India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian

Venkatesh · 4th June 2021, 13:12

2022 Jeep Commander spotted on test in India for the first time.

https://youtu.be/1zHJn1Raodg

achyutaghosh · 4th June 2021, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

2022 Jeep Commander spotted on test in India for the first time.
https://Youtu.be/1zHJn1Raodg

Thanks Venkatesh. Have they widened the track a bit? Looks wider than the 5 seater Compass. If they have widened, then it also addresses one of the major issues with the Compass - in-cabin width.

CEF_Beasts · 5th June 2021, 09:22

Jeep Grand Commander spotted again.

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Source: Rohan Kumar Rushlane Spylane.

Front Fascia also spotted.

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Source: MotorBeam.

pk1972 · 5th June 2021, 14:08

Do we know when the probable launch is? Carwale shows July 21 launch in India.

karthick_b · 5th June 2021, 14:30

Looking at the size and stance, I think this is just an extended version of the existing Compass. I doubt this will be a Fortuner rival. It could however be a competitor to the Tata Safari and the upcoming XUV700. Let's just wait and see.

Axe77 · 5th June 2021, 17:25

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Originally Posted by karthick_b

Looking at the size and stance, I think this is just an extended version of the existing Compass. I doubt this will be a Fortuner rival. It could however be a competitor to the Tata Safari and the upcoming XUV700. Let's just wait and see.

I think when people are comparing with Fortuner it’s partly on account of expected price similarity. Also, Safari is 4x2 whereas Compass is 4x4 so in that sense one more common factor with Fortuner rather than Safari.

Given that current top of line 4x4 Compass retails at about 35 lakh (on road) whereas Safari 4x2 top of line retails at about 25-26 lakh (on road), if assuming the 7 seat Compass comes in over 40 big ones, people will invariably compare it with the Fortuner much sooner than a Safari. Also with other comparable like Tiguan All Space, Kodiaq etc. Possibly also XUV 7OO if it has 4x4, as a cheaper alternative.

volkman10 · 5th June 2021, 20:27

2022 Jeep Commander launching in Brazil in Q4-2021.

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Guna · 5th June 2021, 21:19

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Originally Posted by pk1972

Do we know when the probable launch is? Carwale shows July 21 launch in India.

Carwale launch dates are mostly inaccurate.

motorworks · 6th June 2021, 13:54

Jeep would be foolish to pit the commander against the Fortuner and the Endeavour. This 7 seat version is a stretched Compass at best, and the similarities although not bad, cannot command a huge premium over the 5 seat Compass. If the new Safari, which is the 7 seat version of the Harrier is only a lakh more than the 5 seat version then why shouldn’t the Commander too follow a similar logic? I think more than anything Jeep needs additional numbers and if they offer both the Compass and the Commander at a gap of 1-1.4 lakh then it surely would attract a lot of customers. But anything too high for the 7 seat version would prove to be a bad move.

Kosfactor · 6th June 2021, 14:30

Compass's small size means you have koren twins on one side, Hector/ Harrier on the other side who have closed the doors on it. Now the only way is increase the utility of the vehicle add two more seats and become a 3 row crossover. Now they have to deal with Safari/ Hector+ and then Alcazar in a while that is if Jeep can launch this in a reasonable amount of time.

If this thing flops, FCA will just ramp up manufacturing of Tata Nexon in their factory , some components and call it a day.

swunkjyn · 6th June 2021, 16:23

Jeep is going to be competiting soon with the likes of Ford and Toyota with some competition from VW too. This is one territory where these two have not been beaten by anyone yet. Toyota is like a Samurai now. Will the Engine be powerful enough, I mean will they push the same 2L engine close to 200+ HP and approv 500NM Torque with either an 8 Speed Auto or 9 Speed.

As shared by other forum members, Jeep Compass touches around 35L pricing for the top model so this will touch 45L ? That is my guess and if that is the case then it will be a Dead Fish on arrival.

redcruiser · 7th June 2021, 20:23

Any idea how much would be the boot space if all the seats are upright?

gururajrv · 8th June 2021, 01:54

I noticed one thing on this pic - is it captured while driver was braking-hard? there’s evident nose dive or the car stance itself has the rear lifted weirdly inclined!

volkman10 · 13th June 2021, 18:17

Jeep Commander:

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Link

Venkatesh · 16th June 2021, 08:37

Jeep H6 Commander to get mild-hybrid diesel in India.

