TURIN, Italy: Designed and engineered in Europe, the new Jeep Compass is billed as redefining the C-SUV (sport utility vehicle) benchmark.
It offers a host of technical improvements - from enhanced suspension tuning to smarter drive modes, renewed electric architecture, increased interior space, refined materials, and advanced digital features.
The current range includes the 1.2-litre e-Hybrid FWD (front wheel drive), delivering 145hp and up to 970km, alongside the all-electric FWD, which provides 213hp and up to 500km of range.
In the pipeline are a 195hp plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and two additional BEV (battery electric vehicle) versions including a stunning 375hp on an all-wheel drive.
The 4xe version will bring a further step forward in performance thanks to the new rear e-motor developed exclusively for Compass, capable of delivering 132kW and up to 3,100Nm at the wheels, ensuring outstanding traction.
Jeep Brand in Enlarged Europe head Fabio Catone said, "Compared to its predecessor, the new Compass marks a true evolution in performance, innovation and driver confidence."
"With a best-in-class capability, elevated comfort, a completely redesigned electrical architecture and a future-ready suite of advanced technologies, it redefines what modern driving should feel like”.
The new Compass presents generous proportions at 4.55 metres in length.
The new suspension tuning was developed to achieve the best possible balance between handling and comfort.
They ensure a ground clearance of 200mm, allowing the vehicle to face uneven terrains without compromising on-road composure, while vertical acceleration has been reduced by 15%, and body roll is down by 20%, ensuring a more stable drive.
There is also enhanced noise insulation, achieved through improved materials like the new rear glass, which is now 11% thicker than before.
The interior space is generous, with rear passengers enjoying an extra 20mm of legroom and cargo space expanding to up to 550 litres, which is 45 litres more than before.
The total front storage reaches 34 litres, offering greater space for everyday items.
The interior architecture prioritizes functionality and ease of use, featuring an intuitive physical gearbox rotary command, an electronic parking brake button and a rubberised Selec-Terrain switch placed within easy reach, allowing seamless operation even on rough terrain.
The Selec-Terrain drive mode system introduces real mechanical adjustments to optimise performance on every surface.
Drivers can choose among five driving modes: Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud, and, Electric (the latter exclusive to e-Hybrid plug-in version).
The dashboard features a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 16-inch infotainment screen, with a Head-Up Display.
A main improvement is the One-Pedal Drive function, available on BEV versions, which allows the driver to control acceleration and deceleration using only the accelerator pedal.
On the new Compass, Level 2 autonomous driving is a standard feature.
The safety package is completed by state-of-the-art features such as the Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control (P-ACC) and semi-automated Lane Change.
The P-ACC retains all the benefits of the traditional ACC Stop&Go but adds the ability to adapt the speed according to road profile, speed limits, and upcoming curves or roundabouts.
The system automatically slows down before a bend and accelerates smoothly once the road straightens.
The semi-automated Lane Change function, available between 70 and 180kph, assists the driver when changing lanes by performing gentle steering adjustments to guide the vehicle into the intended lane.
