Compare Jeep Meridian vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023] vs Lexus LS

Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] vs LS Features

• Safety

  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	14 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Curtain)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	9	6	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  AC for Third Row	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls	Vents on Roof	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	24 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	24 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	Driver	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Plastic	Metallic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen Projector	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	Halogen	LED
  Tail Light	LED	Halogen	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Emperador Brown/Black	Black and Beige	Black, Crimson / Black, White / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Years)
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

• Rear row

  Seat Base Sliding

Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] vs LS Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override	Automatic (e-CVT) - 10 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	12.88	-	5.4
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	13.9	15.4
  Driving Range (km)	-	834	1263
  Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3456 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0 L Multijet II	2.2L CRDi	8GR FXS - EURO 6 - V TYPE
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 3800 rpm	292 bhp @ 6600 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	440 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350 Nm @ 5100 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	-	-	354 bhp
  Electric Motor	-	-	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
  Peak Motor Performance	-	-	177 bhp 300 Nm
  Battery	-	-	44 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 650 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.6	5.8	5.7
  Suspension - Front	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Macpherson Strut with coil spring	Multi-link with air springs, adaptive and ride-height control
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Multi Link	Multi-link with air springs, adaptive and ride-height control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18	245 / 45 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18	245 / 45 R20
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Alloy
  Four Wheel Steering	No	No	Yes

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	170	540	430
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60	60	82
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	5
  Length (mm)	4769	5115	5235
  Width (mm)	1859	1985	1900
  Height (mm)	1698	1755	1450
  Wheelbase (mm)	2782	3060	3125
  Ground Clearance (mm)	214	180	147
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	2300
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	4

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Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] vs LS User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.5 Exterior	-
	5 Interior	5 Interior	-
	5 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality	-