Made In India Jeep Compass Production Commences On June 1

The right-hand-drive Compass will be sold in India and few other international markets such as Japan and UK. The Compass is a key product for Fiat and Jeep as the manufacturer is betting high on the compact SUV.

Globally, the Compass will be offered in as many as 17 engines, transmission and powertrain options. And some of the models for the international market will be made in India.

The India-spec Compass will be available in two engine options, a 2-litre diesel engine and a 1.4-litre petrol engine. The diesel motor is good for 170bhp and 350Nm of torque. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The 1.4-litre petrol engine produces 160bhp and will be paired with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. Both the engines will be offered with 4x4 and 4x2 configuration.

The interior of the top-of-the-range Compass will feature 7-inch Uconnect infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The fit and finish of the interior match the quality of the export models.

The safety features on the Compass include six airbags, ABS, ESP, electronic roll-over mitigation and hill-start assist. The compact SUV also features a reverse camera with sensors.

The Compass being manufactured in India, the compact SUV is likely to carry a price tag of around Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. The Compass will hit the Indian roads in the coming months.