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Jeep Meridian launched at Rs. 29.90 lakh

19th May 2022, 18:53 by Tushar Kelshikar

The Jeep Meridian competes with the likes of Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Fortuner.

Jeep India has announced the prices for the Meridian. The SUV is available in five variants, including a single 4x4 variant, with prices starting at Rs. 29.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Jeep Meridian shares its underpinnings with the Compass. It gets a slim 7-slat radiator grille 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 interior of Jeep's 3-row SUV it is similar to the Compass. In the centre is a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The SUV also gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, multi-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof and a powered tailgate.

The list of safety features offered on the Meridian include a 360-degree camera, 6 airbags, Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), Fading Brake Support (FBS), Ready Alert Brake (RAB), Rain Brake Assist (RBA), Hill Start Assist (HAS), and Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH).

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 top-spec Limited (O) trim is available with a four-wheel-drive system. Jeep claims that the Meridian can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10.8 seconds and has a top speed of 198 km/h.

The Jeep Meridian competes with the likes of Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota Fortuner.