Jeep Australia has reshuffled its Compass range for MY20, with the small SUV now offered in four variants instead of six, two of which are new.
The entry-level Sport and mid-range Longitude grades have been discontinued, and therefore so has the Compass’ six-speed manual, which was an exclusive option for the former.
The range is now led by the new Night Eagle version, which is priced from $36,950 plus on-road costs and therefore raises the Subaru XV rival’s cost of entry by a significant $8100.
The carryover Limited now serves as the Compass’ mid-range variant, although it costs $1700 more than before, at $42,950.
The new S-Limited version slides in above, at $45,950, while the Trailhawk variant continues to assume flagship responsibilities, however its price has risen $4700, to $49,450.
Standard equipment in the Night Eagle includes black chrome exterior trim, black 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, rear privacy glass, an 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, digital radio, a six-speaker sound system, dual-zone climate control, artificial leather and cloth upholstery, and LED ambient lighting.
Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors.
The Limited also features bi-Xenon headlights, LED tail-lights, a power-operated tailgate, a nine-speaker sound system, a 7.0-inch multifunction display, heated front seats, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather upholstery, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, high-beam assist, park assist and front parking sensors.
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The S-Limited further picks up Granite exterior trim and 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof (a $1950 option for the other three variants), a black headliner and Tungsten stitching.
The Trailhawk includes low range, off-road suspension, red tow hooks, unique front and rear fascias, Neutral Grey exterior trim, a black bonnet decal, four underbody skid plates, a full-size spare wheel, all-weather floor mats, a reversible cargo mat and hill-descent control.
The Night Eagle, Limited and S-Limited are motivated by the same 129kW/230Nm 2.4-litre naturally four-cylinder petrol engine.
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The former is front-wheel drive and mated to a six-speed torque-converter automatic, while all other Compass variants use Jeep’s on-demand four-wheel-drive system and a nine-speed unit.
Meanwhile, a punchier, 125kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine exclusively powers the Trailhawk, having previously been an option for the Limited.
2020 Jeep Compass pricing before on-road costs
Variant | Transmission | Cost |
Night Eagle | automatic | $36,950 (NEW) |
Limited | automatic | $42,950 (+$1700) |
S-Limited | automatic | $45,950 (NEW) |
Trailhawk | automatic | $49,450 (+$4700) |
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