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Originally Posted by abhatt

Is it possible he has some old stock before the recent price hike? 22.69 lak is the ex showroom price for limited based on online data.

Ensure its not a display or test drive vehicle.

Originally Posted by Vandit

I'm quite surprised at this…

It could also be a variant specific thing but still, I'm sceptical of them discounting the ex-showroom office!

Interesting. I’ll keep an eye out and will have to do a proper PDI. Thanks for the heads up. I believe we’ve a PDI guide here.

[pankaj_9730]

Originally Posted by Bineet_D

Hello,

Need help from fellow Jeepers for my Model S Diesel AT.
On the MID, on the top left, I had set it to display the Compass (direction), but today when I started the car, it is lying blank. When I configure the top left to display some other parameter like time or temperature, it displays perfectly. Any leads for the probable issue?

It looks like to me a software issue, which I've faced many till now. I've started a thread for such issues:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...e-niggles.html

Idea is to consolidate such issues, so that we all can raise them to FCA and get them fixed. Good part is these issues looks to be some bad software bugs, nothing serious so far.

[Bineet_D]

Originally Posted by pankaj_9730

It looks like to me a software issue, which I've faced many till now. I've started a thread for such issues:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...e-niggles.html

Idea is to consolidate such issues, so that we all can raise them to FCA and get them fixed. Good part is these issues looks to be some bad software bugs, nothing serious so far.

Yes, has to be some kind of software glitch. In my case, the issue rectified itself when I started the car the following morning. The compass was showing on the upper left as usual. Strange!!

Thanks,
Bineet

[ajindal]

Hi Everyone

Been following all the helpful, smart insights and pearls of wisdom that this community has to share. A big shout out to all of you for keeping the rest of us up to speed.

I got my Jeep Compass Limited Plus 4x4 Diesel AT in October 2020. I had a Skoda Octavia Diesel 2.0 AT earlier. Used it for 175000 kms and absolutely loved that car to bits. What that car offered at that price tag was unmatched. But it required some major work which I was skeptical about so decided we needed a replacement.
My usual travel involves a lot of highway travel on NH-44 and the car had to be a good highway companion. Dad travels along with me so rear seat comfort was also necessary. Driving dynamics were of high importance since I will be self driving often. Diesel and AT were also a must because of the amount of traveling and the NCR traffic along with the ongoing highway construcion on NH-44. With these things in mind I set out to find a worthy replacement.
The first choice was a like for like replacement i.e. Skoda Superb since I was in love with my Octavia. Arya Skoda in Moti Nagar could never arrange a test drive vehicle for even a month to give me a test drive. That got me to looking for other options. Narrowed down to 3:
1) Skoda Superb
2) Jeep Compass
3) Tata Harrier

I test drove the Jeep Compass first since it was right opposite Arya Skoda. Loved the drive from the first moment. It felt really comfortable at low speeds and absorbed the bumps well. The other knick knacks were in place so it was a positive first experience.
Next, since Arya were callous enough to not follow up or offer a test drive, I headed to Sidak Skoda in Karnal to test drive. Had everything to love with the Superb as it was just a duplicate of the Octavia (and not the other way around). There was a jaw dropping discount on offer including loyalty/exchange also. It was costing me about 35 lacs OTR. The only concern was the Petrol AT offering only and the repeated reliability issues cited multiple times on the forum.
There was a Jeep dealership nearby so TD'ed the Compass again this time on a highway to gauge the highway ride. That is when the limitations of the Diesel AT box became apparent. You just can't push it hard until the 3rd/4th gear. But beyond that you will be surprised at the way it picks up pace and it gets real fast real quick. The dealer didn't have anything much to offer by way of discount and didn't have many vehicles in yard either.
Went to Tata next for the Harrier. It was a decent test drive. The Harrier AT was much smoother to drive than the Compass. But there was a lot of body roll and you felt the bigger size of the car. The comfort was also slightly less as compared to Jeep Compass.
Finally went to Landmark Jeep again and TD'ed the Limited Compass 4x4 AT again and booked it for ~28 lacs OTR (including the MOPAR rubber mats). What finally clinched it in favor of Jeep Compass even though it was a full Rs 4 lac more expensive than the Harrier and not as pleasurable as the Skoda was the combination of Diesel AT, better ride dynamics and the fact that NH-44 was going to be constructed in the lifetime of this car and I expect it to withstand the punishment.

