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FCA just got Hyundai(ed). :deadhorse:

I must say that this is a little late in the day to make a mark.

With Seltos expected to launch at a 21 lakh OTR Bangalore for the top spec diesel automatic, the Compass Sport plus manual currently retails at 21.40 lakhs OTR. Looks like this version of the automatic Compass with the BS VI costs and the automatic cost will clearly retail for around 24 lakhs.

Must say FCA missed a big opportunity by not bringing in the diesel automatic earlier.

Status of the alignment issue:

This issue was because of a faulty alignment equipment in PPS Motors. They updated me saying that the issue in this equipment has been fixed by the vendor and tested successful.

Checking engine oil level:

In all my previous cars, I used to check the level of the oil in cold condition and this was the norm too. However for Compass, when I was checking in cold condition the dip stick won't have any hint of the oil at all. Later after checking with the service guys and verifying the manual, I understood that Oil level should be checked 5 minutes after a fully warmedup engine is shutdown. This is something new to me.


ODO crossed 15000 Kms:

ODO has crossed the 15000 Kms mark and here are few pics from a recent drive to Mangalore - Irrity and back to Bangalore. Team Bhpian speedsatya and a friend of mine were also along with me on this drive.

It was an enjoyable drive especially on the ghat sections and the curvy roads. And rain accompanied us during most of the trip

Overall distance came to 830Kms with fuel efficiency of 15.2 Kmpl.

Got this Whatsapp forward of a fallen coconut shattering the sunroof. Few fancy accessories are not suited for India.

Something weird about this picture. Half of the glass has shattered and fallen leaving a big hole but the 'coconut' is still laying on the roof :)

I think a bunch of them fell. But the glass does shatter unlike what we are led to believe.

The Seltos top end will have 2 Airbags, a 1.5 Litre Diesel putting out 115 BHP.
The Compass gets a 2.0 Litre Diesel Engine putting out 170 BHP. And 6 airbags.


Quite a difference, dont you think. I wouldnt even put them in the same category.

If I'm shopping for a Compass, I wouldn't even consider the Seltos, Creta, the Captur and the Kicks. They're, atleast when it comes to diesel, to my mind, at the very least, a segment below.

Yes i have done my fair share of research on this topic and found out that Pete, Code6, Team Performance Racing and a few other tuners offer a Compass remap.
From a 173 to 200 isn’t a very big upgrade and obviously the dyno figures will vary as both the company and tuners will take the best result out of a bunch of runs.
But going for a ecu box is also a good option as you can just remove it before service.
Jeep can void the full car warranty and also the insurance can lapse if so in this case of an ECU remap.
Moreover in my suggestion the Jeep is fairly new to the Indian market and the tuners take their tunes from an international variant and tweak for their own needs, so i would suggest to wait and to gather proper results from people having successfully done it.:thumbs up

Thus Compass becomes more VFM and premium at the same time than Seltos. Compass also has independent rear suspension which Seltos lacks (correct me if I am wrong).

Isn’t this to be considered as a one off case. This does not mean that cars with sunroofs should not be sold in countries with coconut trees. A jackfruit can also do the same harm. Instead of sunroof, if those coconuts fell on the front windscreen, we could expect the same result. But we could argue front windscreen is a need, and sunroof is a fancy feature. What I want to convey is ‘that car’s luck was bad that day’.

Note to moderators : Please merge with my previous posts, I did not notice this while posting this comment.

Put a jaali frame on top of the sunroof, much like the grilled windows of the mumbai local train :D jokes apart, no requirement per se of a "sunroof" in a sunny country like ours with 300 days of sunshine. Rather put a solar panel on the roof and make a mild hybrid. Imagine the irony, in a country where over 60% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency due lack of sun exposure, people actually want to buy a car with a sunroof, even though they hide from the sun.

My dad's been hearing more underbody scrapes on the compass lately (not sure if just the Compass' front bumper lip) after last year's Kerala flooding ruined most of the roads and 'wannabe' roads in our area. So, could anybody help with answers to these questions?

• Is the 178mm ground clearance on Compass including the front bumper lip or without.
• Is Compass Trailhawk's 205mm due to removal of lip as part of bumper re-design, or the new suspension set up?
• Is the Trailhawk's 840mm water wading capability vs. plain Compass' 330mm water wading due to slits introduced in the bumper grille alone since exhaust seems to be placed the same?

Yesterday, i visited Jeep outlet in domlur, Bangalore as it is a few blocks away from home. Sales executive had no official information from the FCA but was aware of news on internet. As usual, he tried to sell trailhawk and petrol DCT. On the other hand, Hyundai executive confirmed a facelift in 4 months time.

In all probability, it's probably the front lip which is extremely low. The GC does not include the front lip. I've never scraped my compass anywhere till date as it is simply too high off the ground. The front lip however, is subject to frequent abuse, and is extremely low. Even a hyundai Creta can clear areas that the front upper lip of the compass cannot. The regular compass should be enough for rough road usage, while the trailhawk is a true off road vehicle, whose utilisation is best in off road terrains.

After the launch of the hector and to be launched Seltos, I just dropped in the following mail to Jeep. Who knows they might respond. stupid:

“I previously owned a Jeep Liberty when I was working in the Middle East and have driven a wrangler jk on several occasions and desert trails in the club. I love jeep but in India, the compass is a bit expensive comparing the price, features and creature comforts offered. I would prefer to have a 6 speed torque converter in the lower variants too for lower costs, reliability and ease of maintenance .
And if options and features are customisable like a bespoke model, I feel there are many enthusiasts who will buy the Jeep Compass. The market is spoiled with convenience and rich feature list by the competition. Small features like a sunglass holder in the roof panel, auto-dimming mirrors/ rear traffic monitor while driving, vanity mirrors for both driver and passengers, cooled glove box, ventilated seats, tire pressure monitor, led projector headlights, rear reclining seats, a smaller traditional sunroof (optional), etc. We enthusiasts love the build quality and driving dynamics of the compass.
I am primarily interested in the bedrock edition to be provided with bespoke features and kit. Having bespoke options in other variants would be a lot more welcoming to the buyers.”

Got the answer to my question from FCA US. The suspension setup contributes to ground clearance. It is reason why unladen 4x2 compass sits 10mm lower than unladen 4x4 compass (awd suspension). However, unladen Trailhawk sits approx. 10mm higher due to combination of offroad suspension and bumpers.

Also got an excel sheet with 300+ rows of detailed data.

There's a smaller front bumper lip available too... I guess it's from the Limited Plus. It cost about Rs 1,700 when I got it fitted last month.