Petrol- and diesel-powered Jeep Compass crossovers are dead in Australia, with the small SUV range shifting to an exclusively mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid lineup.
Jeep Australia has finally introduced the electrified Compasses offered for some time in Europe, with e-Hybrid and 4xe plug-in hybrid models arriving in Australian showrooms in June.
This also means Australian-market Compasses are now sourced from Italy, instead of India.
The range opens at $45,990 before on-road costs, a $4590 increase over last year’s petrol-powered Night Eagle base model.
The more off-road-ready Trailhawk is dead, as is the base model Night Eagle and up-spec 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-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with system outputs totalling 96kW of power and 240Nm of torque.
Those outputs are down 33kW but up 11Nm on last year’s naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder, while fuel economy improves from 7.9L/100km to 5.1L/100km.
Jeep says e-Hybrid models can travel in electric-only mode at under 15km/h, such as while creeping through heavy traffic or a carpark, with the 48V battery also assisting with performance at high speeds.
If you want all-wheel drive, you now need to step up to the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain.
This mates a 132kW/270Nm turbocharged 1.3-litre engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, a rear-mounted electric motor with 44kW and 250Nm, and an 11.4kWh battery.
Total system output is 176kW, and Jeep claims 47.3km of electric range and combined cycle fuel economy of 2.1L/100km.
Pricing
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Drivetrains
Efficiency
Dimensions
Jeep says the 4xe’s high-voltage battery weighs 145kg.
Servicing and Warranty
The Jeep Compass range is backed by a five-year, 100,000km warranty. The 4xe’s high-voltage battery has an eight-year, 160,000km warranty.
There’s lifetime roadside assist if you service through the Jeep dealership network.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Jeep offers five capped-price services, each costing $399.
Safety
The Jeep Compass technically has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, but it applies only to petrol and diesel models and expires in December 2024.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
The Summit receives Active Driving Assist.
Standard Equipment
There are just two trim levels in the 2024 Compass range.
The Limited comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare
- Automatic LED reflector headlights
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless charging pad
- Dual-zone climate control
- Cloth and leatherette upholstery with Diesel Grey stitching
- Heated front seats
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Rear window wiper with washer
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
The Summit adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Black roof
- LED projector headlights
- LED fog lights
- Privacy glass
- Gloss black fascia
- Roof rails
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Satellite navigation
- Leather-accented upholstery with Diesel Grey stitching
- Ventilated front seats
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory
- Four-way power passenger seat
4xe models also receive hill descent control and a Selec-Terrain system.
Colours
There’s a range of colours available, with all Summit models offered exclusively with a black roof. This two-tone treatment is optional on the Limited.
All single-tone finishes bar Colorado Red cost an extra $990, while two-tone finishes will require an additional $495 for Limited models.
This extra charge for the two-tone roof isn’t applicable for the Summit.
The list of colours is as follows:
- Alpine White
- Colorado Red
- Solid Black
- Graphite Grey
- Blue Shade
All Compass models have a black interior.
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