The Jeep Compass is back, and it boasts a fresh design as well as an array of powertrain combinations – 17 to be exact.
On display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, options on the new Compass include four trim levels, two 4×4 systems and three transmissions.
The global engine line-up comprises three petrol and two diesel mills, although this list depends on the market. For instance, consumers in the US will have access to just one engine: the 134 kW 2,4-litre four-cylinder Tigershark.
The three transmission options include a nine-speed ZF automatic for 4×4 models, a six-speed automatic for 4x2s and a six-speed manual for either.
Interior options also seem diverse. The uConnect infotainment system found in all modern FCA cars can be displayed on a choice of three different screens: 5,0- 7,0- and 8,4-inches. The driving information display is also available in two sizes.
The new Compass will be manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, China and India, and will be sold in 100 different countries. It has yet to be confirmed for South African introduction.
