Jeep's New Compass EV: A Solid Package of Function and Features
Jeep has updated its Compass lineup by launching the all-electric Compass 4xe alongside a new e-Hybrid Plug-In variant. As a member of the Stellantis group, the Compass utilizes the STLA Medium platform, which it shares with models such as the Peugeot 3008 and Citroën C5 Aircross II. It showcases a boxy design, recognizable light signatures, and the classic seven-bar grille, although some aspects of its design may seem overdone. The dimensions of the new Compass are 4.55m in length and 1.9m in width, equipped with a 74kWh battery that delivers 213hp and a WLTP range of 290 miles. Despite a perplexing user interface, it offers solid performance. The starting price for the Compass Electric is £36,999, while the First Edition Altitude Plus is priced at £39,800.
Key facts
- Jeep overhauled the Compass line with a new e-Hybrid Plug-In model and all-electric Compass 4xe.
- The Compass is part of the Stellantis family and sits on the STLA Medium platform.
- The Compass measures 4.55m long by 1.9m wide.
- It has a 74kWh battery providing 213hp and an official WLTP range of 290 miles.
- The design includes 'Easter eggs' like a silhouette of an original Jeep on the windscreen base.
- Jeep collaborates with The North Face and has a separate clothing store.
- The Compass Electric starts from £36,999, with the First Edition Altitude Plus edition from £39,800.
- The review was written by Jonathan Bell, Transport and Technology Editor at Wallpaper* magazine.
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- Jeep
- Stellantis
- Peugeot
- Vauxhall
- Citroën
- DS
- The North Face
- Wallpaper* magazine