Jeep Compass 4X2 (FWD) Automatic Review | Park+ #jeepcompass #automobile #carreview #jeepindia

hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey I still remember when the Jeep Compass was first launched in 2017 it literally took the market by storm and single-handedly upped Jeep's market share in the SUV segment but eventually that market started shrinking and we saw the sales being impacted to an extent and that probably because of one of few reasons that Jeep Compass 4x2 was never available with an automatic transmission yes 4x4 up automatic M but finally jeep has sorted that out now we have a 4x2 front Feld Drive automatic Jeep Compass with us and probably this is what many people need because they barely take the off-road route now we are going to drive this today and see how different it feels but other than the 4X four transfer case nothing else has changed it looks exactly the same feels exactly the same on the inside and has got all the bels and whistles as well but let's see how different does this drive I'm shha you're watching Park plus your car app do subscribe to the channel do hit the Bell icon to stay notified and do head to the app for all the updates in the Indian car Bazar so on the inside the only difference you'll see in the 4x2 Jeep Compass automatic is 4x4 controls you just have one hold button on the central console and that's it and other than that the entire cabin remains absolutely the same you don't see any other changes that said behind the the wheel it does feel a bit different but let's have a look at the specifications so it's the same 2 L 4 cylinder multi-jet diesel engine and it bus out 168 brake Hol power at 3750 RPM and 350 Newt M of peak Torque from 1750 to 2500 rpm so power figures difference and it comes with the same 9speed to converter automatic gear box now fuel economy because there's been a slight Improvement so 16.1 km per lit is what is claimed for the Jeep Compass diesel automatic 4x2 differ Bas because the car is comparatively lighter so the 4x4 transfer case that's gone now iski weight reduced so that and that's why you get to see that Improvement in the fuel economy figures and also slightly in terms of performance now this one clocks triple digit speeds 0 to 100 km/ hour run that is in within 12 seconds so that is a respectable figure and behind the field difference honestly drive as far as you are driving on the road because the engine still feels responsive and py now now Jeep compass low end you know you still have those vibrations on the steering wheel on the brake pedals and you know it just feels a bit ra at lower speeds now when you're doing lower double digit speeds like below 60 km but things change for good venue speed up and venue go beyond 60 70 km/ hour speed mark because that's when the Jeep Compass comes to its own refinement again gets better so vibrations come it gets evened out and you know the car feels smoother as well response from the engine again the engine is quite torky so you have good reserve of power here at the low end in the mid-range which is obviously Progressive because the mov you press the throttle you get a good surge of power from the engine now out on the highway it feels quite reassuring when you're overtaking when you're driving slightly an aggressive manner because everything comes very easy I normally Cruise you have good fuel economy and you know the car never feels underpowered but it's when you really want to go out and have some fun with the car it's when you really feel that power and you really tend to love the engine because the response is quite good and then the gearbox now it is quick enough but not as quick as some of the competition as you might feel but still the response from the engine just when you press the throttle is satisfactory it is quick to downshift and it's easy for you to just make that overtake so yes I think I'm not complaining there as far as you're cruising on the highway it feels very relaxed very composed very settled and when you are speeding up as well you have the performance you want the only thing that might bother you a bit as we have seen in the Jeep Compass 4x4 as well because even that car is front wheeel biased and this is completely front wheeel drive so torque steer so let's say when you cruising and you want to rush in quickly is when you'll feel a bit of that shudder on the steering wheel but again that is not bothersome it's just that you get to observe that and now let's talk about the drivability aspect so ride quality and handling part and there it feels exactly the same as the regular Jeep Compass 4x4 which is only a good thing because the car again feels very composed very pliant and ride quality handling both have been strengths of the Jeep Compass and so Remains the case even with the 4x2 automatic so let's say when I'm changing lanes or when I am cornering and I'm maintaining reasonable speed the car feels composed plant and settled and as far as I'm doing you know decent double digit speed like 70 75 km/ hour I can carry the same speed around a Bend or a corner and I can be changing