We finally reached Daman, and everyone felt fresh despite the hot and humid climate thanks to the great climate control system of the Compass.  A little trivia on Daman and Diu. Both were incorporated into India in 1961. Until then, the Portuguese ruled it and the influence is evident, from the Portuguese styled buildings. Daman is known for beaches, churches and forts. As someone who grew up near the sea, I can’t be kept away from the open water for long. We decided to dock at the Silver Sands Beach Resort and enjoy the rest of the evening on the beach.

After checkout, exploring the Union Territory was on the cards. A quick visit to a couple of churches and a refreshing boat ride at Mirasol Lake later,  we decided to have lunch at Miramar. A great dining option overlooking the open waters. We bid adieu to Daman and promised to come back again when the next opportunity should arise.

I drove with a very light foot en route to Daman and the MID read 10.5kmpl. On the way back, the driving style was altered to note how it reacts to different throttle inputs. Driving in the Compass’ comfort zone, i.e. 7th gear with occasional switch to manual mode, the MID still read 10.5kmpl. I’m sure there would be some difference in the actual figures.

In a nutshell, the Jeep Compass is an out and out urban SUV that looks good, is stylish and offers a premium feel. An absolute great option for someone who is primarily going to use it in the city with occasional highway drives. The diesel becomes a sensible choice when it’s the other way around. Fuel economy is not something to talk about, but the Compass petrol offers many more talking points and positives. Hope to do another excursion sometime soon, this time with the diesel 4×4 to the road less travelled.