Jeep Compass navigates its way into 2024 with a fresh update
Jeep’s focus in 2023 may have been on its first all-electric car[1], the Avenger EV[2], but the bigger Compass[3] model hasn’t been forgotten with new revisions for 2024. Since the Jeep Compass[4] was introduced in 2018, the landscape of the small SUV[5] segment in the UK has dramatically changed. There’s the Hyundai Tucson[6], Kia Sportage[7], Peugeot 3008[8] and Nissan Qashqai[9] all to deal with in this competitive market, so these new updates will be welcome for the American offering.
The outgoing trim level range consisted of the Limited, S and High Altitude for the e-Hybrid and Limited, S and Trailhawk for the 4xe plug-in hybrid[10]. Now there are four trim levels with Altitude, Summit, Overland and the off-road focused Trailhawk. All models get a 10.25-inch driver’s display and a 10.1-inch central touchscreen.
Jeep says the infotainment system is five times faster, and Apple CarPlay[11] and Android Auto[12] connectivity, along with a wireless smartphone charging pad, are standard. Altitude gets LED reflectors, automatic headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels and gloss black mirror caps. Cloth and vinyl seats can be found inside along with keyless go.
Summit models get 19-inch diamond alloy wheels, a two-tone paint finish with a black roof, LED fog lights, tinted windows and roof rails. The cabin features ventilated leather seats, an eight-way powered driver’s seat and parking sensors front and rear. The Overland version comes with 17-inch black alloy wheels, a bespoke “off-road” bumper and extra ground clearance.
Jeep says the vinyl seats are designed to be easily washable. As for the Trailhawk, you’ll find black 17-inch alloy wheels, a two-tone paint finish, LED projector headlights and a decal on the bonnet, plus some ‘Trailhawk’ badging. To help boost off-road capability, there’s a skid plate for the transmission, along with added protection for the front suspension and transfer case.
Jeep’s ‘select-terrain’ driving mode system comes with a rock mode too. On top of these trim levels there are several packs. The ‘Premium Pack’ comes with integrated sat-nav, a hands free boot lid, wireless smartphone charger and updated Level 2 autonomous driving[13].
The ‘Winter Pack’ includes heated front seats and steering wheel, all-weather floor mats and the option to specify a dual-pane sunroof. A ‘Safety Pack’ adds blind spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and park assist. The powertrain options remain the same as before: a 128bhp 1.5-litre mild-hybrid[14] badged ‘e-Hybrid’, with a 48V motor integrated into the seven-speed automatic[15] transmission.
The plug-in hybrid uses a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mated to an 11.4kWh battery for 237bhp and an electric range of around 30 miles. The Compass currently kicks off from GBP34,580 in mild-hybrid form and GBP41,455 in plug-in hybrid guise. We expect small increases in price when it arrives in 2024.
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References
- ^ all-electric car (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Avenger EV (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Compass (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Jeep Compass (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ small SUV (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Hyundai Tucson (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Kia Sportage (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Peugeot 3008 (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Nissan Qashqai (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ plug-in hybrid (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Apple CarPlay (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Android Auto (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ autonomous driving (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ mild-hybrid (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ automatic (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
- ^ Jeep news and reviews (www.autoexpress.co.uk)