Photo: Kleber Silva
Jeep very nearly didn't go into family crossovers, but we're glad it did. Every one of the SUV company's models has a little bit of character, which this segment desperately needs. But how would you feel about a 3-row Compass?
There's a Cherokee and a Grand Cherokee, so why shouldn't we have a Grand Compass too? The move would be a little bit like BMW or Land Rover adding an extra row of seats to their medium crossovers.
From what we understand, Jeep does indeed plan to introduce a Grand Compass. It's designed as a 7-seat vehicle based on the current model. Apparently, its development is mostly taking place in Brazil right now.
However, other emerging markets might also use the Grand Compass. We're talking about India, which is confirmed to get the crossover in 2021, and potentially China as well.
According to reports from Brazil, the Grand model has the codename "Jeep 598" and is also called the Low D 3-row due to the part of the market it occupies. The differences will mostly come from the B-pillar onwards. The model will have a larger rear quarter glass to accommodate the extra row. In total, it's expected to be about five inches longer than before.
Since the second-generation Compass came out in 2016, it's also due for a makeover. The graphics artist Kleber Silva has not only rendered the Grand Compass, but also the normal model with the mid-life facelift.
Both models have slightly narrower headlights that are in line with the flagship Grand Cherokee and potentially the new Grand Wagoneer, which is also a 3-row vehicle.
America only knows about one engine for the Compass, the 2.4-liter TigerShark with 180 horsepower. That's not going to change since the baby crossover is designed to be cheaper than the Cherokee. However, the models offered globally also come with 150 horsepower diesel engines, tiny 1.3-liter turbo units, and even ones that run on ethanol.
From what we understand, Jeep does indeed plan to introduce a Grand Compass. It's designed as a 7-seat vehicle based on the current model. Apparently, its development is mostly taking place in Brazil right now.
However, other emerging markets might also use the Grand Compass. We're talking about India, which is confirmed to get the crossover in 2021, and potentially China as well.
According to reports from Brazil, the Grand model has the codename "Jeep 598" and is also called the Low D 3-row due to the part of the market it occupies. The differences will mostly come from the B-pillar onwards. The model will have a larger rear quarter glass to accommodate the extra row. In total, it's expected to be about five inches longer than before.
Since the second-generation Compass came out in 2016, it's also due for a makeover. The graphics artist Kleber Silva has not only rendered the Grand Compass, but also the normal model with the mid-life facelift.
Both models have slightly narrower headlights that are in line with the flagship Grand Cherokee and potentially the new Grand Wagoneer, which is also a 3-row vehicle.
America only knows about one engine for the Compass, the 2.4-liter TigerShark with 180 horsepower. That's not going to change since the baby crossover is designed to be cheaper than the Cherokee. However, the models offered globally also come with 150 horsepower diesel engines, tiny 1.3-liter turbo units, and even ones that run on ethanol.
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