Jeep recently launched the Compass in Australia, one of the biggest export markets for SUVs. The Compass is being manufactured at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Ranjangaon facility and its exports began in October 2017.
Let’s have a look at what the Australian-spec Compass has to offer over its Indian counterpart.
Engine and Transmission
While both versions get the same 2.0-litre diesel, the Australian Compass comes with a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre petrol instead of a 1.4-litre turbocharged unit on the India-spec SUV. Further, the diesel is only available with a 9-speed automatic there in an all-wheel-drive setup.
Prime Additional features of the Australia-spec Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass TrailHawk is also available in Australia, which features redesigned front and rear bumpers for improved off-road ability and is powered by the 2.0-litre diesel with a 9-speed AT in a 4x4 setup. It rides higher than the regular version and comes with an extra ‘Rock’ mode besides Jeep's driving modes. It is the range-topping model globally and might head to India next year. The made-in-India Compass TrailHawk is priced at $48,440 (~ Rs 23.59 lakh) in Australia. Check out the Compass
Sport
While the India-spec Compass Sport gets both diesel and petrol options, the Australia-spec SUV is a petrol-only offering
Gets 17-inch alloy wheels compared to the 16-inch steel wheels offered here
Seven airbags – 2 front, 2 side curtain, 2 side seat, 1 driver knee – offered as standard, compared to standard dual-front airbags here
The 5.0-inch Uconncet infotainment system in Australia with the Sport gets a rear-view camera, which is missing here
6-speaker system instead of a 4-speaker setup here
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Gets cruise control, which is missing in the India-spec model across all variants
Longitude
While the India-spec Compass Longitude is a diesel-only offering, the Australia-spec SUV is a petrol-only offering.
Over the Sport, the Australia-spec Compass Longitude gets the following extra features:
Gets automatic headlights and wipers, which are missing in the India-spec model altogether
LED ambient lighting (missing from the entire variant lineup)
Comes with powered lumbar support for the driver seat, which is missing here
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Optional: lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring system, rear cross path detection, advanced brake assist, adaptive cruise control and dual-pane panoramic sunroof among others
The Longitude (optional) variant in India features a 7-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, halogen projector headlamps with LED guide lamps and a dual-zone climate control, which are all missing on the Australia-spec Longitude variant.
Limited
The top-spec Limited variant in Australia comes exclusively with automatic 4x4 powertrain options available in both diesel and petrol. The India-spec Limited model, on the other hand, gets only diesel 4x4 manual, while the petrol features a standard automatic, but in a front-wheel-drive setup.
Over the Longitude, the Australia-spec Compass Limited gets:
FCA’s flagship 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconncet system compared to the 7-inch unit of the India-spec Limited model
A premium 9-speaker Beats audio system, including a subwoofer, compared to a 6-speaker system offered here
Bigger 18-inch wheels compared to 17-inchers offered here
A bigger 7-inch display in the instrument cluster compared to the 3.5-inch unit offered here
Powered driver (8-way) and passenger (4-way) seats; the India-spec model gets manual adjustment for the driver seat
Heated front seats
Comes with front parking sensors, which are missing in India
Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror, which is missing here altogether
Optional: lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring system, rear cross path detection, advanced brake assist, adaptive cruise control and dual-pane panoramic sunroof among others
Source: CarDekho.com
