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The Jeep Compass despite being a new entry has garnered quite a fan following in the SUV Segment. A major reason is its affordable price-tag. With the features on offer, the Jeep Compass is a bargain at Rs. 15.16 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The cult offering from the American Automakers factory has given the likes of established players a good run for their money. The Jeep Compass claim towards SUV domination is backed by its ever-growing sales number. With 2,200 units of the Compass being sold every month, India made SUV has soared ahead of its Indian competitors the TATA HEXA and Mahindra XUV500. In this blog, we discuss five reasons that make the Jeep Compass the new SUV leader.
At times we all want to let it go off a bit and indulge ourselves in a little show-off! And there is no better way than riding an SUV that is sure to grab eyeballs. The Jeep Compass owes this to the American Automakers Gen like design philosophy. The front of the JEEP Compass uses simple design pattern to emulate a not too loud but classy and imposing look. Compass manages to tickle all the right boxes with its 7-slat grilles coupled to well-rounded-off rear, proportional silhouette with muscular wheel arches. Like its budget pricing, the SUV packs a punch by subsuming the best of all the design philosophies.
The ‘Jeep’ badge enjoys cult status. Thanks to the reduced Cess under GST as well as local assembly, the average Indian can now lay his/her hands on this 4x4 from the American Soil.
In this connected global age, India's aspirations and hopes now resonate with the American Dream that has for years held center stage at the other side of the globe. Owning the JEEP COMPASS instills a sense of pride and ownership that has for years deceived the Common Indian. The New Indian now has an Indian Dream and the JEEP Compass perfectly fits in as Ideal Companion in uncharted territories with great promises.
The Indian Automobile market is budget conscious. Keeping in mind that petrol variants require better maintenance as well as cloak lower fuel efficiency, the masterstroke is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged Multijet II diesel option of the JEEP Compass develops 173PS and 350 Nm of peak torque while being mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The diesel option is the best in class and promises jot rides that become part of driving folklores. Another variant on offer is the 1.4-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged Multiair engine. Handling is best in class aided mainly by the
Hasslefree gears slot. With evenly torque distribution, the Jeep Compass makes all the right noises on the empty roads encountered during your solo sojourns.
Compass carries AWD system as an option in its top-spec variants. The four preset drive modes - Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud more than compensate for the low range gearbox. The Jeep Compass will never disappoint in testing terrains. The presence of all season tires makes for a comfortable ride and maneuverability even in slippery tracks.
The Jeep Compass can stake claim to the throne in passenger safety and convenience in its segment. It enjoys 5-star rating in the ANCAP crash tests. Safety features include 9 airbags, lane support system (LSS) and autonomous emergency braking (AEB). The structure further Remains intact even during hard collisions. Safety features that come as standard on the Made in India Jeep include front airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC), Panic Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, and disc brakes on all four wheels. Premium variants are further laden with side and curtain airbags as well as crash insulants.
On the inside, premium leather upholstery, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay enabled touchscreen infotainment system coupled with six speakers as well as a dual-zone automatic climate control system, rear parking sensors camera, push-button start account for the best in class passenger and driver experience.
In conclusion, we can say that the Jeep Compass with its budget price offers a wholesome experience. It is a perfect combination of power and class. Although it is not a hardcore off-roader it will serve the purpose of an enthusiastic explorer and is the perfect friend on less trodden roads.
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