Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass (2007-2010)
The Jeep Compass is a compact SUV that made its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2006. Market launch in Germany was in the first half of 2007.
Together with the Jeep Patriot, he is the entry model of Jeep dar. Both models are based on the same platform as the Dodge Caliber and be just as prepared as this in Belvidere in Illinois (USA). In the U.S., the Compass is also available with front-wheel drive as the first Jeep model for decades. The turning circle is on the equipped with 17 -inch wheels models 10.80 m and equipped with the 18 -inch wheels models 11.30 m. The drag coefficient is 0.4.
In Germany, however, the Compass models were shipped exclusively with the Freedom Drive I mentioned all-wheel drive. When engine was a 2.4 -liter gasoline engine R4 is available, which made 125 kW (170 PS) for all models. Power transmission was via a manual five-speed gearbox or optionally via a CVT transmission. In addition, there is the Compass for Europe only available 2.0 -liter R4 turbo diesel engine ( 2.0 CRD ) with 103 kW ( 140 hp). This engine comes from the Volkswagen Group and corresponds to the known there 2.0 TDI engine and is fitted as standard in the Compass with a diesel particulate filter. Power transmission was via a manual six-speed gearbox.
The Jeep Compass was taken in the second half of 2009 Chrysler Germany officially from the program. According to KBA Statistics Compass had found in the first half of 2009, only 111 buyers. In other countries, like the U.S., he was still sold as new cars. Chrysler brought the Compass in 2011 under Fiat leadership on the market again in January in the U.S. and in Germany in May. The model was extensively reworked in the front and rear area as well as in the interior and also received modified engines. As engines stood for all models, a 2.0 -liter gasoline engine R4 with 115 kW ( 156 hp ) and the 2.4 -liter R4 petrol engine with 125 kW ( 170 hp). In March 2011, the 2.0 CRD diesel engine with a 2.2 CRD with 100 kW ( 136 hp ) and 120 kW (163 hp) was replaced.
In China there is with the BAW 007 since 2008, a sister model of the art of the Compass uses. The launch of the original Jeep model in China in August 2010, made it necessary for both companies a facelift of their model.
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- Press Kit DaimlerChrysler 2007