Fiat Chrysler Automobiles launches the Jeep Compass in India with prices starting at Rs. 14.95 lakh

[caption id=“attachment_3880211” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Jeep India has finally launched the 2017 Jeep Compass in India[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880213” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Bookings for the vehicle started a month ago[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880215” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Jeep has invested $280 million at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles facility at Ranjangaon near Pune[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880217” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Compass is the company’s first locally manufactured product in India[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880219” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The diesel model of the Jeep Compass Sport will make use of a 2.0-litre unit that makes 173PS and 350Nm[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880221” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Compass Limited trim will also be available which comes with a choice of both petrol and diesel engines[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880223” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Compass Longitude, however, will only get the 2.0-litre diesel engine[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880225” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The top-of-the-line Compass Limited 4x4 priced at Rs 20.65 lakh[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880227” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Jeep’s Active Drive 4x4 System has a rear axle disconnect that seamlessly switches between two and four-wheel drive to help increase efficiency[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880229” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Compass Limited 4x4 will have Jeep’s Active Drive 4x4 System[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880233” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Compass packs in upto 50 safety and security features[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880237” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Jeep Compass which was unveiled back in April [/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880239” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The SUV is available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880241” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Interested buyers can either head to an FCA showroom or a Jeep-exclusive showroom[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880243” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The SUV features a brand new design compared to the old model[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880247” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The Compass Sport will have only a six-speed manual transmission[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880249” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The SUV offers a multitude of drive options with features like Jeep Active Drive, Selec Terrain Traction management system and more[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880251” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The four variants are Sport, Longitude, Limited and Limited[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880253” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  The petrol and diesel engines are both BS-IV compliant and can be scaled up to meet BS-VI as well[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3880255” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Kevin Flynn, President and Managing Director, FCA India said, “We are already receiving overwhelming response to our new SUV. We have pulled out all stops to deliver the highest quality standard on the Jeep Compass and we are here to set a benchmark in the Indian SUV space.”[/caption]