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2022 Jeep Meridian SUV launched in India at INR 29.9 lakh

Jeep has finally launched the Meridian SUV in India. The 7-seater SUV also gets attractive introductory pricing of INR 29.9 lakh ex-showroom. The 2022 Jeep Meridian will be available with one diesel engine, two drivetrains and two transmission options. The Meridian draws inspiration for its name from the meridian 77-degree, which connects India’s most beautiful states and cultures. With the all-new 7-seater Jeep Meridian SUV, you will be able to explore these states with your whole family in supreme comfort.

The new Jeep Meridian will be available for booking starting today. Interested customers can book the SUV by paying INR 50,000. The booking can be made using Jeep India’s official website or by visiting the nearest Jeep dealership. The manufacturer says the deliveries for the SUV will start in June.

2022 Jeep Meridian SUV – Variants & Pricing

The Jeep Meridian is available only in two trim levels – Limited and Limited (O). However, there are multiple combinations of drivetrain and transmission options. The introductory price range for the Meridian starts at INR 29.9 lakh ex-showroom and tops out at INR 36.95 lakh ex-showroom. The Meridian is available in five variants in total – Limited MT FWD, Limited (O) MT FWD, Limited 9AT FWD, Limited (O) 9AT FWD and Limited (O) 9AT 4×4. Pricing for all the variants is as follows: 

               VARIANTS                  MSRP
       Limited MT FWD          INR 29,90,000
       Limited (O) MT FWD          INR 32,40,000
       Limited 9AT FWD          INR 31,80,000
       Limited (O) 9AT FWD          INR 34,30,000
       Limited (O) 9AT 4×4          INR 36,95,000

* All mentioned prices are ex-showroom

2022 Jeep Meridian SUV – Powertrain

The Jeep Meridian uses the same 2.0-litre MultiJet II diesel engine as the Compass. Jeep has not tweaked it for additional power or torque. Hence, the four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine continues to make 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque. The Meridian is available with two transmission options – a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed torque converter automatic. The SUV gets both 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains. Unlike the Compass, the FWD drivetrain is also available with the automatic gearbox. Though the 4×4 is only available with the 9-speed automatic.

2022 Jeep Meridian SUV – Dimensions

The 7-seater SUV is much longer and larger than its sibling, Compass. The Meridian measures 4769 mm in length, 1859 mm in width and 1698 mm in height. The long wheelbase of 2782 mm also offers additional interior space. Even with all the seats up, the Meridian offers a boot space of 170-litres. With the last row of seats folded down, the boot space increases to 481-litres. In addition to this, the SUV also gets a storage bin space of 31-litres in the interiors.

To watch and read the full in-depth review of the Jeep Meridian: 2022 Jeep Meridian Review

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Rohit Tonapi