Sayings are a storehouse of worldly wisdom. One of the most concise is about what people are greeted by clothes, and it perfectly characterizes the first generation Compass, which was released in 2006. He looked more like a hamster on wheels than a worthy heir to a glorious SUV family, for which he was gifted with a mass of caustic epithets. In my Compass, he occupied one of the "prize" places. And I was not surprised by the market failure. But the Compass rode well! And the salon for its time is very worthy. Alas, even belated restyling did not help - the reputation of the car was hopelessly damaged.

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For study appearance We put in a lot of effort and are happy with the result! They worked the old fashioned way, created a lot of plasticine models. The three-dimensional form allows you to feel the car better than a dead picture on a computer monitor.

Short bearded man Chris Piscitelli literally shines. It's his design day. Against the background of the second generation Compass - a kind of cowboy who showed up at a party of nerd students. Solidly built, the way a Jeep should be. In some perspectives, it can easily be confused with Grand Cherokee. The arrow deviated in the right direction!

But I ignored Piscitelli's arguments about the interior, because everything is very clear here: the interior with minimal changes was taken from the Cherokee. And this is not the best decision, as I was convinced by jumping into the Compass in the expensive Limited version.

The salon already looks old-fashioned. Ergonomic problems - a lot. This is a Duster-style sloping center console located at the very bottom - try to reach it! - a climate control unit, and a highly glaring instrument panel. I was amused by the tiddly glove compartment, in which the notebook sheet is placed with difficulty. But you can still put up with all this, but not with uncomfortable seats. Flat, with indistinct lateral support and very slippery skin. The back would be wide even for Schwarzenegger in his best years. Adjusting the lumbar support doesn't help either. It's good that in addition to heating there is ventilation - in hot Lisbon, where I met Compass, I used it all the time.

The leather on the seats is very unpretentious, the doors are covered with leatherette. Plastic is diversified and does not paint the interior. Mentioned by the Americans as the main competitors are finished much better.

Everything is fine with the equipment: self-parking, electromechanical parking brake, active cruise control, lane keeping and blind spot monitoring systems, automatic braking function. For some reason, the multimedia system is not Russified, but it is friends with CarPlay and Android Auto and thanks to the acoustics of the American brand Beats, fashionable in a hipster environment.

The panoramic roof spoiled the impression of the rear seats, as it reduced the distance from the top of the head to the ceiling to a minimum. At the same time, the length and width of the place is plenty. There are top air vents, a 220 V outlet and a USB power connector. Not bad. But why doesn't the seat have fore/aft adjustment? Somehow out of step with the times.

Lisbon is not only the Portuguese capital, but also the world tramway: the whole city is cut by rails. Jeep does not give in to them, since the chassis is soft and energy-intensive. By the way, McPherson struts work not only in front, but also in the back - a rather rare solution borrowed from a compact counterpart.

The car is small, even winding through the narrow streets without problems. But the visibility is not so hot: the huge headrests of the second row cover half of the glass, the wide front roof pillars obscure the half-tram.

Lisbon is also an unusually hilly city. It's hard to drive here with small motors. Compass with the flagship 170 hp two-liter diesel The Multijet II knows no problems with traction: 380 Nm allows you to accelerate quickly even on steep slopes. Surprisingly, the car is surprisingly quiet and vibrations are kept to a minimum. For the Russian market, diesel is derated up to 140 hp. and 350 Nm - let's see how it will be in practice.

It is difficult to feel the work in the city. On a flat dry road rear wheels traction does not go at all, and not only the rear axle is “cut off”, but also the cardan (using a splined clutch in the power take-off), which reduces losses and saves fuel. But when the front wheels slip, it comes to life, transferring back up to half of the entire thrust.

The Compass has exactly the same 9-speed ZF automatic as the baby Renegade, but thanks to a flashing it has become more agile. There are no paddle shifters, so for those who like to shift gears manually, the selector in their hands: from themselves - down, towards themselves - up. Racing scheme! That's just the feeling is not racing. If you overdo it with the speed in the turn, Compass begins to smoothly and predictably slide outward with all wheels, giving time to respond, - quite a well-mannered cowboy! But steering feedback is clearly lacking. In turns, the effort increases, but the steering wheel does not become more informative.

two poles

Here is the final goal - a jeep bivouac near Cape Roca, the westernmost point of Eurasia. I switch to the off-road version of the Trailhawk: the engine and gearbox are the same, but the beveled front bumper provides an angle of entry of 30 degrees (the regular version has only 17 degrees), and the developed protection covers not only engine compartment, but also fuel tank. Ground clearance increased from 198 to 216 mm - a record in the class!

