Jeep Meridian deliveries commence in India

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

Jeep dealerships across India have started handing over the Meridian to early-bird customers.

The Jeep Meridian is a 3-row SUV that shares its underpinnings with the Compass. The SUV was launched last month with prices starting at Rs 29.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the likes of the 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. A single top-spec 'Limited (O)' variant is available with a 4-wheel-drive system.

The Meridian comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system offering 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.