Jeep Compass Gets A Price Hike After GST Revision

Prices of the Jeep Compass have been increased post-GST revision of Cess on SUVs.

Updated: Saturday, September 16, 2017, 12:32 [IST]

The automobile industry has begun revising the rates of their vehicles post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council decided to hike the GST Cess for SUVs by 7 percent. Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Honda Cars India have already announced a hike in their car prices. Now, Jeep India has announced the price hike on the recently launched Compass SUV.

Jeep Compass Prices Increased By Rs 72,000 Post-GST In India

The Jeep Compass receives an increase in price between Rs 21,000 to Rs 72,000 based on the variants and engine option. The Jeep Compass base model will now be priced at Rs 15.16 lakh ex-showroom (India), while the top-end Compass Limited (O) 4x4 is now priced at Rs 21.37 lakh.

Also Read: First Drive Review Of The Jeep Compass

Both the petrol and the diesel models received a price increase as the new GST Cess on SUVs changed from the initial 43 percent to 50 percent. The new prices of the Jeep Compass are applicable from September 15, 2017.

Ex-Showroom Price (Delhi)

Jeep Compass 1.4-litre Petrol

Variant	Old Price	New Price	Difference
Sport	Rs 14.95 lakh	Rs 15.16 lakh	Rs 21,000
Limited	Rs 18.70 lakh	Rs 18.96 lakh	Rs 26,000
Limited (O)	Rs 19.40 lakh	Rs 19.67 lakh	Rs 27,000

Jeep Compass 2.0-litre Diesel

Variant	Old Price	New Price	Difference
Sport	Rs 15.45 lakh	Rs 15.99 lakh	Rs 54,000
Longitude	Rs 16.45 lakh	Rs 17.03 lakh	Rs 58,000
Longitude (O)	Rs 17.25 lakh	Rs 17.85 lakh	Rs 60,000
Limited 4x2	Rs 18.05 lakh	Rs 18.68 lakh	Rs 63,000
Limited (O) 4x2	Rs 18.75 lakh	Rs 19.41 lakh	Rs 66,000
Limited 4x4	Rs 19.95 lakh	Rs 20.65 lakh	Rs 70,000
Limited (O) 4x4	Rs 20.65 lakh	Rs 21.37 lakh	Rs 72,000

Jeep India builds the Compass in India and is extensively localized to keep the prices low; however, models brought to India through the Completely Built-up (CBU) route are quite expensive. Jeep's CBU models like the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler unlimited receives a price hike in the range of Rs 2.75 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh.

Jeep's parent company Fiat Crysler Automobiles which sells the Fiat Punto, Fiat Avventura, Abarth Punto, Abarth Avventura and Fiat Linea along with the range-topping Abarth 595 in India. Only the Fiat Linea and Avventura received rate increase ranging between Rs 9,000 to Rs 14,000.

DriveSpark Thinks!

While the base model of the Jeep Compass received a minimal hike of Rs 21,000, the top variant Limited (O) 4x4 is now pricier by Rs 72,000. The Jeep Compass is still a good buy as it's a stylish and a capable SUV.