I advised the Yankees to completely abandon the standard bumper - with it, the geometric cross-country ability is worse, and the appearance is less rough. It's like a cowboy without a Colt and a Stetson hat.

And the interior of the Trailhawk is cockier. It's not about the red accents, it's about the seats. Their backs are narrower, the central segment is lined with fabric, so they hold securely in turns. And there is more space above your head - the roof is ordinary.

On good roads, the Compass Trailhawk is slightly less nimble than the Limited version. The increased clearance turned into deep rolls in corners. But the wheel seemed to me more "sociable", informative.

Before the exit to the clearing, I transfer the Selec-Terrain driving electronics tuning system to the Rock position (standard cars do not have this “preset” - only Auto, Mud, Sand and Snow). The road went broken, but quite travel - we do not have such a dacha leading to every dacha. I spurred my horses on and drove in rally style. Nice pendant!

But here the road ran into a steep slope. Offhand - thirty degrees. At the bottom, off-road instructors hang out: “Son, turn on the permanent four-wheel drive and use the downshift. Serious obstacles lie ahead."

Start! The hood flips up and the Compass climbs skyward, treading over soccer-ball-sized rocks. Not bad, very good! Even on large boulders, with a little pushing up and allowing short slips, Compass did not stop, but crawled forward. The key to success is "toothy" tires and "reduction": in fact, this is an ultra-short first gear (gear ratio of 20.4), which is not used in other modes. Such a scheme cannot replace a full-fledged demultiplier, but it is better than nothing.

Thanks to the long-travel suspension (170 mm in front and 200 mm in the rear), the wheels retain their grip for a long time. And with diagonal hanging, the stabilization system successfully imitates inter-wheel blocking. In terms of cross-country ability, the Trailhawk is one of best crossovers in the segment, if not the best. Real Jeep! After him, you don’t even want to look at the usual versions.

Too bad we didn't get to try it out. gasoline cars. Interestingly, in Europe, Compass will be offered with Fiat 1.4-liter turbo engines, and instead of them they will be offered the aspirated Tigershark series, which, depending on the degree of forcing, develops 150 or 180 hp.

The Russian representative office of Compass sees it as a bestseller of the brand. The start of sales is scheduled for November-December.

Prices? It was only possible to find out that in the Compass database it will not be more expensive than two million rubles, and in total three configuration options are planned. Rivals in input modifications will be cheaper. But the “entrance” of the Jeep is completely different: all-wheel drive and automatic!

Of course, Compass will not be chosen by the mind, but by the heart. For courageous appearance, for charisma. For rudeness, in the end. And I'm glad for that. Sugary and weak crossovers are already sickening.

Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet II	Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet II	Jeep Compass 2.4 Tigershark
Length / width / height / base 4394 / 1819 / 1644 / 2636 mm
Trunk volume (VDA) 438–1251 l
Curb weight
1615 kg	1615 kg	1509 kg (1648 kg)*
Engine
diesel, P4, 16 valves, 1956 cm³; 103 kW / 140 hp at 4000 rpm; 350 Nm at 1750 rpm	diesel, P4, 16 valves, 1956 cm³; 125 kW / 170 hp at 3750 rpm; 380 Nm at 1750 rpm	gasoline, P4, 16 valves, 2360 cm³; 134 kW / 180 hp at 6400 rpm; 237 Nm at 3900 rpm
Acceleration time 0–100 km/h
9.9 s	9.5 s	n.a.
Max Speed
190 km/h	196 km/h	n.a.
Fuel/fuel reserve
DT/60 l	DT / 60 l	AI-95 / 60 l
Fuel consumption: urban/extra-urban/combined
6.6 / 5.1 / 5.7 l / 100 km	n.a.	10.7 / 7.8 / 9.4 l / 100 km
Transmission four-wheel drive; A9
*In brackets - data for the Trailhawk modification.

New, second generation Jeep Compass 2017-2018 in a new body (photo, equipment, specifications, prices, video and test drive) immediately replaced two of the brand's off-road vehicles - the debut generation Compass and the Jeep Patriot.

The official presentation for the North American market has already taken place last fall. It is reported that the car will be produced on a fresh basis, and also became the owner of an interesting interior design and a modified external design.

Technical equipment Jeep Compass 2017-2018 in a new body (photo)

feature new platform is an independent suspension. The company is ready to offer a choice of two versions of the model - with front-wheel drive and two-axle drive. All-wheel drive will be pluggable.

Since this is an SUV, it will feel great on any surface. The driver will be able to independently set the mode for the track, desert, mud and rocky terrain.

