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Ahead of launch, Jeep teases Compass (facelift) SUV in India
Last updated on Dec 29, 2020, 03:29 pm
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Jeep is gearing up to introduce the facelifted Compass SUV in India on January 7. In the run-up to the launch event, the company has released teaser images of the car, revealing a green color option and the updated front fascia.
To recall, Compass (facelift) was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show and it comes with some cosmetic tweaks and a refreshed cabin.
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Exteriors
Jeep Compass (facelift): At a glance
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The 2021 Jeep Compass features an aggressive design, housing a bigger, chrome-finished, seven-slat honeycomb mesh grille, a redesigned bumper, silvered skid plates, and a larger air dam.
For lighting, it has sleek headlamps, horizontal LED DRLs, new fog lights, and wrap-around taillights.
The SUV is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, body-colored ORVMs, squared-off wheel arches with plastic cladding, and new alloy wheels.
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Power and performance
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In India, the Jeep Compass (facelift) will be available with a 2.0-liter diesel engine that generates 173hp/350Nm and a 1.4-liter turbo-petrol unit that produces 163hp/250Nm. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed DCT, and a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
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Interiors
Inside the cabin
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The Jeep Compass (facelift) offers a 5-seater cabin with refreshed interiors, leather upholstery, a 3-spoke multifunctional steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and wireless charging.
It also has a 10.25-inch fully-digital instrument console and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, UConnect 5, and voice recognition.
For safety, there are multiple airbags and a 360-degree-view parking camera.
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What about the price?
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The official pricing and availability details of the new Jeep Compass in India will be revealed during the launch event on January 7. However, for reference, the car carries a starting price-tag of $23,916 (roughly Rs. 17.6 lakh) in the US.