The 2017 Jeep Compass entered production this month, and is weeks from its launch. In the latest, the SUV’s brochure has leaked via images shared by Team-BHP forum member schakravarthy. At the launch, Jeep will only introduce the Compass with a diesel engine and a manual transmission.

The Jeep Compass will sell in three main grades, Sport, Longitude and Limited, with the latter available in two optional sub-grades as well. The base Sport grade features 16-inch steel wheels, halogen headlamps, electrically adjustable and foldable mirrors, all-black interior, electric parking brake, 5.0-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system, front airbags, ESC, TC ABS with EBD, four disc brakes. Two engine options are available: 1.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel, and a 6-speed manual transmission is standard.


The Longitude grade swaps the steel wheels with 17-inch alloy wheels and the black interior with a beige and black interior, and features front fog lamps, keyless entry, push button start, and rear parking sensors. The Longitude (O) sub-grade replaces the halogen headlamps with projector headlamps and adds roof rails, 7-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and dual-zone climate control. The Jeep Compass Longitude/Longitude gets the 2.0-litre diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission combination as standard.

The Jeep Compass Limited brings LED tail lamps, door scuff plates, Ski Grey interior, leather steering wheel, leather seats and a rear-view camera. Limited (O) sub-grade adds HID headlamps and black roof. Engine options include 1.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel.


Only the Jeep Compass Limited/Limited (O) will have the Jeep Active drive system, as an option, and specifying it will add the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System that includes Sand, Mud and Rock modes as well as front side airbags and curtain airbags.

The Jeep Compass’ 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, its official press release has said, produces over 160 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Transmission choices for this engine include 6-speed manual and 7-speed DDCT dual-clutch automatic. The Compass petrol variants will take a few months to launch.


The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, the leaked brochure image has revealed, develops 172 PS at 3,750 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1,750 rpm – 2,500 rpm. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard.

The Jeep Compass’ Indian launch will reportedly take place in August 2017, with prices starting at around INR 18 lakh (ex-showroom).