Jeep Meridian bookings to open in May 2022; launch in June

The Meridian will compete with 7-seater SUVs like the Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Fortuner in the Indian market.

Jeep India has announced that bookings for the Meridian 3-row SUV will open in the first week of May 2022. Prices will be announced in June, while deliveries are expected to commence in the third week of the same month.

The Jeep Meridian shares its underpinnings with the Compass. In India, it will compete with the likes of Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Fortuner.

Powering the Meridian is Jeep's familiar 2.0-litre diesel engine. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission. The SUV will also be available with an all-wheel-drive option.

The Meridian is expected to be offered in 6 and 7-seat configurations. It will come loaded with various convenience features as well as a safety suite including 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, Ready Alert Brake (RAB), Rain Brake Assist (RBA), Hill Start Assist (HAS) and Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH).