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Well, well, well, what do we have here? Why it’s not one, not two, but three pre-production prototypes of the 2017 Jeep Compass. Internally referred to as the C-SUV, the compact-sized model will replace the Compass and the similarly outdated Patriot.
Truth be told, the Compass and Patriot are old in the tooth, as in ten years old. I’m not the only one who believes that Jeep has been milking the cash cow for too long, but then again, I’m undoubtedly excited that the successor will debut by the end of the year.
As you can see in the following flurry of spy photos, the prototypes loaded on the truck give us a few glimpses of the interior and exterior design. The swirly camouflage is hiding Grand Cherokee-inspired headlights adorned with LED daytime running lights, LED-accented taillights, fog lights neatly integrated into the sides of the front bumper, honeycomb mesh for the lower grille, and a clamshell hood à la the Suzuki Vitara. All three prototypes are augmented by a rear skid plate integrated into the rear diffuser and two exhaust outlets on the right-hand side of the bumper.
Regarding the profile, check out the shape of the wheel wells and the way the C-pillar kicks upwards. It’s a Jeep, alright, a Jeep that looks more visually stimulating compared its predecessors. The inside, however, is disappointing at first glance. Other than the ugly texture of the plastic on the center console and dashboard, the steering wheel and center air vents are lifted from the Cherokee, the HVAC system is laden with familiar-looking buttons, and the 8.4-inch touchscreen looks like an afterthought or as if Jeep loves to cut corners.
Under the skin, the 2017 Jeep Compass is expected to ride on an extended version of the Small US Wide 4x4 platform that also underpins the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. That or an evolution of the Compact US Wide platform, hell knows right now. Regardless of the backbone, it is a certainty that the Compass will be available with the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo-four that will also motivate the upcoming Wrangler JK.
The 2017 Jeep Compass will debut in November in Brazil and will be produced in Brazil, Mexico, and China.
As you can see in the following flurry of spy photos, the prototypes loaded on the truck give us a few glimpses of the interior and exterior design. The swirly camouflage is hiding Grand Cherokee-inspired headlights adorned with LED daytime running lights, LED-accented taillights, fog lights neatly integrated into the sides of the front bumper, honeycomb mesh for the lower grille, and a clamshell hood à la the Suzuki Vitara. All three prototypes are augmented by a rear skid plate integrated into the rear diffuser and two exhaust outlets on the right-hand side of the bumper.
Regarding the profile, check out the shape of the wheel wells and the way the C-pillar kicks upwards. It’s a Jeep, alright, a Jeep that looks more visually stimulating compared its predecessors. The inside, however, is disappointing at first glance. Other than the ugly texture of the plastic on the center console and dashboard, the steering wheel and center air vents are lifted from the Cherokee, the HVAC system is laden with familiar-looking buttons, and the 8.4-inch touchscreen looks like an afterthought or as if Jeep loves to cut corners.
Under the skin, the 2017 Jeep Compass is expected to ride on an extended version of the Small US Wide 4x4 platform that also underpins the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. That or an evolution of the Compact US Wide platform, hell knows right now. Regardless of the backbone, it is a certainty that the Compass will be available with the 2.0-liter Hurricane turbo-four that will also motivate the upcoming Wrangler JK.
The 2017 Jeep Compass will debut in November in Brazil and will be produced in Brazil, Mexico, and China.
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