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I have been driving a 2012 city and have put in about 75k km on the engine now , the urge for a new car has kicked in now.
I am sure I need a petrol Manual car and I am inclined towards the compact SUV market, the jeep Compass 1.4 manual petrol has caught my fancy and ticks most of my boxes .

Can anyone here in the forum help me decide on the 1.4 Manual Petrol compass ,I am yet to test drive the vehicle which would help me get a feel of it but i would like the Experts to give me a perspective around the same also I couldn't find any review of this particular model on the internet.

While I neither own, nor have driven the Compass MT, I think you should have a look at this official review: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...al-review.html

I know it's a review for Petrol AT, but the engine is same for both MT and AT, at the end of the day. Forget the review about AT, and you'll get everything you want about the engine.


Cheers!

There is the Official Review of the Petrol AT Compass right here on Team-BHP: URL You may want to post your query there for more info on the Petrol Manual...

I'm in the same boat as you are! I've run less than 40k in 7years in my existing car so a diesel doesn't makes sense.

But, there doesn't seem to be a single test drive article or ownership review or video of the petrol sport manual that exists on the internet. A high tech petrol turbo with a stick shift is an enthusiasts choice and it is very perplexing that no one has got one or reviewed this the last 2 years.

No test drive vehicles in either of the dealerships in Chennai. There was only one drive experience that I have ever come across from someone in Pune and he still complained about a significant amount of turbo lag. Economy is a grey area too.

Brishti post on 1.4 Multiair manual

I'm so convinced about the compass and all I need is the equivalent of a Longitude(O) petrol manual variant. But given the circumstances and variants, I'm inclined to go for the diesel with the hope that I'll be tempted to run it more than usual.

The latest word that I received from the dealer is that Jeep is considering launching Longitude variants of the petrol as part of its 2019 line up. But they weren't sure if thats going to be the DCT version or the manual version (DCT more likely).

Also as there is a mandate for reverse parking sensors and speed alarms now, its highly likely that sport variants will have this kit added in the 2019 line up. If you were looking the sport variant, consider waiting until the parking sensors are added. Its definitely something that cannot be fitted on at a later point in the compass.

If you have any updates, do share as I'll be booking in a couple of weeks time.

I have been shopping around for a compass this month in Chennai. Jeep is offering decent discounts on the MY2018 units.

Longitude & O variants - 80-90k
Limited & O variants - 1L-1.3L
Sport or Limited plus - 50k

As per the dealer, it is likely that Longitude variants may be available in the petrol variant. Most likely with the DCT.

I looking to book the compass this month. I run the car 500 kms on an average in a month. I would have loved a petrol manual but that doesn't seem to exist in anything other than the sport and neither there exists any form of a review or experience. Is there anyone who owns the multiair manual?

Any tips or insight or advice gratefully welcomed!

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Having driven both engines, I wouldn't recommend the petrol at all. The diesel is the superior in every way. Even if your running doesn't require a diesel, that's the one you should buy. And don't worry about the extra $$$ - you'll easily make it up with the lower running costs + superior resale.

@clementj Hoping to see your review soon.
@GTO -i hear you and this is what everyone has been telling me .

Is the discount on ex-showroom or OTR? 1.3L on ex-showroom Limited seems nice as it will bring the OTR by around 1.5-1.7L here in Pune.

Discounts are on the OTR and a part of it comes from the dealer margins on the insurance. It looks like this year will be tough for Jeep dealerships considering the competition from MG Hector and Tata Harrier.

Took a test drive of Petrol AT earlier today in Ahmedabad. The SA had brought Limited Plus variant. The car was neat and clean from both outside and inside. It had just 2600 KM on the ODO so was almost new. Here are my observations.

• It's easy to find a comfortable driving position and I found the ergonomics quite sorted.
• The car is feature loaded and has almost everything one would need in terms of safety or comfort.
• I felt the car wasn't eager off the block. I expected it to crawl on taking the foot off the accelerator but A pedal input was required to move it.
• I found the multi-air slightly sluggish when compared to the Tjet in my Linea. Tjet in the linea feels much more eager to pull while this one felt as if it didn't want to be pushed around. Perhaps I am too used to the Tjet and it has spoilt me. The multi-air will prefer marathon over sprints. It's a shame that there's no cruise control.
• The ride quality is phenomenal. It feels so sturdy that one can push it on any surface. The car was surefooted and stable.
• It feels well put together. Be it the solid thud from the doors or the interior panels. It seems built to last.
• The space at the rear although adequate, could have been better.
• The boot space is smaller than my linea and a higher loading lip so won't be very comfortable to put stuff in.
• The SA said fuel efficiency in the city will be ~10KMPL but I got 5.9 during the test drive. I don't expect it to be more than 7 in the city with my style of driving and 8 for most people. It might manage 10-11 on the highways.
• I feel the petrol automatic is priced high. Considering the overall performance package and the risk that potential customers would take to buy it, I would have preferred a lower price.

It is a very good car but I don't think petrol auto will find many takers considering the dismal fuel efficiency. The SA said that Trailhawk is expected around mid of this year and it will be launched with automatic. Hopefully, that will be exciting and priced better.

Not sure, but, could be because of -
It may open up with more use.

New Jeep Showroom coming up on Kanakapura Road. PPS Motors is opening one about 100 odd meters from the Sarakki signal ( intersection of Kanakapura road and JP Nagar ring road). The board is up, but interiors are in the works.

This addition makes it a popular stretch - we already have Ford, Nexa, Renault, VW and this. Hyundai and Maruti on Bannerghatta road, close to the signal. Add a Maruti service centre too.

Are there places like this in bangalore or kerala which a Jeep Compass can handle?

The only closest one I got was at Vythiri, but that area had a very high population density due to too many resorts.

According to WION "Pitstop" car show, a new version of Compass is to be launched soon, which they will test in the next week episode. The car the presenter was standing in front of was not the Trailhawk, very clearly. Any other versions coming out soon? Externally, I couldn't make out any difference, except that it was clearly not the Trailhawk. (Of course, they may have used some other version as a dummy, though I don't think so).

Compass is coming up with Petrol engine in Longitude variants. May be its that..

Better not to comment on FCA. They have a serious history with the Indian market.

Great products, but they have a set of drowsy executives in Armani suits who probably need some rest.

Where is the diesel automatic?




It is the New Logitude(O) variant in petrol automatic.

https://www.cartoq.com/jeep-compass-...automatic/amp/

https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-n...3031.htm?amp=1