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Economic Key
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Key
The All-New Jeep®️ Compass: Redefining Adventure with Iconic Design, Advanced Technology, and Legendary Capability
The Jeep®️ brand introduces the latest evolution of its successful Compass, a C-SUV that has captivated over 2.5 million customers worldwide since its debut in 2006. The new Compass is set to redefine expectations in the most competitive passenger car segment, which accounts for almost a quarter of the total European market. Built to embody the Jeep brand's hallmark capability, ruggedness, and distinctive attitude, the new Compass blends versatility with state-of-the-art technology. The brand's most globally available model, productions and sales begin in Europe, before expanding to other markets from there. Production remains in the heart of Italy at the Melfi plant, reinforcing Jeep's commitment to localized European manufacturing. Recognized for its cutting-edge automation and sustainability-focused operations, Melfi plays a strategic role in Stellantis' electrification roadmap. The Jeep brand's ambitious vision is reflected in its strong growth trajectory. In 2024, the brand sold 132,000 units across Europe—led by the success of the Avenger, which accounted for almost 80,000 units. Jeep's market presence continues to strengthen, with notable gains beyond Italy, where sales across the rest of Europe surged by nearly 10 percentage points in 2024 with the UK market tripling sales and key markets such as France and the Netherlands multiplying sales by 1.5 against 2023. The first months of 2025 confirm this positive trend with a market share of 1,1%. Fabio Catone, Head of Jeep Brand in Enlarged Europe, remarked: ' The new Jeep Compass boldly represents the brand's forward-thinking philosophy, highlighting our dedication to not only meeting today's market demands but also anticipating tomorrow's opportunities. This vehicle is the perfect expression of the Jeep ruggedness and performance, delivering state-of-the-art solutions while preserving our commitment to electrification and sustainability. Crafted for outdoor adventures yet perfect for everyday use, the new Jeep Compass stands as a powerful testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and versatility, designed to meet the diverse needs of customers around the world'. Design, Technology, and Capability—The Jeep Way The new Jeep Compass stands as a bold and unmistakable statement, showcasing a design that captures the essence of the Jeep brand's legendary heritage while embracing modern innovation. Built upon the cutting-edge Stellantis STLA Medium platform, specifically tailored to support electrification in the C and D segments. This forward-thinking platform guarantees an exceptional range, rapid charging capabilities, optimal efficiency, and high performance without compromising on affordability. Crafted by the Jeep brand's dedicated engineering teams in Turin and the United States, with input from expert technical minds around the world, the new Compass strikes an impressive balance between rugged off-road capability and seamless daily usability. Perfectly suited for outdoor adventures yet equally adept at navigating urban environments, this vehicle offers unmatched versatility, advanced technology, and a heightened level of safety. Its design has been meticulously crafted to deliver both enhanced performance and iconic style. True to the Jeep brand's legacy, the Iconic Jeep features such as the unmistakable seven-slot grille, trapezoidal wheel arches, and rugged cladding were thoughtfully integrated to honor the brand's heritage while ensuring the vehicle retains its off-road prowess and signature look. The new Jeep Compass has also been engineered with functionality and safety in mind; the addition of the Anti-scratch modular Jeep shield and reinforced bumpers provides enhanced protection for both urban and off-road environments. Additionally, to ensure optimal protection, the vehicle's radar has been repositioned to avoid damage in tight spaces or when encountering obstacles. New Compass is available in six colors that are linked to specific natural landscapes and can evoke emotions and particular images associated with each geographical region. The launch color will be Hawaii, a bright brilliant green inspired by the nuances of the tropical islands, the range varies from the Pacific (blue) to represent the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean; the Antarctica (white) to symbolize the ice and snow of the far south of the planet; the Amazonia (brownish green) evoking the Amazon rainforest; the Yosemite (grey) emblematic of the towering cliffs and rock formations of the national park and Vulcano (black) calling to mind the isle of Vulcano in Sicily. The capability of the new Compass is extended across the range, including the front-wheel-drive version, which will also be 100% capable. With a ground clearance of up to 200 mm, approach angle of 20°, breakover angle of 15° and departure angle of 26° the new Compass is equipped to handle tough terrains with ease. Additionally, the vehicle's water fording depth of up to 470 mm highlights its ability to tackle the most challenging environments. Selec-terrain will be standard on all versions to support our customers in the most challenging situation as it will be the 360-degree protection already present on the Avenger. New suspension tuning with dedicated springs, dampers