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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass was launched in India in July last year and in just a few months it has become one of India's favourite SUVs. The prices for the most affordable Jeep in India start from Rs 15.16 lakh for the petrol base while the top-end diesel is priced at Rs 21.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The biggest appeal of the Compass apart from its off-roading capabilities is that it gets the Jeep brand within reach for alarge portion of the car buying population.

The Compass measures 4395mm long, 1818mm wide, 1640mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2636mm. The five-seater SUV rides on 18-inch alloy wheels (in its top-spec Limited variant) and gets features such as bi-xenon projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps and a two-tone paint scheme. The interiors feature a black and white colour theme, and get goodies such as a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a 6-speaker sound system and dual-zone climate control. On the safety front, the top-spec Compass gets 6 airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, hill hold and descent control.

Engine options for the Jeep Compass include a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel. The petrol motor develops 160PS and 250Nm, and will be available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel, on the other hand, makes 173PS and 350Nm and is available with a 6-speed manual transmission only. Jeep has confirmed that a 9-speed automatic will be available with the diesel drivetrain but not anytime soon

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