lens at decent triple digit speeds around 100 105 km/ hour and the car will feel very composed and very settled and no one in the car will be unnerved whatsoever which is a good thing because again it gives it good Highway cruising and highway driving credentials so again feels very settled and very much in control as far as the steering feedback is concerned so again at lower speeds in the city it does feel a bit cumbersome there yes a bit too heavy for my liking but that thing really improves when you get on with the speed and on the highway because you have ample weight from the steering wheel the feedback is decent so yes you have a good command on the nose of the car and it just behaves as per your steering input so no complaints there as well just that at lower speeds it could be a a bit lighter and that would have made City commute a bit more easier but other than that it feels quite adquate and finally coming to the ride quality part first of all at lower speed just like its performance quity so let's say if you're doing around 40 45 km/ hour and you encoun after a speed breaker you will need to again drop down your speed because it will pinch uh you know when you will be hovering over them but get on the highway and get on with the speed again and as and when you're speeding up the car remains very much settle there's no vertical or lateral movement which is going to bother you yes it is there to an extent but again nothing that will make you or the passengers uned and it feels very comfortable it takes all the undulations of of the road and it stright and it's only when you face a you know a very bad rough patch or a steep speed breaker is when you'll need to drop down your speed other than that it really feels very smooth and very comfortable even the ride quality I love how it behaves on the highway and I can really Munch miles in the Jeep Compass so as far as longdistance commuting is concerned I think the Jeep Compass as always is going to remain one of my top piics there and yes it's a front-wheel drive SUV no 4x4 so off-roading is something that we haven't tried but yes as far as you know broken roads or as far as uh dirt track is concerned I think even the 4x2 Jeep Compass takes that in it sted quite well because again it has got ample ground clearance ample approach and departure angle so it will scrape its belly so again you still have that confidence there it's only that when it comes to situation where you need Traction in all the four wheels is when you won't be very confident with this 4x2 Jeep Compass because again let's say if you're driving on black ice or let's say if you are driving on slush is when you need Traction in all the four wheels so all in all I think the Jeep Compass remains very friendly Highway commuter and will keep you entertained behind the wheel as well when you're are driving it out on the highway and as far as your regular City commute is concerned I think it will serve the purpose decently there as well so yes overall it is quite a decent package and feels robust and premium at the same time so even the cabin feels exactly the same as you see on the top end s 4x4 Jeep Compass there's been no cost cutting except that you don't get 4x4 controls here on the central console and it is loaded with all good features as well so you have a 10.1 in touchscreen infotainment system with Wireless Apple carplay and Android auto and you connect connected car tech as well you have got a 360° camera view you have got a panoramic sunroof right here ventilated seats Dual Zone climate control digital instrument cluster right here in front of of me and you have other features as well like front seat driver seat is powered with memory function and you have got USB and type-c charging ports wireless charger right here electric parking brake you have got USB type-c charging ports even at the rear rear AC vent so in terms of features I think again it scores pretty well also Auto diming mirror and you have got default orvm on both the side as well so yes in terms of features it is right up there also an Alpine premium sound system but the cabin also feels quite up in terms of quality because you have got ample soft upholster on the dashboard on the door pads and it feels premium still so yes if it comes at a slight premium compared to its competition cabin especially in terms of quality and styling X showroom prices for the Jeep Compass front wheeel drive automatic begin at 26 69,000 R for the longitude variant and go up to 309,000 rupes for the top end Model S trim and it's also available in a sportti looking black shark trim position below the model S trim and is priced at 28 69,000 R so yes the Jeep Compass 4x2 automatic is a couple of laak more affordable than the Jeep Compass 4x4 automatic competion premium and for that extra money you get a car that feels very robust very premium on the inside as load it with all the belts and whistles and is one hell of a highway commuter and if you're willing to pay that premium I think the Jeep Compass 4x2 automatic and if you don't need to go Offroad is the right fit for you