IAB has spotted a test mule of
the 'Redline Pearl' Jeep Compass Trailhawk on the Aurangabad-Pune highway. Visually, the Jeep Compass
Trailhawk can be differentiated from the top-spec Limited trim with the matte
black decal on the hood, a distinctive grille trim, unique alloy wheels, the
iconic 'Trail Rated' badge on the front fenders and the 'Trailhawk' badge on
the boot lid.
The interior of the Jeep Compass Trailhawk comes
draped in 'Monotone Black'. The upholstery features Ruby Red stitching and the
Trailhawk logo embroidered in the same shade of red. The Indian-spec model will
likely miss out on irrelevant equipment, like the heated seats for instance.
This should help the company price the new model more competitively.
Powering the Indian-spec Jeep Compass Trailhawk will
be a BSVI-compliant version of the 2.0-litre MultiJet II diesel engine that
powers the standard variant. The oil burner will come mated to a 9-speed
automatic transmission, which will finally mark the debut of an automatic
transmission option in the diesel-powered Compass. The Trailhawk is a more accomplished
off-roader than its regular sibling. This is owing to the fitment of the Jeep
Active Drive low-range 4WD system, the addition of 'Rock Mode' to the
Selec-Terrain 4WD system, hill descent control, 20 mm of increment in the
ground clearance and optimised Approach- and Departure-angles.
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk's launch will take place
in H1 2019. It is expected to cost close to INR 30 lakh (ex-showroom). The more
rugged variant is already being produced at FCA's Ranjangaon facility for
export markets.
