Jeep has started accepting bookings for its upcoming SUV, Compass, in India. Interested customers can book the made-in-India SUV for a token amount of Rs 50,000 through Jeep India's official website or by visiting the nearest FCA or Jeep-exclusive showrooms.

The Compass is expected to be launched in the first week of August 2017 with an expected starting price of Rs 18 to 20 lakh. However, it has been completely unveiled ahead of its launch.

The Compass is the third vehicle from Jeep in India, after the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee and the first one to be locally assembled in the country. To keep its cost in check, Jeep commenced the production of the Compass at their Ranjangaon facility with around 65 per cent localization.

The Compass will be available in three trims and two engine options with either two-wheel or four-wheel configuration. The American SUV will be available in five body paint colour options.

The Compass in India will have two engine options – the 160bhp Multi-air 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and the 170bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesel. Transmission options include a six-speed synchromesh unit while the automatic transmission is a seven-speed dual dry-clutch unit. 

The Jeep Compass will be available in five colours – Minimal Grey, Exotica Red, Hydro Blue, Vocal White and Hip Hop Black, and three variants – Sport, Longitude and Limited. 

When launched, it will try to win the likes of SUVs like Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V.