The Jeep Compass has been updated for the 2024 model year getting minor styling tweaks, new variants and new drivetrain options. With prices starting from Rs 20.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the base Compass Sport is now more affordable by about Rs 1.24 lakh. The Compass automatic range meanwhile, now starts from Rs 23.99 lakh (ex-showroom) – down from the previous Rs 29.84 lakh. Full pricing is currently awaited.
The SUV is also only available with a diesel engine for the 2024 model year with sales of the petrol model having been halted since back in May 2023 owing to supply chain constraints.
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On the design front, the updated Jeep Compass gets tweaks to the grille along with new alloy wheel designs for 2024. New for 2024 is a BlackShark edition, based on the Limited variant, that features gloss black cosmetic elements in the grille and on the lower bumper, black alloy wheels and body-coloured cladding. The BlackShark edition also features black upholstery within the cabin with red highlights.
The 2024 Jeep Compass will be available in a total of six variants – Sport, Longitude, Longitude Plus, Limited, BlackShark and Model S.
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On the powertrain front, the 2024 Compass is solely available with a diesel engine though it now gets the option of a new drivetrain. While previously available only available in 4x4 spec with the 9-speed automatic, buyers will now get the option of the auto ‘box in 4x2 spec. Jeep says India is the only market to receive this powertrain option for now. The 6-speed manual gearbox continues to be offered solely in 4x2 spec.
On the equipment front, the Compass continues to offer kit such as LED headlamps (projectors on top variants), a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and more.
The Compass goes up against the likes of the Hyundai Tucson and the Citroen C5 Aircross.
