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The electric car is longer and wider than the current Compass, offering more space for customers. There is 20 mm more legroom, 20 mm more shoulder room, and 10 mm more headroom in the rear seats. The trunk offers an additional 45 liters. Storage in the front row increased from 14 to 34 liters. The design incorporates a rubberized panic handle, integrated into the IP design, to prevent items from sliding during driving. The rear seats have a 40/20/40 split for versatile cargo. Minimal front overhang and larger diameter tires maximize ground clearance.The designers closed the seven-slot grille and implemented active grille shutters for optimized aerodynamics. The greenhouse section has been optimized, front doors are fully covered, and there are real air curtains in the front, air channels, and air vents; air curtains on the front. Aero cladding outlets drop the pressure of the rear lorry like racing cars, and the design has a sharp rear corner to manage air fluxes on the rear. These features reduce drag, achieving a CX of less than 0.3 and a range of up to 650 kilometers. The car features integrated grab handles, influenced by those on the Wrangler. The higher ground clearance comes from the big OD tyres. The new compass makes its way by taking particular attention to the front overhang. The design incorporates solid volume from the Jeep Wrangler, trapezoidal wheel arches, and design inspiration from the first generation Compass shoulder. The center slot will feature radar and a camera in the center slot. The new SUV features are physical capacitive switches, a 10" cluster, and 16" radio, it will be equipped with OTA updates and level 2 autonomous driving.
Three BEV versions will be available: 4x2 with 213 hp, 4x2 with 231 hp, and a 4xe with 375 hp. The rear motor is 49 kW; the new powertrain reaches a high amount of torque, 3,100 Nm at the rear wheels with 232 Nm plus 14:1 reducer. EV charging is fast 160 kW DC and provides about 20-80% of recharging in only 30 minutes and comes with a 22 kW onboard charger.
The launch is targeted in Q4 2025. The new compass will be more mainstream with better maintenance costs because of the protected underbody. The new color palette includes colors that evoke natural landscapes and various geographical regions of the world.
