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JEEP TEST REVIEW

JEEP COMPASS 2.4
JEEP COMPASS 2.4

4X4 TRAILHAWK
4X4 TRAILHAWK
ike most niche brands on the SA
market, Jeep has a small but
Lloyal following. To the greater
public, the Jeep name is legendary
and synonymous with extremely
capable off-road vehicles.
The Compass is an interesting
middle ground. It's a medium family
SUV but it has 4x4 and its low-range
plus carries the famous ‘Trailhawk’ leisurely, especially when compared to many new, smaller
badge which means that Jeep is turbo options. This is more a case of take life a bit easy
confident of its go-anywhere abilities. and enjoy the cruise.
Unfortunately, I did not have the The 9-speed automatic is smooth and seamless in
opportunity to go off-road during this general driving but does seem to hunt between ratios
test, which may have been a wasted when cruising. That was not uncomfortable in any way
opportunity. but was very apparent to me when on a highway at the
Viewed in the context of a medium national speed limit.
SUV, the Jeep Compass 2.4 4X4 Fuel consumption for the test period of mainly urban
Trailhawk, as tested, provides plenty of driving was 10.6l/100km which sounds a bit heavy but
space and a very high specification I'm certain this could be improved when escaping the
level as standard. Features such as urban jungle and enjoying the open road.
adaptive cruise control certainly are The Jeep Compass is one of those vehicles that
always appreciated. USB ports and appeals to buyers who either want to be different (like
air-con vents in the rear are items that myself) or who plan to venture off the beaten track
are a bonus that’s not always provided sometimes and will make use of the proven off-road
in this category. hardware and abilities.
Powered by a naturally aspirated It is currently priced at R604 705 and this includes a
2.4l 4-cylinder petrol engine, it 3-year/100 000km maintenance plan. n
provides 129kW and 229Nm through a
nine speed automatic transmission. Use this link for our video review:
Performance is strong but fairly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl7wDtecBYQ

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