Jeep Compass, will be discontinued in Brazil: changes and controversies with the popular and best-selling medium SUV in the country
The Jeep Compass, one of the most important and popular SUVs in the country, is about to undergo a major change. With more than 40% market share, Compass is the Best-selling medium SUV in Brazill. In the coming months, the model will face a controversy that could impact its future.
Despite the sad end, the Compass will continue to be one of the most important and desired SUVs in the country. With its new versions and competitive prices, the Compass is prepared to face market challenges and maintain its prominent position in the medium SUV segment in Brazil. In this article, we'll explore the upcoming changes and what they mean for the SUV and the Jeep lineup.
Bomb: Jeep Compass will be discontinued in Brazil! Understand why
The end of diesel versions
One of the main changes to the Jeep Compass is the end of diesel versions. Currently, the Compass offers a 2.0 four-cylinder Turbo Diesel that generates 170 horsepower and 35,7 kg of torque. This engine made the Compass an affordable and popular option among diesel-powered models in Brazil.
However, due to the new Proconve L8 emissions measures, which will come into force next year, Jeep has decided to bring forward the change. The Compass will no longer offer the diesel engine in all versions. This decision is a result not only of new regulations, but also of the drop in demand for diesel models and the increase in fuel prices.
Compass will be equipped with a 2.0 Turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine, the same mechanical package as the Rampage and Jeep Wrangler
Despite the end of the diesel versions, Jeep is working on a new strategy for the Compass. From the 2025 line onwards, the SUV will be equipped with the Hurricane 4 mechanical set, which is currently used in the Rampage and Jeep Wrangler models. This package consists of a 2.0 Turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine, with direct fuel injection, which generates 270 horsepower and 40,8 kg of torque.
Sales of diesel cars plummet in Brazil due to the soaring price of this fuel and consumers prefer gasoline engines
The decision to replace the diesel engine with the Hurricane 4 engine was mainly due to cost issues. Diesel engines are more expensive to manufacture, which impacts the final price of the vehicle. On the other hand, the Hurricane engine, although it is also sophisticated and modern, is more affordable compared to diesel.
Furthermore, in recent months, sales of diesel models in Brazil have suffered a significant drop due to the increase in fuel prices. Diesel, which was previously advantageous in terms of consumption, is no longer an economical option due to the high cost of fuel. As a result, Brazilians are opting for gasoline-powered models.
Jeep plans to add flex technology to the engine in the future
The Hurricane 4 engine has everything to provide excellent performance for the Compass. The SUV will have impressive acceleration, with consumption averages practically identical to versions with a 1.3 turboflex engine. Initially, the Compass with the Hurricane engine will only be offered in the gasoline version, but Jeep plans to add flex technology to the engine in the future, extending it to the entire line that uses this mechanical package.
Compass will have three initial versions in Brazil
With the arrival of the Hurricane set, the Compass will have three initial versions in Brazil: Longitude, Overland and Black Hawk. The latter will be the sportiest version, with a more aggressive driving style, prepared suspension, sports exhaust and all the elements expected from a sports car.
Additionally, there is a possibility that the Compass will also receive a Trailhawk version in the future, although there is no confirmation yet.
Price of the new Compass 2025 in Brazil
Recently, the turbodiesel versions of the Compass have seen a price increase. This was a way of preparing the public for the values ​​that will be practically maintained when the diesel engine is replaced by the gasoline engine. The Black Hawk version, which will be the top of the line, will be close to R$300.000, but will not exceed this value. The Forbidden version will be the most expensive in the line.
The other configurations of the Compass, which feature the 1.3 turboflex engine, are expected to maintain their prices. These versions are more affordable compared to diesel, and the prices currently charged are as follows: Sport T270 (R$ 184.900), Longitude T270 (R$ 199.900), Limited T270 (R$ 223.990) and ST Series T270 (R$ 229.990 ).
Despite the end of the diesel versions, the Compass will continue to be one of the most important and desired SUVs in the country
Jeep's decision to replace diesel versions of the Compass with the Hurricane 4 engine may be controversial, but it is a response to changes in the market and regulations. Diesel engines are losing space due to rising fuel prices, making them less advantageous in terms of consumption.
The Hurricane 4 engine has the potential to offer excellent performance to the Compass, maintaining consumption averages similar to versions with a 1.3 turboflex engine. With the addition of flex technology to the engine in the future, the Compass will become even more versatile and suited to the needs of Brazilian consumers.
