Team-BHP - Jeep Compass : Official Review

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Originally Posted by Mik (Post 4722050)

A big thanks to folks who responded to my query on body roll. It was all relative, as i finally discovered.

Bit the bullet and bought the Jeep Compass Sport Plus Diesel 4x2. This has a bedrock pack decals, some other important accessories like parcel tray and reverse camera.

Congrats Mik. Looks smashing in red!clap:
Wishing you many more happy miles ahead.
Do they still have bedrock edition?

Would you mind sharing the dealer and on-road price?
Thank you

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Originally Posted by Sandeep500 (Post 4717734)

HI, My J.C diesel today showed the msg to change engine oil in msg section of MID.lt was serviced about 2 months back and driven only about 4000 Kms . The service due section shows 305 days or 10500 Kms. I checked oil manually , it looks fine with no significant discolouration. Talked to my service advisor with whom I have good rapport, he said no need to worry and drive as usual as he has seen this type of msg on quite a few cars after sevice. I am a bit apprehensive as I have topped with about 300 ml same grade oil after few days of service as nearest service station is about 120 Kms. Please advice.It is pertinent to mention that weather was very cold today about 7 degrees Celsius.

Did you add 0.3L of oil yourself immediately after a service? Why?

Overfilling oil can destroy an engine. Please ensure the oil dipstick is not even a mm above the max mark. It's much better to be slightly lower than max than to be above it.

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Originally Posted by d3mon (Post 4722416)

The dipstick was showing less oil even after checking by shutting fully warm engine. So added a little oil of same 5Sw30 grade oil after talking to service advisor. Even now I think the dipstick shows below full mark. I know it's dangerous to add excess oil. But the jeep dealers are filing up 5 liters oil instead of 4.2 liters in Punjab . So this was the reason I was confused. But nobody answered my main query as why J.C petrol which has 1.4 liter engine need 5 liter oil and diesel J.C which has 2litre engine needs 4.2 liters oil.stupid:

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Originally Posted by Sandeep500 (Post 4722549)

Your manual will tell you whether the oil needs to be measured when its hot or cold. Usually it's to be measured cold as the engine oil takes time to drain fully into the oil pan. Measuring it when the engine is hot will show you a lower, inaccurate reading.

Just follow the manual religiously in terms of the engine oil quantity needed. If the jeep dealer really filled 5L instead of 4.2L mentioned in the manual, it's a serious mistake and you must bring it to the attention of FCA immediately.

It's also possible that you were billed for 5L while the actual quantity filled was 4.2L.

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Originally Posted by simplysaj (Post 4722367)

Congrats Mik. Looks smashing in red!clap:
Wishing you many more happy miles ahead.
Do they still have bedrock edition?

Would you mind sharing the dealer and on-road price?
Thank you

This is a pure cosmetic exercise. One gets bedrock decals and sticker. Attaching their December offer on sport plus and sport models to jazz up the barebones versions.

The dealer listed price was 21.47 lakhs in Bangalore. My deal was 19.55 lakhs. My sense is that more negotiation might have dropped the price down by 5/10k more. But i am happy overall.
I did push the dealer for 4by4 limited but they had nothing available in red in the factory. So the next option was to wait for BS6.

Can anyone who has installed a dash cam on their Jeep Compass please share a picture of the position at which they have fixed their cam mount on the windshield?I am thinking of buying a new cam. But
Since the IRVM base is so huge, I am confused regarding where i should stick/mount it without hampering driver visibility and also the camera view

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Originally Posted by Mik (Post 4714562)

However, i did feel that there is excessive body roll on sudden direction changes. This issue is concerning to me as i am a bit of a spirited driver around corners and in the hills. I didn't feel this much body roll on the duster and seltos (other cars in my shortlist)
Is my observation consistent with others or an outlier.

As per me the Compass has the least body roll amongst all SUVs in the segment. In fact the ride and handling balance is close to being perfect. No wonder it's super fun to drive! I don't think any other SUV can plaster a similar kind of smile till the 30 lacs bracket, at least.

Although have pre-booked the BS6 variant of the Compass yet I was offered a great deal for the BS4 Compass logitude (O) of 17.5Lac "Including Insurance". Now that my Seltos booking of HTX costs 35K more I am semi interested in a BS4 variant.

What you all think?

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Originally Posted by Brishti (Post 4725488)

Go for it. It's a far superior car to drive daily. You'll miss out on few creature comforts though.

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Originally Posted by alokn87 (Post 4723527)

Since the IRVM base is so huge, I am confused regarding where i should stick/mount it without hampering driver visibility and also the camera view

If possible go for suction mount, this way you can try to find the most comfortable location.

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Originally Posted by alokn87 (Post 4723527)

Can anyone who has installed a dash cam on their Jeep Compass please share a picture of the position at which they have fixed their cam mount on the windshield?

You can find some pics in my ownership thread here,

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post4641890

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Originally Posted by Brishti (Post 4725488)

I was offered a great deal for the BS4 Compass logitude (O) of 17.5Lac "Including Insurance". Now that my Seltos booking of HTX costs 35K more I am semi interested in a BS4 variant.

What you all think?

Is that a demo vehicle? Looks like they have offered you a discount of 5-6L

@arun_josie Thank you for your advice! I saw the pics in your ownership thread. Is that a Transcend Drive Pro 230? I just bought the same! Is there any difficulty in reaching the snapshot button while driving? Or is it not just not recommended to access any functions on the camera while driving

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Originally Posted by Brishti (Post 4725488)

Although have pre-booked the BS6 variant of the Compass yet I was offered a great deal for the BS4 Compass logitude (O) of 17.5Lac "Including Insurance".

Wow :Shockked: this is a shockingly good deal. I was offered 17.8 for sports variant with few accessories and it was 2018 make. I strongly suggest you to go with deal as it is a no-brainer.

BS4 cars using BS6 fuel may see a negligible drop in power output and fuel efficiency. Apart from this there are no other major issues with BS4 engines.

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Originally Posted by Brishti (Post 4725488)

Thats an excellent deal on the Compass.
Dont get too worried about bs4/6.
Since the prices are virtually identical, go for the vehicle you and yr family prefer.

Compass may be more exclusive, but I reckon the Kia may hold resale value better than Compass.

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Originally Posted by motorsan (Post 4671966)

Replaced with a Exide DIN74 battery at an authorized service centre. They offer 5 year warranty for it. Fingers crossed.

Today morning, my 2 year old Jeep Compass wouldn't crank. I just completed my 30K service last month & there were no complaints on the battery & the battery reading was good according to the report.

I spoke with SA and he said it would be mostly due to the stock battery life and suggested to replace it.

Managed to remove the stock battery and had it checked at Exide Dealer. One of the cells was dead. Bought an EXIDE EPIQ DIN74L which comes with 5 years warranty.