It's close to 11000 kms at the time of writing and I have to say I am a bit neutral on Jeep Compass right now. It's serving its purpose well, especially now that NH-44 is closed due to farmer protest and we have to go through all kinds of roads, farms and what not. The rattles and squeaks have crept up like in a lot of other posts mentioned here and will be checked up at the first service. I am really disappointed though in the AT gearbox. It would have been good enough with a 7 speed but the 9 speed is just hunting for gears and it is heartbreaking. Plus you cannot rev above 2500 rpm even in manual mode . The infotainment unit hangs once in a while when Android Auto is connected and you are using multiple features such as navigation, audio streaming and a call comes in. The car throws you around on big bumps and potholes and the thuds are quite audible. The FE is around 10.6 kmpl all included and the car has used up 15 lts of DEF since delivery. I plan to keep it for another couple of years till the highway mess is sorted and then move to greener pastures.

Apologies for the long post and thanks for taking the time to read.

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Thanks for the support & understanding

[sunikkat]

Originally Posted by ajindal

I got my Jeep Compass Limited Plus 4x4 Diesel AT in October 2020. I had a Skoda Octavia Diesel 2.0 AT earlier. Used it for 175000 kms and absolutely loved that car to bits. What that car offered at that price tag was unmatched. But it required some major work which I was skeptical about so decided we needed a replacement.

Since you owned both Octavia and Compass for a good period, how would you compare Compass handling and high speed behaviour against Octavia. I really love Compass for it’s looks, go anywhere ability etc. and only other car (than Octavia) I would have considered below 3 series (not a fan of C class, A4 etc. and Superb too big) if in the market. But the engine response was underwhelming when compared to Diesel manual Octavia. Even now whenever I see a compass, I surely give a second, third and fourth glance

[ajindal]

Originally Posted by sunikkat

Since you owned both Octavia and Compass for a good period, how would you compare Compass handling and high speed behaviour against Octavia. I really love Compass for it’s looks, go anywhere ability etc. and only other car (than Octavia) I would have considered below 3 series (not a fan of C class, A4 etc. and Superb too big) if in the market. But the engine response was underwhelming when compared to Diesel manual Octavia.

Hi Sunikkat
Make no mistake the Compass looks great. One great thing about the Older Octavia and the Compass is that they have clean, elegant designs. Not too snazzy. This makes them timeless. I was really sad to let go of my Octavia. A sedan obviously has a lower center of gravity compared to an SUV so the handling is that much better. But the Compass is a great handler. You really feel like pushing it around bends. High speed stability is great. You really don't feel that you are doing 100/120. IMHO, it is the closest match to the Octavia in this price range. But you do feel the road as has been mentioned before due to the quality of the tires and 18" alloys. I didn't check the 17" on Longitude etc trims so can't comment on how they feel.

[v_square]

Any one who’s got the Exotic Red color with Limited 2021 variant? I’ve booked the same color and now having double thoughts about the interior-exterior color harmony. See the attached pics for reference. IMO the red doesn’t go well with the tan & off white interiors. I didn’t realise this before finalising it. I had a look at S and sports variants and both of them have black interiors. The limited variant wasn’t available in red, only grey and black were on display. That’s why this thought never crossed my mind earlier. Red color goes great only with black combo IMO. Any thoughts?

[jeeplife_newbie]

Originally Posted by v_square

Red color goes great only with black combo IMO. Any thoughts?

The red and tan combination does look quite odd. If it had been grey interiors all around and no tan, it would have worked much better with the red. I am a big fan of tan leather and had gone to book the Jeep with this interior preference in mind (ended up getting the anniversary edition with the black interior), but it clashes quite harshly with this exterior colour. In my opinion, the galaxy blue and techno green are fantastic colour options, which look even better in person, did you get to look at them?

[v_square]

Originally Posted by jeeplife_newbie

The red and tan combination does look quite odd…
(ended up getting the anniversary edition with the black interior), but it clashes quite harshly with this exterior colour. In my opinion, the galaxy blue and techno green are fantastic colour options, which look even better in person, did you get to look at them?

Exactly. I’m either changing the color or upgrading to S. Anniversary edition was in limited quantity if I’m not wrong. I don’t think it would still be available otherwise that could’ve been a better option.

[jeeplife_newbie]

Originally Posted by v_square

Anniversary edition was in limited quantity if I’m not wrong. I don’t think it would still be available otherwise that could’ve been a better option.

