This marks simply the second time we have noticed this curious crossover from Jeep, however these recent spy images serve an vital goal. Our first glimpse caught a automobile draped in heavy camouflage, however now we will clearly see Jeep’s seven-bar grille behind lighter covers. We additionally simply see the stretched bottom of this compact CUV which hides a 3rd row of seats. However do not name it a Grand Compass, or perhaps a Compass for that matter.
There’s nonetheless a lot we do not find out about this new seven-seater, however we do know it is principally a stretched Compass regardless of the title recreation. Our sources say it is primarily based on the present Compass, and it’ll share design cues each inside and outside with the acquainted two-row mannequin. It will not be a carbon copy – we will see shades of the brand new Grand Cherokee peaking via the front-end camouflage, particularly with the LED lamps on the corners of the entrance fascia. The wheel arches have the chunky Compass form, nonetheless, and searching very carefully on the again, we will make out the up-angled D-pillar glass that is additionally a Compass trademark.
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Below the hood, we’re listening to this seven-seater may get a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel good for roughly 200 horsepower (149 kilowatts), turning all 4 wheels via a nine-speed automated transmission. Entrance-wheel-drive fashions may have a smaller turbocharged 1.3-liter gasoline mill making 180 hp (134 kW), additionally utilizing the nine-speed auto. If a few of this sounds acquainted, the present Compass gives 180 hp and a nine-speed transmission, although it makes use of a 2.4-liter engine.
As for what this compact three-row might be referred to as, we’re nonetheless fully at nighttime on that. It is also questionable as to precisely the place this not-a-Compass folks mover might be supplied. With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and forthcoming Grand Wagoneer slated for US patrons, it is doable this smaller providing may very well be relegated to different markets. Both manner, we should always know one thing later this 12 months, as we anticipate a full reveal by the shut of 2021.