March 31, 2022
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Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq: Compared
Premium SUVs are picking up some pace in the Indian market. With more products entering the segment, the newest addition in this space is the Jeep Meridian. It has just been revealed and is confirmed to go on sale by mid-2022. The Jeep Meridian will compete against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and Skoda Kodiaq, with its 7-seat layout. Jeep hasn’t revealed much about the Meridian,but it shares a lot with the Commander, which is on sale in the international market.
Design & Dimensions
The Jeep Meridian looks like a tastefully-designed SUV. Although, it reminds a lot of the Compass from the front end. Over the sides, it features an elongated body shell, while the rear-end feels upright. Also, Jeep hasn’t revealed the dimensions yet. Its mechanical twin – Commander, however is 4,769 mm long, 1,859 mm wide, and 1,682 mm tall.
Talking about the Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster, these ladder-frame SUVs look butch and have a lot of street presence. The Toyota Fortuner, however, looks the more sophisticated of the two. Nevertheless, the Gloster is the largest of the lot. The Kodiaq, on the other hand, is roughly as big as the Jeep Meridian, but it is undeniably a gorgeous SUV
Engine & Gearbox
The Jeep Meridian is assumed to go on sale with a 2.0L turbo-diesel only, with an expected output of 168 bhp and 350 Nm. Transmission options may include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 9-speed AT. The latter will also come with a dedicated 4WD low-mode. Also, the company is likely to restrict the option of 4WD layout to the diesel-auto configuration only.
The Toyota Fortuner is on sale with two engine choices – 2.7L petrol and 2.8L diesel. The Toyota can also be had with either a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT. It is available with the option of a 4WD layout with the diesel power plant. Moving over to the Gloster, it is sold with a 2.0L oil burner in two states of tune, which come mated to an 8-speed AT as a standard affair. The Gloster also features a 4WD layout with a locking rear differential and a low-ratio gearbox.
The Kodiaq facelift went on sale with a 2.0L TSI motor with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Well, it featured an AWD layout for better off-road capabilities.
Features
The Jeep Meridian will come loaded with all the features seen on the 5-seat Compass. The list includes – dual-zone climate control, 10.25-inch instrument console, 10.1-inch infotainment unit, panoramic sunroof, driving modes, six airbags, and more. In addition, it gets a powered boot lid and a sound system from Alpine.At the same time,
The MG Gloster isn’t short on features either. It comes with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, massage function for the driver seat, and more. The least equipped option on the list here is the Fortuner. In fact, it is the only SUV here to miss out on a panoramic sunroof. The Skoda Kodiaq, on the other hand, is a loaded one as well. It is sold with an 8-inch driver display and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. The Kodiaq also gets 9 airbags in total.