The seven-seater version of the Jeep Compass has recently been spied testing in India alongside the facelift for the standard Compass. With both vehicles parked next to each other, it’s obvious how the seven-seater version has been stretched post the C-Pillar.
Currently in the Indian market, the Jeep Compass is the sole bread earner for the American manufacturer. However, that too has been dwindling with the arrival of newer competition and Covid-19 has made it worse for Jeep in India. But do not worry, Jeep is not going to be another brand exiting India. In fact, they are well on their way of completely revamping their product portfolio in India. The first of their revamped product strategy will be a facelift for the Compass SUV early next year, followed by a seven-seater version of Compass SUV as well.
It is these two that have now been spied testing in India for the first time. The mid-life facelift that’s due for the India-spec Compass will be significantly different from the Compass facelift that was unveiled for the international markets some time ago. With considerable sheet metal changes and completely redone interiors, the Compass is up for a heavy makeover. The face will be much sharper with sleeker headlamps, a new grille and new bumpers as well. On the inside, there will be a lot more equipment like connected car tech and there will also be use of more upscale materials.
It is later next year when Jeep is expected to debut the seven-seater version of the Compass. Likely to be called the Jeep Grand Compass, you can clearly see that the prototype standing at the back has been stretched post the C-pillar. It’s particularly evident here with both versions of the Compass parked next to each other. The seven-seater version of the Compass will be based on the Compass facelift that will come prior to it and apart from an extended rear quarter, there might not be significant design differences between the two of them.
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What we can also notice from this spy image is that the seven-seater Jeep Compass seems to be wearing a heavier body cladding all around that its five-seater sibling. To accommodate the third row of seats, the rear overhang also seems a little longer than its five-seater sibling. Both the SUVs however can be seen wearing similarly styled alloy wheels. The Jeep Grand Compass will be pitted against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavor and Mahindra Alturas G4, but could be a little more affordable. Although it will be a seven-seater SUV, it will not be a ladder-on-frame SUV like any of its rivals.
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The Jeep Grand Compass will likely be powered by the same 2.0L MultiJet four-cylinder diesel engine that already powers the current India-spec Compass. Going ahead, Jeep is also working on a sub-compact SUV for the Indian market, which is going to be the American brand’s most affordable SUV ever. Just relying on a single product to get them volumes, Jeep has greatly struggled in recent times. That however is bound to change soon as Jeep is all set to take on the Indian market with a fresh vigor.
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