Jeep in India will be coming up with a limited plus variant of their highly popular and successful compact SUV Jeep Compass by next month. This is ahead of the launch of their Compass Black Pack Edition. With new models and variants rolling out from Jeep-India it seems like Jeep is trying to make their roots stronger on Indian soil.
As The above spy-shot shows what to expect in the new jeep compass. The upcoming top-end variant will see the addition of a panoramic sunroof, something which is quite sought after these days as far as Indian buyer preferences go. Additionally, this trim will come with a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 18-inch alloy wheels and power adjustable driver (eight-way) and front passenger (four-way) seats.
On the safety front, dual-front, side and curtain airbags, and rain-sensing wipers are on offer as standard equipment on this variant. The Jeep Compass Limited Plus will be sold in both petrol and diesel engine options. The 173hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine will be available with the same six-speed manual gearbox, though there will not be a diesel-automatic on offer yet. The Limited Plus petrol trim will be sold with the same 163hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to an automatic gearbox.
Expect the Compass Limited Plus to be priced at least about Rs 1.5 lakh more than the current top-spec Limited 4×4 (O) trim (Rs 21.94 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi) when it launches next month. Jeep will also introduce a Compass Black Pack edition.
Source: AutoCar India
