Jeep at the L.A. Auto Show and the All New 2017 Jeep Compass

By Sam Bendall - November 17, 2016

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The L.A. Auto Show is in full swing, and it features a slew of stunning vehicles from almost every automotive manufacturer, particularly Jeep.

In the event you are unable to make it to the Show during the public days from November 18 through 26, we were on site to capture some of the awesome Jeep’s on display in the West Hall.

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Among the many stars of the show, FCA is introducing the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass, which offers a best-in-class 4×4 off-road capable machine with advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, premium and authentic Jeep design, superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings.

The 2017 Jeep Compass will be manufactured in Brazil, China, Mexico, and India for consumers in more than 100 countries around the world.

“Our all-new 2017 Jeep Compass enters an extremely important and growing segment worldwide, and does so with an unmatched list of attributes that includes benchmark 4×4 off-road capability, exceptional on-road driving dynamics, fuel-efficient powertrains, countless advanced technology and safety features, all wrapped in a premium, authentic Jeep design,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA Global. “Built around the world for customers everywhere, Jeep Compass raises the bar in the compact-SUV segment.”

The 2017 Jeep Compass is available in four different trim configurations: Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. Each model will incorporate two leading 4×4 systems including the ability to send 100% of available torque to any one wheel. Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4×4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system. A system that provides up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model) for the best four-wheel-drive performance on- or off-road and in any weather condition. For even greater Trail Rated off-road capability, Selec-Terrain includes Selec-Speed Control with Hill-descent Control on Trailhawk models.

For those who seek adventure off the beaten path, the Compass Trailhawk model delivers best-in-class Trail Rated 4×4 capability with: Standard Jeep Active Drive Low 4×4 20:1 crawl ratio, Selec-Terrain with exclusive Rock mode, Increased ride height of almost one inch, skid plates, and Jeep signature red front and rear tow hooks, unique fascias with 30-degree approach angle, 24-degree break over angle, and a 34-degree departure angle

Other features include: Hill-descent Control, aggressive 17-inch off-road tires, the ability to ford waters up to 19 inches, and 2,000-lbs. towing capability, FCA’s “small wide architecture,” a fully independent suspension, segment-exclusive Koni frequency damping front-and-rear-strut system, and precise electric power steering . All of which combine to deliver superior on-road driving dynamics in the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass.

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The Compass boasts a rigid foundation. The upper-body structure and frame are engineered as a single unit for a stiff and more mass-efficient structure, and it is designed and built with an extensive use of high-strength steel and liberal use of structural adhesives. More than 65-percent high-strength steel is used for maximizing vehicle dynamics and crash performance while optimizing weight efficiency.

The Jeep Compass will be available with advanced fuel-efficient powertrains including a total of five engines – three gasoline and two diesel – depending on the market worldwide. In North America, the proven, fuel-efficient 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder engine will power the Compass, delivering up to 30 miles per gallon (mpg).

The 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 are also hallmarks of FCA‘s 16-valve, 2.4-liter Tigershark I-4 engine with the MultiAir2 electro-hydraulic, fully-variable valve actuation system.

The advanced technology engine produces 180 hp and 175 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to the choice of three transmissions in North America: Class-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission for 4×4 models, a six-speed manual transmission (4×2 and 4×4 models), an Aisin six-speed automatic transmission for 4×2 Compass models, or class-exclusive nine-speed transmission.