The UAE is home to SUV lovers who love adventure and versatility. The car enthusiasts in the UAE like their SUVs to have off-road capabilities so that they can take their rides for the desert safari on the weekends and use their vehicles for their city drive as well.
The new 2017 Jeep Compass maybe a compact SUV, but it can give any full-size SUV a run for its money. It is highly versatile and has amazing capabilities, of course it would not be a Jeep Compass if it did not have multiple trim levels.
It is bringing you the best of both worlds with its amazing off-road capabilities and high performance as a city vehicle. You can make it your everyday vehicle or you can make this your special occasion adventure vehicle. Either way, the new 2017 Jeep Compass has it all to make you fall in love with it.
Here is a review of the 2017 Jeep Compass with a closer look at its design, performance, trim levels and safety features that you will get when you buy it.
The Design of 2017 Jeep Compass
The overall look of the new 2017 Jeep Compass s very stylish, yet at the same time it is very functional. The exterior is bold and impressive, while the interior is very compelling and comfortable. It is bringing a subtle level of luxury in a price point that is affordable for many people.
The Exterior
The exterior of the 2017 Jeep Compass is befitting of a compact SUV. It is very bold and aggressive, yet at the same time it is very functional as well. It has high arches, angular lines and a muscular profile that makes you want a second look at this amazing compact SUV.
2017 Jeep Compass has refined details that make the stance of this SUV more aggressive. Even it is standing still, looks like it is ready to charge down the road at any time. Although the overall look of the exterior is very modern, it has some classic elements as well.
Some of its more iconic elements have been left in the design so that you can recognize the new 2017 Jeep Compass anywhere. You will still find the 7 slot front grille that is distinctly Jeep Compass, however, this time, you will have choice to have chrome accents or mineral gray accents around the grille.
Another element that has been retained from the previous Jeep Compass are the side roof rails. These roof rails brings excellent extra storage space that can carry a maximum of 150 pounds of cargo or equipment at the roof of the new 2017 Jeep Compass.
The new 2017 Jeep Compass has a comfortable wheelbase and the wheel arches are perfect for either 16-inch or 18-inch tyres. At the front, you will find halogen fog lamps, the sides have body color mirrors and door handles for a seamless finish that is stylish and attractive.
The Interior
The new 2017 Jeep Compass has a very spacious interior that has multiple soft touch points that are placed to make the interior comfortable and very luxurious. The 2017 Jeep Compass gives you option of chrome accent and leather accents.
Every single corner of the cabin of the new 2017 Jeep Compass is a work of art and great craftsmanship. The front seats have leather trim, heating function and the driver will have a six way power seat that will give him the ultimate control inside the cabin.
Inside the 2017 Jeep Compass, you will also find automatic temperature control that is preprogrammed to maintain the perfect atmosphere inside the cabin and make sure you are comfortable while you ride inside it. The front passengers can customize their climate zones and set them on a temperature of their liking.
The power sunroof brings the sunshine inside the cabin and you can easily access it with a press of a button. You can keep the sun shade on and still open the sunroof if you want. The 2017 Jeep Compass is a compact SUV that brings you an amazing storage capacity that can be enhanced as well.
You can increase the cargo capacity by split folding the rear seats, once you fold down the setback seats, you can increase cargo capacity to 53.6 cubic feet. The interior also features A-class entertainment technology including SiriusXM Satellite Radio, nine speaker Boston Acoustics Audio System and Uconnect system for complete infotainment system.
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The Performance of 2017 Jeep Compass
The 2017 Jeep Compass has enhanced performance features. This time, Jeep is offer two V4 engines with 16 DOHC valves. In addition to that, you will also have the option between a front-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive.
Here are the engine options that you will have the choice of:
- You will have the option of a 2.0-litre V6 engine that is capable of producing 141 lb-ft of torque and 158 horsepower. This V4 engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, however, you do have the option of a CVT2 automatic transmission. With this engine, the 2017 Jeep Compass will have fuel efficiency of 30 mpg on the highway.
- You will also have the option of a 2.4-litre 4 engine that is capable of producing 165 lb-ft of torque and 172 horsepower. The engine is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and it has the towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. The 2017 Jeep Compass will have the fuel efficiency of 27 mpg on the highway with this engine.
The 2017 Jeep Compass has the following trim levels:
- 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude: The Latitude trim is available in 7 colors with 53.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
- 2017 Jeep Compass Sport SE: The Sport SE has a very sporty exterior with 4 color availability, 18 inch aluminum wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and heated sport mesh cloth and vinyl front seats.
- 2017 Jeep Compass Sport: The Sport trim is all terrain version with 5 speed manual transmission, Bluetooth streaming, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 7 exterior color options.
- 2017 Jeep Compass 75th Anniversary Edition: The anniversary edition is available in 5 distinct color, iconic badging and the clean iconic heritage look of the old Jeep Willys MB.
- 2017 Jeep Compass High Altitude: The High Altitude trim level is available in 7 different exterior colors, 17 inch aluminum wheels, power sunroof and heated leather-trimmed front seats.
The All-New 2017 Jeep Compass made its big debut at the #LAAutoShow. pic.twitter.com/8l3kgnosBW
— Jeep (@Jeep) November 17, 2016
Safety Features
The new 2017 Jeep Compass has the following safety features:
- Ultra high strength steel crossbeam.
- Six advanced air bags
- Engineered in crush zones
- Antilock Brake System
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Automatic Headlamps
- Parkview Rear Back Up Camera
The Price of 2017 Jeep Compass in the UAE
The 2017 Jeep Compass will be released in the UAE this spring and it will be available with multiple trim level. The price of the 2017 Jeep Compass is AED 99,900 – AED 113,000.
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