2017 Jeep Compass Mule Spotted

MANILA: It was a tough long struggle for Jeep after its 2009 bankruptcy, but since then it has revived itself and committed to never look back. We have been seeing the positive effects of the '09 shock in the way of many new models from this rugged mean machine maker. And now it's time for one more super strong competitor that was seen in its pre-production form on the roads of Michigan.

What is still under cover is the name company plans to give to this new rough-and-ready SUV. As per some, it will be the next-generation Compass and for some a new badge will the right way to welcome this new four wheeler. But, what is known for sure is that it will give some tough time to the likes of Mazda CX-3. This new creation will be fourth in the row in the list of recent mass overhaul line-up, starting with the all-new Cherokee and Grand Cherokee that hit showrooms last year followed by the Renegade, and lastly after this SUV will be Grand Wagoneer which will arrive as Range Rover rival in 2018.

Well, coming back to the camouflaged mule, it seems to follow the same design language that was used for Renegade. Though covered, we were still able to figure out its extended hood, prolong wheel-arches, pointed out tailgate and much more. Mechanical details are still under cover, but we can expect the Fiat originated Multijet four-cylinder diesel engine and Multiair turbocharged petrol engine coupled with a six-speed manual and nine-speed auto to power this new SUV. Like Jeeps other products, this one too will be a powerful off-roader taking the companies heritage further.

On an ending note, Jeep's new C-segment model will be fully revealed at the Geneva Motor Show scheduled for next year.

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