March 29, 2022
Blog Admin
Jeep has unveiled its highly-anticipated 7-seater SUV for the Indian market. The all-new Jeep Meridian 7-seater SUV has made its debut today, i.e. on March 29, 2022.
It will be Jeep India’s second launch in 2022 after the facelifted Compass Trailhawk. The Jeep Meridian is essentially a three-row version of the Compass but with added goodies. Study the specifications, you can expect from this American automobile marque’s new made-in-India Jeep Meridian SUV.
According to Jeep India, the Meridian has completed its Kashmir to Kanyakumari run, traversing from K2K, covering a distance of more than 5,000 km.
The Name : The Meridian name is inspired by the 77th meridian east line of longitude which passes through the length of India connecting some of the most beautiful states and cultures. It is also worth mentioning that this SUV is known as the Jeep Commander in global markets.
The design : The Meridian does look like an amplified Compass with three-row of seats but at the same time, it will borrow design cues from the larger Grand Cherokee. In terms of dimensions, it is expected to be around 4,769 mm in length, 1,859 mm in width, 1,682 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,794 mm. On the inside, one can expect this full-size SUV to be loaded with features up to the gills.
Jeep Meridian SUV Specifications :
The Jeep Meridian is globally sold as the Jeep Commander. However, the India-spec SUV gets some minor changes, including new all-LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, new alloy wheels, and revised bumpers. While the company hasn’t revealed the dimensions of the Jeep Meridian yet, the Commander measures 4,769 mm in length, 1,859 mm in width, 1,682 mm in height, and gets a wheelbase of 2,794 mm.
Talking about specifications, the Meridian will be powered by the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder multijet diesel engine that also does its duty in the Compass. However, for Meridian, it is expected to be tuned differently. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 9-speed automatic transmission with FWD and AWD drivetrains. Jeep claims that the Meridian has a top speed of 198 kmph while it can do 0-100 kmph in 10.8 seconds.
While the engine is shared with the Compass, the company says that it has been tuned differently and is claimed to do 0-100 kmph run in under 11 seconds. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 9-speed AT.
Powering this 7-seater SUV will be the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder multijet diesel engine that also does its duty in the Compass. However, for Meridian, it is expected to be tuned to deliver 200 hp of power.
Feature Rich: In terms of equipment on offer, the Jeep Meridian will be as feature-rich as the Compass. Also, it will be available with 60+ safety features, including six airbags as standard across all the variants. Other safety features will include a 360-degree parking camera, parking sensors, TPMS, etc. The company also claims that it will be the most spacious SUV in its segment.
The Jeep Meridian will be a full-size 4X4 SUV that will take on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, etc. It is expected to be launched in India around mid-2022.