2024 Jeep Meridian Base Variant vs Mahindra XUV700 Top Variant: Go Top-spec And Small Or Base-spec And Big?

  • Published October 23, 2024
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The Meridian’s base-spec is offered in a 5-seater layout, while the top-spec XUV700 comes in 6- and 7-seater configurations

Jeep recently updated the Meridian SUV’s variant lineup by giving it two new base-spec variants, namely, the Longitude and Longitude Plus. With these two new variants, the Meridian’s starting price has been reduced significantly, and it now starts from Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Along with launching new variants, Jeep also introduced a new 5-seater layout with the Meridian for its base spec variant. 

The more affordable pricing puts the Meridian in contention with some of the mid-size SUVs. In this article, we will be comparing it with the Mahindra XUV700, which is essentially from a lower segment. But given that the prices of its top-spec variants are similar to the price of the base-spec Meridian, this will make for an interesting comparison between the two. 

The match begins: 

Price:

 

Jeep Meridian Longitude 

Mahindra XUV700 AX7 L 

Price (ex-showroom)

Rs 24.99 lakh to Rs 28.49 lakh 

Rs 22.49 lakh to Rs 24.99 lakh 

As seen above, the Meridian’s introductory pricing for the base-spec variant is still over Rs 2.5 lakh more than that of the XUV700’s starting price for its top-spec variant.

Do note that the XUV700 is getting massive discounts which has reduced its pricing by around Rs 2 lakh. To get a better understanding of its variant-wise discounts, check out our story on the same. 

Jeep Meridian

Dimensions

Dimensions 

Jeep Meridian 

Mahindra XUV700

Length 

4769 mm

4695 mm

Width 

1859 mm

1890 mm

Height 

1698 mm

1755 mm 

Wheelbase 

2782 mm

2750 mm

Bootspace 

670 litres (5-seater)

240 litres (6/7-seater)

From the table above, we can conclude that the Meridian is the longer SUV, while the XUV700 is the wider and taller one out of the two. The Meridian also boasts a larger wheelbase. 

Mahindra XUV700

An important point to note is that the Meridian in its base-spec version is a 5-seater, while the XUV700 in its top-spec variant comes in 6- and 7-seater configurations. So the Meridian might not have extra seats but the absence of a third row coupled with the larger wheelbase means that it has a more spacious cabin along with having more boot space. 

Dimensions 

Equipment 

Jeep Meridian

Mahindra XUV700

Headlights

LED DRLs with LED headlamps

LED DRLs with LED headlamps

Auto ORVMs 

Yes

Yes

Wheels

18-inch alloy wheels 

18-inch alloy wheels

Infotainment System

10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

Digital Driver’s Display

7-inch semi-digital driver’s display 

10.25-inch digital driver’s display

Apple Carplay/Android Auto

Yes (wireless)

Yes (wireless)

Audio System

6 speakers 

12-speaker Sony audio system

Steering Mounted Audio Controls

Yes

Yes

Cruise control

Yes

Yes

Powered Driver Seats

No

Yes, with memory function

Automatic Climate Control

Yes, dual-zone

Yes, dual zone

Ventilated Seats

No

Yes, front only 

Wireless phone charging 

No

Yes, front only 

Connected car tech 

No

Yes

Multi-colour Ambient Lighting 

No

Yes

Sunroof

No

Yes, panoramic 

Keyless entry with push Button Start-stop

Yes

Yes

Airbags

6 Airbags 

7 Airbags

ADAS

No

Yes, level-2 ADAS

Rear Parking Sensors

Yes

Yes

Parking Camera

Yes, Reverse parking camera

Yes, 360-degree camera

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Yes

Yes

Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold 

Yes

Yes

The Meridian offers all the essential comfort features and safety equipment that would take care of your needs and requirements. However, it would be fair if you are getting tempted by the XUV700’s longer list of features. Most of these are available with the higher-spec variants of the Meridian, but for that you will have to shell out a lot more money. 

Mahindra XUV700

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So if you want an SUV that is loaded to the brim at this particular price point, the XUV700’s top variant will satisfy your needs. 

Jeep Meridian

Powertrain 

 

Jeep Meridian 

Mahindra XUV700

Engine 

2-litre diesel engine 

2-litre turbo-petrol engine 

2.2-litre diesel engine 

Transmission

6-speed manual/ 9-speed torque converter

6-speed manual/ 6-speed torque convertor automatic transmission

6-speed manual/ 6-speed torque convertor automatic transmission

Power

170 PS

200 PS

156 PS/ 185 PS

Torque

350 Nm

380 Nm

360 Nm to 450 Nm

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive/ All-wheel drive

The XUV700 comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. It also gets the more potent engine options, save for the diesel manual powertrain. The Meridian’s torque converter gearbox has three more gears than that of the XUV700, and this means that it will feel smoother and more refined on the highways.

Jeep Meridian

If you are an enthusiast who just wants to go fast in their SUV, the petrol XUV700 might be the one for you. The Meridian in its base-spec version only gets a front-wheel drive system, while the XUV700 in its top-sec guise also comes with an all-wheel drive system as well. 

Verdict 

While one is an indigenous SUV and is a popular name in India, the other one is a proper American SUV with a unique and robust feel to it. Both cars offer great road presence but the Meridian inches ahead thanks to its longer dimensions and squared out proportions.

Jeep Meridian

If you want a slightly unique SUV that is manufactured by a foreign brand and has good cabin space for five people along with an impressive boot space, the Meridian’s base-spec variant could be considered. It gets all the basics that you’d need on a day-to-day basis.

Mahindra XUV700

However, if you have a larger family and want an SUV that is fully-loaded with features, then the XUV700 should be your pick. With the XUV700 you will also save a couple of lakhs! 

Which SUV would you pick if you had to? Let us know in the comments.

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