For ease of operation and safety for drivers and passengers, engineers have installed various electronic assistants and systems. These include a function to prevent frontal collision, a system that monitors the lane movement, a function for tracking signs and markings, a camera for a circular view and a stabilization function.

Complete sets of a new generation of off-road vehicles

According to company representatives, Jeep Compass 2017-2018 in a new body (photos, equipment and prices) will be presented with 17 different engines. The engine range will depend on the market in which the SUV is sold. For example, in Brazil, the novelty will be sold with a 2.0-liter unit that runs on alcohol. Any installation can be paired with automatic transmission for 6 and 9 speeds.

Depending on the configuration, an information and media complex, a climate system with several zones, adaptive cruise control, airbags in front of the driver and passenger, side airbags and curtains for safety will be installed on the SUV.

Dimensions Jeep Compass 2017-2018 in a new body

1. The length of the car is 441 cm.
2. Width without side mirrors - 182 cm.
3. Height - 164 cm.
4. Wheelbase - 263 cm.
5. The clearance is huge - 20 cm, so the car is not afraid of any off-road.

Designers have released a special molding. Its size can be 17 or 18 inches (depending on modification), but large wheel arches allow you to install wheels of even larger diameter.

Exterior Jeep Compass 2017-2018 (photo)

At first it may seem that the second generation of the model is a copy, only the dimensions are somewhat inferior, but this is not so. The design was based on the exterior of the Jeep Renegade.

For fans, the appearance of the novelty did not come as a surprise. It traces the company's signature features, including the grille and body features.

Aggressiveness and style are added by a powerful air collector, which is located on front bumper next to the big foglights. The new generation received only LED optics, as well as a special plastic protection in order to protect the body from various kinds of troubles.

The interior of the second generation Jeep Compass 2017-2018 in a new body (photo)

It is not difficult to guess that the American SUV received spacious salon, which is designed for four passengers and 1 driver. All materials used in the assembly of the cabin are of very high quality, and the work is done neatly and without flaws. Dashboard and the center console looks great. Everything is very clear and accessible to the driver.

The second generation of the model is equipped multimedia system, which produces not only a high-quality image, but also excellent sound quality. Screen with touchscreen. The system can also be operated using the buttons on the steering wheel.

Start of sales and cost of Jeep Compass 2017-2018 in a new body (configuration and prices)

The novelty from the USA will be available on the world market, that is, in many countries. First, the car will reach the Brazilian market. Minimum equipment will cost from 100,000 reais. The most equipped option - up to 2,000,000 reais.

Later, the novelty will come to Russia. You should not expect that the SUV will cost less than 1,700,000 rubles in the basic version.

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For the first time, the American brand tried itself in this genre in 2007, when it showed the world the Compass / Patriot - in addition to controversial design this car, single in two bodies, broke the foundations of Jeep with its front-wheel drive, although there was also all-wheel drive, of course. Now the Patriot has been retired, and the second-generation Compass shares a platform with another Jeep crossover that has appeared over the past 10 years - the compact Renegade. For Europeans, the differences between these models are mainly in dimensions, but in Russia everything is a little different.

Previous Jeep Compass

New Jeep Compass

The continuity of the Compass look is in the trapezoidal arches, the rise of the window line at the stern and the pattern of the fake (now) lattice. The real, see-through grille is located at the bottom of the bumper

Crossover for an amateur

Firstly, Compass for the Russian market comes only with all-wheel drive, and secondly, no turbocharged 1.4 - instead of it, aspirated 2.4. The price list hints that we have this car for an amateur: the starting price of 2,049,000 rubles reliably saves it from the title of sales record holder. Compass owners will be either brand adherents who are accustomed to seeing seven vertical slots on the grille, or those who are looking for a crossover not like everyone else. After all, no matter how good Volkswagen, Kia or Toyota are, all the yards are filled with them.

The high entry threshold could be compensated by the equipment, but apart from keyless entry and a heated steering wheel, there is nothing remarkable in the base car. The execution for 2,299,000 rubles is much more interesting, but the difference is a quarter of a million. For this money, among other things, an adaptive cruise appears, automatic braking, lane retention, xenon with automatic long-range, the ability (for an extra charge) to paint the roof black, body chrome decor, dual-zone climate, multimedia with a decent display, and more.

