American SUV giant, Jeep, has revealed the long-awaited Meridian in India. The seven-seat SUV will be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with manual and automatic transmissions. The launch of the SUV is expected to take place in a couple of months, while the deliveries will start sometime in June 2022.
In terms of the exterior, the Meridian follows the signature design language of Jeep. It bears a belt line reminiscent of the legendary Cherokee and also the typical wheel arches that can be seen in other models from the brand. Besides this, the India-spec Meridian will come with dual-barrel LED headlights, LED fog lamps, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, and LED rear lights.
On the inside, the India-bound Meridian features a dual-tone interior consisting of Emperador Brown and Black colours. Other features include a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front ventilated seats, a nine-speaker Alpine sound system, a 360-degree camera setup, powered front-seats and boot opening, a wireless charging pad, six airbags, and more.
The Meridian will be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine mated to either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed torque-convertor automatic gearbox. Jeep will offer the engine in a choice of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. Meanwhile, this engine can produce 168bhp and 350Nm of torque, while its top speed is rated at 198kmph. Jeep will commence production of the Meridian at the Ranjangaon facility in Maharashtra in May 2022.
