New 2017 Jeep Compass (China)
Jeep’s replacement for the Compass/Patriot has been
leaked again, this time from China with the photos revealing almost everything
we need to know.
The car you see in the pictures is actually the
locally-produced Chinese model, set to debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in
November, according to NetEase which uploaded these photos. The new Jeep
Compass is also going to make its first official appearance in Brazil the
coming days, with its US debut also set for November at the LA Auto Show.
Based on a modified version of the platform that
underpins the smaller Renegade and the Fiat 500X, the new Compass is expected
to be offered with either a turbocharged 2.0-litre or a 2.4-litre naturally
aspirated engine. Front- and all-wheel drive versions will also be available with
a six-speed manual offered as standard and a nine-speed automatic gearbox as an
option.
The cabin looks pretty similar with the one in the
Cherokee and that’s not a bad thing as it offers an attractive styling with all
the necessary tech, including an 8.4-inch infotainment system.
Production of the new Jeep is going to take place in
three different factories (Brazil, Mexico and China). The first cars are
expected to hit the streets in early 2017.
