With the launch of the new Jeep Compass, the brand restructures its offer. Account for two series, the Jeep Compass replaced Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Patriot.
That old braids are truncated in the course of the restructuring of Fiat directed, was been around for a long time (4Wheel reported fun). Now it comes however quicker than expected: the funeral of legendary Jeep Cherokee since 1984 a brand, off-road legend was also preferred as the setting of the Jeep Patriot, although this was previously been equipped with a new diesel engine for Europe. Both jeeps are now no longer in the local program.
The new Jeep Compass, which was sharply transformed as compared to the 2007 introduced predecessor is now in place of the two square off-roader. Especially the front, now based on the current Jeep Grand Cherokee, the compact SUV is to provide an elegant and wertigeren appearance. At the same time was refurbishment of the Interior. New mixer Board, new controls, new steering wheel, new seats - the revision goes significantly beyond a usual face lift.
Also completely new diesel engine for Europe is due to. The 2, 2-litre diesel comes from ex-partner Mercedes and developed depending on the version up to 163 HP, the torque is 320 nm. The cylinders diesel replaced the previous pump nozzle diesel supplied by VW. Two initial versions that are available only with front-wheel drive are new: the two-liter petrol world engine brings it to 156 PS (from 25,200 euros), the performance reduced CRD diesel to 136 HP at natural torque of 320 nm (from under Euro).
The superior drive concept comes in addition to the new 163-HP diesel engine (from euro карту?ская) also with the well-known 2, 4-litre petrol engine (from under Euro), which continue to have is with the infinitely variable CVT automatic transmission.
For the relaunch, the chassis of compass was adapted to European wishes and firmer designed. The all-wheel drive is implemented using an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case, in everyday life, the compass as maneuverability is on the road. A Bergang-and mountain runs aid is also on board, for light off-road excursions, the all-wheel drive can also lock up by switch to a 50: 50-achieving Division.
4.45 M external length remains the Jeep Compass in the compact SUV class and thus a segment strongly occupied by the German volume manufacturers built at the plant in Belvidere, Illinois. Additional arguments for the smallest jeep will provide the significantly increased towing capacity (now 2.0 tonnes) and the economic engine, the 163-HP diesel is satisfied in the EU mix with 6.6 liter. The performance have increased considerably as compared to its predecessor. 10.6 Seconds go from zero to 100 by now, the top speed is located at 201 km/h (each CRD 4 x 4). The Europe versions are common in two trim levels such as in Jeep (here: sport and limited) supplied with the sport version an extensive facilities of the air conditioning is already up to the DVD sound system on board. The limited receives in addition including a climate control, leather seats, a better sound system and 18-inch-wide alloy wheels.
The sale of the Jeep Compass is running from April 2011.
