FiestaST
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We have wait & see. Its not confirmed just yet for SA but I would say around Q3 it should be here with diesel power.
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2017 Jeep Compass (2nd Generation)
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FiestaST
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FAIL! COMPASS BUNGLES JEEP’S OWN OFF-ROAD COURSE
Somewhat embarrassing footage of a Jeep Compass failing to conquer an off-road course set up at the New York International Auto Show has emerged online.
A short clip posted to Twitter by Roadshow shows a 2017 Compass attempting to tackle a steep hill created with metal grating. But, likely aided by a spot of rain, the SUV struggles for grip and ends up spinning its tyres.
The driver then has another go, with added speed this time. But the result is the same, with the vehicle sliding back down the ramp and ending up at an angle awkward enough to necessitate the help of several Jeep employees.
And that, according to Roadshow, resulted in Jeep abandoning that hill altogether. Exactly who was behind the wheel, though, remains a mystery.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/fail-compass-bungles-jeeps-own-off-road-course/
Somewhat embarrassing footage of a Jeep Compass failing to conquer an off-road course set up at the New York International Auto Show has emerged online.
A short clip posted to Twitter by Roadshow shows a 2017 Compass attempting to tackle a steep hill created with metal grating. But, likely aided by a spot of rain, the SUV struggles for grip and ends up spinning its tyres.
The driver then has another go, with added speed this time. But the result is the same, with the vehicle sliding back down the ramp and ending up at an angle awkward enough to necessitate the help of several Jeep employees.
And that, according to Roadshow, resulted in Jeep abandoning that hill altogether. Exactly who was behind the wheel, though, remains a mystery.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/fail-compass-bungles-jeeps-own-off-road-course/
crackersa
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I like it, but I wouldn't let my friends catch me driving it.
FiestaST
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[video=youtube_share;gx4_JW-_ZxM]https://youtu.be/gx4_JW-_ZxM[/video]
FiestaST
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Jeep Compass - 2017 TBC
The new Compass could be here before the end of 2017 if Fiat Chrysler SA can get its hands on right-hand drive models by then. Although it rides on the Renegade platform, the Compass is likely to be a more rugged off-roader.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/update-cars-coming-to-sa-in-2017/42927/#.WT5ltFV95hE
The new Compass could be here before the end of 2017 if Fiat Chrysler SA can get its hands on right-hand drive models by then. Although it rides on the Renegade platform, the Compass is likely to be a more rugged off-roader.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/update-cars-coming-to-sa-in-2017/42927/#.WT5ltFV95hE
FiestaST
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Should I buy one?
Although the Jeep Compass’s final emissions and economy figures are yet to be announced, the European equivalents suggest that opting for the automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive comes at a cost – this version is likely to emit around 10g/km more than the manual.
A manual gearbox with the smaller diesel engine or one of the petrols is likely to make a lot more sense than this version when pricing and stats are confirmed.
The Compass might not be the biggest, most composed crossover on the road, or the most efficient, but its off-road capability will be an attractive option for many.
Location Lisbon, Portugal; On sale January 2018; Price £31,000 (est); Engine 4 cyls, 1956cc, turbocharged, diesel; Power 138bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 258lb ft at 1750rpm; Gearbox 9-spd auto; Kerb weight 1816kg; Top speed 122mph; 0-62mph 10.1sec; Economy 49.6mpg (combined, est); CO2/tax band 148g/km (est); Rivals Nissan Qashqai, Volkswagen Tiguan
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jeep/first-drives/jeep-compass-multijet-140-limited-2017-review
Although the Jeep Compass’s final emissions and economy figures are yet to be announced, the European equivalents suggest that opting for the automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive comes at a cost – this version is likely to emit around 10g/km more than the manual.
A manual gearbox with the smaller diesel engine or one of the petrols is likely to make a lot more sense than this version when pricing and stats are confirmed.
The Compass might not be the biggest, most composed crossover on the road, or the most efficient, but its off-road capability will be an attractive option for many.
