Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass is not only made in India but it also comes across as an SUV that’s made for India. Tough, capable and built to last, the Compass feels like a proper Jeep. The SUV is available in petrol-manual, petrol-auto and diesel-manual forms, the last of which can be had with all-wheel drive as well. Diesel-auto and more hardcore four-wheel-drive versions of the Jeep Compass are also in the works.
The Jeep Compass is not only made in India but it also comes across as an SUV that’s made for India. Tough, capable a...
The Jeep Compass is not only made in India but it also comes across as an SUV that’s made for India. Tough, capable and built to last, the Compass feels like a proper Jeep. The SUV is available in petrol-manual, petrol-auto and diesel-manual forms, the last of which can be had with all-wheel drive as well. Diesel-auto and more hardcore four-wheel-drive versions of the Jeep Compass are also in the works.
Jeep Compass Quick Review
The Jeep Compass is attractive and because it doesn’t sit all that high off the ground, it’s relatively easy to get into and out of. The Compass’ cabin offers reasonable but not abundant room for five passengers. The dash isn’t remarkable in design but fit-finish is good and everything feels tightly screwed together. The cabins of top-spec variants, with their larger touchscreens and sunroofs, do feel more special.
The Jeep Compass’ 163hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy in the mid-range but feels weak at town speeds and isn’t particularly fuel efficient. And the petrol-auto’s seven-speed dual-clutch auto isn’t the slickest of the type. Compass’ with the 173hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine are far more likeable. The engine is strong, there’s ample power on hand and even the 6-speed manual gearbox is great to use. Unfortunately, a snappy clutch and gruff engine note are part of the package too.
The Jeep Compass is superbly setup. It rides with a hint of firmness at all times but bump absorption and high-speed stability are first rate. What’s more, the Compass is also a fairly keen handler. 4x4 versions are also capable in the rough.
The Jeep Compass is attractive and because it doesn’t sit all that high off the ground, it’s relatively easy to get i...
The Jeep Compass is attractive and because it doesn’t sit all that high off the ground, it’s relatively easy to get into and out of. The Compass’ cabin offers reasonable but not abundant room for five passengers. The dash isn’t remarkable in design but fit-finish is good and everything feels tightly screwed together. The cabins of top-spec variants, with their larger touchscreens and sunroofs, do feel more special.
The Jeep Compass’ 163hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy in the mid-range but feels weak at town speeds and isn’t particularly fuel efficient. And the petrol-auto’s seven-speed dual-clutch auto isn’t the slickest of the type. Compass’ with the 173hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine are far more likeable. The engine is strong, there’s ample power on hand and even the 6-speed manual gearbox is great to use. Unfortunately, a snappy clutch and gruff engine note are part of the package too.
The Jeep Compass is superbly setup. It rides with a hint of firmness at all times but bump absorption and high-speed stability are first rate. What’s more, the Compass is also a fairly keen handler. 4x4 versions are also capable in the rough.
Jeep Compass Variants: Our Choice
The petrol-auto is the version that will appeal to urban buyers. However, we’d still opt for the nicer and more rounded diesel-manual. The Compass 4x4 only makes sense for buyers with genuine off-road requirements. Otherwise, the front-wheel-drive Compass diesel will do just fine. Of the trims, we recommend you go the whole hog and buy the Limited Plus that gets all the goodies you'd expect on an SUV of this class. The Limited (O) is also nice enough.
The petrol-auto is the version that will appeal to urban buyers. However, we’d still opt for the nicer and more round...
The petrol-auto is the version that will appeal to urban buyers. However, we’d still opt for the nicer and more rounded diesel-manual. The Compass 4x4 only makes sense for buyers with genuine off-road requirements. Otherwise, the front-wheel-drive Compass diesel will do just fine. Of the trims, we recommend you go the whole hog and buy the Limited Plus that gets all the goodies you'd expect on an SUV of this class. The Limited (O) is also nice enough.