2017 Jeep Compass (China)
GAC-Fiat has released the first official pictures of the China-spec
2017 Jeep Compass. Reports suggests that the new Compass will go on sale in
China before the end of this year.
The design is an evolutionary jump from the outgoing
model, featuring a wider grille flanked by small projector headlamps with LED
DRLs, a Grand Cherokee-inspired bumper, and a contoured engine hood. The
profile has a strong shoulder line running across and bold chrome window lining
that flows into the rear windshield. At the back, the new Compass has
wraparound LED taillamps, chrome-finished twin exhaust pipes and a roof spoiler.
The interior borrows cues from the Jeep Cherokee
SUV, featuring a dual tone black and ivory dashboard with gloss black and
silver trim for a premium look. The new Compass comes equipped with features
like an 8.4 inch UConnect touchscreen system, configurable TFT screen in
instrument cluster, keyless entry with start/stop button, automatic climate
control and electronic parking brake.
The
Compass is likely to borrow the locally manufactured Renegade’s engine lineup,
which includes a 1.4 liter T-Jet petrol engine mated to a seven-speed DCT and a
2.0L Tigershark with 6-speed AT. A 4WD system could be exclusive to the 2.0L
variant.