Location Lisbon, Portugal; On sale January 2018; Price £31,000 (est); Engine 4 cyls, 1956cc, turbocharged, diesel; Power 138bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 258lb ft at 1750rpm; Gearbox 9-spd auto; Kerb weight 1816kg; Top speed 122mph; 0-62mph 10.1sec; Economy 49.6mpg (combined, est); CO2/tax band 148g/km (est); Rivals Nissan Qashqai, Volkswagen Tiguan
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jeep/first-drives/jeep-compass-multijet-140-limited-2017-review
FiestaST
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2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Review - AutoGuide.com
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FiestaST
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FiestaST
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Kelly Blue Book review
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FiestaST
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Euro NCAP Crash Test of Jeep Compass
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FiestaST
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"The local division is also set to bolster its Jeep range with the introduction of the all-new Compass in the first quarter of 2018, and the next-generation Wrangler later in the year. "
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/no-more-dodge-and-chrysler-for-sa-11519161
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/no-more-dodge-and-chrysler-for-sa-11519161
FiestaST
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10 SA-bound compact SUVs worth waiting for
Jeep Compass
Due in SA: Early 2018
Provisionally due in the first quarter of 2018, the all-new Compass looks to be a vast improvement over its rough-around-the-edges predecessor.
It boasts a sleek new look and is built around Fiat Chrysler’s modern passenger car architecture, although like the Renegade the four-wheel-drive versions also promise class-leading offroad ability.
The local engine range and pricing will be confirmed closer to launch, but expect it to command a premium over the Renegade range, which currently starts just shy of the R300 000 mark. Jeep offers five different engines abroad, depending on the market, in the form of three petrol options and two diesels.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/10-sa-bound-compact-suvs-worth-waiting-for-11876154
Jeep Compass
Due in SA: Early 2018
Provisionally due in the first quarter of 2018, the all-new Compass looks to be a vast improvement over its rough-around-the-edges predecessor.
It boasts a sleek new look and is built around Fiat Chrysler’s modern passenger car architecture, although like the Renegade the four-wheel-drive versions also promise class-leading offroad ability.
The local engine range and pricing will be confirmed closer to launch, but expect it to command a premium over the Renegade range, which currently starts just shy of the R300 000 mark. Jeep offers five different engines abroad, depending on the market, in the form of three petrol options and two diesels.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/10-sa-bound-compact-suvs-worth-waiting-for-11876154
FiestaST
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New Jeep Compass SUV priced from £22,995
Jeep’s all-important entry into the booming C-SUV market will take on best-sellers like the Nissan Qashqai from February 2018
The new Jeep Compass, the brand’s all-important rival to the Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq and Vauxhall Grandland X, costs from £22,995, with the first right-hand-drive cars due in the UK in February 2018.
At 4.4 metres in length, the Compass slots into Jeep’s range between the 4.2m Renegade and 4.6m Cherokee. Company chiefs state it is a key addition to the range, giving Jeep a presence in the growing compact SUV market that is expected to account for two million vehicle sales in Europe by 2020. This new model replaces the previous-generation Compass, a mediocre offering that was withdrawn from sale here in 2015.
The £22,995 starting price buys a Sport 1.6 MultiJet II 120hp 4x2, which is a front-wheel-drive variant powered by a 1598cc turbodiesel engine producing 118bhp and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
A 2.0 diesel engine is also available in two states of tune - 138bhp and 168bhp - and only with four-wheel-drive. A choice of a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic transmission is offered, depending on trim level. The petrol offerings comprise a 1.4-litre MultiAir II Turbo engine with either 138bhp or 168bhp.
Four trim levels are available: Sport, Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk, although the latter won’t be available until the summer of next year. The most basic Sport trim’s standard equipment includes 16in alloy wheels, LED tail lights, a leather steering wheel with audio controls, aircon, cruise control, forward collision warning and a 60/40 rear seat split.
Jeep bosses expect Longitude to be the most popular trim level with customers. It gets 17in alloys and builds on the Sport variant’s kit with front fog lamps, Parkview reverse camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, an 8.4in infotainment screen, electric lumbar support, dual zone climate control and keyless entry and go.
