Jeep Meridian

What variants does it get?

In India, the Jeep Meridian is available in Limited O and Limited Plus trims along with special Upland and X trims.

What features are available in the Jeep Meridian?

Appearance-wise, the Meridian carries the iconic seven-slat Jeep grille, and it sits on stylish 18-inch alloy wheels. Depending on the variant, the paint scheme differs. It also sports full-LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, along with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, and Jeep-specific hardware like frequency dampers and hydraulic rebound stoppers along with Selec-Terrain 4x4 terrain management system.

Inside the cabin, the leather-swathed upholstery is complimented by an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with ventilation. The 10.1-inch UConnect touchscreen also gets onboard navigation, wireless smartphone integration, and a 360-degree camera. Other features include proximity sensors with keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charger, a nine-speaker music system, electronic handbrake, ambient lighting, rear seat entertainment screens, and TPMS. The Meridian is a three-row seven-seater SUV.

What are the engine, performance, and specifications of the Jeep Meridian?

Jeep India is offering the Meridian with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine. The Multijet diesel unit makes 168bhp and 350N and is available with either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The Meridian is offered with a 4x4 configuration, which also makes it off-road-ready.

Is the Jeep Meridian a safe car?

The Jeep Meridian hasn’t been tested for the GNCAP test. But it is based on the Compass, which has managed to score a full five stars in the NCAP crash test. For safety, the Meridian comes with six airbags, traction control, hill assist, electronic parking brake, and ESC.

What are the rivals to the Jeep Meridian?

In India, the Jeep Meridian competes against the likes of the MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner, and the Skoda Kodiaq.

Last updated on 2 September, 2023