguan.
