Jeep Compass Sport 9AT launched at ₹21.99 lakh: what buyers get

By Tushita · 26 Oct, 2026

Jeep India has launched the Compass Sport 9AT at ₹21.99 lakh ex-showroom, adding a 9-speed diesel automatic to the entry variant. Deliveries start in Nov 2026.

Jeep Compass Sport 9AT launched at ₹21.99 lakh: what buyers get

Jeep India has launched the Compass Sport 9AT at ₹21.99 lakh ex-showroom on 26 Oct 2026, adding a 9-speed automatic gearbox to the entry-level Sport variant. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second week of November 2026, giving buyers a new automatic option without moving to a higher Compass trim.

The price and delivery timeline are confirmed in Stellantis India’s launch release and independently reported by HT Auto and India Today. The important buyer caveat is that ₹21.99 lakh is an ex-showroom price: registration, insurance, taxes and any accessories will be added to the final on-road quote.

Key takeaways

The new Compass Sport 9AT costs ₹21.99 lakh ex-showroom and uses front-wheel drive.
It pairs the existing 2.0-litre MultiJet II turbo-diesel with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Stellantis lists 170 HP and 350 Nm of torque; the independent reports describe the same output using slightly different power-unit wording.
Six airbags, Auto Hold, cruise control and a 21.3 cm Uconnect touchscreen are part of the equipment list.
An optional accessory pack costs ₹29,900 and includes a dashcam, ambient lighting, mats, mud flaps and a Swoosh decal.

Image note: the hero is a representative showroom visual of an automatic gear selector and diesel fuel nozzle, not a photograph of the Jeep Compass Sport 9AT.

What Jeep has launched

The Compass Sport 9AT brings an automatic transmission to the entry variant of Jeep’s India line-up for the first time. Stellantis describes it as the most accessible automatic Compass offered in India, while HT Auto and Autocar India report the launch as a new automatic version of the base Sport trim. The vehicle remains a front-wheel-drive SUV, so this variant is aimed at buyers who want automatic convenience for everyday road use rather than the four-wheel-drive configuration available elsewhere in the wider Compass range.

This positioning changes the comparison a buyer needs to make. The question is not simply whether the Compass now has an automatic gearbox; it is whether the lower entry point, the diesel powertrain and the equipment included in the Sport trim fit the intended use. A written quote should identify the exact variant and transmission before any booking or delivery promise is treated as final.

Engine, gearbox and drivetrain

The new variant uses the 2.0-litre MultiJet II turbo-diesel engine. Stellantis lists its output as 170 HP and 350 Nm of torque, with power sent through a 9-speed automatic gearbox to the front wheels. HT Auto reports the power figure as 167.67 bhp while retaining the 350 Nm torque figure; India Today and Autocar India also describe the engine as a 170-level diesel unit. The difference is a presentation of the power unit rather than a separate engine claim, but the final specification sheet should be the reference for a vehicle being invoiced.

The automatic gearbox may be relevant to drivers who spend time in stop-start traffic or prefer two-pedal operation on longer trips. It does not, by itself, establish the vehicle’s real-world fuel consumption. Diesel use will vary with traffic, speed, load, tyre pressure and air-conditioning, so running-cost estimates should be based on the driver’s own consumption assumption and the current local rate.

Before planning a long drive, the fuel cost calculator can turn the expected distance and consumption into a trip estimate. The live fuel prices page can then be used to check the diesel rate for the departure or destination city rather than relying on a national average.

Features and the optional accessory pack

For an entry automatic variant, the confirmed equipment list includes six airbags, Auto Hold, cruise control, steering-mounted controls and electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors. The SUV also gets a 21.3 cm Uconnect touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The official release says the Sport 9AT retains Frequency Selective Damping suspension and Dynamic Steering Torque, which are intended to support ride comfort and steering response.

Jeep is also offering an optional accessory pack for ₹29,900. The company lists ambient lighting, a dashcam with predictive safety features, a Swoosh decal, all-weather floor mats and mud flaps in that pack. It is not included in the ₹21.99 lakh headline price, so the dealer quotation should show the vehicle and optional accessories as separate lines. This makes it easier to compare a standard Sport 9AT with a quote that includes the pack.

Safety equipment and accessory equipment should also be read separately. Six airbags and the other listed factory features belong to the vehicle specification, while the dashcam, lighting, mats and mud flaps are part of the separately priced pack. Buyers should confirm whether the quoted accessory installation, warranty and insurance declaration are included in the dealer’s written breakup.

What the price means for running costs

The new variant’s ex-showroom price is only one part of ownership cost. State registration and road tax, insurance, dealer charges, accessories and financing can change the drive-away amount. A buyer comparing this SUV with another automatic should therefore compare complete on-road quotations for equivalent equipment instead of comparing one model’s ex-showroom figure with another model’s monthly payment.

Fuel is another separate line. The Compass Sport 9AT’s diesel engine may suit drivers covering long distances, but the useful comparison is the expected rupee cost per kilometre under the person’s actual driving pattern. A city commute, a highway run and a fully loaded trip will not produce the same consumption. For a multi-stop journey, the road-trip planner can help place fuel stops and route distance beside the expected trip budget.

Deliveries and what to check now

Stellantis says customer deliveries will start from the second week of November 2026 through Jeep dealerships and Stellantis Brand Houses in India. HT Auto reports the same timing. Availability can still differ by city, colour, stock position and the exact accessory combination, so the delivery promise should identify the variant, quoted price validity and expected handover date.

The immediate checklist is short: confirm that the quote is for the Compass Sport 9AT and not the manual Sport, record the ex-showroom and on-road components separately, ask whether the ₹29,900 accessory pack is optional or already included, and check the delivery date in writing. The launch adds a lower-entry automatic choice to the Compass range, but the sensible ownership comparison still depends on the complete price, expected fuel use and the equipment actually shown on the invoice.