[sharan_si]

Originally Posted by karthikpillai

Great review and posts ! I’m getting my Petrol Model S next week week. Has anyone gone for the 3 years maintenance/service package for the Petrol model ? Any suggestions if I need to get it ?!

I haven't explored it, you can opt for extended warranty instead.

[Pancham]

Originally Posted by karthikpillai

Great review and posts ! I’m getting my Petrol Model S next week week. Has anyone gone for the 3 years maintenance/service package for the Petrol model ? Any suggestions if I need to get it ?!

How much are they charging for the package? A typical service costs around 12-15k per year per 15k kms. So anything above INR 30-35k for a 3 year package will not make much sense.

[karthikpillai]

Originally Posted by Pancham

How much are they charging for the package? A typical service costs around 12-15k per year per 15k kms. So anything above INR 30-35k for a 3 year package will not make much sense.

They’ve got a 3 year 45k package for Rs31k for the Petrol variant.

[car-go]

Re-learning to drive in manual mode in petrol DCT!

Since my last car was a manual (Maruti SX4), I had the itch to try out manual mode (also to see if that gives a better mileage) in my Jeep Compass automatic. However, when I changed from SX4 to Jeep some 6-7 months back and tried to drive in manual mode, my left leg was kind of 'automatically' stretching out (to nowhere) while trying to change the gear. Moreover, the gear stick arrangement was quite different than a regular manual - to shift up, you need to pull the gear inward, and vice versa, which that time to me was awkward. Given the risk of focusing on the gear change instead of the road, I gave up that time.

6-7 months have passed. Re-tried doing it, and now it was quite easy. My left leg kept resting, and the shifting slowly is becoming second nature. A few observations -

1. If you are changing from a manual to automatic, and want to try out the 'new' manual mode in the automatic car, give yourself sometime to unlearn the traditional manual gear stick arrangement and left leg movement.

2. Compass DCT downshifts automatically, so you only need to worry about upshifting. The only time I had to downshift was from 2nd to 1st while climbing up a slope.

3. Note the RPM (engine sound) which would give the first clue on when to shift to a higher gear. You need to get used to this (same as in a traditional manual car) rather than every time look at the instrument cluster on suggestion for upshifting (Compass provides this facility, and I guess all other cars do this). Downshift, as I said above anyway, is automatic.

4. Try out on long lonely stretches first, preferably with a few speed breakers, to get a hang of it, before jumping on to mainstream traffic.

And yes, thanks to @Jeroen for pointing out in one of the threads on the need to once-a-while drive your automatic in manual mode to keep your car's transmission smooth and healthy for a relatively longer time, before it needs to get serviced or repaired.

[sharan_si]

Originally Posted by car-go

Re-learning to drive in manual mode in petrol DCT!

Since my last car was a manual (Maruti SX4), I had the itch to try out manual mode (also to see if that gives a better mileage) in my Jeep .

Did you observe change in mileage?

[sparks4077]

Great review Sharan. Many thanks. The review helped me firm up on the compass and I went ahead and booked a Compass Limited (O) in white and black yesterday. Expected delivery in 10 days since vehicle is already available. From your experience which service center do you find good, or the one you are going to?
My car booking was very chaotic, I sold my XL6 late november 2022, thinking I will be going for a Hyryder. Somehow the hyryder did not gel with the family. Took a TD for the XUV700 and was blown away with the space, power and of course the price!! Since we needed a vehicle real quick, we started looking at sedan options, took TDs for Octavia, Slavia and Virtus. Reading your review got me thinking of the Compass, took a TD and made the booking the same day. Discounts and almost immediate delivery sealed the deal.

[car-go]

Originally Posted by sharan_si

Did you observe change in mileage?

Not very decisive yet; I have driven only a few kms as of now. When I checked the instant mileage, earlier it was kind of hovering between 7.8 to 8.2. Last few days of driving manual shows it to be 8.3 to 8.5. Don't know whether it is really an increase to consider, as of now.

Will update as I progress more.

[abhaumik]

Hi Saran,
Wishes for prosperous, healthy, mile crunching 2023.

I have a small enquiry to make about your bumper guards. They look great on your car. Where did you source them from? Any online option.

[sharan_si]

Originally Posted by abhaumik

Hi Saran,
Wishes for prosperous, healthy, mile crunching 2023.

I have a small enquiry to make about your bumper guards. They look great on your car. Where did you source them from? Any online option.

I got from local shop here, not able to find them online.

[car-go]

Update based on a trip with my Compass Sport AT:

We went to Mandarmoni, a beach in West Bengal, in the second week of Jan. We were four people (including one child). Total distance covered (to and fro) is 382km (185km going + 197km return). The average speed on highway stretches was around 80-90 kmph, with a few times touching 100 kmph. There are quite a few towns/ villages where we had to slow down, but not something that required considerable waiting/ stopping at a jam, except for tea or breakfast breaks. Following was the mileage I got -

Maximum achieved (instant mileage) - 17.4 kmph
Average for the whole trip - 15.8 kmph
Average for the first half of the trip (going) - 16.2 kmph

Car was very stable, with fantastic ride and handling for the entire trip. Drove thru the trip in AT mode only. Total run of my car till date is ~3950 km.

[attrip2008]

I am hearing there is a software update on the compass petrol AT that is enhancing the low end response of the engine. I am wondering if this is due to engine mapping or gearbox tuning. Any insight into this from the current users?

I am in the market to buy an SUV and my only grouse with an otherwise great car is the low end response. If the above is true it would be fantastic outcome for an already great car.

[sharan_si]

Originally Posted by attrip2008

I am hearing there is a software update on the compass petrol AT that is enhancing the low end response of the engine. I am wondering if this is due to engine mapping or gearbox tuning. Any insight into this from the current users?

I am in the market to buy an SUV and my only grouse with an otherwise great car is the low end response. If the above is true it would be fantastic outcome for an already great car.

How did you get to know about SW update and when was it done?

[attrip2008]

Originally Posted by sharan_si

How did you get to know about SW update and when was it done?

Hey Sharan_si

It is mentioned in the compass review thread by a few users, specifically for Compass petrol at. Hence, I got curious.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ml#post5462598 (Jeep Compass : Official Review)

[rosh_aveo1.4]

Originally Posted by sharan_si

How did you get to know about SW update and when was it done?

Any idea about this? I doubt the news is true as no one from the Jeep service informed me on this but thought it's best to ask (what incase it's more of us asking rather than them calling all and informing). The low end is really irritating at times. I started filling XP95 petrol from Indian Oil as recommended by a friend but I think that would be noticeable only on highway runs.

[car-go]

My second service (after 1 year from purchase) was done today. The total came to Rs.11439/- which included, among other line items in the invoice, changing the consumables (oils, filters, et al), wheel alignment and balancing (together ~1700; though it may cost less outside) and 3M care (~2700) which was explained to be done for couplers and other small parts.

Car has been running fine as of now, as usual. Have to yet check for mileage and pickup at low gear, in case they improved. Mileage before giving it for service has been more or less a consistent 9.4 kmpl, with majorly city driving.

Two days back I accidentally too the car over a sidewalk while taking a sharp turn and the very end of plastic cladding underneath (near the rear left wheel arch) bent a bit and came off. During the service, it was fixed by the workshop.