In August 2016, following years of delay, the Iconic Jeep brand finally made its way to India. However, steep pricing for the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee means the brand isn’t accessible to most Indians. FCA has big plans for Jeep in India and playing a central role in those plans is the upcoming Jeep C-SUV. Likely to be called ‘Compass’, the upcoming Jeep C-SUV for India will be locally manufactured and will arrive in showrooms in the first half of 2017. 2017 Jeep Compass price in India could be roughly Rs. 20-25 lakh. Read on for more info on the upcoming 2017 Jeep Compass India launch, price and specifications.
Also See – Jeep India Prices | Jeep Wrangler
2017 Jeep Compass India Launch Date
| Model | Expected Launch Date |
| 2017 Jeep Compass Launch in India | April-June 2017 |
Jeep’s upcoming SUV is yet to make its international debut. It is expected to be officially unveiled before the end of 2016. The new Jeep C-SUV India launch will take place in the first half of 2017. The upcoming SUV is likely to enter production at FCA’s $280 million Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra next year.
During their official launch event in August, FCA confirmed that there will be a made in India Jeep for our market that will go on sale in 2017. While the Jeep Renegade has been seen testing on multiple occasions in India, it will not be sold here.
Also See – Upcoming SUVs in India
2017 Jeep Compass Price in India
| Model | Estimated ex-showroom price |
| 2017 Jeep Compass Summit Price in India | Rs. 20.00 lakh |
| 2017 Jeep Compass Limited Price in India | Rs. 23.00 lakh |
Prices are likely to start at around Rs. 25 lakh for the base variants of the Jeep Compass in India. However, it is too early to make accurate guesses regarding the price of the Jeep C-SUV in India. This SUV will replace products like the Compass and Patriot in American markets. These SUVs retail for around $20,000-$25,000. So, an expected starting price of around Rs. 20 lakh will be a safe guess.
2017 Jeep Compass Rivals
In India, if priced in the Rs. 20-25 lakh bracket, the Jeep C-SUV will rival the like of the upcoming Hyundai Tucson, and entry level variants of the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour.
- Hyundai Tucson (upcoming)
- Ford Endeavour
- Toyota Fortuner
2017 Jeep Compass India Specifications
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 2.0 L Multijet II Diesel |
| Power (estimated) | 170 bhp |
| Torque (estimated) | 350 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 6-speed Manual/9-speed Automatic |
| Mileage (estimated) | 17-18 kpl (claimed) |
India will get the new Compass with a 2.0 L Multijet diesel. This engine is likely to churn out around 170 bhp of max power and about 350 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic. Jeep will manufacture this engine locally at the same facility. This will further help Jeep price the new Compass competitively.
2017 Jeep Compass India – Mileage
| Jeep Compass India – Mileage (estimated) | |
| City | 11-12 KMPL |
| Highway | 14-17 KMPL |
| Overall | 15-16 KMPL |
2017 Jeep Compass India – Features
- Projector headlamps
- LED DRLs
- LED Tail lights
- Chrome Grille
- Chrome window applique
- Dual tone paint scheme
- 7 seat option (rumour)
- Touchscreen AVN
- Climate control
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
2017 Jeep Compass India – Exterior & Interior Review
The leaked images here show a design inspired by current Jeep products like the Grand Cherokee and the current model Compass. The nose features Jeep’s trademark grille with sleek headlamps on either side. These headlamps house projector units and LED daytime running lights. The nose bears a strong resemblance to the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models. Other highlights of the front end are a sculpted hood and chrome applique near the lower end of the bumper. The model seen in pictures here is the top of the line trim. It gets a dual tone paint job. There is also chrome lining around the window area that stretches all the way along the rear windshield.
In its side profile, the upcoming Jeep C-SUV features a rising window line, chrome alloy wheels and Jeep’s trademark squared off wheel arches. At the back, the 2017 Jeep Compass gets split tail lamps with LED detailing. The model seen in the images here features number plates with ‘CMP’ lettering on them, which indicate the SUV will be sold under the Compass moniker. Interiors of the Jeep Compass, like the exteriors, will draw inspiration from current products. There will be a centrally mounted touchscreen flanked by vertical AC vents.
2017 Jeep Compass India – Engine & Transmission
The India-spec Jeep Compass will receive a 2.0 L Multijet II Diesel engine. This engine will churn out a max power of around 170-180 bhp and a peak torque of 350-400 Nm. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic. A four-wheel drive system will be optional. Internationally, Jeep products also get a 2.2 L Diesel that makes around 185 bhp and 400 Nm. There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the specifications of the 2017 Jeep Compass. However, more details will be available soon.
Jeep India – Images
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