Jeep Compass Sport 9AT launched at ₹21.99 lakh

The Jeep Compass Sport diesel now gets a nine-speed automatic at ₹21.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The new front-wheel-drive variant brings the automatic gearbox to the Compass range's entry trim, with deliveries scheduled from the second week of November 2026. It uses the 2.0-litre diesel engine rated at 170 HP and 350 Nm. For buyers, the useful change is access to a lower-priced automatic Compass; it should not be confused with a four-wheel-drive model or a higher trim's equipment package.

Compass Sport 9AT: the launch facts

What changes for an automatic SUV shortlist?

Buyers who wanted an automatic Compass previously had to look above the entry Sport offering. Adding the gearbox here makes it possible to consider the Compass without automatically choosing a higher trim simply for transmission convenience.

That is a meaningful choice for drivers who regularly encounter stop-start traffic, but the gearbox should be evaluated during a test drive. A nine-speed transmission description does not, by itself, establish real-world economy, shift behaviour or comfort for every route.

Front-wheel drive is an important boundary. The wider Compass range offers other drivetrain choices, but this launch does not turn the Sport automatic into a 4WD model. Buyers who specifically need a different drivetrain should compare the relevant variant rather than relying on the Jeep badge alone.

Standard equipment and the optional accessory pack

The announced Sport 9AT equipment includes six airbags, Auto Hold and cruise control. A 21.3 cm Uconnect touchscreen supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The specification also retains Frequency Selective Damping suspension and Dynamic Steering Torque.

Jeep lists a separate ₹29,900 optional accessory pack with items including ambient lighting, a dashcam, a Swoosh decal, all-weather mats and mud flaps. That cost should not be treated as included in the ₹21.99 lakh base figure. A dashcam's advertised assistance features should also not be confused with a claim that the vehicle has a comprehensive factory ADAS package.

What Indian buyers should check before booking

• Written on-road quote: registration, insurance and accessories sit beyond the ex-showroom headline.

• Exact variant: confirm Sport 9AT equipment and distinguish optional accessories from standard fitment.

• Delivery allocation: the announced November schedule is not a guaranteed handover date for every booking.

• Use case: compare the diesel automatic's suitability for your regular driving, location and ownership plans.

A fair rival comparison needs the same-day on-road budget, transmission, drivetrain and equipment. This launch does not establish feature parity with a similarly priced SUV or with a more expensive Compass. Those comparisons require the exact variants on the quote.

FAQs

What is the Jeep Compass Sport automatic price?

The announced price is ₹21.99 lakh, ex-showroom. Your final on-road cost depends on location and the chosen extras.

Is the Compass Sport 9AT four-wheel drive?

No. The announced variant is front-wheel drive.

When are deliveries scheduled to start?

Jeep schedules the start from the second week of November 2026. Confirm your own allocation with the selling dealership.

The Jeep Compass Sport 9AT gives automatic buyers a more accessible entry to the range. Its value rests on the exact equipment, front-wheel-drive specification and final ownership quote, rather than an assumption that it carries every feature available elsewhere in the Compass line-up.