Jeep is hoping to tap into the mainstream with an all-new Compass that’ll be available in mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric forms. The new European-focused mid-sized SUV is longer, wider and more sophisticated than previous generations, with more emphasis on family-friendly practicality than off-road capability.
As a cog in the massive automotive machine that is Stellantis, the Jeep Compass runs on the common multi-energy STLA-M platform that has been optimised for both battery electric and hybrid powertrains.
| Key specs | |
| Fuel type | Electric, MHEV, Plug-in hybrid |
| Body style | 5-seater SUV |
| Powertrain | Single/dual-motor EV, 2x battery options, 4cyl PHEV and 3cyl MHEV |
| Price | TBC |
What powertrain options and performance can we expect?
The many powertrain options kick off at the lower end with a 142bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, paired to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
A 191bhp plug-in hybrid option will be the most powerful ICE-powered model in the range, here pairing a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a more substantial e-motor and 17.9kWh battery pack. Jeep hasn’t confirmed official figures for this option, but the same is used in other STLA-M models which offer around 40 miles on electric range.
However, it’s the battery electric models that offer the most variation, with three options to be available. Things kick off with a single-motor variant with 210bhp, drawing energy from a 73kWh battery offering a 310-mile range. A larger battery variant with a more substantial 97kWh battery and slightly more powerful 227bhp e-motor will soon follow after.