However, the "panorama" and the skin (you can even with ventilation in the front) - about 200 thousand more on top, another 100 for the top-end multimedia with a large display and trendy Beats acoustics. You will also have to pay for big wheels(up to 19 inches), and for preferences in body color. Total Compass "at maximum speed" tends to the amount as much as 2.8 million rubles. But on the other hand, with any level of minced meat, Compass has four-wheel drive, a “big” 2.4 engine and an automatic machine with finely chopped 9 gears.

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Unfortunately, there is no wireless charging among the options, and in general there is nowhere to attach the phone.

The interior meets with spaciousness, original design and ... a bunch of small miscalculations in terms of convenience. So, the front seat cushions are short and narrow, so not every driver can sit comfortably. The block of climate, music and auxiliary functions is arranged strangely, and is located low. For example, in pursuit of symmetry, the buttons are scattered illogically, and the volume and temperature knobs are the same size and shape - you get confused. The volume can also be controlled from the steering wheel, but you need to get used to the location of the keys on the back of the right spoke.

Further: the glasses of the wells of the tidy glare strongly in the dark, and the picture from the rear view camera will upset you even in the light. Behind their jokes: the folded armrest of the sofa opens a gaping hole in the trunk, and the doors are too economically trimmed with rough plastic. Finally, don't get mad at Compass owners who don't turn on turn signals - the lever is bent away from the driver, which is why it's not always possible to reach its tip in a hurry. Of the pleasant, I note the powerful sound of the optional Beats acoustics and the elegant multimedia interface.

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The functionality of the multimedia system is even redundant: among other things, there are off-road roll angles, and even a lap timer on the track. At the same time, you do not start to navigate the interface right away - there is not enough intuitiveness

Off-road genes

Aspirated 2.4 is strangled by firmware for Russia (for tax purposes) from a power of 175 forces to 150. But the volume and, accordingly, the torque are still sufficient: 229 N∙m is about the same as for more powerful ones (on average from 170 forces ) competitors with engines of 2.4-2.5 liters. Therefore, a clear lack of traction, despite the modest number of horses, in most situations will not have to be experienced. In general, the crossover rides adequately on the motor, but without revelations - for exciting accelerations, turn to the Tiguan or CX-5.

But if you do not skimp on the third and most expensive version of the Compass - Trailhawk for 2,349,000 rubles - then you can get not only improved off-road potential, but also a little more dynamics on the pavement. Because the 175-horsepower engine is not deformed here, and in addition to this, a shorter main couple- 4.33 vs. 3.73. In general, this is done in order to imitate the "lower". A side effect was more nimble acceleration and reduced maximum speed - after all, all other gear ratios in the Compass box are the same.

But the main thing in Trailhawk is centimeters under the bottom and electronic settings that put this version on a par with rare "off-road" crossovers like Subaru Forester. The initially rather big 207 mm is increased to 216 here, the bumpers are beveled, there is a metal underbody protection - all this has improved geometric passability"Compass". Another feature is the ability to activate a virtual downshift (20:1). Then the transmission locks the clutches all-wheel drive, leaves only the first stage in the box and turns on the slip mode in the torque converter - have you seen something like this on Mazda or Hyundai?

With sharp starts on slippery surfaces, there is a delay in connecting the rear drive (design feature - see the caption for the photo above). This can be a little annoying in the winter (like you're driving underdrive), but shouldn't be a problem off-road because there's a button to positively lock both clutches. It makes no sense to talk about handling, because the car is completely devoid of a sporty character - unlike the same Mazda CX-5 or Volkswagen Tiguan.

This is a weighty crossover in the spirit of the brand, which, instead of the playfulness of the chassis, offers ground clearance, comfort and impenetrability of the suspension. Everything that more sporty rivals win back on the straight and in the corners, the Compass will take back on the speed bumps and the road repair site. The energy intensity of the suspension makes it possible not to stand on ceremony with irregularities, and the overall high level of driving comfort is also ensured by a decent “shumko”.

The new generation Jeep Compass was first unveiled to the public at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. And a few days later, the production of the model began in Brazil. But at the same time it is planned to sell in more than 100 countries of the world.

Start of sales on Russian market planned for the second half of 2017. Photo: www.avtorinok.ru

FIAT's new Compass should sit somewhere between the Renegade and Cherokee. At the same time, with the first Compass II, they are co-platformers, and the appearance, especially from a distance, is very similar to the Cherokee. Will replace the second generation of the Compass, not only its predecessor, but also the Jeep Patriot.

car exterior

The designers of the concern carefully worked on the car. If we compare the new Compass with its predecessor, then the design appearance took on more brutal and serious forms. The first thing that catches your eye is a fake stylish grille, small main headlights with LEDs and daytime running lights. Bumpers look no less bewitching and plastic body kit giving the crossover massiveness. The rims on the wheels are 17-18 inches in diameter, which look great with almost square arches.

