Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the award-winning Jeep Compass in India, FCA has introduced the ‘Night Eagle’, a Global Limited Edition. The Night Eagle is being offered in a classy ‘Black’ theme and is based on the newly-introduced variant Longitude Plus, which will continue as a regular variant in the Compass range after the Night Eagle completes its market cycle.
Announcing the Night Eagle Global Limited Edition, Dr. Partha Datta – President and Managing Director, FCA India said,
Jeep Compass
“Our 3rd Anniversary celebrations of the Jeep Compass wouldn’t have been complete without something exclusive for our customers. The ‘Night Eagle’ is not just an ordinary version of the Compass. It is a Global Limited Edition that is being introduced in India as it is in other countries across the world. We will be producing only 250 units of the Night Eagle to maintain ownership exclusivity for our customers. Online bookings are open.”
Customers can select from a palette of four body colours – Vocal White, Exotica Red, Brilliant Black and Magnesio Grey – for their Night Eagle. The Limited Edition is available to customers in its exquisite ‘Black’ theme inside-out.
Its exteriors are accentuated with black ‘Jeep’ badging on the front and rear, glossy black exterior accents on the seven-slot grille, on the periphery of the DLO (daylight opening) and also the fog lamp bezels. The Night Eagle comes with a standard glossy black roof and 18-inch black wheels.
The exclusivity in Night Eagle’s interior comes from the black ‘Techno Leather’ seats. The passenger cabin is embellished with glossy black accents that elevate the overall ambience for the occupants.
The Night Eagle is available to customers with an all-BS-VI powertrain and transmission selection from the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol with the 7-speed automatic in 4×2 configuration, the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 6-speed manual transmission in 4×2 and also the 9-speed automatic with the ingenious four-mode Jeep® SelecTerrain® 4×4 AWD configuration.
The Jeep Compass Night Eagle comes with all features offered in the Longitude trim:
- Cruise Control (AT variants only)
- 50 safety and security features
- 7-inch UConnect infotainment system
- 4 air bags
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Engine Start / Stop button
- Keyless entry
- Disc brakes at all four wheels
- Frequency Damped Suspension (FSD)
- Power folding ORVMs
- Front cornering fog lamps
- Reverse Parking Camera
Legend of the Jeep Compass
The ‘Made in India’ Jeep Compass was launched on July 31, 2017 and is the first Jeep SUV to be locally produced in India. It comprises of approximately 80% locally-manufactured componentry. The SUV has been the recipient of over 40 awards within the first two years of its existence on Indian roads.
Commenting on the 3 years of Jeep Compass in India, Dr. Partha Datta said,
“Jeep Compass is the result of our high standard of engineering, quality, safety and reliability. It has created the foundation for us to shape our localisation plans for the future. It set a benchmark for compact SUVs in India in more ways than one. Having invested $280 million in our JV facility in Ranjangaon, we have developed a world class manufacturing facility that produces and supplies a ‘Made in India’ Jeep Compass to RHD markets around the world. Ranjangaon today, produces a world class Jeep Compass to cater to the world’s most discerning right-hand drive markets.”
The Jeep Compass range in India starts at INR 16.49 lakh with the Sport Plus 4×2 and tops out at INR 24.99 lakh with the fully loaded Limited Plus 4×4 turbo-diesel. All Jeep SUV models can be booked digitally in just three easy steps by visiting www.bookmyjeep.com. Test drives and deliveries can be done at customers’ doorstep, should they opt for the service.
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Highlights
- Offered in 4 body colours – Vocal White, Brilliant Black, Exotica Red and Magnesio Grey
- Exquisite ‘Black’ theme inside-out with black accents on front grille, DLO and bezels
- Black ‘Jeep’ badge, front and rear
- Larger, 18-inch black wheels are standard
- Black seats with ‘Techno Leather’ upholstery
- Only 250 units of the Night Eagle will be produced in India
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