Jeep has unloaded the first units of the new Merdian from its Ranjangaon plant along with the SUV to reach dealerships by mid-May.
Jeep has started local production of the new Meridian SUV with the initial bookings officially open. Some dealers had started Accepting bookings in early March 50,000 for the upcoming three-row Jeep SUV against a down payment of Rs. The official booking amount is also fixed on the same. Jeep says the Meridian Display and test drive cars will start reaching dealerships by mid-May, and customer deliveries are planned to begin in June. The prices of the SUV are also expected to be announced next month.
Speaking at the start of production of Jeep Meridian, Stelantis India CEO and Managing Director, Roland Bouchara said, “Jeep Meridian is the third new model manufactured in India as part of Jeep’s product offensive since 2021. A showcase of the company’s commitment to the domestic market, the Jeep Meridian will feature up to 82% localization and has been specially designed, engineered and tuned for the Indian road conditions, taking into account the refinement expected by the customers in this segment. Keeping it in ,
Jeep says the Meridian has up to 82 percent local components
The Meridian will be available in two variants – Limited and Limited options – though unlike the Compass, with which it shares its platform, it will be a diesel-only SUV. Power comes from the familiar 2.0-litre Multijet diesel engine that develops 168 bhp and 350 Nm of torque with gearbox options including a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed torque converter automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard with both the gearboxes, with automatic as well as four-wheel drive available. read about how Meridian performs in our review,
Speaking on the SUV, Nipun J Mahajan, Head of Jeep Brand India, “Jeep Meridian is a perfect blend of thrill and sophistication that will be attested both on and off road through its many segment-first features and its sophisticated capabilities. It has been subjected to rigorous testing of over 10,00,000 kms to ensure durability and consistent performance.”
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On the equipment front, the Meridian will pack in a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, connected car tech with an embedded SIM, a panoramic sunroof, wireless smartphone connectivity, wireless phone charging, powered front seats with ventilation, and more. A powered tailgate and more. Meanwhile the safety kit includes six airbags, a 360-degree camera and tire pressure monitoring.
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The Meridian is expected to be priced above the Compass line-up and the prices are in the same range as the likes of Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster. After the launch of Meridian, Jeep’s next new SUV for India will be the all-new Grand Cherokee which is slated to launch later this year.
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