The U.S.-bound third-gen Jeep Compass has just started arriving in European dealer showrooms. Like the second-gen Citroen C5 Aircross, it is among Stellantis’ initial models based on the STLA Medium platform and includes a battery-electric variant.
We recently had the opportunity to take a close look at the Jeep Compass Electric in a striking two-tone paint scheme that combines its signature Hawaii Green with a contrasting Vulcan shade on the roof. Here are some interesting observations we made in the Euro-spec model:
Design
The Jeep Compass Electric has a familiar ruggedness but looks more upmarket and more European compared to the gas-powered second-gen model currently sold in the U.S. It is noticeably bigger, and its low and wide stance gives it a more dynamic appearance.
At the front, the Compass Electric features boxy but sleek LED matrix headlamps, a covered seven-slot upper grille, and an active lower grille. A high ground clearance and trapezoidal wheel arches convey the SUV’s ruggedness, while the elongated greenhouse immediately gives away its bigger footprint.
At the rear, the taillights form an “X” signature and feature an inward extension that ends near an illuminated Jeep logo.
Interior
Inside, the Jeep Compass Electric features a clean, horizontal dashboard layout with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 16-inch touchscreen, and a head-up display. The three-spoke steering wheel has an “X”-shaped design around the control pads and carries an embossed Jeep grille motif with the brand’s signature seven slots and round headlamps.
The front seats integrate massage, heating, and ventilation functions, along with a memory function for the driver. The Compass Electric also features a wireless smartphone charging pad, a Focal premium sound system with nine speakers and a subwoofer, and a range of Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems.
Specifications
The Euro-spec Jeep Compass Electric measures 4,552 mm (179.2 in.) in length, 1,928 mm (75.9 in.) in width, and 1,652 mm (65.0 in.) in height and has a 2,795 mm (110.0 in.) wheelbase. In Germany, Jeep has announced 157 kW (211 hp) and 170 kW (228 hp) FWD variants and a 276 kW (370 hp) AWD variant.
Initially, Jeep is offering only the 157 kW (211 hp) FWD variant, which packs 345 Nm (254 lb.-ft.) of torque. This configuration gives the Compass Electric a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) acceleration time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). A 74 kWh battery pack powers the front motor and delivers a WLTP range of up to 500 kilometers (311 miles).
The 170 kW FWD variant will have a larger battery pack that delivers a WLTP range of 650 kilometers. Jeep plans to launch it soon, followed by the 276 kW (370 hp) AWD variant later in 2026.
Price
The Jeep Compass Electric is available in Germany in Altitude and First Edition grades, priced at EUR 47,900 and EUR 50,400, respectively.
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The third-generation Jeep Compass was announced is coming to the U.S. in 2027. Stellantis plans to manufacture the all-new model at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, although it has not confirmed the powertrain strategy for the U.S. launch.
Mopar Insiders reports that the next-generation Compass will start production at Belvidere seven months later than planned, pushing its launch to June 2028.
International Automotive News Editor since 2014, covering global motor shows, industry events, and test-driving various vehicles, with a focus on hybrid and electric cars in recent years.
