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A 2 day Off-Road Event is organised by Jeep India at G.I.P Mall in Noida to show how well can their new SUV, the Compass, can tackle all sorts of obstacles. When we talk of Off-Road experience, it is compulsory to have steep inclines, water wading, articulation, and descent among many other things. Having attended a number of Off-Road Events organized by many reputed brands earlier as well, I can easily say that this one by far was rather a very mild session. If I compare it to the Off-Road event of TATA Hexa, Or the Ford, Or Mercedes Benz, I would say, this one was just for visual enjoyment and very low on real off-road excitement honestly. When I got the SMS yesterday for the event, I passed it off thinking it was some display at the MALL. In the evening yesterday I rechecked the SMS and read it and there it was mentioned "Off-Road". I gave a good thought to recollect as to where in GIP Mall, Noida can one think of a Off-Road Adventure?? However, For the sake of it, I paid a visit there today. The foot fall for the Compass was good but not many went for 'Off-Road' Experience.
* Interiors are pretty OK but still can be much better in terms of appeal and in comparison to segment offerings.
* The ride is quite planted and braking is really impressive.
* No Nose Dive in straight line emergency braking.
* NVH is well controlled and cabin felt really silent.
* AC Unit worked sufficiently and the in-cabin cooling was good.
* 4x4 was equipped with Terrain Modes like Sand, Snow etc.
* The ICE display is reasonably good when reverse parking camera gets active.
* Upon corners, I did feel slight bit of body roll but that wasn't really a matter of concern as over all it was well balanced in terms of ride.
* The suspension to me felt quite good and well balanced. Over the obstacles, the feeling as a passenger was very assuring.
* Ingress and Egress are easy as well.
* At the venue, Test Drives were not provided to the guests since the Compass is not yet "Officially Launched".
* Key is pricing. FCA / Jeep can either make or break their fortunes with the Compass.
* Upon asking for the prices, I was told, "Sir delay in pricing is a corporate decision"
* Hexa or Compass: The better Off-Roader? Heart says HEXA!
A 2 day Off-Road Event is organised by Jeep India at G.I.P Mall in Noida to show how well can their new SUV, the Compass, can tackle all sorts of obstacles. When we talk of Off-Road experience, it is compulsory to have steep inclines, water wading, articulation, and descent among many other things. Having attended a number of Off-Road Events organized by many reputed brands earlier as well, I can easily say that this one by far was rather a very mild session. If I compare it to the Off-Road event of TATA Hexa, Or the Ford, Or Mercedes Benz, I would say, this one was just for visual enjoyment and very low on real off-road excitement honestly. When I got the SMS yesterday for the event, I passed it off thinking it was some display at the MALL. In the evening yesterday I rechecked the SMS and read it and there it was mentioned "Off-Road". I gave a good thought to recollect as to where in GIP Mall, Noida can one think of a Off-Road Adventure?? However, For the sake of it, I paid a visit there today. The foot fall for the Compass was good but not many went for 'Off-Road' Experience.
* Interiors are pretty OK but still can be much better in terms of appeal and in comparison to segment offerings.
* The ride is quite planted and braking is really impressive.
* No Nose Dive in straight line emergency braking.
* NVH is well controlled and cabin felt really silent.
* AC Unit worked sufficiently and the in-cabin cooling was good.
* 4x4 was equipped with Terrain Modes like Sand, Snow etc.
* The ICE display is reasonably good when reverse parking camera gets active.
* Upon corners, I did feel slight bit of body roll but that wasn't really a matter of concern as over all it was well balanced in terms of ride.
* The suspension to me felt quite good and well balanced. Over the obstacles, the feeling as a passenger was very assuring.
* Ingress and Egress are easy as well.
* At the venue, Test Drives were not provided to the guests since the Compass is not yet "Officially Launched".
* Key is pricing. FCA / Jeep can either make or break their fortunes with the Compass.
* Upon asking for the prices, I was told, "Sir delay in pricing is a corporate decision"
* Hexa or Compass: The better Off-Roader? Heart says HEXA!
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