The Jeep Meridian Goes On Sale In India, Priced From Rs 29.90 Lakh
- by Aniruthan Srithar
- May 19, 2022
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With the Meridian, Jeep is aiming to go big by targeting well established rivals like the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and Skoda Kodiaq
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Jeep Meridian priced between Rs 29.90 lakh and Rs 36.95 lakh.
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Offered in two trims: Limited and Limited (O).
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Features include panoramic sunroof, digital driver display, and six airbags.
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Powered by a 170PS 2.0-litre diesel engine, paired to 6-speed MT and 9-speed AT.
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Safety features such as a 360-degree camera and 6 airbags present.
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Rivals Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq and the like.
Today, Jeep India has launched its next mainstream offering after the Compass, the Meridian, from Rs 29.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s offered in two broad trims – Limited and Limited (O) – and comes with a diesel engine only at the moment. The Meridian is offered in a total of five variants and below are the variant-wise prices here:
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Variants |
Ex-showroom Price |
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Limited MT |
Rs 29.90 lakh |
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Limited AT |
Rs 31.80 lakh |
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Limited (O) MT |
Rs 32.40 lakh |
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Limited (O) AT |
Rs 34.30 lakh |
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Limited (O) AT AWD |
Rs 36.95 lakh |
The Meridian is essentially a Compass derivative, but looks nothing like it. Sure, traditional design touches like the 7-slat grille and slim headlamps have been retained. But, the upright stance, sporty-looking 18-inch alloys, and the squared wheel arches give it proper SUV vibes. A leaf has been taken out of the Grand Cherokee’s book with the design of the connected LED tail lamps.
Inside, the dashboard design has been lifted off from the Compass, which ain’t a bad thing, as quality and the overall ambience is good. It also comes finished in a black/brown colour scheme to distance itself from the smaller SUV. Highlight, though, is the third row of seats which are best suited for kids or short adults for small journeys. You don’t have the option to slide the second row.
Also Read: Jeep Meridian Variant-wise Features Detailed
The new Meridian gets just the 170PS 2-litre diesel engine, that can be teamed with either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while you can pair the auto ‘box can be teamed to an optional all-wheel-drive system. To know how the Meridian fares off-road, read our in-depth first drive review.
On the safety front, the 2022 Jeep Meridian is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), six airbags and a 360-degree camera. It fends off competition from the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and Skoda Kodiaq.