Jeep® Gives The European Compass Lineup An Update For 2024

Refined Lineup, More Standard Options, and Two Electrified Powertrains...

Robert S. Miller February 7, 2024

European 2024 Jeep® Compass 4xe Summit with "S" Appearance. (Jeep).

The Jeep® Compass, manufactured in multiple facilities across the globe to cater to consumers in over 100 countries, is one of the brand’s most globally popular vehicles. The compact SUV is produced in Ranjangaon, India; Pernambuco, Brazil; Toluca, Mexico; and Melfi, Italy, with the North American version coming from Mexico. However, those on the other side of the pond in Europe are finally getting their hands on the 2024 model.

The European 2024 Jeep Compass comes to market with 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and e-HYBRID (HEV) powertrains. However, there are some significant changes for 2024 regarding the lineup. Jeep has streamlined the lineup, making production more straightforward and easier for customers to get their favorite and most desired options.

Regarding packaging, the European Compass lineup comes into 2024 with four models – Altitude, Summit, Overland, and Trailhawk. So, what makes them different than the model produced last year is the content.

The “Altitude” trim level boasts exceptional exterior features that enhance its silhouette, including full LED reflectors with signature, chromed DLO, 18-inch aluminum wheels with summer tires, and gloss black mirror caps. In addition to the stunning exterior characteristics, the interior offers a design combining performance and elegance. Comfort is given priority with cloth/vinyl seats and a driver’s seat that presents a six-way manual adjustment and a two-way powered lumbar adjustment, providing a comprehensive range of ergonomic solutions. Complete the package with the automatic high-beam headlights, the electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, the adaptive cruise control, and the passive entry/Keyless Go.

The “Summit” and “Overland,” on top of the fundamental technical and visual characteristics as per the “Attitude” trim, offer unique attributes that set them apart from each other.

The “Summit” model features exterior details such as 19-inch diamond aluminum wheels, a two-tone black roof, LED fog lamps, gloss black painted lowers, privacy glass, roof rails, and LED projectors. The interior, made of exquisite workmanship, includes comfortable ventilated leather seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat, a security alarm, and front and rear parking sensors. For those looking for more of an edge, the “S” Appearance Package adds Gloss Black accents both inside and outside the Compass.

The “Overland” model prioritizes performance while incorporating elements of complete quality. The exterior features 17-inch black aluminum wheels finished with M+S tires, an off-road bumper, and an increased ground clearance, ensuring efficient performance on any terrain. Additionally, LED fog lamps and roof rails are included. The interior design is minimalist yet efficient, with dedicated cloth or vinyl finishes for easily cleaned and washable seats.

Finally, the “Trailhawk” model leads the entire range due to its fundamental traits and boasts an adventurous soul, making it suitable for tackling any route with confidence, while its top-notch attributes contribute to its audacious yet stylish design. Visually, the exterior showcases features that concurrently offer aesthetic allure and performance, including a two-tone black roof, black 17-inch aluminum wheels with diamond finishing and M+S tires, privacy glass, LED projectors, and a hood decal.

Inside, the “Trailhawk” model also showcases excellent craftsmanship, providing unparalleled comfort to all who rely on this vehicle. To enhance the driving experience, it is worth noting the inclusion of leather ventilated seats and an 8-way power driver seat, as well as a transmission skid plate, front suspension skid plate, transfer case skid plate shield, select-terrain system with rock mode, and height-adjustable cargo load floor. The vehicle also features a security alarm, as well as front and rear parking sensors.

For 2024, three optional packages or “Packs” are available, each of them with a specific mission. The Safety Pack is designed to enhance urban and off-road adventures while prioritizing safety and offers, among others, blind spot monitoring, 360° camera, park assist, mirrors courtesy lamps.

The Premium Pack offers the most in terms of comfort and includes navigation, handsfree power liftgate, traffic information, wireless charger, and the new Level 2 Autonomous Drive system.

The Winter Pack is designed to experience the cold season at its best offers heated front seats and steering wheel, windshield de-icer and all-weather floor mats. Dual-pane sunroof comes as standalone optional feature.

The 2024 Jeep Compass also now offers more 80 standard and available safety and security features on all trims, including Drowsy Driver Detection, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Pedestrian/Cyclist Automatic Emergency Braking, Active Lane Management, and Rear cross-path detection. The next-generation technologies offered on Compass include an available 10.25-inch frameless full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) digital cluster – one of the largest in the segment and a standard 10.1-inch digital infotainment touchscreen, the new five-times-faster Uconnect 5 with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an available wireless charging pad, both standard on all model versions.

Those looking to make their Compass stylish with a tad bit of color have seven exterior colors to choose from. These colors include Colorado Red, Alpine White, Shade Blue, Solid Black, Graphite Grey, and Sting Grey (available on Overland and Trailhawk only). As for the interior, customers can select between Black and Black and Steel Grey with Diesel Grey stitching (for Altitude and Summit), Bronze stitching (for Overland) and Ruby Red stitching (for Trailhawk).

Under the hood, are two powertrains: the e-HYBRID and 4xe. The e-HYBRID powertrain is front-wheel-drive (FWD) only and manages the propulsion system between full electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engines in an automatic way, according to the 48-volt battery state of charge, driving conditions, and other parameters monitored in real-time. The Jeep e-HYBRID is able to deliver full electric propulsion at launch, at low speeds, when cruising, and in parking maneuvers. This solution is designed to auto-recharge the 48-volt battery: it automatically recovers energy while braking or decelerating. This means freedom from external recharge, nevertheless being capable of EV propulsion.

The 4xe powertrain utilizes both the electric and an internal combustion engine, where the increased torque generated by the electric propulsion system and the ability to adjust it with extreme precision ensures even greater four-wheel-drive (4×4) capability on any terrain, for challenging off-road adventures. Simultaneously, it is the ideal vehicle for everyday driving in the city as, thanks to the PHEV electric technology, CO2 emissions are lower than 50 g/km in hybrid mode and the cost of ownership is reduced.