The Limited spec adds 18in alloys (with 19in wheels as an option), halogen projector headlamps, silver roof rails, privacy glass, leather power and heated seats, windscreen wiper de-icer, heated steering wheel, rain sensitive wipers, Parkview reverse camera, Parksense front and rear park assist system, blind spot and cross path detection, and parallel and perpendicular park assist.
Trailhawk is intended to sit alongside Limited as the top spec, albeit with a greater emphasis on off-road appointments. Its equipment includes halogen projector headlamps, front and rear off-road bumpers, raised off-road suspension, front and rear skid plates, 60/40 folding rear seat with boot pass-through, heated steering wheel, all-season floor mats, hill descent and an additional pre-set mode, Rock, on the SelecTerrain transmission select system.
The Compass Trailhawk will be powered with the 168bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine equipped with a low-range mode and will top the range at a price of £35,595.
Higher-spec versions of the Compass are offered with the latest iteration of Jeep’s Uconnect infotainment and connectivity system, which promises enhanced processing power, faster start-up times and high-resolution graphics on the touchscreens.
Jeep is also emphasising the Compass’s maximum five-star rating in the latest, most stringent Euro NCAP safety tests. It is offered with more than 70 active and passive safety features including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection and adaptive cruise control.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-jeep-compass-suv-priced-£22995
Jeep’s all-important entry into the booming C-SUV market will take on best-sellers like the Nissan Qashqai from February 2018
The new Jeep Compass, the brand’s all-important rival to the Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq and Vauxhall Grandland X, costs from £22,995, with the first right-hand-drive cars due in the UK in February 2018.
At 4.4 metres in length, the Compass slots into Jeep’s range between the 4.2m Renegade and 4.6m Cherokee. Company chiefs state it is a key addition to the range, giving Jeep a presence in the growing compact SUV market that is expected to account for two million vehicle sales in Europe by 2020. This new model replaces the previous-generation Compass, a mediocre offering that was withdrawn from sale here in 2015.
The £22,995 starting price buys a Sport 1.6 MultiJet II 120hp 4x2, which is a front-wheel-drive variant powered by a 1598cc turbodiesel engine producing 118bhp and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
A 2.0 diesel engine is also available in two states of tune - 138bhp and 168bhp - and only with four-wheel-drive. A choice of a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic transmission is offered, depending on trim level. The petrol offerings comprise a 1.4-litre MultiAir II Turbo engine with either 138bhp or 168bhp.
Four trim levels are available: Sport, Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk, although the latter won’t be available until the summer of next year. The most basic Sport trim’s standard equipment includes 16in alloy wheels, LED tail lights, a leather steering wheel with audio controls, aircon, cruise control, forward collision warning and a 60/40 rear seat split.
Jeep bosses expect Longitude to be the most popular trim level with customers. It gets 17in alloys and builds on the Sport variant’s kit with front fog lamps, Parkview reverse camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, an 8.4in infotainment screen, electric lumbar support, dual zone climate control and keyless entry and go.
The Limited spec adds 18in alloys (with 19in wheels as an option), halogen projector headlamps, silver roof rails, privacy glass, leather power and heated seats, windscreen wiper de-icer, heated steering wheel, rain sensitive wipers, Parkview reverse camera, Parksense front and rear park assist system, blind spot and cross path detection, and parallel and perpendicular park assist.
Trailhawk is intended to sit alongside Limited as the top spec, albeit with a greater emphasis on off-road appointments. Its equipment includes halogen projector headlamps, front and rear off-road bumpers, raised off-road suspension, front and rear skid plates, 60/40 folding rear seat with boot pass-through, heated steering wheel, all-season floor mats, hill descent and an additional pre-set mode, Rock, on the SelecTerrain transmission select system.
The Compass Trailhawk will be powered with the 168bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine equipped with a low-range mode and will top the range at a price of £35,595.
Higher-spec versions of the Compass are offered with the latest iteration of Jeep’s Uconnect infotainment and connectivity system, which promises enhanced processing power, faster start-up times and high-resolution graphics on the touchscreens.
