The facelifted Jeep Compass has just touched down on Australia shores with most of the same updates as the refreshed European and Chinese models. A revised exterior look immediately distinguishes the new Compass from the old model. There are tweaked LED headlights and a new three-dimensional effect incorporated into the seven-slot grille, the fog lights have been repositioned, and there are new LED daytime running lights as well as a wider skid plate.
Three distinct trim levels are available Down Under. These include the Compass Launch Edition and Compass Limited that feature black bumpers and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the sporty S-Limited variant has metallic grey finishes, body-color bumpers, and multi-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels.
A Trailhawk variant has also been added to the local range and includes a unique grille, body-color fog lamp bezels, a more prominent skid plate, and unique 17-inch alloy wheels. The bumpers, fog lamps, and camera radar also sit higher to keep them safe while off-roading.
The inside of the 2022 Jeep Compass has also been thoroughly re-designed and includes a new 10.1-inch Ultra HD touchscreen display with integrated TomTom navigation and running the automaker’s Uconnect 5 system. This system includes advanced voice recognition, supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, includes wireless charging, and offers multiple driver profiles. Limited, Trailhawk, and S-Limited variants also come with an Ultra HD 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
Most Compass models come standard with Jeep’s 2.4-liter ‘Tigershark’ four-cylinder producing 173 hp and 229 Nm of torque. However, the Trailhawk variant rocks a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel with 167 hp and 350 Nm. Both engines are mated to a nine-speed automatic, although the entry-level Launch Edition has a six-speed auto. Local prices start at AU$ 37,950 for the Compass Launch Edition and rise to AU$ 43,950 (US$ 33,256) for the Limited, AU$ 47,941 (US$ 36,276) for the 80th Anniversary, AU$ 46,950 (US$ 35,527) for the S-Limited and top out at AU$ 51,250 (US$ 38,783) for the Trailhawk.
