With its launch slated for sometime in August, the new Made-in-India Jeep Compass has already made its mark in the market as Fiat revealed that the new SUV has garnered more than 1000 bookings from its website and dealerships between June 20- June 23. Fiat is making the Jeep Compass at the company's assembly line in Ranjangaon near Pune. (Read our first drive review here.)

Price:

We expect the Jeep Compass range to start from the Rs 16 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi)- Rs 22 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi).

Design:

Look at it from any angle and it is unmistakably a smaller Grand Cherokee. It offers the seven slat grille which has become the identity of this American brand. The sleek pair of headlamps flanking the grille come with LED daytime running lamps. The fog lamps sit on the bumper which also has a dual tone effect to it.

In profile it is clear that the Compass has proper SUV intentions. The big wheel arches house the 18in alloys and the claddings give it that tough look.

Engine:

The Jeep Compass can be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel mated to a six-speed manual transmission, or a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic 'box. At launch, the diesel that produces 173bhp and 350Nm torque will be offered.

The boot on the other hand offers 480 litres of cargo space which can be enhanced to a rather large 770 litres by folding the seats down.

Competition:

The upcoming Jeep Compass will take on the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour in India.

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