Following customers’ expectations for more refined on-road manners, increased comfort, performance, quality and high-tech content, Jeep is introducing the 2014 Compass.

It will be available with a six-speed ‘PowerTech’ automatic transmission, and the Compass boasts an updated exterior and a new, even more refined and comfortable cabin. Thanks to the smooth shifting allowed by the new gearbox, the 2014 Jeep Compass ensures improved driving performance and comfort in everyday driving.

Jeep Compass also offers standard front-seat-mounted side airbags and available ParkView rear backup camera (standard on Limited models) in addition to the rich array of safety features assisting drivers both in the city and on off-road trails.

In Europe, the 2014 Jeep Compass line-up will be offered in three different trim levels: Sport, Limited and the all-new North. Compass 14 MY is available with front-wheel drive and Freedom Drive I full-time active 4×4 system with lock mode. The Jeep Compass is also available in a two-wheel drive configuration on the 2.0-litre petrol Sport version.

The exciting new Compass North version joins the Sport and Limited trim levels already available in the Compass lineup. Thanks to a more refined exterior and premium interior features, the Limited model re-confirms its top-of the range position in the Compass lineup.

Benchmark off-road capability in its category is provided by the full-time, active Freedom Drive I four-wheel drive system with lock mode, designed situations to give drivers year-round assurance through the ability to handle poor weather situations and low-traction. Engines on the 2014 Jeep Compass include the efficient 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine delivering 161 bhp and 320 Nm of torque and two petrol World Engines: the 2.4-litre that produces power of 168 bhp and torque of 220 Nm and the 2.0-litre providing 154 bhp and 190 Nm of torque.

The 2014 Jeep Compass has been available in many European markets in the following exterior colours: Black, Bright White, Billet Silver, True Blue, Maximum Steel and Granite Chrystal (Limited only).

The exterior of the 2014 Jeep Compass has been refined with specific updates that move the design forward. On the Limited version the front grille has been enhanced with a plated upper grille trim and mold-in-colour Billet Silver grille texture. The halogen headlamps now have a black inner bezel.

The Limited and North models sport chrome fog lamp bezels. The rear has also received changes and features new tail lamps with a new “smoked” inner bezel and a plated chrome insert on the tailgate trim applique. New 18-inch polished face painted pocket aluminium wheels on Limited models (later this year) and a new “Jeep” badge on the tailgate complete the refreshed exterior design of Jeep Compass.

The interior has also been tastefully upgraded with accents and trim that customers will appreciate. Improved features include a new interior trim option available on the Limited model and Dark Slate Grey perforated leather seating. The armrests and centre console lid are now wrapped in soft-touch materials. The instrument cluster overlay graphics have been updated on all trim levels. New satin chrome finish adorns the centre bezel, shifter bezel and pull cups and round out the interior design upgrades. Dark Slate Grey premium leather seats are standard on the Limited model.

More details will be available soon on the exact Irish prices and specifications for the new Jeep Compass.