Jeep Meridian 4x4 India Review | The Balancing Act!
- May 1, 2022
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Jeep has finally given updates to its Meridian SUV, which make it a more accessible SUV and also a tad better equipped with the crucial addition of ADAS. With its revised starting price of Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2024 Meridian has been launched with two new entry-level variants. This increases the total number of variants to four: Longitude, Longitude Plus, Limited (O) and Overland. In this article, we take you through the features available with each of these four variants.
Let’s begin:
Price: From Rs 24.99 lakh to Rs 28.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Powertrain: 2-litre diesel engine (6-speed MT and 9-speed AT) FWD
The base-spec Meridian kicks things off with:
Exterior
LED projector headlamps with DRLs
LED tail lights
Automatic headlamps
Shark fin antenna
Rear spoiler
Body-colour ORVMs
Roof rails
18-inch alloy wheels (painted)
Interior
Second row seat recline
10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
6 speakers
Dual-zone climate control
AC vents for second row
Auto ORVMs
Rain-sensing wipers
Cruise control
Keyless entry with push button start-stop
Steering-mounted audio controls
7-inch semi-digital driver’s display
Safety
6 airbags
ABS with EBD
ESC
Electronic parking brake
ISOFIX child seat anchors
Rear defogger
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Reverse parking camera
Price: Rs 27.5 lakh to Rs 30.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Powertrain: 2-litre diesel engine (6-speed MT and 9-speed AT) FWD
In addition to the features of Longitude:
Exterior
Black-coloured ORVMs
LED cornering fog lamps
Dual-tone roof
Panoramic sunroof
Interior
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Auto dimming IRVM
Third row seat recline
Wireless phone charger
Price: Rs 30.49 lakh to Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Powertrain: 2-litre diesel engine (6-speed MT and 9-speed AT) FWD
The Limited (O) variant brings in these features:
Interior
8-way power driver seat with memory function
8-way power co-driver seat
Door scuff plates
Ventilated front seats
Connected car tech
9 speakers (Alpine)
AC vents for third row
10.2-inch digital driver’s display
Powered tailgate
Safety
360-degree camera
Price: Rs 36.49 lakh to Rs 38.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Powertrain: 2-litre diesel engine (6-speed MT and 9-speed AT) FWD/ 4WD
The top-spec variant further adds these features:
Exterior
Chrome inserts on the grille
Diamond-cut alloy wheels
Interior
Suede leather on instrument panel, door trims and seats
Safety
ADAS features - Forward collision warning, lane departure, lane keep assist, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control
As seen above, the new entry-level variants pack all the essential convenience and safety features, but misses out on the premium niceties. The most value for money variant according to this author would be the Limited (O) variant which packs almost all features at a significantly lower price when compared to the top-spec variant, albeit if you are willing to skip ADAS and all-wheel drive. The Overland trim would be for those who want the complete package featuring ADAS features and a more premium upholstery with leather finishes throughout the cabin.
The 4WD option is restricted to the top-spec Overland trim and the 5-seater option is available only with the base-spec Longitude variant. For more information about the updated Jeep Meridian, check out our story on the same.
The Jeep Meridian competes with the Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster and Toyota Fortuner. The introduction of the more affordable lower-end 5-seater variant also puts it in contention with the likes of Tata Harrier, and MG Hector.
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