Automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is all set to roll out the Jeep Compass from its Ranjangaon manufacturing facility by June 2017. The car and SUV manufacturer had invested $280 million in the Jeep Compass project, and the manufacturing of the Jeep Compass in India sets high benchmarks in the Indian Automobile Industry having introduced many technologies and processes for the first time ever. The Jeep Compass will have the highest levels of quality and will be one of the safest SUVs on Indian roads when launched in the third quarter of calendar year 2017. The Company also announced two powertrain options that will be offered with the Jeep Compass – the 160bhp, 250Nm Multi-air petrol and the 170bhp, 350 Nm, Diesel.
The SUV will also come with options of the 6-speed manual transmission and the 7-speed Dual Dry Clutch Technology Automatic or DDCT. Both these engines will be scalable to BS VI regulatory requirements in India. FCA launched the Jeep brand in the market for the first time last year in August 2016 and the company has been on track with its strategy to launch a heavily localized SUV for the Indian market this year. The Jeep Compass brings with it the Jeep brand’s legacy, originality and capability. Its exterior styling is fresh but has the legendary design cues that Jeep SUVs are recognized with. The Jeep seven-slot grille and trapezoidal wheel arches define the Jeep Compass’ roots. The Jeep Compass will come with the Jeep brand’s famous four-wheel drive capability called as Jeep Active Drive, which is equipped with Select Terrain Traction Management System.
The SUV will come with a Driveline Disconnect Technology (DDT). True to its name, DDT disconnects the drive that goes to the rear wheels automatically when not required. This helps in fuel saving and assists safer driving. The Made-in-India Jeep Compass is being manufactured in 50 different trim, powertrain, transmission and colour combinations so Indian customers will have an extensive range of options.
