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Apart from that, it continues to be as comfortable in the city and
on the highways as before. In fact, the ride comfort at low-speeds
has only gotten better on this one. Things on the inside too
aren’t a whole lot different from the standard Compass. You get
an all-black theme with subtle touches of red, and a new, 7 -inch
instrument cluster, all specific to the Trailhawk. However, the
driver seat adjustment is now a manual affair, auto wipers and
headlamps are missing, and the panoramic sunroof our test car
came equipped with is an optional fitment.
All of this can be yours for `26.8 lakh, without taxes. Yes,
that’s on the expensive side considering its overall footprint,
but it offers off-road abilities far superior than its peers, while
its everyday on-road experience has only improved. It looks
like what an SUV should and is a comfortable family car that
can not only be used to drop the kids off to school, be your daily
commuter to work and a handy tool to run errands on weekdays,
but also as an equally comfortable and potent weekend/
adventure car. With Jeep’s newly added tech, the Trailhawk
should let you explore the unexplored with relative ease.
Come to think of it, the Compass Trailhawk now feels like a
proper Jeep, an SUV with added skills to manoeuvre the worst
our country has to offer.Engine: 195cc, 4cyl, turbo-diesel
Power: 173bhp at 3750rpm
Torque: 350NM at 1750rpm
Transmission: 9A, 4WD with low-range
Weight: 1,621kg
Ground clearance: 205mm
Pros: Off-roading, ride quality,
driveability, safety features
Cons: Gearbox slow to react
Bottomline: It’s got the intent and
capabilities that make a Jeep stand out.
What it should have been from the onset.JEEP COMPASS TRAILHAWK
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10The 9-speeder loves to
upshift early. But is a bit
lazy to drop down a cog