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For R600k, I dont think I would want a petrol N/A car.
Can you pick up a nice 2nd hand Grand Cherokee for that money?
Definitely. Low mileage full house diesel GC.
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For R600k, I dont think I would want a petrol N/A car.
Can you pick up a nice 2nd hand Grand Cherokee for that money?
Yup, so why would people go for the compass with its 2.4 petrol engine and a smaller cabin.Definitely. Low mileage full house diesel GC.
Yup, so why would people go for the compass with its 2.4 petrol engine and a smaller cabin.
Few factors:
- New vs Used
- All new vehicle vs old GC design
- Smaller size vs bigger, some folks don't want something that big
- Petrol vs Diesel, not everyone prefers Diesel but most do. There will be a group that likes a robust N/A Petrol motor.
True, but I have heard the 3.6 Pentastar Engine in the GC is quite good too.
But the Compass looks exactly like a GC, no one will notice.![]()









Only seen 1 (one) on the roads of Cape Town in many months. With a single model going for R600k & very poor marketing by FCA SA I'm *not* surprised.Jeep Compass 2.4 4x4 Trailhawk (2019) Review
Fast Facts
Price: R599 990
Engine: 2.4L petrol
Power/Torque: 129 kW/229 Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Fuel economy: 9.5 L/100 km (claimed)
Load capacity: 438 litres
Pricing & warranty
As of December 2019, the 2.4 4x4 Trailhawk is the only Compass on sale in SA, but other derivatives are expected to arrive in 2020. It costs R599 990 and comes with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and service plan.
Verdict
The Compass 2.4 4x4 Trailhawk carves out its niche particularly well. There aren’t many true off-roaders at this end of the market that are as refined on- or off-road as Jeep's newcomer. It’s generously equipped, with modern connectivity and comfort features and offers high safety levels. Passengers will undoubtedly enjoy the SUV's ride comfort and generous occupant space, although the smallish load bay may put off some buyers if they're on the proverbial fence.
At its current price, the Jeep's unlikely to be a volume seller, as most buyers that really want to go off-road will opt for the peace of mind that’s offered by bakkie-based adventure SUVs, especially the Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6 4x4 auto. While this version of the Compass is a very good off-roader and certainly a much better car on-road than the Fortuner, conservative and brand-conscious buyers are likely to invariably favour the Japanese model.
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Jeep Compass 2.4 4x4 Trailhawk (2019) Review
Jeep’s awkwardly-sized family car could be just another SUV among a host of competitors, some of which have much more brand cachet in the local market. It seems to have the odds stacked against it, but in 2.4 4×4 Trailhawk guise, the Compass has real off-road ability, which elevates it to...www.cars.co.za
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