and antiroll bar are granting a good compromise between handling and comfort. And the all-wheel-drive versions will be even more capable thanks to special extra-functional design that ensures 27 degrees of approach angle, 16 degrees of breakover, 31 degrees of departure angle, and improved ground clearance and water fording. Hill descent control will be standard on the all-wheel drive versions. Beyond its off-road prowess, the Compass offers more interior space and remarkable versatility while remaining one of the most compact vehicles manufactured from STLA Medium Platform with only 4.55m total length. It now provides 55 mm of additional legroom, a larger 34-liter front interior storage compartment, and an increased boot capacity of 45 liters, reaching up to 550L. The 40/20/40 rear seat split, standard on all versions, allows for ultimate flexibility, making it as functional for passengers as it is for cargo. In the realm of technology, the new Compass is an all-inclusive value proposition. The new infotainment system offers a 10″ cluster and a 16″ radio, while connected services ensure that the vehicle will be always up-to-date, receiving over-the-air (OTA) updates throughout the lifecycle, and Level 2 autonomous driving will support our customers on a safe journey on longer trips or in congested urban areas. All this will be standard on the entire line-up. And the experience can be even improved with head-up display, Semi-automatic lane change, Matrix LED and Mobile Phone access. Novelties on Compass and forward-looking features, some of which are normally only available in the premium segments. A Powertrain for Every Need With a full range of powertrains covering widely the segment, the new Compass will further enhance the freedom of choice Jeep offers to its customers with a 145 HP 48V Hybrid; a 195 HP Hybrid Plug-in and 3 BEV versions, ranging from 213hp in the front-wheel drive version up to stunning 375hp in the all-wheel drive. To achieve this impressive 375 HP, Jeep introduced on the platform, exclusively for the brand, a new dedicated and more powerful rear electric motor that provides an additional 49 kW of peak power and up to 232 Nm torque. Coupling this with a 14:1 rear reducer, it translates into an impressive 3100Nm available at the rear wheels. This gives maximum traction in most challenging situations, with the ability to climb a 20% slope, even with zero traction on the front wheels. EV Charging is also up to the higher standard with a rapid 160kW DC solution offering a 30 minute 20-80% recharging time, and an onboard charger with up to 22kW. The BEV range up to 650km is another key attribute of powertrain offering, positioning the new Jeep Compass to be highly competitive even in the advanced stages of electrifications with an improved aerodynamic efficiency and without compromising the practicality and spaciousness of the vehicle. The CX has been improved by 10%, achieving a value of less than 0.3, introducing elements like: Active Grill Shutter directly integrated int the front bumper, Air duct on front and rear wheels, Sharp rear edges and a fully flat underbody design. First Edition Introducing the First Edition of the new Jeep Compass—a unique, limited-time special offer designed for a bold market entry. From the outset, customers can choose between two powertrains: a 48V e-Hybrid with 145 hp or a BEV variant with 213 hp. The BEV version marks the debut of this technology on the Jeep Compass, featuring front-wheel drive and a range of 500 km. The First Edition encapsulates the key pillars of the New Compass's development. It boasts distinctive features such as up to 20-inch wheels, LED matrix headlights, all while maintaining the unmistakable boxy Jeep design. Its capability shines through with optimized off-road angles and the Select Terrain system, complemented by a 360° protective material that shields the lower vehicle from scratches—whether in the city or on adventurous outings. Comfort is prioritized with standard cloth & vinyl heated seats with 6-way manual adjustment and 2-way driver lumbar adjustment Safety is another cornerstone of the New Compass, showcased in the First Edition with Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear parking camera. The offer also includes a streamlined optional package featuring amenities like ventilated and massaging seats, an open-air sunroof, and semi-automated lane change assistance. The First Edition is available to order now, with deliveries set to begin in Q4 2025. Follow the unveiling of the New Jeep Compass at the exclusive press conference on May 6th at 00.01 CET, streamed on the Jeep Europe YouTube channel New Jeep Compass Press Conference (YouTube) Jeep Brand For more than 80 years, Jeep®️ has been the global leader in SUVs, delivering legendary off-road capability, advanced technology and exceptional versatility for those who seek adventure. With a commitment to innovation, Jeep offers a diverse lineup of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, hybrid technology and all-electric drivetrains. The Jeep brand's dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that provides exclusive benefits and 24/7 support. Built on a heritage of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion, Jeep continues to set the standard for rugged, yet refined vehicles designed to conquer it all. ظهرت المقالة The All-New Jeep®️ Compass: Redefining Adventure with Iconic Design, Advanced Technology, and Legendary Capability أولاً على المفتاح الاقتصادي.
