Driven: The 2022 Jeep Compass 4Xe PHEV Adds Value To An Already Well-Rounded SUV | Carscoops carscoops
, Opel/Vauxhall Grandland). The good thing though is that thanks to the rear-mounted electric motor, both 4Xe variants are driving all four wheels, making them the only non-FWD options in the European range.
The electric 4WD system with lock and low functions increases the off-road potential of the Compass, and the Jeep Selec-Terrain settings proved to be helpful in more challenging situations like some muddy gravel roads we encountered. Having said that, the tarmac-focused low-profile 235/45 R19 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires of our 80th Anniversary held us back from exploring the SUV’s full potential.
Despite the increased weight of 1,860 kg , performance was more than adequate. On paper, the Compass is slower than some of its PHEV rivals, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h . Indeed, acceleration from a full stop is not as impressive as you would expect from the combined power figure, but the SUV gets going in the 60-130 km/h spectrum, where the PHEV powertrain releases its full potential, allowing very quick overtaking maneuvers.
As is the case with most complex powertrains, power delivery is not as direct as in an ICE-only or EV-only model, with the noise/revs not always on par with the performance. In the default Auto setting, the six-speed torque converter gearbox works fine most of the time but when you push it needs time to adjust to the driver’s behavior. Sport mode makes a noticeable difference in responsiveness, but it keeps the turbocharged 1.
A serious drawback that applies to most PHEVs is the limited combined range. In the Compass 4Xe, the gas tank has a smaller capacity of 36.5 lt compared to the 55-60 lt of its ICE-only siblings. This means that with a fully charged battery and a full tank you will be able to drive for only 360 km before you need a refill, which is less than some EVs, although refueling time will always be quicker and more accessible than a charge.
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