Jeep Compass S-Limited

Design And Function

Jeep delivers its latest Compass compact SUV in four model variants

Entry Night Eagle (from $39,950) comes with a 2 4-litre petrol engine which drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission

Limited ($45,350) and S-Limited ($48,350) each feature the same engine but have AWD and a nine-speed auto. Top-spec Trailhawk ($52,650) gets a more powerful 2 .0-litre diesel with AWD and the nine-speed auto

S-Limited is a roomy, wellequipped SUV Its seats are trimmed in black leather, the dash and console in a variety of soft-touch materials with contrasting metallic garnishes

Front seats are extremely comfortable, each providing eight-way power adjustment and four-way lumbar support. The rear seat has a 40/20/40 configuration and provides more head and leg room than many.

These easily fold individually to enhance cargo space

Rear passengers benefit from rear air-conditioning vents and there are 230-volt and 12-volt sockets, as well as USB and USB-C sockets, in the rear of the console. A foot-operated powered tailgate reveals a reasonable cargo space with cargo blind and an emergency-style spare wheel hidden underneath

S-Limited sports that unmistakable Jeep grille, with its muscular profile, 18-inch Hyperblack alloy wheels, a smart convex tailgate with lipspoiler, and a black roof

A central Ultra HD 10 1-inch colour touchscreen can be voice-activated to control the navigation system, DAB+ radio and climate control It also provides a clear reverse camera view and is hooked to a high-power ninespeaker Alpine audio system.