Jeep has launched the updated Compass in European markets which now receives crucial feature upgrades. The 2024 Compass comes with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite which comprises over 80 safety features.
2024 Jeep Compass with ADAS
The ADAS package in the Europe-spec Compass includes features such as Drowsy Driver Detection, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Pedestrian/Cyclist Automatic Emergency Braking, Active Lane Management, and Rear Cross Path detection. Moreover, the system is no longer restricted to highway use only.
Other notable features on offer in Compass include a 10.25-inch frameless full-colour TFT digital instrument cluster, a standard 10.1-inch digital infotainment touchscreen, Uconnect 5 with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad, both standard across the entire lineup.
The updated Compass is available in four trims– Altitude, Summit, Overland and Trailhawk. The Altitude variant gets 18-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights, whereas the Summit variant rollson 19-inch alloys and gets ventilated seats. The Overland and Trailhawk variants are more focussed on adventure and lifestyle purposes.
The Overland trim gets a raised suspension in addition to all-terrain tyres. On the other hand, the Trailhawk variant is equipped with redesigned front and rear bumpers housing bash plates and Jeep’s Selec-Terrain 4×4 system.
In Europe, Compass gets two engine options– a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission, and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The latter comes with a plug-in hybrid system featuring a 11.4 kWh battery offering an electric-only range of around 48 km.
New-gen Jeep Compass in development
Jeep first introduced the Compass back in 2007 and got a generation upgrade in 2016. It landed in India in 2017 when the first unit of the mid-size SUV rolled out of Fiat’s production facility in Ranjangaon near Pune, Maharashtra. Besides India, Compass is manufactured at Melfi in Italy, Pernambuco in Brazil and Toluca in Mexico.
Reports suggest that Jeep is currently developing a new generation model of Compass. This new iteration will be based on the new STLA Medium architecture, developed by Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company. This platform is compatible with ICE, hybrid, and fully-electric powertrains. The new-gen Compass will also receive a fully-electric derivative in selected international markets.
In India, Jeep offers Compass with a 2.0-litre Multijet diesel engine which kicks out 168 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission. The latter also gets an optional 4WD setup. It is currently priced between Rs 20.49 lakh and Rs 32.07 lakh (ex-showroom).
