Fiat Chrysler releases images of totally revamped 2017 Jeep Compass/freep

Fiat Chrysler releases images of totally revamped 2017 Jeep Compass

The 2018 Jeep Compass has been anticipated for several years and is the next phase of Jeep's global growth plan to top 1.9 million in annual sales by 2018.2017 Jeep® Compass Limited (Photo: FCA US LLC)Jeep revealed that Compass will be the name for the compact Jeep that will replace the Compass and Patriot SUVs as it celebrated the start of production of the new SUV today at its plant in Pernambuco, Brazil, and released three images of the vehicle.The images show a more aerodynamic design than the outgoing Compass and Patriot models with styling cues that reflect those found on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee instead of the boxier Wrangler and Renegade.

2017 Jeep Compass revealed

There's a new Jeep Compass arriving in showrooms in the first quarter of 2017, and it will replace not only the aging current model but also the Patriot.Jeep says it retained the Compass name since it's more recognized around the globe.The automaker is making little secret of its desire to attract greater numbers of international buyers this time around.

All-new Jeep Compass leaked in China

Long-awaited replacement for compact SUV caught undisguised ahead of November's LA motor show launchPictures of Jeep's all-new replacement for the ageing Compass and Patriot SUV have been leaked online from a top secret photoshoot in China.The new model is set to be revealed this November simultaneously at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China and the LA motor show.Snapped by Chinese car blog NetEase, these pictures show the new Compass while it was presumably being photographed for promotional material.

Next-gen Jeep Compass surfaces in Brazil

The redesigned Jeep Compass, shown here, is to begin production this month in Brazil.Photo credit: RICARDO MEIER PHOTOSThe redesigned Jeep Compass, shown here, is to begin production this month in Brazil.Photo credit: RICARDO MEIER PHOTOSSpy photographers caught the next-generation Jeep Compass undisguised this month during a photo shoot in Brazil.

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