Breakthrough Jeep(R) Compass Conquers All-New Territory for $15,985
04 Avril 2006 - 5:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Jeep announces pricing for all-new 2007 Jeep Compass AUBURN HILLS,
Mich., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group today
announced the U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for
its all-new 2007 Jeep(R) Compass is $15,985 (including $560
destination). A modern-styled Jeep that delivers fun, freedom,
utility and Jeep 4x4 capability, the Compass provides excellent
fuel economy, safety and interior flexibility -- all at a great
value -- in the compact SUV segment. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060404/DETU005-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060404/DETU005-b ) The Jeep
Compass will begin to arrive in U.S. dealerships and international
volume markets in the third quarter of this year. "With Compass,
Jeep continues to expand globally by offering a fun-to- drive,
fuel-efficient and affordably-priced Jeep vehicle designed to reach
youthful customers who may not have previously considered the
brand," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President - Global
Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Compass is a new type of Jeep vehicle
for non-traditional Jeep buyers. It allows the brand to compete in
the fast-growing compact SUV segment, where there is increasing
market demand for fuel economy, ride comfort and efficient
packaging in an SUV." Annual compact SUV volume in the United
States for the 2005 calendar year was 368,000 units, up from
297,000 units in 2004. The compact SUV segment is expected to
almost double to approximately 600,000 units by 2010 and almost
triple to more than 814,000 units by 2016. The newest Jeep will be
available in both Compass and Compass Limited models. Both are
available with front-wheel and four-wheel-drive capability. "Jeep
Compass will offer customers the confidence and assurance that
comes with Jeep 4x4 capability," said Larry Lyons, Vice President -
Front-wheel Drive Product Team. "Compass is a breakthrough all-new
Jeep vehicle that provides the utility and functionality of an SUV
with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a small
car or small pickup." Jeep Compass' available, active, full-time
4x4 system (Freedom Drive I) is recommended for daily use,
including driving in snow and rain. The four-wheel- drive "Lock"
mode is recommended for deep snow, deep sand and other low-
traction surfaces. Jeep Compass Jeep Compass includes a standard
172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine coupled with a five-speed
manual transaxle. The MSRP for Jeep Compass is $15,985 (including
$560 destination), and $17,585 (including $560 destination) for
Jeep Compass 4x4 models. Other standard equipment items on Jeep
Compass include: * Side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability
Program (ESP), Traction Control and ABS * 60/40 rear split seats *
Fold-flat vinyl load floor (UltraFloor(TM)) * AM/FM CD radio with
an auxiliary audio input jack, cloth seats, 12-volt power outlet,
manual windows, locks and foldaway mirrors * Silver interior bezels
and door arm-rests, tilt steering wheel, dome and cargo lights,
floor mats and a center console sliding armrest that moves forward
3 inches to accommodate shorter drivers (the armrest lid features a
unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player)
Additional exterior standard features include fog lamps, body-color
grille and fascias, body-color bodyside molding, black door
handles, accent-color liftgate applique and 17-inch aluminum wheels
and touring tires. Optional features available on Jeep Compass
include: * A second generation Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT2) * Sunroof * AM/FM radio with six-disc CD player and MP3 CD
play capability * SIRIUS Satellite Radio * Reclining rear seats,
fold-flat passenger seat, passenger assist handles, illuminated
entry, and manual height adjuster * Air conditioning * Power Group
(which includes driver one-touch power windows, power locks, remote
keyless entry and power mirrors) * Deep-tinted glass * Security
Group (alarm, tonneau cover, daytime running lamps) * Trailer tow
prep package * 17-inch all-terrain OWL tires * Full-size spare tire
* Removable, rechargeable interior lamp, map lights * Speed control
* YES Essentials(R) worry-free fabric * Driver Convenience Group
(which includes tire pressure monitor and electrochromic mirror,
compass, temperature gauge, Universal Garage Door opener and
Electronic Vehicle Information Center) * Nine-speaker 458-watt
Boston Acoustics premium sound system that features two flip-down
speakers packaged in the liftgate Jeep Compass "E" Package A
special package available on Jeep Compass adds a number of popular
features as standard. The MSRP for Jeep Compass models equipped
with the "E" Package is $18,585 and $20,185 for 4x4 models. In
addition to the standard features on the Jeep Compass model, the
"E" package features the following items as standard: * Power,
fold-away mirrors, driver one-touch power windows, speed sensitive
power locks, Remote Keyless Entry * Air conditioning * 115-volt
auxiliary power outlet, map/dome reading lamps and interior
removable/rechargeable lamp * Reclining rear seats, driver seat
height adjuster, front-passenger forward fold-flat seat, passenger
assist handles, deep tint sunscreen glass Jeep Compass Limited The
Jeep Compass Limited also is available in both front-wheel and
four- wheel drive (Freedom Drive I) and features a standard
172-horsepower 2.4-liter World Engine coupled with a five-speed
manual transaxle. The MSRP for the Jeep Compass Limited is $20,140
(including $560 destination). The MSRP for the Jeep Compass Limited
4x4 is $21,740 (including $560 destination). In addition to the
standard features on the Jeep Compass model equipped with the "E"
package, the Limited model features: * Leather trimmed bucket
seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel mounted audio
controls, speed control and heated seats * 18-inch aluminum wheels
and all-season performance tires * Bright front and rear fascia
overlays, bright side moldings * Driver lumbar support Beyond those
offered on the Jeep Compass model, available options on the Jeep
Compass Limited model include: * A second generation Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT2) with Autostick * 18-inch chrome clad
wheels * UConnect hands-free communication system Jeep Brand The
Jeep brand's 65-year history of legendary capability has made it
synonymous with freedom, adventure, mastery and authenticity. In
2006, the Jeep brand continues to deliver on its promise to provide
versatile, innovative four-wheel-drive vehicles with the
introduction of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler and the 2007 Jeep
Compass. "The Jeep brand is on a product offensive, and will
continue to grow with new offerings that leverage Jeep's legendary
4x4 leadership," said John Plecha, Director - Jeep Marketing.
"We're solidifying the Jeep brand's foundation with the bigger,
more powerful all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler -- the most capable
off-road vehicle in the world -- while also stretching the brand to
reach new customers with Jeep Compass." Sales of Jeep brand
vehicles increased 12 percent in 2005 to their highest total since
2000 to 476,532 units compared with 2004 sales of 427,329 units.
The positive sales momentum for the brand has continued this year.
Through March, Jeep brand sales in 2006 are 10 percent more than
the same period in 2005. Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant Production
of the all-new 2007 Jeep Compass will begin at the Belvidere (Ill.)
Assembly Plant in May. Chrysler Group launched a second production
shift at the Belvidere facility in March, which doubled the plant's
production capacity. The addition of the second shift raised total
employment at the facility from 1,650 to 2,650 employees. 2007 Jeep
Compass Pricing (All Prices Include $560 Destination) 4x2 4x4 Jeep
Compass $15,985 $17,585 Jeep Compass "E" Package $18,585 $20,185
Jeep Compass Limited $20,140 $21,740
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