American soul, but clearly focused objectives for the European market, offers a new Jeep 4×2 version of its model associated Jeep Compass 2.2 CRD diesel engine of 136 hp. It is an alternative between varied and very complete range of SUV’s compact two-wheel drive.

Jeep CompassJeep Compass has launched by Jeep. Jeep has set a very complicated challenge with the launch of Compass 4×2 front-wheel drive. The U.S. brand, made with Chrysler and Dodge under the umbrella of Fiat Group, aims to find a gap between the fierce and savage competition from compact SUVs. Very wide is the legion of followers of the Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Mitsubishi ASX … to name a few of the main rivals and hard Compass.

One of the commercial slogan in the launch of Jeep Compass Jeep define it as the more urban. It’s true. Despite its robust appearance and powerful skills typical of off road vehicle, this facade fool you, as initially promised adventures remain mere illusions.

The sight of new Jeep Compass inherits many of the genes aesthetic flagship of the U.S. firm, the famous Grand Cherokee. Both models have many similarities in the front, with significant makeovers in the bumper, grill, in the shape of the headlights and the hood. With these new ‘clothes’, there are those who dare to say that the Grand Cherokee Compass is a scale. Not at all, because each vehicle has its own identity and characteristics.

New diesel engine

More than new, we tested the mechanical version of Jeep Compass, the 2.2 CRD diesel 136 hp, is a more watered-down variant of the existing 163 hp. A novelty in the Spanish market is that the 136 hp version can only be combined with front-wheel drive 4×2. This heart mechanical origins still has Mercedes-Benz is more than likely that soon the diesel engines Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge incorporate the Fiat Group Multijet technology -. This is a four-cylinder engine line, equipped with direct injection common rail and variable geometry turbocharger.

In real driving situations, the 2.2 CRD provides a significant boost from 1,800 rpm, remaining constant up to 3,400 rpm. System incorporates a kind of anti-noise and vibration, allowing you to improve in these sections compared to the previous 2.0 CRD mechanics. However, noise and vibration motor in excess Jeep Compass are being noticed in the cabin, making it more apparent when accelerating from low speed. At short distances, it may not bother too much, but on long trips becomes a point to improve, even rolling speed limits in sixth gear. Small lack of smoothness and refinement penalize this energetic engine.

In dynamic capabilities, the Jeep Compass shows very balanced behavior. Tacking areas, the car the faces with relative ease, but its shortcomings are becoming more visible as we increase our rate of progress. In this chapter, emerges once more fierce competition, dynamic vehicles and more agile.

Despite being a front wheel drive, Jeep Compass balanced suspension and terrain heights rarely allow him to leave the asphalt and dirt tracks meet sandy little difficulty. This is where the American car shows its best qualities, showing a noble car, fun and easy to drive. Inevitably, if you go aboard a Jeep and you find an unpaved road on your route, you rush to him, as the spirit, genes, and the history of the brand invites one to let your hair down and that the undersigned these lines baldness looks hopeless.

Life on board

The cabin of Jeep Compass is one of the sections in the Jeep that has worked. It shows a step forward in visual quality and aesthetic presentation of the elements that make up the interior. However, the actual quality disappoints touch lightly with the use of hard plastics in certain elements. The wheel, in turn, offers the typical American design with a touch grip and optimal in all circumstances.

We looked inside and found other interesting parts of Jeep Compass, including dual glove box, a lockable lid and one with a tray in the open. In the version tested Limited Plus Series stand out from the electrically adjustable driver’s seat, the touchscreen multifunction center console, heated seats and leather upholstery. The front seats offer a proper grip, while the rears are looking to improve, particularly the limited space available for shoulders, hips and elbows of the occupants of this area. For its part, the available volume in the trunk is not one of the strengths of this car. With the rear seats folded without announces a capacity of 328 liters , Being quite far in front of his nearest competitors. In actual tests when loading place, we noticed some shortcomings in this regard against most opponents.

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