IOL News
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
All-new Jeep Compass revealed with Stellantis genes, hybrid or electric power
The new Jeep Compass will be built in Italy. Image: Supplied The Jeep Compass, which is the US brand's most globally-available model, has been given a complete redesign for 2025. Built around the STLA Medium platform, the new Compass shares its bones with other Stellantis SUV products such as the Peugeot 3008 and 5008, and it will be available with hybrid and electric drivetrains. Despite this, the blocky exterior design is very much in keeping with Jeep's contemporary design language. Built in Italy, the new Compass will be launched in European markets first, before being rolled out to other global markets in due course. The Compass has a ground clearance of up to 200mm. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Still a global model at heart, Jeep says the new model was designed to meet the diverse needs of customers around the world. Depending on the market, it will be offered with a full range of powertrains, including a 108kW mild hybrid, 145kW plug-in hybrid and three fully electric variants offering between 158kW and 280kW, with the latter offering four-wheel drive. The battery-powered Compass will offer an impressive range of up to 650km between charges, Jeep says. On the tech front, the Compass is available with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capability, while the cockpit includes a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 16-inch infotainment system, offering over-the-air updates. Dual digital screens adorn the cabin. Image: Supplied Jeep will be kicking off sales with a First Edition flagship model, equipped with LED matrix headlights, 20-inch wheels, Select Terrain system and protective material that shields the lower part of the vehicle from scratches. "This vehicle is the perfect expression of the Jeep ruggedness and performance, delivering state-of-the-art solutions while preserving our commitment to electrification and sustainability," said Fabio Catone, Head of the Jeep brand in Europe. "Crafted for outdoor adventures yet perfect for everyday use, the new Jeep Compass stands as a powerful testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and versatility, designed to meet the diverse needs of customers around the world." More information on South African availability will be made available in due course. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel IOL
Auto Car
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
New Jeep Compass revealed: chunky SUV points the way for brand's European reinvention
Jeep's plusher, new-look mid-sized SUV points the way for its European reinvention Open gallery Close Jeep has reinvented the Compass for its third generation with a bold new look, a more upmarket cabin and the option of having one as an electric car for the first time. With 2.5 million units sold worldwide since it was launched in 2006, the Compass is one of Jeep's most important and popular models. The company's Europe boss, Fabio Catone, said this latest generation will be 'a key driver for Jeep growth' – building on the success of the smaller Avenger, which played a big role in the brand trebling its UK sales last year. Available to order now and with deliveries due to begin in the autumn, the new Compass will be crucial in helping Jeep to claim a share of Europe's popular C-SUV segment, which now accounts for around a quarter of all car sales in the region and is expected to be 90% electrified by the end of 2026. The new Compass is based on the same STLA Medium architecture as the latest Vauxhall Grandland, Citroën C5 Aircross and Peugeot 3008. But it has been engineered to offer superior off-roading capability, claims Jeep, to position it as 'the most capable' car in its class. To that end, it has gained a suspension lift over its Stellantis platform-mates to give it up to 200mm of ground clearance and a maximum wading depth of 470mm. It also has shortened overhangs at each end, giving an approach angle of 20deg, a breakover angle of 15deg and a departure angle of 26deg. All variants get a suite of drive modes for different types of terrain, controllable by a chunky red dial on the centre console. At 4548mm long, the Compass is among the shorter cars to use this platform, but it is 150mm longer than the old car. Its 2795mm wheelbase is a significant 159mm longer, which is said to result in an extra 55mm of leg room in each row. The third-generation Compass bears little resemblance to its forebear, instead taking influence from the smaller Avenger, with a few subtle nods to Jeep's heritage. Its design was a collaborative effort across various global studios but was led by Jeep's team in Turin. 