The facelifted Jeep Compass has already made its global debut in China but the India-spec model is thanks to be unveiled soon. The carmaker has now officially teased the new Compass’ arrival and therefore the image also reveals a number of the updates to expect on the facelifted model which can be unveiled on January 7.
Jeep’s China-spec Compass showed the updated front fascia with sleeker headlamps but the teaser image suggests that the India-spec model will have a special lighting setup. it’s LED projector units rather than multi-reflector units. The mesh design behind the seven-slat grille are going to be a replacement studded pattern and there seems to be a camera housed inside the grille, which suggests that high-spec variants will offer a 360-degree camera.
The facelifted Compass is predicted to feature tweaked taillamps too as a part of the cosmetic update. there’s no information on the inside of the India-spec model but the China-spec SUV featured a redesigned dashboard with a bigger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system running new tech. Other expected feature updates include a ten .25-inch digital instrument cluster and a wireless charging pad.
In terms of engines, we expect the 2021 India-spec Compass to hold forward an equivalent 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and a couple of .0-litre diesel engines. The diesel unit makes 170PS and 350Nm with the selection of a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic. Its turbo-petrol engine produces 163PS and 250Nm and gets the choice of a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Jeep prices the present Compass from Rs 16.49 lakh to Rs 27.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The facelifted model will likely attract a premium over these prices, especially for the mid- and top-spec variants.The Compass will still rival the likes of the MG Hector, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV500. The 2021 Compass is predicted to travel on sale by February 2021 with bookings likely to start at its unveiling.