The front-wheel-drive diesel automated variants had been launched final yr to make this powertrain possibility extra reasonably priced

Jeep Compass, the American carmaker’s entry degree mannequin in India received new 4×2 (front-wheel-drive) diesel automated variants final yr. Prior to this, the diesel-auto mixture was solely out there with the four-wheel drivetrain (within the top-spec model). Recently, we examined the efficiency of this new, extra reasonably priced powertrain and have in contrast it with the efficiency of the 4X4 diesel automated Compass. Here are the outcomes:

Acceleration

In our acceleration exams, the Compass 4×4 variant proved to be the faster in each the 0-100 kmph run and quicker at dropping gears for on-the-go acceleration. However, the brand new front-wheel-drive variant accomplished the quarter mile in much less time.

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One factor to notice is that each these variants get the identical 2-litre diesel engine that makes 170 PS and 350 Nm, and this engine is paired with a 9-speed automated transmission. The solely distinction between these two variants is the drivetrain.

Braking

Even in our braking exams, the four-wheel-drive variant proved to be higher and had a shorter stopping distance in each 100-0 kmph and 80-0 kmph exams. Both these variants sit on 18-inch alloy wheels. Still, the 4X4 variant’s stopping distance was shorter by over 2 metres within the 100-0 kmph take a look at, and by over 1 metre within the 80-0 kmph take a look at.

Price

The Jeep Compass is priced between Rs 20.69 lakh and Rs 32.27 lakh (ex-showroom) the place the 4×4 diesel automated variant is the top-variant with the largest price ticket, however the 4X2 diesel automated powertrain begins from Rs 26.69 lakh with the Longitude trim. The Jeep Compass is a rival to the Hyundai Tucson, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, and Citroen C5 Aircross.

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