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2021 Jeep Compass facelift unveiled in China
The updated Jeep Compass has been unveiled at the Guangzhou motor show in China with the biggest improvements made to the cabin.
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About the Jeep Compass
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Jeep Compass is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Night Eagle variant and topping out at $49,450 for the Trailhawk.
There are 4 variants of the Compass available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (129kW/229Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 Compass is offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
75.12 - 86.93 kW/t
58.22 kW/t
93.65 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 9.7 L/100km
3.8 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
619 - 1,053 km
610 km
1,104 km
Price
$36,950 - $49,450
$19,990
$65,290
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,978 - 2,189 kg
1,600 kg
2,189 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 - 1,500 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
15.8 - 30.3°
15.8°
30.3°
Departure Angle
30.8 - 33.6°
18.8°
33.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
186 - 225 mm
125 mm
225 mm
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2020 Jeep Compass Price
Night Eagle
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,950 |
Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,950 |
S-Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,950 |
Trailhawk
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,450 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Jeep Compass Specs
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2020 Jeep Compass Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Compass
The most fuel efficient Jeep Compass is the Trailhawk with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Jeep Compass that uses the most amount of fuel is the S-Limited with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Jeep Compass | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Jeep Compass?
You should service your Compass at your authorised Jeep dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Compass's warranty.
2020 Jeep Compass Warranty
What is the warranty on a Jeep Compass?
The Jeep Compass offers a 5 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Jeep Compass FAQs
The cheapest Jeep Compass is the Night Eagle that starts from $36,950.
The most expensive Jeep Compass is the Trailhawk that starts from $49,450.
The best towing capacity of a Jeep Compass is offered by the Trailhawk which can tow 1500 kg
The largest Jeep Compass is the Trailhawk which measures 1819mm wide, 4398mm in length and sits 1657mm tall.
The most powerful Jeep Compass is the Limited which has 129kW of power from its 2.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Jeep Compass is built in India and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Jeep Compass is the Trailhawk which weighs 2189 kg (kerb weight).
The Jeep Compass may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.