Runs on gasoline and diesel Jeep compass Crossovers are dead in Australia, with small SUVs shifting to mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids exclusively.
Jeep Australia has finally introduced the electrified Compasses that have been offered for some time in Europe, with the e-Hybrid and 4xe plug-in hybrid models arriving in Australian showrooms in June.
This also means that the Compass for the Australian market is now sourced from Italy, rather than India.
The range opens at $45,990 before on-road costsa $4590 increase over last year’s gas-powered Night Eagle base model.
The more off-road-ready Trailhawk is dead, as are the base model Night Eagle and the upgraded S-Limited.
Instead, there are just two trim levels – Limited and Summit – both available on the e-Hybrid and 4xe.
Front-wheel drive e-Hybrid models use a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with the first power The output of the system is a total capacity of 96kW and torque of 240Nm.
Those power outputs are down 33kW but up 11Nm on last year’s naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine, while fuel economy is improved from 7.9L/100km to 5.1L /100km.
Jeep says e-Hybrid models can travel in electric-only mode at speeds under 15km/h, such as when moving through heavy traffic or parking lots, with the 48V battery also supporting Supports performance at high speeds.
If you want all-wheel drive, you now need to switch to the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain.
This is combined with a 132kW/270Nm turbocharged 1.3-litre engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 44kW and 250Nm, and an 11.4kWh battery.
Total system output is 176kW and Jeep claims an electric range of 47.3km and combined cycle fuel economy of 2.1L/100km.
Pricing
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 Jeep Compass Limited e-Hybrid | $45,990 |
| Jeep Compass Summit 2024 e-Hybrid | $54,990 |
| 2024 Jeep Compass Limited 4xe | $61,990 |
| 2024 Jeep Compass Summit 4xe | $69,990 |
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Drive system
| e-Hybrid Compass | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 96kW | 132kW |
| Engine torque | 240Nm | 270Nm |
| Electric motor power | 15kW | 44kW |
| Electric motor torque | 55Nm | 250Nm |
| Total system capacity | – | 176kW |
| Drive type | Front wheel steering | Four-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h time | 10 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Effective
| e-Hybrid Compass | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined cycle fuel economy | 5.1L/100km | 2.1L/100km |
| The range is electric only | do not apply | 47.3 |
| Battery capacity | do not apply | 11.4kWh |
| Maximum fee | do not apply | 7.4kW (AC) |
| Fuel requirements | 95 RON | 95 RON |
| Petrol tank capacity | 55L | 36.5L |
Size
| e-Hybrid Compass | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4404mm | 4404mm |
| Width | 1819mm | 1819mm |
| Height | 1629mm | 1657mm |
| The standard long | 2636mm | 2636mm |
| tare weight | 1466kg | 1836kg |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 600kg | 600kg |
| Towing capacity with brakes | 1450kg | 1250kg |
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 438L | 438L |
Jeep says the 4xe’s high-voltage battery weighs 145kg.
Service and warranty
The Jeep Compass series has a 5-year warranty with 100,000km. The 4xe’s high-voltage battery has an 8-year, 160,000 km warranty.
Lifetime roadside assistance is available if you get service through the Jeep dealer network.
Maintenance required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Jeep offers five limited-price services, each priced at $399.
Safety
Technically, the Jeep Compass has a 5-star safety rating from ANCAP, but it only applies to petrol and diesel models and expires in December 2024.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Detect pedestrians
- Detect cyclists
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go feature
- Blind spot monitoring
- Lane keeping assist
- Supports intelligent speed limiting
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surrounding camera
- Traffic sign recognition
Summit gets Active Driving Assist.
Standard equipment
There are just two trim levels in the 2024 Compass range.
The Limit Comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Redundancy saves space
- Automatic reflective LED headlights
- Semi-automatic parking assistance
- Rain sensor wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- 10.1-inch touch screen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless charging pad
- Dual-zone climate control
- Fabric and leatherette upholstery with Diesel gray stitching
- Front heated seats
- Adjust the tilt of the steering wheel and telescope
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear lever
- Rear window wiper with washer
- Electric folding exterior mirrors
The Important conference more:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Black roof
- LED Projector headlights
- LED fog lights
- Security glasses
- Glossy black border
- Roof rails
- Hands-free electric tailgate
- Satellite positioning
- Leather interior with Diesel gray stitching
- Ventilated front seats
- 8-way electric driver’s seat with memory
- Four-way power passenger seat
4xe models also receive hill descent control and the Selec-Terrain system.
Color
There are a variety of color options, with all Summit models offered exclusively with a black roof. This two-tone treatment is optional on the Limited.
All Colorado Red single-tone finish bars cost an additional $990, while two-tone finishes will require an additional $495 for Limited models.
This two-tone roof surcharge does not apply to the Summit.
The list of colors is as follows:
- white mountains
- Red Colorado
- Black solid
- Graphite gray
- Blue ball
All Compass models have a black interior.
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