The jeep compass is getting a dose of adrenaline in the form of a new supercharged version, but it’s not set up to get here.
Jeep Australia has confirmed there are no plans to bring the vehicle in at this time. turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder variant, will be produced in Mexico. Australian market compass from India.
The new direct injection engine, part of the Stellantis Global Medium Engine line, produces 149kW power and 300Nm of torque.
That’s an increase of 20kW and 71Nm on the naturally aspirated 2.4-litre engine it replaced and remains the standard engine in Australia.
The turbocharged four-wheel-drive is mated exclusively to a new eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, and Jeep promises lower emissions, a faster 0-60mph time (though not specified). stability) and enhanced drivability with smoother gear changes from the new car.
Jeep has also added a larger rear stabilizer bar and retuned the electric power steering,
The flagship Trailhawk also uses a new turbocharged engine, as the turbocharged diesel offered in the local Trailhawk is not sold in North America. It continues to use Jeep’s 4×4 Active Drive Low system, with Rock mode, a 20:1 crawl ratio, and selectable low-range type mode, along with downhill control.
Both Active Drive Low and the standard Active Drive all-wheel drive system feature a disconnected rear axle and powertrain for enhanced fuel economy.
The Compass 2023 receives some minor North American spec tweaks, with new 17- and 19-inch alloy wheel designs across the range as well as standard rear-seat reminders and traffic monitoring. the driver’s attention on the range.
There’s also a previously revealed special (RED) version, based on the Limited, with Redline Red mirror caps, body-color roof and bottom panels, and 19-inch painted aluminum wheels.
The updated model will launch in North America in the first quarter of 2023.
Jeep’s small SUV line-up has received a mid-life update for 2022 that brings a new interior, revised exterior styling, an upgraded infotainment system, and a suite of driver-assistance and safety technologies. actively expand.
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European market Compass 4xe
Filtered updates via Compass made by Mexico, India, and Italy.
While Australia has received these updates, they have yet to receive the exclusive Italian-made plug-in hybrid 4xe version.
This uses a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder paired with an 11.4 kWh lithium-ion battery and a rear-mounted electric motor for all-wheel drive. The total system output power is either 142kW or 179kW, depending on the variant.
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