Jeep is also emphasising the Compass’s maximum five-star rating in the latest, most stringent Euro NCAP safety tests. It is offered with more than 70 active and passive safety features including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection and adaptive cruise control.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-jeep-compass-suv-priced-£22995
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet II 170 4WD 2017 UK review
Should I buy one?
The main positives are that the Compass feels solid, dependable and is moderately successful in its bid to meld its makers’ trademark rugged vibe and abilities with a stylish, contemporary design and sufficient technology to match its rivals’ offerings.
On the downside, this model’s performance feels a little underwhelming, the diesel engine makes for a rather gruff and occasionally unrefined companion and it is tough to make a case for it standing out in a crowded and very talented field in any one specific area. It’s more expensive, less powerful and less frugal than the top diesel-powered, four-wheel-drive Seat Ateca, to name just one compelling rival in the category.
Our suspicion, however, is that a sweeter Compass lies elsewhere in the model line-up than this rather expensive bells-and-whistles variant. We didn’t get to try a front-wheel-drive Jeep, but we did briefly sample a four-wheel drive, 168bhp petrol variant, which felt more peppy and lively than this diesel.
For UK buyers, it could well be the case that a cheaper, lighter, petrol-driven Compass might represent a better choice if you intend to drive predominantly on the road. For those who demand off-road capability come what may, a more rugged Compass Trailhawk equipped with a low-range transmission is due next summer.
Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet II 170 4WD Limited Auto
Where Sussex On sale February 2018 Price £34,294 Engine 4cyls, 1956cc, turbocharged diesel Power 168bhp at 3750rpm Torque 280lb ft at 1750rpm Gearbox 9-spd automatic Kerbweight 1540kg Top speed 122mph 0-62mph 9.5sec Fuel economy 49.6mpg CO2/BIK 148g/km, 28% Rivals Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq, Vauxhall Grandland X
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...compass-20-multijet-ii-170-4wd-2017-uk-review
Should I buy one?
The main positives are that the Compass feels solid, dependable and is moderately successful in its bid to meld its makers’ trademark rugged vibe and abilities with a stylish, contemporary design and sufficient technology to match its rivals’ offerings.
On the downside, this model’s performance feels a little underwhelming, the diesel engine makes for a rather gruff and occasionally unrefined companion and it is tough to make a case for it standing out in a crowded and very talented field in any one specific area. It’s more expensive, less powerful and less frugal than the top diesel-powered, four-wheel-drive Seat Ateca, to name just one compelling rival in the category.
Our suspicion, however, is that a sweeter Compass lies elsewhere in the model line-up than this rather expensive bells-and-whistles variant. We didn’t get to try a front-wheel-drive Jeep, but we did briefly sample a four-wheel drive, 168bhp petrol variant, which felt more peppy and lively than this diesel.
For UK buyers, it could well be the case that a cheaper, lighter, petrol-driven Compass might represent a better choice if you intend to drive predominantly on the road. For those who demand off-road capability come what may, a more rugged Compass Trailhawk equipped with a low-range transmission is due next summer.
Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet II 170 4WD Limited Auto
Where Sussex On sale February 2018 Price £34,294 Engine 4cyls, 1956cc, turbocharged diesel Power 168bhp at 3750rpm Torque 280lb ft at 1750rpm Gearbox 9-spd automatic Kerbweight 1540kg Top speed 122mph 0-62mph 9.5sec Fuel economy 49.6mpg CO2/BIK 148g/km, 28% Rivals Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq, Vauxhall Grandland X
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...compass-20-multijet-ii-170-4wd-2017-uk-review
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
It was a CVT, like you get in most Japanese small SUV’s. They are known to be called whiny, by people not used to them. Not a big fan myself, but I did have one in my Patriot and TBH you do get used to it. Jeep then changed to a normal 6 speed auto on later models of Patriot and Compass, which was better I guess. This new Compass will probably have the 9 speed ZF, like the Renegade and Cherokee. That gearbox also had teething issues when first introduced, but I think this might be sorted by now.