Jeep Meridian 3-row SUV unveiled in India

In India, the Jeep Meridian will take on the Toyota Fortuner.

Jeep has unveiled the Meridian 3-row SUV for the Indian market. It will be launched later this year, with deliveries starting by June.

The Jeep Meridian is based on the brand’s unibody architecture. It gets a slim 7-slat grille up front 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 the Meridian is similar to its sibling, the Compass. The centre console houses a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. 

Some of the notable features include multi-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof and a powered liftgate. The SUV is also kitted out with a host of safety features. These include 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, 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 SUV will also be available with an all-wheel-drive option. 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.

In India, the Jeep Meridian will take on the Toyota Fortuner.