Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) India has confirmed the availability of the BS6 compliant variants of the Jeep Compass in India. The entire Compass range now complies with the tough emission norms and local plant has started producing the updated range at the automaker’s Ranjangaon facility in Maharashtra. While the company has not declared the new prices for the Compass, it announced that prices for the BS6 petrol models are hiked by ₹ 25,000, while that for the BS6 diesel has been gone up by ₹ 1.1 lakh. Usually, the price range of Jeep Compass starts from ₹ 15.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Good thing is the BS6 versions are now ready for sale with immediate effect. You can visit your nearest PPS Jeep showroom in Bangalore and drive away your favorite Jeep Compass home.
Speaking about the event, Dr. Partha Datta – President and Managing Director, FCA India stated, “We were the first OEM to roll out a BS6 powertrain in the premium compact SUV category in June 2019 and now, in eight months, our entire Jeep Compass range is BS6 compliant. There is a marginal price revision across the range owing to significant technological upgrades in both our petrol and diesel engines. However, we have loaded our trims with additional equipment, which offers abundant value to the customer.”
As you know the Jeep Compass comes with a masculine design and elegant outlines which leaves a lasting impression on anyone who had a glance at it. Those sweeping curves, sloping roofline and powerful wings offer an elegant yet bold look to the body while speaking volumes about the sculpted design aesthetic.
You can enjoy an impeccable driving experience whilst leading the way in functional and premium design. The ski grey interiors of the Jeep® Compass deliver an ultra-premium look to the cabin. Feel the utmost comfort and extravagance of the choicest of leather and impeccable seat design.
Coming to the engine and its transmission, there is no change in the power output to the BS6 compliant version of the 2.0-litre MultiJet II diesel engine. The diesel engine continues to produce 170 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. There’s also the 1.4-litre MultiAir Petrol that churns out 161 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. You can choose a 6-speed manual and 9-speed automatic transmission options from both petrol and diesel engines. When it comes to the enhancements, the diesel motor now comes equipped with the addition of an AdBlue tank that uses urea to clean the engine on the go. Both versions are equipped with new after-treatment systems to lessen emissions.
The start-stop system and cruise control is standard across all variants. The Limited Plus variant is now available with newly carved 18-inch alloy wheels while the remaining variants are offered with the 17-inch alloys shod with all-season tyres. On the safety front, the SUV offers an array of safety features like airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Frequency Damped Suspension (FSD), Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, electric parking brake, all four disc brakes and more. The Compass also gets four terrain modes under the SelecTerrain AWD system – Auto, Sand, Mud and Snow. You can have a detailed look at some of its key specifications and captivating features.
- Front Cornering Fog Lamps
- Rear Fog Lamps
- 43.18 cm (R17) Alloy Wheels
- Passive Entry, Keyless Go
- 7-Speed DDCT Automatic (Petrol Only)
- 9-Speed Automatic (Diesel Only)
- UConnect® with 17.78 cm (7.0) Touchscreen Display
- Bi-Function Projector Halogen Headlamps
- Cruise Control (Diesel AT Only)
- Electronic Stop-Start (ESS) System (Diesel AT Only)
- Cruise Control
- 43.18 cm (R17) Alloy Wheels
- 7-Speed DDCT Automatic (Petrol Only) and 9-Speed Diesel Automatic
- 1.4L Turbo MultiAir Petrol & 2.0L Multijet II Diesel
Having said that, the Jeep Compass with BS6 compliant engine is the best choice you can ever make, if you are planning to buy a latest car which complies with BS6 emission norms. Visit any authorised Jeep showroom in Bangalore, and make your dreams come true.
