Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Latest News
-
Hyundai IONIQ 5 And Palisade Named Top Vehicles Of 2024 By RPM -
First Carbon Fiber Aero Kit For 2024 Tesla Model 3 Unveiled By Unplugged Performance -
Lincoln Nautilus Lauded For Luxurious Interior And Cutting-Edge Digital Experience -
Toyota Pledges $1.4 Billion To U.S. Plant For New Electric SUV, Creating 340 Jobs -
Genesis And Foundation Boost STEAM Education With $20K Donation In Central Florida -
O’Gara Reveals New Aston Martin Vantage Models In Beverly Hills Event -
Renault Electrifies Roland-Garros With The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Special Series -
Chevrolet Blazer EV Secures Spot In 2024 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX -
2025 Ram 1500 RHO Sets New Standards For Off-Road Truck Value And Performance -
Hyundai's 2024 Santa Fe And Kona Secure Wards Best Interiors & UX Awards
Jeep India Begins Production Of Compass Trailhawk
Jeep India has commenced the production of Compass Trailhawk in India.
American automaker Jeep has already announced that it has commenced exporting the made-in-India Compass SUV to several global markets such as Japan and Australia.
Now, Autocar India reports that Jeep has started the production of Compass Trailhawk at the FCA manufacturing plant in Ranjangaon. The rugged version of the SUV is being manufactured only for the export markets.
Jeep had begun manufacturing the Compass SUV for the Indian market from June 2017. Now, the company has started the production of a new variant called as the Compass Trailhawk. It will be the top-spec trim for the international markets.
The Compass Trailhawk gets cosmetic and mechanical updates as compared to the standard variant of the SUV. The front end of the Compass Trailhawk gets a newly designed bumper with rugged looking skid plate.
Trending On DriveSpark:
2017 Tokyo Motor Show: New Kawasaki Ninja 250 Revealed
Tata Hexa Downtown Urban Edition Revealed Ahead Of India Launch
Bajaj Pulsar Is The Hot Favourite Of Indian Buyers - Here's Why
2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Kawasaki Z900RS Unveiled
Recommended Video
The rear end of the new variant of the SUV also gets the same treatment with redesigned bumper with skid plates. The bonnet is partially blacked out which sets it apart from the standard variant of the SUV.
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk draws power from a 2-litre diesel engine coupled to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. It is also equipped with Jeep's Active Drive Low-range four-wheel-drive technology for off-roading. The Select-Terrain 4WD system also gets a new Rock mode
The ground clearance of the Compass Trailhawk has been increased by 20mm which results in improved approach and departure angle. The new variant of the SUV also gets hill descent control as standard.
The Compass Trailhawk features new alloy wheels, dual-tone black and silver paint job, red recovery hooks at the front and all-weather floor mats. Apart from that the Trailhawk edition of the Compass is identical to the model sold in the Indian market. You can read our first drive review of the Compass to know more about the SUV.
DriveSpark Thinks!
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is a rugged variant of the SUV focused towards off-roading. There are few cosmetic changes which render the SUV a rugged look thanks to the skid plates and the recovery hooks at the front. Jeep has not confirmed its plans to launch this variant in India, but we are sure that the Compass Trailhawk will definitely find buyers in the country. Jeep will also introduce the diesel automatic variant of the Compass in the coming months.
