Jeep Compass Sport 9AT Cuts Automatic Entry Price in India
Jeep has added a nine-speed automatic transmission to the entry-level Compass Sport in India, lowering the price of entry to an automatic Compass without moving buyers into a higher trim. The new front-wheel-drive Compass Sport 9AT is priced at ₹21.99 lakh before local taxes and fees, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second week of November 2026.
The October 26 announcement is specific to the Indian market. Jeep has not announced this configuration for the United States, and the company did not describe the Sport 9AT as a new-generation Compass or a mechanical redesign of the SUV.
What changes with the Sport 9AT
The core change is the transmission. Until now, buyers choosing the entry-level Sport grade in India did not have Jeep’s nine-speed automatic as an option. The new version pairs that gearbox with the existing 2.0-liter MultiJet II turbo-diesel engine and sends power to the front wheels.
Jeep rates the diesel at 170 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Those are manufacturer figures rather than results from independent testing, and Jeep did not publish acceleration, fuel-economy or curb-weight figures in the launch announcement. The Sport 9AT also retains Frequency Selective Damping suspension and Dynamic Steering Torque, two systems Jeep says are intended to support ride control and steering response.
Equipment and safety features
Standard equipment listed by Jeep includes six airbags, cruise control, Auto Hold, steering-wheel controls and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors. The company also specifies a 21.3-centimeter Uconnect touchscreen—about 8.4 inches—with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
That screen measurement matters because some early third-party launch reports have described a different size. Chiefs Review is using the 21.3-centimeter figure in Jeep India’s official release. The announcement did not provide a complete trim-by-trim specification sheet, so shoppers should confirm the final equipment list with a dealer before ordering.
Price, accessories and availability
The ₹21.99 lakh price is ex-showroom, meaning registration, insurance and other on-road costs are not included. Jeep says the new variant will reach its dealerships and Stellantis Brand Houses across India from the second week of November.
An optional accessory package costs ₹29,900. Jeep lists ambient lighting, a dashcam with what it calls predictive safety features, a Swoosh exterior decal, all-weather floor mats and mud flaps. Those accessories do not change the Sport 9AT’s front-wheel-drive layout; buyers who need four-wheel drive must look elsewhere in the broader Compass range.
Why this launch matters
The new grade is less about adding outright performance than changing where the automatic transmission sits in the lineup. By making the nine-speed gearbox available on the base Sport trim, Jeep is targeting customers who prioritize two-pedal convenience but do not want to pay for a more highly equipped Compass.
It also arrives in a market where manufacturers are creating increasingly specific powertrain and trim combinations. Earlier this month, Renault listed its Duster Strong Hybrid from ₹16.99 lakh in India, illustrating the wide spread of diesel, gasoline and electrified choices now competing for SUV buyers.
For Stellantis, the launch is a regional product move rather than evidence of a broader global sales turnaround. The company’s most recent quarterly shipment update showed different trends by region, including gains in Europe and weakness in North America; Chiefs Review covered those shipment figures here. Jeep India did not provide a sales target for the Sport 9AT.
The bottom line
The Compass Sport 9AT gives Indian buyers a lower-priced route to Jeep’s diesel automatic combination while preserving the entry trim’s basic equipment positioning. The confirmed facts are the 170-hp, 350-Nm diesel, nine-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, ₹21.99 lakh ex-showroom price and November delivery window. Questions such as real-world economy, performance and ownership cost will require independent testing and local on-road pricing.
Featured image note: Archive/illustrative Jeep Compass photograph; it is not presented as the newly announced India-market Sport 9AT. Photo by Edoardo Cuoghi via Unsplash under the Unsplash License.
Sources: Jeep India/Stellantis Media, October 26, 2026; NDTV Auto launch report, October 26, 2026.