Jeep's upcoming 7-seater SUV spied testing: Details here
Jeep is working on a new Compass-based 7-seater SUV (codenamed H6), which is expected to be launched in India next year. In the latest development, the four-wheeler has been spotted testing in Brazil, revealing its design features. As per the images, it will have an elongated body with similar exterior styling as the current-generation Compass SUV. Here's our roundup.
The upcoming Jeep H6 will sit on the same 'Small Wide 4x4' platform as the Compass. It will feature a long body with a 7-slat grille, a muscular bonnet, a wide air dam, sleek headlights, and a large rear quarter glass. On the sides, the car will be flanked by roof rails, wide rear doors, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and designer alloy wheels.
The Jeep H6 SUV will draw power from a Compass-sourced 2.0-liter diesel motor linked to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The engine delivers around 168hp of power on the Compass but on the upcoming 7-seater model, it is expected to produce around 200hp of power.
The Jeep H6 is expected to offer a 7-seater cabin with a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, a wireless smartphone charger, and captain's chairs for the middle row. It will also pack a digital instrument cluster and a 'floating' touchscreen infotainment panel with support for UConnect 5 connectivity suite. For safety, it will provide multiple airbags and a 360-degree-view camera.
Jeep will announce the official pricing and availability details of the H6 SUV at the time of launch later this year or early-2022. However, it is expected to carry some premium over the Compass, which starts at Rs. 17 lakh (ex-showroom).