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Jeep H6 Commander to be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel in India. It Will be the first model from Jeep to debut mild-hybrid diesel tech. This engine will feature 48V mild-hybrid with a BSG Belt driven starter generator system.

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Jeep India is currently testing the H6 Commander in not one but two versions that differentiate in seating layouts and cosmetic bits. The version here in these spy shots is the seven-seat variant that will come with a bench seat for the second row and may not get a sunroof. Additionally, there will be a higher variant as well with captain's chairs for the second row and a panoramic sunroof among other features.

Jeep Commander will launch in India by mid-2022.

Source

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karthick_b BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chennai Posts: 115 Thanked: 257 Times	Looking at the size and stance, I think this is just an extended version of the existing Compass. I doubt this will be a Fortuner rival. It could however be a competitor to the Tata Safari and the upcoming XUV700. Let's just wait and see.
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6th June 2021, 13:54	#129
motorworks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,839 Thanked: 4,344 Times View My Garage	re: India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian Jeep would be foolish to pit the commander against the Fortuner and the Endeavour. This 7 seat version is a stretched Compass at best, and the similarities although not bad, cannot command a huge premium over the 5 seat Compass. If the new Safari, which is the 7 seat version of the Harrier is only a lakh more than the 5 seat version then why shouldn’t the Commander too follow a similar logic? I think more than anything Jeep needs additional numbers and if they offer both the Compass and the Commander at a gap of 1-1.4 lakh then it surely would attract a lot of customers. But anything too high for the 7 seat version would prove to be a bad move.
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Kosfactor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: COK\BLR\MYS Posts: 3,892 Thanked: 11,256 Times	re: India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian Compass's small size means you have koren twins on one side, Hector/ Harrier on the other side who have closed the doors on it. Now the only way is increase the utility of the vehicle add two more seats and become a 3 row crossover. Now they have to deal with Safari/ Hector+ and then Alcazar in a while that is if Jeep can launch this in a reasonable amount of time. If this thing flops, FCA will just ramp up manufacturing of Tata Nexon in their factory , some components and call it a day.
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6th June 2021, 16:23	#131
swunkjyn BHPian Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Nahan (HP) Posts: 310 Thanked: 472 Times	re: India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian Jeep is going to be competiting soon with the likes of Ford and Toyota with some competition from VW too. This is one territory where these two have not been beaten by anyone yet. Toyota is like a Samurai now. Will the Engine be powerful enough, I mean will they push the same 2L engine close to 200+ HP and approv 500NM Torque with either an 8 Speed Auto or 9 Speed. As shared by other forum members, Jeep Compass touches around 35L pricing for the top model so this will touch 45L ? That is my guess and if that is the case then it will be a Dead Fish on arrival. Last edited by swunkjyn : 6th June 2021 at 16:28.
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redcruiser BHPian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 389 Times	re: India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian Any idea how much would be the boot space if all the seats are upright?
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gururajrv Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: KA 01-09 Posts: 1,315 Thanked: 2,691 Times	re: India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian I noticed one thing on this pic - is it captured while driver was braking-hard? there’s evident nose dive or the car stance itself has the rear lifted weirdly inclined!
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Venkatesh Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8,718 Thanked: 47,782 Times	re: India-bound Jeep 7-seater SUV, named Meridian Jeep H6 Commander to get mild-hybrid diesel in India. Jeep H6 Commander to be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel in India. It Will be the first model from Jeep to debut mild-hybrid diesel tech. This engine will feature 48V mild-hybrid with a BSG Belt driven starter generator system. Jeep India is currently testing the H6 Commander in not one but two versions that differentiate in seating layouts and cosmetic bits. The version here in these spy shots is the seven-seat variant that will come with a bench seat for the second row and may not get a sunroof. Additionally, there will be a higher variant as well with captain's chairs for the second row and a panoramic sunroof among other features. Jeep Commander will launch in India by mid-2022. Source Last edited by Venkatesh : 16th June 2021 at 08:48.
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