Third-generation Jeep Compass headlines Slane for Irish launch
Jeep Ireland this week introduced the motoring media to its new Jeep Compass, with the iconic Slane Castle in Co Meath aptly chosen as the backdrop.
The third-generation Compass launches in Ireland with both electric and hybrid variants from €42,995, as well as a Car Derived Van (CDV), priced from €35,918 ex VAT. Further powertrain options will follow as the range expands.
The full range of powertrains planned for the new Compass includes a 145hp 48V e-Hybrid, a 195hp e-Hybrid Plug-in and three full-electric versions, ranging from a 213hp front-wheel drive version up to 375hp in all-wheel drive powertrain.
The full electric Compass is available with a 74kWh battery with a claimed range of up to 500km and 160kW DC and 22kW AC charging speeds.
A 96kWh extended range version is coming later said to offer up to 650km, while the plug-in hybrid version promises an all-electric range of up to 83km.
Depending on powertrain, the new Compass is offered in three trims with prices ranging from €42,995 to €46,495 net of grants where relevant.
The EV variant is priced matched to the hybrid Compass, as Jeep continues to build on its ‘Freedom to Choose Electric’ initiative in Ireland, first introduced in 2025 on the Jeep Avenger.
The programme allows customers who choose electric to switch to a hybrid powertrain within 90 days if they feel a fully electric model is not the right fit for them.
Inside, interior space is more generous than the previous Compass, with rear passengers enjoying an extra 20 mm of legroom and cargo space expanding to up to 550-litres, 45-litres more than before. The total front storage reaches 34-litres.
The interior mostly prioritises functionality and ease of use, featuring a physical gearbox rotary selector, an electronic parking brake button and a rubberised Selec-Terrain switch placed within easy reach.
Drivers can choose among five driving modes: Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud, and, Electric (exclusive to e-Hybrid Plug-in version) each designed to optimise performance and control in different conditions.
Front-wheel-drive versions are also capable off-road. With a ground clearance of up to 200mm, approach angle of 20 degrees, breakover angle of 15 degrees and departure angle of 26 degrees, the new Compass is equipped to handle tough terrains with ease. The vehicle has a water fording depth of up to 470mm.
Level 2 autonomous driving is introduced as a standard feature, comprising Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control (P-ACC) and Semi-automated Lane Change.
The new Compass is available in a choice of six colours, with the bright green ‘Hawaii’ being the launch colour (pictured).
For the 262-registration period, Jeep is supporting the launch with a range of customer offers, including finance from 3.9 per cent, a five-year warranty, a free home charger with eligible electric models, and the Freedom to Choose Electric initiative.
John Saunders, managing director for Jeep Ireland, said the new Compass represents “exactly where the brand is heading in Ireland”.
“It brings together electrified performance, real-world versatility and genuine freedom of choice for customers at a time when many are deciding to start their electric journey,” he added.