This is how @JeepIndia brings in its latest SUV - the #Compass, in India. The much awaited price up soon @TOIAuto… https://t.co/Ny37LaeY97 — Shubhodeep (@ShubhodeepTOI) 1501485332000

@JeepIndia @TOIAuto Engine and colour options on the #Compass from @JeepIndia @timesofindia https://t.co/LBcxhMBaLr — Shubhodeep (@ShubhodeepTOI) 1501484091000

MUMBAI: Jeep on Monday launched its much-awaited Compass SUV at a starting price of Rs 14.95 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). Pre-bookings for the car had already begun at dealerships across the country. At this price point, it'll take on a host of rivals including both Hyundai SUVs - Creta & Tucson, and may undercut larger SUVs like Endeavour and Fortuner.The five-seater Compass is the most affordable offering from Jeep which previously launched the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler in the premium SUV segment. While it is also smaller in proportions, the Compass does offer several features similar to its siblings. For starters, the grille, with the seven chrome-bound slats, is similar to the design on almost every other car from the manufacturer. The sharp Xenon head lights further add to the resemblance with the Cherokee while the chrome additions add a bit of premiumness up front. The large and square wheel arch and generous additions of chrome through the length of the window line are the main visual highlights on the side. The rear is rather simple with the nicely-contoured tail-lights standing out.The Compass’ cabin is also very premium with Ski-Grey McKinley leather upholstery and well-supported seats. The seven-inch infotainment system is not the most responsive to touch but there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with the added convenience of integrated voice command and Bluetooth audio streaming. There are six speakers all around.The Compass is offered in 1.4-litre petrol with a six-speed manual transmission and auto options as well as a Fiat's 2.0-litre Multijet II diesel trim. The car will be offered in a 4x4 variant with four drive modes – auto, snow, sand and mud.To be manufactured at the company’s Ranjangaon facility in Pune, the car helps India join China, Mexico and Brazil as a manufacturing and export hub for the Jeep Compass Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has invested US $280 million in the plant to support local production of Jeep.