Hyundai Creta, Tata Hexa or Mahindra XUV500? Which car gives newly-launched Jeep Compass the toughest fight

Fiat-owned Jeep on Monday launched the Compass sports utility vehicle (SUV) at an aggressive price tag of Rs 14.95 lakh.

The car has disrupted the mid-premium category on the back of it international looks at a such a low price.

You can read a full review about Jeep Compass in this report.

The biggest standpoint of Jeep Compass is its price but how does it compare with its closest rivals?

Here are four SUVs that may give it some competition in this price range:

Tata Hexa

Design and Convenience: Projector Headlamps, Chrome Applique on Radiator Grille, Touchscreen Infotainment System, 19-inch Alloy Wheels, Dual Exhaust Pipes, Premium Leather Upholstery, 10-Speaker JBL Audio System, Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel, Ambient mood lighting for Cabin, ConnectNext App Control

Engine: Advanced next-gen 2.2L VARICOR 400 diesel engine mated to 6-speed manual and automatic transmission delivering class leading 400 Nm torque and 156 PS power

Safety: Six airbags- Front side and curtain; ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution; Hill Hold Control (HHC) and the Hill Descent Control (HDC); Traction Control system; Reverse Parking System

Price: Rs 10,95,541 to Rs 16,13,069 (Ex-showroom Delhi)

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Mahindra XUV5OO

Design and Convenience: Android Auto app control, Reverse parking camera, camping light, Flexi seat configuration, Beige leather seat, six-way adjustable driver’s seat, ‘Follow me home’ headlamps, Electrically Adjustable and Retracting Chrome Finished ORVM.

Engine: mHawk 140 Diesel 2179cc Engine, 5th Generation Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) with a power output of 103 kW (140 bhp) at 3750 rpm and torque 330 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm. The engine is mated with 6-Speed Automatic/Manual Transmission.

Safety: Emergency call, 6 airbags, ESP with rollover mitigation, Hill Descent and Hill Hold Control, ABS-EBD, All wheel disc brake.

Price: Rs 12,19,677 to Rs 17,07,655 (Ex-showroom Delhi)

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Toyota Innova

Design and Convenience: Elegant New Grille, Automatic LED Projector Headlamps, Alloy Wheels, Electrically Adjustable and Retracting Chrome Finished ORVM, Ambient Illumination, 3-Dimensional Combination Meter with Large TFT MID, User-friendly Touchscreen Audio, Rear Bike Protector.

Engine: A refined petrol and diesel Dual VVT-I engine which delivers power of 122 kW and is mated to a 6 speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

Safety: Seven SRS Airbags, Hill-start Assist Control, Antilock Braking System, Vehicle Stability Control.

Price: Rs 13,30,400 to Rs 18,84,200 (Ex-showroom Delhi).

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Hyundai Creta

Design and Convenience: Door Scuff Plates, Rear Defogger and Wiper/Washer, Driver Seat Height Adjust, Sporty Black and Red Interiors, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Rear parking sensors, Audio Video navigation, Cluster Ionizer, Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Tilt Steering, Front & Rear Power Outlets.

Engine: There are three variants of engines.
One, 1.6 CRDi diesel engine with VGT, generates segment best power 128 ps at 4,000 rpm and 26.5 kg.m torque at 1,900 ~ 2,750 rpm.
Two, 1.6L petrol engine delivers 123ps at 6,400 rpm while peak torque measures 15.4 kg·m at 4,850 rpm.
Three, a 1.4 CRDi diesel engine generates power of 90 ps at 4,000rpm and 22.4 kg·m torque at 1,500 ~ 2,750 rpm.

Safety: Six airbags, ABS-EBD, Vehicle stability management, Follow Me Headlamp, Rear Parking Assist System, Height adjustable Seat Belt Anchor.

Price: Rs 8,92,242 to Rs 14,00,015 (Ex-showroom Delhi).

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