The Jeep Compass Trailhawk variant has been launched in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 26.8 lakh. The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is the fully loaded off-road capable variant of the Jeep Compass range, which otherwise starts at Rs 15.6 lakh ex-showroom for the petrol, two-wheel drive sport variant.
Ever since the Jeep Compass was launched in 2017, it sold only one variant featuring all-wheel drive – the Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 priced at Rs 22 lakh ex-showroom. However, the Jeep brand is known for its off-road capable vehicles. While this one variant of the Compass had all-wheel drive and different modes, its off-road prowess was about average.
Jeep has now brought in the variant that is “trail-rated”, meaning it is loaded with enough hardware to tackle hardcore off-road trails.
![The Jeep Compass Trailhawk comes with more off-road features like a low-range 4x4 and a 9-speed auto transmission.](https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2019-06%2F8d154ded-e245-4369-80c5-9ad6dfb4c5aa%2FJC_Trailhawk_9_Speed.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fmt=webp&width=720)
What’s New With The Jeep Compass Trailhawk?
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk variant comes with many more features compared to the other variants of the Compass. It is powered by the same 2-litre diesel engine that puts out 170 bhp of power and 350 Nm of torque, but it is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The engine is BS-VI compliant.
Earlier Jeep offered an automatic transmission only with the 1.4 litre turbo-petrol motor, which had a 7-speed auto box. That only came in two-wheel drive guise and had no off-road ability.
The Compass Trailhawk has full-time all-wheel drive and includes a low-range 4x4 gearbox for additional torque. It also comes with a “rock mode” in addition to the auto, and, mud and snow modes.
Jeep has added some additional features to the Compass Trailhawk, including cruise control, hill-descent control, engine start-stop to save fuel and in-built navigation. It gets increased ground clearance and 840 mm of water wading capability.
The underbody is protected by 3mm thick steel sheets and it comes with all-terrain tyres. It gets six airbags in this variant.
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk variant is nearly Rs 5 lakh more expensive than the other models in its stable. However, it will cater to a niche audience that wants a capable, go-anywhere SUV that is compact and comfortable enough for daily use too.
Price-wise it competes with the Mahindra Alturas, Hyundai Tucson as well as the Honda CR-V.
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