Jeep Meridian : Jeep’s Meridian continues to dominate India’s premium SUV space in 2026, blending American muscle with seven-seat practicality for families craving highway prowess and light off-road thrills.
Freshly updated last month with sliding second-row seats, it starts at ₹23.33 lakh ex-showroom, undercutting rivals while delivering bold looks and tech-loaded cabins.
This 4,769mm flagship feels right at home tackling Panipat fog or Mumbai expressways.
Commanding Presence with Rugged Flair
The Meridian’s iconic seven-slat grille and boxy profile scream Jeep DNA, stretched over a 2,782mm wheelbase for limo-like stability.
At 1,859mm wide and 1,692mm tall, with 213mm ground clearance, it shrugs off speed breakers and gravel paths effortlessly.
Approach angle hits 24 degrees, water-wading depth 600mm—enough for monsoon puddle-jumping.
LED headlights pierce nights, 18-inch alloys (20-inch on top trims) grip tarmac confidently. Inside, Nappa leather wraps captain seats, panoramic sunroof floods light on road trips.
I imagine piling kids in back—60:40 split-folding second row now slides for legroom tweaks, boot jumps from 170 to 1,700 liters. Colors like Sunstone Gold pop against chrome accents.
Cabin hush at 120kmph rivals luxury sedans, doors thud solidly shut.
Turbo-Diesel Punch for Endless Cruises
A 2.0L Multijet II diesel (1956cc) flexes 170hp at 3,750rpm and 350Nm from 1,750-2,500rpm, peaking torque low for effortless overtakes.
Nine-speed torque converter auto shifts silky, FWD on base or 4WD with low-range on Overland for trails.
Real-world mileage? 14-16kmpl highway, 11-13 city—60L tank stretches 900km.
0-100kmph in 9.9 seconds, top speed 190kmph; Selec-Terrain modes (Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud) unlock gravel romps. No petrol option keeps it efficient for long hauls to Ludhiana.
Tech Haven That Spoils Drivers
Twin 10.1/10.25-inch screens run Uconnect 5—wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, nav splits views.
Nine-speaker Alpine audio thumps, digital cluster customizes readouts. Level 2 ADAS packs adaptive cruise, lane keep, auto braking—highway autopilot vibes.
Ventilated/electric front seats, four-zone AC, powered tailgate with hands-free kick. 360-camera eases parking, wireless charge pads phones.
Hindi voice commands handle “AC cooler karo.” Ambient lights set moods for night drives.
It’s a rolling lounge—boss mode engaged.
Safety Fortress for Peaceful Miles
Six airbags, ESC, hill descent/hold standard; TPMS, traction control, and all-disc brakes add layers.
Bharat NCAP five-star whispers circulate, body-on-frame toughness shines. Electronic parking brake, auto door locks, ISOFIX anchors family-proof it.
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert save in chaos; rollover mitigation suits high center of gravity.
Ride Supreme, Handling Assured
Independent suspension irons bumps plushly, steering weighs perfect from city slaloms to autobahns.
4WD locks diffs for slush; NVH seals quiet cabins. 70L fuel? Wait, 60L confirmed—still epic range.
Daily driver with weekend warrior heart—tires hum softly at cruise.
Ownership Value in Premium Play
Base Longitude ₹23.33 lakh, Overland 4×4 AT ₹33.77 lakh—on-road Panipat ₹26-38 lakh. EMI ₹40k/month.
Rivals Fortuner thirstier, X7 flashier; Jeep’s exclusivity wins. Service network grows, 3-year/unlimited km warranty, resale holds 75% after three years.
Running costs ₹2/km diesel, parts pricey but durable.
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Why Jeep Meridian Owns Long Hauls
In 2026’s SUV wars, Meridian nails luxury 4×4 without gimmicks—space for seven, power for passing trucks, tech for Netflix road trips.
Toyota addicts chase reliability; Meridian hooks on swagger and seats. Punjab highways beg for it—tow boats, haul luggage, conquer rains.
Sliding rows seal family appeal; Jeep revived trail dreams in seven-seat form. Test drive one—grille grins back, adventure calls.