The American SUV major Jeep is set to commence bookings for the Meridian in India on 3 May, 2022, while the deliveries will begin sometime in the third week of June 2022. With this, Jeep will start the production of the Meridian in May at the Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra.
The all-new Jeep Meridian is powered by a 2.0-litre, inline, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine paired to either a six-speed manual or nine-speed torque-convertor automatic gearbox. This motor produces 168bhp and 350Nm of torque with the top speed rated at 198kmph. Further, it comes with a choice of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options.
The key highlights of the Meridian include LED projector headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, independent front and rear suspension, leather upholstery, multi-zone temperature control, 360-degree surround-view camera, an air filter, 18-inch alloy wheels, cooled front seats, TPMS, a panoramic sunroof, 10.2-inch instrument display, ten-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Auto, hydraulic rebound stopper, frequency selective damping, and more.
The seven-seat SUV measures 4,769mm in length, 1,698mm in width, and 1,859mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,782mm. Upon launch, the Jeep Meridian will compete against the likes of Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner, and the Mahindra Alturas.
