Trailhawk-Rated Compass can reach extreme places with its much more hardcore off-road equipment and enhancements
Jeep India has finally re-introduced the discontinued Trailhawk variant in India. Jeep discontinued it last year after the arrival of the new Compass facelift. The new car gets an introductory price tag of Rs 30.872 lakh, which makes it Rs 1.38 lakh more expensive than the pre-facelift model, which came with a price tag of Rs 29.38 lakh.
2022 Jeep’s High-Performance Compass Trailhawk Has Arrived
- Year: 2022
- Make: Jeep
- Model: Compass
- Transmission: 9-speed DCT
- Horsepower @ RPM: 170
- Torque @ RPM: 350
- Displacement: 2.0 L
- Price: INR 3087200
- car segment: midsize cars
- car fuel: diesel cars
- size: Mid-Size
- Purpose: Off-Roader
- body style: suv
Key Highlights
- Trailhawk variant is based on Compass S
- Gets new off-road focussed hardware
- Available only with the 2.0-litre diesel engine
- Only a 9-speed automatic transmission is available
What is different on Jeep Compass Traikhawk?
The Trail-rated Compass looks much more aggressive and sportier compared to the standard version. The SUV gets sharp bumpers increasing the approach and departure angle of the car. There is also a bumper decal that protects it from stone hits as well.
There are a number of mechanical changes as well
Jeep uses 17-inch rims with 225/65 R17 all-season tyres. The Compass Trailhawk also gets a higher ground clearance and the signature red tow hook at the rear. The ‘Trail Rated’ badges are all around the car including the fenders. The Trailhawk badge sits at the tailgate.
The American brand had discontinued the pre-facelift Compass Trailhawk last year
Jeep Compass Trailhawk also gets a purposeful cabin
The cabin gets dual screens
Jeep has made several changes inside the cabin as well. The Trailhawk Compass gets the new dashboard layout that is available with the standard model. You’ll find contrasting red stitching and ‘Trailhawk’ logos on the seats.
And the electrically adjustable seats are ventialted
Other convenience features include
- LED projector headlamps
- LED fog lamps
- 10.1-inch infotainment system
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 360-degree camera
- Panoramic sunroof
A panoramic sunroof comes as standard
The front seats get a ventilation option and they are powered as well. Jeep has added a memory function for added convenience.
The Off-Road Harware
The latest Trailhawk gets many changes compared to the standard version
Jeep claims that the Compass Trailhawk’s height is raised by an inch and now stands at 205mm. There are re-profiled bumpers at the front and the rear that ensures a better approach and departure angle.
An several new visual updates that give the Compass an even more rugged stance
Jeep has also added a 20:1 low ratio transfer case that allows the torque to multiply on extreme terrains. It also gets an additional “Rock” mode over the standard car. There is a lot of additional underbody protection and smaller 17-inch rims for better sidewall protection. The raised suspension has also increased the water wading capability to 483mm.
No change with the engine
Jeep India has introduced the new Compass Trailhawk
The Trailhawk only gets the 2.0-litre diesel engine that is also available with the standard version of the car. The four-cylinder engine of the Jeep Compass Trailhawk generates a maximum power of 170 PS and is only available with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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