'Turin is one of those cities that exemplifies the European lifestyle, and European cities are almost like urban jungles – the way people park and run over stuff – so what works in the woods also works in the city,' Stellantis chief design officer Ralph Gilles told Autocar. 'It's not often we get to redo an icon like the Compass,' he added, emphasising the need to ensure Jeep's mid-sized SUV stands out in a crowded segment. 'When we came out years ago, we were the only game in town – there weren't that many compact SUVs – and of course a lot of people have come into the scene and emulated us.' With that in mind, Gilles's brief to Compass designer Daniele Calonaci was to 'make it rugged, make it more bold but, at the same time, detoxify'. So the new Compass doesn't feature any chrome – for ecological reasons and 'to clean it up a little' – and it is overall a chunkier and more minimalistic proposition than before. The design also features a new face – 'one of the most intimidating parts of doing a new Jeep', said Gilles – with the seven slots reimagined as a wraparound panel. The exterior overhaul is matched by a dramatically different cabin with a 10.0in digital gauge cluster, a 16.0in touchscreen and an array of touch controls. The aim is for the Compass to serve as a more direct rival to the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. 'State-of-the-art technology will be standard on all models,' said Catone, 'with features usually found in premium and upper segments.' The new Compass will be the first Jeep offered with the choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure-electric powertrains. Catone said this ensures it is 'capable of meeting 90% of segment demand' in Europe. Both of the combustion-powered variants are front-driven. There's a petrol mild-hybrid model with 143bhp and a 1.6-litre plugin hybrid with 192bhp and a 21kWh battery that will enable around 53 miles of engine-off running. The electric Compass is available with either a 211bhp or 229bhp motor on the front axle, giving 311 miles of range from a 73kWh battery or up to 404 miles with a 96kWh pack. At the top of the line-up is the all-electric 4xe, the only Compass with fourwheel drive from launch. It is equipped with a second, 177bhp electric motor on the rear axle that takes total power to 370bhp, making this Europe's most powerful STLA-based car yet. More significantly, this new motor – bespoke to Jeep – puts out 170lb ft of torque and runs through a 14:1 reducer, which means up to 2380lb ft is available at the rear, enabling the Compass 4xe to pull itself up a 20% incline even if there's no traction at the front wheels. In keeping with the 4xe's more extreme billing, it has a 10mm suspension lift to boost ground clearance and give 31deg departure, 16deg breakover and 27deg approach angles. The Compass First Edition will be priced at £35,700 in mild-hybrid form and £39,200 as a EV. PHEV pricing will be revealed later. Q&A: Ralph Gilles, chief design officer, Stellantis Is it a challenge to adapt modular, road-focused group architectures to Jeep's needs? 'The good news is that everybody realises how important Jeep is to Stellantis and [the architectures] give us quite a bit of leeway. We negotiated a lot of leeway ourselves – for the largest wheel possible, and there was some overhang to be reduced. So it was foreseen with that ability. We were able to really protect that platform for several future products.' Do you feel as though Jeep has lost a unique selling point as other brands start to trade on utilitarian 'design for purpose'? 'There's only one at the end of the day. I know that's our tagline, but we really do believe that. When you're Jeep, you have that confi dence that people are going to get exactly what they want out of it. We found the sweet spot in giving the right image, the right robustness.' You have 80 years of heritage. As everyone is doing retro, why not lean on that in your designs more? 'It's been done. We don't need to do that. I'm actually proud of the direction this has taken, which is much more futuristic and timeless. As modern as it's gone with the design, it has a beautiful understatedness to it, which I think makes it last and broadens its appeal.' 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