The Jeep Compass and Meridian have received new Trail Edition variants, which bring a few cosmetic changes to the SUVs’ exterior and the interior. The Jeep India has also announced that buyers of the limited-run Trail Editions will be able to avail of additional aftersales benefits and even a cash discount.
- Jeep Compass Trail Edition price range is Rs 25.41 lakh-27.41 lakh
- Jeep Meridian Trail Edition price range is Rs 31.27 lakh-37.27 lakh
Jeep Compass Trail Edition price and features
Compass Trail Edition costs Rs 58,000 more than the Longitude (O) variant
To the mid-spec Compass Longitude (O) variant, the Trail Edition adds matte black accents on the grille and decals on the bonnet and front doors, along with a grey finish for the badges, outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs), roof rails and the rear bumper. The front bumper also gets a red lower lip. The dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels have a new design, too. The Compass Trail Edition is available in 4 colour options – Exotica Red, Brilliant Black, Pearl White and Grigio Magnesio (grey).
On the inside, the Compass Trail Edition adds black leatherette upholstery with red highlights, seen on the dashboard, steering wheel, gear knob, and seats. A ‘Dark Camouflage’ graphic on the dashboard can be seen along with Trail Edition-branded all-weather floor mats. Other features such as a dual-pane sunroof, 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, and 7-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, auto headlights and in-car connectivity tech are shared with the Longitude (O).
The Compass Trail Edition is available with manual and automatic gearbox options, priced at Rs 25.41 lakh and Rs 27.41 lakh, respectively. This makes the limited edition Compass Rs 58,000 more expensive than the Longitude (O). The brand is also offering a complimentary 3-year annual maintenance contract, a 5-year extended warranty pack and a direct Rs 20,000 cash discount to Jeep Compass Trail Edition buyers.
Jeep Meridian Trail Edition price and features
Meridian Trail Edition costs Rs 48,000 more than the Limited (O) variant
In addition to the features on the Meridian Limited (O), the Trail Edition has similar Trail Edition decals and badges as the Compass, along with a black roof and similar grey and black highlights on the ORVMs, grille, headlight surrounds and rear bumper and a red accent on the front bumper.
The cabin of the Meridian Trail Edition gets a black vinyl interior with red accents, a similar camouflage applique on the dash, and a piano black finish for the centre console and speaker surrounds.
The same 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine is available as the Compass, along with 6-speed manual and 9-speed automatic gearbox options. However, the Meridian Trail Edition is also available in 4x4 form, priced at Rs 37.27 lakh. Considering its Rs 31.27 lakh-37.27 lakh price tag, the Meridian Trail Edition is priced Rs 48,000 higher than the Limited (O). Buyers of the limited edition Meridian can also avail of the complimentary 3-year annual maintenance contract.
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