Based on Compass based on 4X4 platform, new jeep meridian Will come with a bigger wheelbase of 2,794mm. In addition, the Meridian SUV will be 4,766 mm long, 1,859 mm wide and 1,682 mm tall.
In terms of interior features, the three-row SUV comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, electrically-adjustable front seats and a 9-speaker Alpine sound system. , Other notable features include a panoramic sunroof, dual zone climate control and a powered tailgate.
The Jeep Meridian is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that churns out a power output of 170hp and peak torque of 350Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission along with a front-wheel-drive system as standard. Other transmission options will be front-wheel-drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission with AWD (all-wheel-drive) system.
The 2022 Jeep Meridian Safety Suite will include 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control, a 360-degree camera, hill start and descent control and more. The SUV could also be equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
Expected to be priced from Rs 26 lakh to Rs 32 lakh (ex-showroom), Jeep Meridian will take on the likes of Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Alturas G4 and MG Gloster.