As per the latest rumours, we understand that Jeep may have discontinued the petrol variants of the Compass. Interestingly enough Jeep has not made any official statement regarding this. The SUV in petrol guise was available with both manual and automatic variants. And as we understand, both of them are no longer on sale. But, again maybe this is just a temporary move. Thus, we will wait and watch if Jeep upgrades the engine to comply with BS6 Phase 2 norms.
The Compass Petrol uses a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. This motor makes 156 BHP and 250 Nm. The engine was available with both a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT.
Thus, for the time being, the Compass is now only available with the 2.0-litre diesel engine. This engine makes 168 BHP and 350 Nm. For the diesel guise as well, customers get two gearbox options to choose from. This includes a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed automatic with four-wheel drive.
The Jeep Compass has been a pretty well-packaged SUV. Hence, customers have shown their overwhelming love towards the product. Another key aspect of the Compass is its impressive off-road capability. With a decent ground clearance and an advanced traction control system, the SUV is capable of handling mud, snow, gravel, and uneven surfaces.
In terms of features, Compass gets all the necessities and more. One notable mention is its sound insulation measures. This helps to minimise road and wind noise and provides a soothing driving experience.
For convenience, the rear seats fold down to create a flat loading surface. Besides, the Compass also comes with a slew of storage compartments throughout the cabin. One can find storage spaces in door pockets, cup holders, and a centre console.
In terms of safety as well, the Jeep Compass comes with a range of features. This includes multiple airbags, traction control, ABS, ESC, crash warning, and child seat anchors.
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