2017 Jeep Compass revealed in Brazil

The 2017 Jeep Compass has officially been revealed in Brazil, ahead of its public premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The American automaker also announced the commencement of production of the Compass at FCA's new assembly plant in Pernambuco. The new SUV will be placed between the Renegade & Grand Cherokee.

Built on a stretched version of FCA's Small Wide 4x4 platform, the Compass looks like a smaller iteration of the Grand Cherokee. It also gets some edgier design elements from the Renegade. The front fascia features Jeep's trademark vertically slatted grille, though it is shallower in size as compared to other Jeep models. The tapering headlights with LED DRLs are inspired from that of the Grand Cherokee. The side profile gets squared wheel arches that house large alloy wheels. Other design elements include the contrast-coloured black roof, thick C-pillars and wider shoulder lines. The rear gets horizontal taillights, and an integrated roof spoiler.

The interior layout is also inspired from the Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Compass is expected to borrow some features from its elder sibling, including the U-connect infotainment system, an 8-inch screen, climate control and push-button start. Speculations suggest that the automaker might even introduce a seven seater variant as an option with the Compass.

Jeep has announced that the Compass will be a global product, and will thus serve more than 100 countries. There will be 17 different powertrain options on offer, in order to suit the requirements of different markets. FCA India has confirmed that the Compass will be launched here in 2017, and will be rolled out from the Ranjangaon facility in Maharashtra. Deeper details about the Compass SUV will be made available after its premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Bookings of the 2017 Jeep Compass have already started in Brazil, where it is priced between BRL 99,990 - 149,990 (equivalent to Rs. 20.49 – 30.72 Lakhs).