The infotainment unit features FCA’s latest Uconnect 5 system, connected car technology, a fully digital instrument cluster, front ventilated seats, leather upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a 360-degree parking camera. The facelift also has double-stitched brownish leather enclosures on the dashboard and whisked aluminium-like trim. A major addition to the cabin is the addition of an auto-hold function, which is a blessing in India’s traffic conditions. It keeps the braking force applied to dodge the car from accidentally rolling back while driving on a hilly road. Right behind the new steering wheel sits a 10.2-inch instrument cluster.
The SUV now offers more creature comforts like wireless charging, ventilated front seats along with retained features like a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, and six airbags. Passengers can get in and out with ease, thanks to the wide doors with squared-off tops. It also has a spacious cabin with plenty of head and legroom in the front and back. Another notable addition is the button operated power-lift gate, which adds more ease to the user.
It has enough luggage space for small trips, but in-cabin storage space is somewhat lacking. Still, you’ll find multiple storage areas throughout the cabin that are perfect for small items. The armrest bin can hold large phones or a small camera, and the glovebox is decently sized.
There is a small screen which has made its way instead of the earlier knob to show the modes of driving.
In a space which is the perhaps the hottest segment, the facelift to the Compass is the vaccine that Jeep needed to not get “obliterated” from the attention span, till it launches its other freshly brewed SUVs. If you are in the market looking for an SUV that lends some character to your name then this facelift 2021 Compass won’t be a regrettable decision.
