Jeep recently introduced an update on the Meridian SUV, adding a new 5-seater base variant to the line-up along with some new features on the top-end trims. This has now brought down the Meridian’s starting price by over Rs 6 lakh, and it is now available in four trim levels: Longitude, Longitude Plus, Limited (O) and Overland. Here, we are taking a close look at what features are offered in each of the trims of the updated Meridian.
Jeep Meridian: price, variants explained
The new 5-seater configuration makes the Meridian a lot more accessible than before, but this seating layout is only available on the base Longitude trim; the three higher-spec trims are only available as 7-seaters.
Under the hood, the Meridian continues to be powered by a 170hp, 350Nm, 2.0-litre diesel engine. A 6-speed manual is standard and a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox can be opted for across the range. The top-spec Overland trim, however, misses out on a manual gearbox. The 4x4 system is also limited to the Overland trim, while all other trims are only 4x2.
A quick look at the Jeep Meridian’s web configurator gives us a split of the features available in each trim:
Jeep Meridian Longitude
Price: Rs 24.99 lakh-28.49 lakh
Engine options: 2.0-litre diesel, MT/AT, 4x2
- Auto LED projector headlamps with DRLs
- LED tail-lights
- Body-coloured wing mirrors
- Roof rails
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment
- 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Dual-zone climate control
- Second row AC vents
- Second row seat recline
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry with push button start/stop
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- Auto-folding wing mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 6-speaker sound system
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD, ESC
- Electronic parking brake
- Rear defogger
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Reverse parking camera
Jeep Meridian Longitude Plus
Price: Rs 27.50 lakh-30.49 lakh
Engine options: 2.0-litre diesel, MT/AT, 4x2
- Blacked-out wing mirrors
- Contrasting black roof
- LED cornering fog lamps
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Third row reclining seat
- Wireless phone charger
Jeep Meridian Limited (O)
Price: Rs 30.49 lakh-34.49 lakh
Engine options: 2.0-litre diesel, MT/AT, 4x2
- 8-way powered driver's seat with memory function
- 8-way powered front passenger's seat
- 10.2-inch digital driver’s display
- Ventilated front seats
- Connected car tech
- Alpine 9-speaker sound system
- Third row AC vents
- Powered tailgate
- 360-degree camera
Jeep Meridian Overland
Price: Rs 36.49 lakh-38.49 lakh
Engine options: 2.0-litre diesel, AT, 4x4
- Chrome inserts on the grille
- 18-inch diamond-cut alloys
- Suede finish on dashboard, door trims and seats
- ADAS suite
The Jeep Meridian continues to rival the likes of the Hyundai Tucson, Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan and the Citroen C5 Aircross. With this update, however, the Meridian also has quite some price overlap with the smaller Compass SUV.