Yes, it was limited to about 400 units manufactured (my SA said it was 408, but don't know how reliable that exact count is). I took delivery of mine on 1st June 2021, after a wait of more than 3 months after making a booking, and was told by the dealership that mine was one of the last ones to be manufactured (mine was the petrol variant and the diesel variant production was already sold out by the beginning of May). There might still be some stock lying around if you want to look for it, my dealership had a grey anniversary edition in stock while I was taking delivery.

[v_square]

So it’s been a rather confusing weekend for me as I’m stuck with deciding a color for my Limited(O) 2.0L.

The first time I went in to have a look at the facelift, I was immediately torn between the black and red. Booked a red one, and the dealer got it transported to the stockyard in 2 days(yesterday to be precise). During the course of those 2 days, I realised the interior-exterior colors don’t go well for a red limited variant. So I called up the dealer and explained him the scenario. He’s a nice person and asked me to chose another color(even when the vehicle has been delivered to his yard).

So I asked for a days time. I went to the showroom again today to have look. I had made up my mind of going with the magnesio grey after a lot of thought(Maintenance as well as less heat up than, say, black). Problem arose when this time they had a Green color at the center stage. Boy! That color is a beauty in person and the renders don’t do it any justice. This time I had my mom with me and she liked both grey and the green equally. Somehow, after a lot of thought and considering the practicality concerns in Indian conditions(dust, heat, scratches), I ended up finalising the grey color. Asked the dealer to update the booking.

But honestly, I had this weird afterthought of letting the dark shade skip away and repenting for next 5 odd years. Luckily, the dealer called me up when he was about to update the booking and asked me if I was sure about it this time. Well, that’s what I needed. I explained my situation to him. He understood the dilemma and asked me if it’s my first purchase. I replied with a yes to which he said - “You should follow my heart during the first purchase. Go with a darker tone if you’re thinking about it the slightest. Even if you end up messing your car this time, you’ve a long way to go ahead.” Phew.

I’ve asked for one more day and now I’m torn between green and black. Yes, black! Decided to go with the heart this time

This is a car which looks good in any color IMO. I wish I could’ve them all!

[Bineet_D]

Originally Posted by v_square

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I’ve asked for one more day and now I’m torn between green and black. Yes, black! Decided to go with the heart this time

This is a car which looks good in any color IMO. I wish I could’ve them all!

Absolutely..!! I was in a similar position while deciding between the Green and the Blue. Did not consider the black as I was coming from a black Scorpio already, but I agree that the compass looks good in black as well.
Finally went with the Green & I am delighted each time I look at the car. The Green looks different in photos & videos available online, where it looks more matte. But in reality it is quite the opposite. It looks beautifully dark when in shade, & just livens up bright when in sunlight.
Hope I have confused you even more now..!!

Thanks,
Bineet

[sunikkat]

Originally Posted by v_square

This is a car which looks good in any color IMO. I wish I could’ve them all!

I feel Black ( also white) looks the best in Compass. Black has the ability of matching to occasions - sporty, for a nice dining, executive etc.

Green might look fresh today but after couple of years wouldn’t stand out and start to feel dull.

But this is all personal preference.

[Vandit]

Originally Posted by v_square

I’ve asked for one more day and now I’m torn between green and black. Yes, black! Decided to go with the heart this time

This is a car which looks good in any color IMO. I wish I could’ve them all!

I would actually go for the blue. It's not as dark as the black but yet it's one of the best shades of blue you can have on any vehicle other than a BMW! It looks great in pictures as well as in person.

[v_square]

Originally Posted by Bineet_D

Absolutely..!! I was in a similar position while deciding between the Green and the Blue. Did not consider the black as I was coming from a black Scorpio already, but I agree that the compass looks good in black as well.
Finally went with the Green & I am delighted each time I look at the car. The Green looks different in photos & videos available online, where it looks more matte. But in reality it is quite the opposite. It looks beautifully dark when in shade, & just livens up bright when in sunlight.
Hope I have confused you even more now..!!

Thanks,
Bineet

It does look good in green but I haven't seen it out in open. But then we haven't had a black car till now so thinking about going black.

Originally Posted by sunikkat

I feel Black ( also white) looks the best in Compass. Black has the ability of matching to occasions - sporty, for a nice dining, executive etc.

Green might look fresh today but after couple of years wouldn’t stand out and start to feel dull.

But this is all personal preference.

Originally Posted by Vandit

I would actually go for the blue. It's not as dark as the black but yet it's one of the best shades of blue you can have on any vehicle other than a BMW! It looks great in pictures as well as in person.

Would you guys recommend getting a ceramic coating done for the black shade? I've seen a few old Jeeps and they look lackluster to be honest.