Jeep Meridian starting price: Meridian SUV launched in India

Jeep Meridian is committed to offering the option of off-road driving with 4×4 capabilities.

Jeep India on Thursday officially released in the country a three-row SUV Meridian at a starting price ₹29.90 lakhs (former interior) for the base version with manual transmission. Price for the top version with automatic transmission ₹36.95 lakhs (former salon). Indian jeep Nipun Mahajan believes that the price structure is destructive and will help the SUV to fight its competitors.

Since its launch, Meridian has faced Toyota segment leader Fortuner who for many years was a dominant player in the Indian landscape as well as MG Gloucester. “The Jeep brand believes it is time for Indian customers to embark on a new adventure in the refined and capable Jeep Meridian. Our prices reflect our intention to disrupt this segment and offer unmatched value to customers looking for a powerful, spacious and sophisticated SUV, ”said Mahajan, Jeep India brand manager.

Based on the same platform as Compass, a mid-size SUV that has helped Jeep gain a foothold in the country, Meridian is committed to replicating its younger brother’s success, thanks to a premium cab, full feature list, three-row seats and some very capable 4×4 drives. But while the AWD version is something to watch out for, the Meridian also comes with an advanced transmission.

Meridian equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder multi-jet diesel engine that also performs duties inside the Compass. The Meridian engine produces 167 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. The engine comes with a six-speed manual transmission and a nine-speed automatic transmission. In the SUV there is no option with a gasoline engine.

With a top speed of 198 km / h Meridian claims that it accelerates to 100 km / h in 10.8 seconds, which is quite impressive considering the dimensions and proportions of the car.

Jeep Meridian dimensions:

The meridian is 4679 mm long, 1858 mm wide and 1698 mm high. It has a ground clearance of 203 mm. He may look more premium than Fortuner, but even to the naked eye it is Toyota which has a more impressive presence on the road than a jeep.

Exterior features of the Jeep Meridian:

Meridian has a confident position and shape on the outside, and although it’s not like some of its competitors, it has strong geometric lines around. On the front is a branded seven-layer grille with LED headlights and LED DRL on both sides. There is a solid chrome strip that separates the bumper and large air dams to complete the face.

The SUV stands on 18-inch alloy wheels under large arches. From the front arch to the rear door handle extends a clear line of character. The rear of the car has LED taillights, a chrome connector in the middle and a gray side trim on the rear bumper.

Features of the salon Jeep Meridian:

The Meridian has three rows of seats, and while the last row has limited space, the cab itself is as premium as one would expect in a jeep. There is a 10.1-inch main infotainment screen, and the list of features also includes a digital driver display, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera, support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and more.

Date of first publication: 6:34 PM May 19, 2022 IST