JEEP has introduced one other addition to its electrified SUV line-up this week, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid Compass fashions becoming a member of the Grand Cherokee and not too long ago introduced Avenger in its Australian portfolio from the primary half of 2024.
The brand new fashions will substitute the present M6-series Compass powertrain line-up, with manufacturing to begin within the fourth quarter of this 12 months. Which means devoted petrol and diesel powertrains will not be provided within the Compass vary.
The Compass e-Hybrid front-wheel drive (a 48-volt MHEV system) and 4xe all-wheel drive (PHEV) fashions will add to Jeep’s rising electrified line-up, providing what it says are “enhanced efficiency and driving dynamics whereas additional representing the model’s dedication to turning into a pacesetter in subtle zero exhaust emission applied sciences”.
MHEV Compass variants characteristic a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-volt 15kW/55Nm electrical motor integrated throughout the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. System output figures in different markets are listed at 97kW/240Nm.
For the PHEV Compass, we discover two system output variations (140kW and 177kW) of a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine and 44kW/250Nm electrical motor accessible, every paired to a six-speed automated transmission. Energy is drawn from a 11.4kWh lithium-ion battery.
In response to Jeep, the Compass e-Hybrid will guarantee prospects can maintain their driving habits intact whereas having fun with an genuine hybrid driving expertise, with full-electric propulsion accessible at start-up, when travelling at low speeds, cruising and in parking manoeuvres.
The Compass 4xe, in the meantime, options enhanced hybrid functionality and efficiency, guaranteeing the very best stability between effectivity, driving enjoyable and a spotlight to the surroundings, says Jeep.
With plug-in hybrid flexibility, the Compass 4xe can supply as much as 50km of all-electric vary in addition to a number of so-called “EV capabilities” together with e-Launch, e-Creeping, e-Queueing, and e-Parking; the all-electric operation of every mode facilitating ICE-off manoeuvring at decrease speeds.
Additional, Jeep says its new propulsion techniques will ship a “versatile and stress-free driving expertise”, including options typical to hybridised fashions, akin to Silent Begin, Vitality Restoration, Enhance and Load Level Shift, and naturally, Electrical Drive.
Whereas pricing and specification for the native market have but to be introduced, the brand new Compass vary is anticipated to rival the likes of the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid ($36,990 d/a), Honda HR-V e:HEV (from $47,000 d/a) and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV (from $47,290 +ORC).
Presently, the Compass vary is priced from $41,400 plus on-road prices for the entry grade Evening Eagle and tops out at $59,100 for the Trailhawk AWD flagship.
Jeep Australia encourages patrons to register their curiosity within the new Compass by way of its public web site.
