The latest Jeep Compass—unveiled in May 2025—is a global leap forward in the midsize SUV landscape, showcased on the STLA Medium platform. It offers a bold new design, upscale interior, advanced powertrains, and strengthened off-road credentials. Although the India launch is still under speculation, the current facelifted model continues to delight local buyers csird.co.in+12ZigWheels.com+12newzyverse.in+12www.ndtv.com+4Rooh E Seemanchal – Local to Global+4The Times of India+4.
Bold & Rugged Styling
The Compass now wears a more assertive face, with an upright, illuminated seven-slot grille flanked by sleek rectangular LED headlights and vertical DRLs Rooh E Seemanchal – Local to Global+8www.ndtv.com+8Autonexa+8. Its muscular silhouette is further enhanced by pronounced wheel arches, trapezoidal cladding, and 17–20-inch alloy wheels . At the rear, a slim full-width LED light bar—with an illuminated “Jeep” badge—accentuates its widened stance and modern appeal jeep+12www.ndtv.com+12Dal Motors+12.
Spacious, Tech-Forward Cabin
Step inside to a tech-packed and refined environment. A floating touchscreen—ranging from 10.1 to 16 inches depending on trim—is matched with a 10.1–10.25-inch digital instrument cluster jeep+7ZigWheels.com+7IndiaEVNews+7. Uconnect 5 is standard throughout, enabling wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, over-the-air updates, and more Zindatimes+7Dal Motors+7MoparInsiders+7.
Materials have been upgraded with leather, ambient lighting, soft-touch surfaces, and chrome accents. Comfort features like ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, and a head-up display elevate the experience IndiaEVNews+14csird.co.in+14Zindatimes+14.
More Room, More Utilit:
Built on a longer 2,795 mm wheelbase (+159 mm), the Compass now offers 55 mm more rear legroom. Boot capacity rises to 550 L—an increase of 45 L—while interior storage grows by 34 L csird.co.in+12Autonexa+12HT Auto+12. The practical 40:20:40 folding rear seat enhances adaptability for families and adventure seekers alike HT Auto.
Electrified Powertrains (Global)
Under the hood, the next-gen Compass begins its move toward electrification—offering:
- Mild-hybrid: 1.2 L / 1.3 L petrol 48V, ~145 – 175 hp
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV): ~195 hp, AWD, around 80 km EV range
- Full-electric: BEV models with 73 kWh or 97 kWh batteries, FWD or AWD
- Up to 650 km WLTP; 20‑80% fast‑charge in ~30 minutes via 160 kW DC csird.co.in+3Autonexa+3www.ndtv.com+3www.ndtv.com+2www.ndtv.com+2HT Auto+2
India is likely to continue with refined internal-combustion variants for now—1.4 L turbo-petrol (~163–175 hp) and 2.0 L diesel (~170–200 hp) mated to 6MT / 7DCT / 9-speed AT gearboxes Zindatimes+1carbikebhp.com+1.
Safety & Off-Road Features
Jeep’s hallmark terrain control returns with Selec-Terrain modes, hill-descent control, ESC, ABS, and up to six airbags priyamschool.co.in+4Zindatimes+4www.ndtv.com+4.
Level‑2 ADAS—including adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, blind‑spot monitoring, traffic‑sign recognition, 360° camera, and autonomous emergency braking—enhances both safety and convenience The Times of India+12carbikebhp.com+12MoparInsiders+12.
Ground clearance sits at a capable 200 mm, backed by rugged angles (20°/15°/26°) and a wading depth of 470 mm for serious off-road cred carbikebhp.com+3IndiaEVNews+3Wikipedia+3.
Market Position & Outlook
The 2025 Compass sets out to rival veteran midsize SUVs like the Hyundai Tucson, VW Tiguan, Tata Safari, VW Taigun, and Citroën C5 Aircross. The facelifted India-spec model trades in for ₹18.99–30 lakh, and the electrified global variant is scheduled for Europe deliveries in Q4 2025 The Times of India+5www.ndtv.com+5Zindatimes+5.
Jeep continues selling the current generation in India since the STLA Medium platform remains un-localized—but when its electrified successor arrives down the line, buyers can expect a truly global SUV with unmatched tech, capability, and refinement Wikipedia+4Autonexa+4The Times of India+4.
Final Take
The Jeep Compass bridges rugged DNA and modern sophistication. With its next-gen design, spacious interior, high-tech features, and electrified powertrain lineup, it confidently claims a sweet spot in its segment. For now, India’s Compass delivers compelling upgrades; tomorrow, its electrified successor promises to redefine what a midsize SUV can be.
