2017 Jeep Compass India launch by June 17? More details of Made in India compact SUV revealed

If emerging reports hold true, auto enthusiasts in India may not have to wait till August as thought before for the arrival of the new Compass compact SUV. According to reports, the iconic SUV maker Jeep could be preparing to launch Compass in June.

While there is no confirmation on the launch date of Compass in India and calls made to the representatives of Jeep in India eliciting little to validate the claims, a report of Financial Express claims that the launch has been planned either for June 16 or June 17.

The production of the new Compass is already underway at FCA's plant in Ranjangaon in Maharashtra and some of the dealers of the company have also begun accepting bookings for the model. As we wait for a confirmation on that from Jeep, more details of the new Compass have surfaced from its drive in Goa.

Under the hood, the new Compass will get a 2.0-litre MultiJet diesel engine and a 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo petrol engine options. The diesel mill will develop 170hp and 350Nm of torque mated to a six-speed manual transmission in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.

On the other hand, the petrol mill will belt out 160hp and will also come with 4x2 and 4x4 options. A six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic will be offered with the petrol mill. In India, Compass will be sold in three variants -- Sport, Longitude and Limited.

The new Jeep Compass, the first Made in India offering of the company is expected to be tagged at around Rs 18 lakh.

2017 Jeep Compass key features

Jeep Compass Engine

Jeep Compass colours

Exotica Red, Brillian Black, Minimal Grey, Hydro Blue and Vocal White

Jeep Compass Dimensions

Jeep Compass safety features

Six airbags ABS, ESP, Panic Brake Assist, Hydraulic Booster Failure Compensation, Electronic Roll Mitigation, reverse camera including sensors, Electronic Brake Pre-fill and hill-start assist.

Source: FE