Jeep is celebrating 85 years of its journey, and the Compass has now joined the party. The brand recently introduced the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition, and the Compass now gets its own limited version too. Only 85 examples will be sold in India, making this SUV a rather rare sight.
Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition price
The special Compass starts at Rs 26.70 lakh, ex showroom. Bookings are open through Jeep dealerships and the Jeep India website.
The Compass uses Gloss Black 18 inch alloy wheels and special 85th Anniversary decals on the front doors and tailgate. The wheel centre caps also carry matching details. Buyers can pick from Red, Green, White and Black paint shades.
The cabin follows a darker theme. It gets black leatherette seats with Mayan Gold stitching. The dashboard also has Mayan Gold detailing, giving the cabin a small visual difference from the regular SUV.
Jeep is also offering 85th Anniversary AXS Personalisation Packages. These packages bring features such as ambient lighting, SkyLounge or sunroof illumination and a digital inside rear view mirror with front and rear dashcams. These additions add more equipment to the limited edition.
The anniversary theme gives Jeep a simple way to mark the occasion without making the SUV feel unfamiliar. The gold detailing, black wheels and extra cabin equipment are easy to notice. The basic Compass package stays familiar, which should suit buyers who like limited models but still want a practical SUV for daily use and weekend travel here.
The Compass 85th Anniversary Edition uses the familiar 2.0 litre diesel engine. It produces 168bhp and 350Nm. Buyers can choose a 6 speed manual gearbox or a 9 speed automatic. The automatic version can also be had with four wheel drive.
The Compass continues to offer a mix of road comfort and Jeep’s SUV character. Its equipment list also includes safety features that make it suitable for everyday driving and longer trips.