Introduced last year, the new, 3rd-gen Jeep Compass is currently focused on markets like Europe, Australia, Middle East and New Zealand
Even though there are currently no plans outlined for the launch of the new-gen Jeep Compass in India, recently filed design patent images offer a glimmer of hope. But it could as well be just an exercise to protect intellectual property rights.
It has been reported earlier that it was commercially unviable to introduce the 3rd-gen Compass in India. However, the automotive landscape is evolving rapidly, and shifts in market strategy are not uncommon. Jeep has also planned a new made in India SUV by 2028, which will be based on Tata Motors platform.
New Jeep Compass design patent – Key features
Overall silhouette and core design highlights are largely the same as the new Compass model sold overseas. As per the patent images, this appears to be the full electric 4×4 version of the new-gen Jeep Compass.
Across the exterior, this variant differs from the others in terms of its grille design, alloy wheels and enhanced approach angle and departure angles. In Europe, new-gen Jeep Compass is available in mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric versions.
While these three share the same design, the full electric 4×4 version has slightly different styling. Key features include a seven slot grille, sharp lighting elements and a rugged bumper design with slats and underbody protection.
New-gen Jeep Compass has sharp lines and a chiselled appearance, ensuring a commanding presence. Side profile has squared off wheel arches, thick cladding, distinctive alloy wheels in a blacked-out finish, blacked-out ORVMs and body-coloured door handles. The window line now extends to the D-pillar.
Other key features include blacked-out pillars and a sloped roofline. At the rear, 3rd-gen Jeep Compass has a roof mounted spoiler, a shark fin antenna, a raked windshield, funky wraparound tail lamps and a chunky bumper.
New Jeep Compass has larger dimensions, measuring 4,550 mm in length and a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. Rear legroom has improved by around 55 mm and there’s better overall cabin space. New Compass has a boot capacity of around 550 litres, which varies slightly based on the powertrain.
Equipment, powertrain options
Inside, the new Jeep Compass has features like a large 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s dual zone automatic climate control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and heated seats and steering wheel. Other highlights include dual-tone interior theme, auto dimming IRVM and ambient lighting with colour personalization.
Safety package with the full electric 4×4 variant includes Selec-Terrain® System. Also available are features like front and rear parking sensors, multilink rear suspension, rear camera and heat pump. Level 2 ADAS package includes adaptive cruise control, lane positioning assist and automatic emergency braking.
New-gen Jeep Compass mild hybrid, sold as e-Hybrid, is equipped with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine. It is integrated with a 48V electric motor and has a 6-speed DCT transmission.
Available in FWD, the e-Hybrid generates 145 hp. New Compass PHEV has a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine paired with an electric motor. Combined output is around 195-228 hp. Pure electric drive range is around 80 km.
Full electric (BEV) is available with a single motor FWD setup, generating 213 hp. Equipped with a 74 kWh battery pack, the range is around 500 km (WLTP). There is a BEV long-range version as well, offering around 650 km. New Compass full electric 4×4, sold as 4xe Full-Electric, has dual motors generating 375 hp. Range is around 600 km. With a DC fast charger, 20% to 80% charge can be achieved in 31 minutes.
