Jeep Meridian to be launched on May 19, 2022

The Jeep Meridian will compete with the Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Fortuner.

Jeep will announce the prices of the Meridian SUV on May 19, 2022. Pre-bookings have been open since May 3.

The Jeep Meridian is a 3-row SUV that will compete with the Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Fortuner. The SUV will be offered with a 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission. It will also be available with an all-wheel-drive option.

The Meridian features a slim 7-slat grille up front flanked by sleek LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. The rear features slim wraparound LED tail lamps with a chrome strip in the centre.

The interiors of the Meridian are similar to the Compass. The centre console houses a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Other features include multi-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera and 6 airbags; among others.