A Refreshed 2022 Jeep Compass This Way Comes
The recent Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept has literally sucked the air out from any room in which the Jeep brand is being discussed as of late, but the brand has plenty of other models that are prepping for a facelift and deserve just as much attention. The entry-level Jeep Compass is readying for a complete overhaul for the 2022 model year. Although it’ll be quite some time before the refreshed model is introduced to the masses, we can look at what Jeep has done with the model in Europe for some clues. The 2021 European Jeep Compass was updated with a dual-clutch automatic transmission and a new turbocharged engine. 2022 marks the model year in which the Compass will also get a new design to go along with the mechanical changes.
Spy photographers have been hard at work and recently caught the automaker testing a Jeep Compass prototype that sports a facelift. Some of the camouflage was allegedly stripped away, making it easier for the spy photogs to get a clear look at some of the upcoming changes. At the front of the crossover, Jeep opted to enlarge its iconic seven-slot grille, while the headlights and their respective clusters appear to have been significantly downsized. The front bumper also appears as if it’s been revised, but not enough to spark talk of “major changes.” While the side profile seems like it’s identical to the current generation, the rear of the Compass did feature new tail light graphics as well.
Given that the cabin was entirely covered up, the spy photographers were unable to get any clear shots of the interior. The only thing that they could gauge was the fact that the infotainment touchscreen appears to be on the receiving end of a substantial upgrade. This prototype was fitted with a larger tablet-style touchscreen, much like the revamped Ram 1500 whose (optional), state-of-the-art touchscreen display measures an impressive 12-inches. Although we mentioned it earlier that the European Jeep Compass received a few mechanical changes, it is unknown if the U.S. Compass variant will face any changes under the hood.
If there are no changes under the hood, automotive experts think that the 2022 Compass will retain the same 2.4-liter inline-four engine that’s powering it today. That engine generates up to 184 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque and is customarily paired with either a six-speed automatic transmission (on the Latitude and Limited trims), while the Trailhawk and Limited trims with four-wheel-drive are paired with Jeep’s latest nine-speed automatic transmission. For 2021, Jeep discontinued a manual six-speed transmission due to a lack of demand.
Jeep has yet to announce when the refreshed Compass model will arrive, but experts believe it’ll debut sometime in early 2021. The next-generation Compass should go on sale for the 2022 model year.
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