Jeep issues statement on discontinuation of Compass Petrol

There's no word on whether the petrol variants will return to the Compass line-up.

Earlier this week, there were rumours suggesting that Jeep had discontinued the Compass petrol variants. The news has since been confirmed.

Jeep India has issued an official statement following the discontinuation of the petrol variants of the Compass.

Official statement:

The Premium SUV segment continues to enjoy a strong demand for diesel powertrain. Jeep India will continue to invest and develop its efficient state-of-the-art 2.0 L MultiJet Turbo Diesel powertrains offering superior torque, lower emissions and an impressive fuel efficiency. Jeep India is committed to the market and has significant product plans for the future. We will continue to explore all possible engine and fuel options in line with the evolving market preferences to offer what is most relevant to our consumers.

The Jeep Compass 1.4-litre turbo-petrol variants have been shelved. Going forward, the SUV will only be available with the 2.0-litre diesel engine. Jeep will continue to invest and develop this powertrain further, however, there's no word on whether the petrol variants will return to the Compass line-up.