The dimensions of the car have not changed much compared to the first generation Compass:

• The length is 4410 mm;
• Machine width 1820 mm;
• The height is at the level of 1640 mm;
• Distance between front and rear axle 2630 mm;
• The clearance here is 200 mm.

The car has impressive size, which promises a huge interior space.

Salon interior

Inside the car looks no worse than business class models. The salon is simply huge. The car is designed to carry 5 people, so the driver and his fellow travelers will get an unforgettable comfortable trip. You can sit comfortably here not only in front. The distance between the backs of the front seats and the seat of the rear sofa is plenty for the legs of the front passengers.

V top trim levels the new Compass can give odds to more eminent competitors. Photo: autoforum.cz

High-quality materials are used in interior decoration. The driver and passengers will also be met modern systems for comfort and safety. You will listen to your favorite tracks through a modern multimedia system with a touch screen and navigation system. All configurations include on-board computer sensor, which will be 3, 5 and 7 inches, depending on the configuration. The entire interior is made in shades of gray and is very ergonomic. The main instruments on the panel are placed in wells, edged with chrome.

The steering wheel is multifunctional and conveniently located in the hands. The center console is completely littered with keys that are responsible for activating certain options. Here you can activate the all-wheel drive function for different surfaces. Opposite the front passenger there is a spacious glove compartment with a lockable lid. Mirror and window controls are located on comfortable armrests. The pedals have sports metal pads, and on the left there is a compartment for resting the foot. Expensive model configurations are also equipped with a panoramic electric sunroof.

The luggage compartment here is also quite roomy and has a volume of 410 liters. It can also be significantly increased by folding the rear sofa.

Vehicle Specifications

The total range of engines includes 17 units. Here are all kinds of diesel and gasoline engines of different sizes and capacities. In the same Brazil, there are two car configurations:

• In the base, it is equipped with an atmospheric 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 2 liters and a power of 166 Horse power. This engine also capable of driving on alcohol.
• More expensive equipment equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 170 horsepower.

First power unit equipped with front-wheel drive models and 6-speed mechanical box gear shifting. The second motor is placed only on all-wheel drive modifications and comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

In 4x4 models, the main one is front-wheel drive, but if necessary, half of the power is transferred to rear axle. In such configurations, the car has 4 off-road driving modes (automatic, snow, mud and stones).

In other countries, for example, in the USA, the car will only be equipped with gasoline engines with a volume of 1.4 and 2.4 liters, developing power of 170 and 185 horsepower, respectively. And in the same Europe, two more turbocharged ones will be added to these engines diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 liters, delivering power of 140 and 170 hp.

The Jeep Compass II is built on a FCA Small Wide 4×4 scalable suspension with a transversely mounted engine and independent front suspension. The suspension has MacPherson struts with gas-filled dampers and transverse stabilizer. The body and frame of the machine are made of high-strength steel, and the front cross member and hood are made of die-cast aluminum sheet. Already in the stock configuration of the car, disc brakes are installed on all wheels, there is ventilation of the front axle and steering with electric booster.

You will find a test drive of the previous generation of the car in this video:

Estimated cost of the car and its equipment

In the Brazilian market, the car comes in four trim levels:

• sport,
• logitude,
• limited,
• Trailhawk.

The first three have both front and all-wheel drive versions, but the last one is available only with all-wheel drive and only it has the ability to activate all-wheel drive in the “stones” mode. car cost in basic configuration starts at 100 thousand reais, which at the exchange rate is almost 2 million rubles.

But the official dealer assures us that the cost of the Jeep Compass 2 will be somewhat lower, somewhere at the level of 1.7 million rubles.

Already in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with: front airbags, a touch-screen multimedia system, air conditioning, ABS, ESC, EBD, parking sensors, 6 audio speakers, electric drive of all side windows, alloy wheels 17 inches, tire pressure sensor, electric side mirrors and a bunch of other equipment.

Conclusion

In general terms, we can say that this car is very good and promising, especially considering the manufacturer's statement that the Jeep Compass 2 has the highest cross-country ability among all models of the brand. In any case, almost nothing is known about this model, and what it will be like with us, time will tell, but in any case, we can say that it will not disappoint its owner. After all, an SUV with such a great design, endowed with many functions and made of quality materials, just can't be bad. Leather seats and a spacious interior will give driving comfort, while a durable metal body and a variety of security systems will betray confidence to the driver and his passengers.
Some other features about the new Jeep Compasss 2017 you will learn from this video: