The Jeep Compass that was teased last
month is not the facelifted model we expected. It’s basically the same old
model with new technologies. FCA has announced a 1.3-litre GSE turbocharged
four-cylinder petrol engine from the FireFly engine family for the Jeep
Compass. As we’ve been telling you from months now, it serves as a replacement
for the 1.4-litre MultiAir 2 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
The 1.3-litre GSE petrol engine of the
Jeep Compass is available in 130 PS/270 Nm and 150 PS/270 Nm versions, with
6-speed manual and 6-speed dual dry clutch automatic transmissions
respectively. There’s no AWD system option in the configurations fitted with
this engine, at least not in the first market where it’s available - Italy. The
new engine comes with a new Sport drive mode for a more dynamic driving
experience.
The 1.4-litre MultiAir 2 petrol engine
that the new petrol engine replaces was available in 140 PS/230 Nm and 170
PS/250 Nm versions. It was offered with 6-speed manual and 9-speed automatic
transmission options. An AWD system option was available in the
configuration(s) fitted with this engine.
In India, the Jeep Compass’ petrol engine
is the 1.4-litre MultiAir petrol engine, also a turbocharged four-cylinder
unit, which delivers 162 PS and 250 Nm of torque. It can be had with a 6-speed
manual transmission or a 6-speed dual dry clutch automatic transmission.
There’s no AWD system option in the petrol configurations.
In addition to the new petrol engine, the
European Jeep Compass has received new connected vehicle services for its
Uconnect 4 series infotainment systems. These services allow the driver to
lock/unlock doors, flash the lights and perform more such vehicle functions
remotely, send a destination to the infotainment system from a smartphone,
receive real-time alerts, etc. The 2021 Jeep Compass facelift that will follow
later will come with Uconnect 5 infotainment system range.
The 2021 Jeep Compass with a refreshed
design will likely first arrive in South America, in the second half of this
calendar year. Its Indian launch should take place a few months later. Stay
tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com for more Jeep updates and other four-wheeler news.
