2017 Jeep Compass launched in LA, new small SUV for growing Jeep lineup/greencarreports

2017 Jeep Compass launched in LA, new small SUV for growing Jeep lineup

Jeeps are no longer exclusively classic SUVs (and actually haven't been for a while now).Despite some grumbling from fans, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) division has embraced crossovers with car-like features as it aims to fill every conceivable utility-vehicle niche.Debuting at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2017 Jeep Compass exemplifies that trend.

China's New Jeep Compass Revealed In Guangzhou, Costs Less Than $25,000

CHINESE JEEP COMPASSNORTH AMERICAN JEEP COMPASSWhile Jeep was busy dropping the curtain for the new Compass in Los Angeles , its Chinese arm did the same on the other side of the globe.Manufactured locally by GAC FCA, the compact SUV made its Asian premiere at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show and, from the two official images released, it looks identical to the North American version.On the Chinese market, Jeep offers the Compass in four grades, kicking off from less than RMB 170,000 ($24,800) for the entry-level Longitude and reaching around RMB 240,000 ($35,000) for the Trailhawk 4WD.Specific trim details have yet to be released, but depending on the selected variant, it can be had with features such as the 8.4-inch LCD screen, Uconnect Live and leather seats, among other things.The 2017 Jeep Compass is offered with a choice of two engines in the People's Republic; a 1.4-liter MultiAir2 turbo, with 115 HP and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque and the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter TigerShark MultiAir2.Jeep hasn't announced the latter's output, but in the US version it delivers 180 HP and 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) of torque and can be had with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto, and 9-speed auto gearbox, so we could be looking at similar, if not identical, numbers.Four-wheel drive is also part of the package, and so is the Selec-Terrain with its five different settings that include Auto, Snow, Mud, Sand, and Rock.

2017 Jeep Compass Release Date, Price & Specs: First Look To All-New Model Compact Crossover Car : News : Gamenguide

Sign Up for GamenGuide's Newsletter and never miss out on our most popular stories.2017 Jeep Compass has been introduced with its all-new model car at the LA Auto show.(Photo: AutoGuide.com/YouTube Screen shot)Jeep continues to amaze car enthusiasts as it teases its all-new four versions of the Jeep Compass for 2017 release.

2017 Jeep Compass LA Auto Show Update

A Jeep Compass Trailhawk is presented during the four-day auto trade show AutoMobility LA at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 17, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.AutoMobility LA precedes the ten-day LA Auto Show, open to the public November 18 through 27.(Photo : David McNew/Getty Images)The 2017 Jeep Compass debuts at LA Auto Show Update with only one goal To correct its predecessor's mistake and finally be a compact SUV worthy of buying.

2017 Jeep Compass launched in LA, new small SUV for growing Jeep lineup/greencarreports