Jeep India has officially announced that the Meridian SUV will receive a facelift this year. It is basically the 3-row version of the Compass SUV. In terms of pricing, the new Meridian will target a wide range of 7-seater SUVs starting from Mahindra XUV700 to Toyota Fortuner.
Jeep Meridian Facelift: What to Expect?
The Meridian facelift is expected to feature subtle design changes such as refreshed front and rear bumpers, new grille, and an updated alloy wheel design. New exterior colour options will also be available.
In addition to the cosmetic updates, the Meridian facelift is expected to include several features introduced in the Compass Night Eagle edition. With this update, the SUV will get a 12.3-inch infotainment unit with new UI, Level 2 ADAS suite, rear window blinds, etc. For reference, the existing model gets a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Powertrain Options
The Jeep Meridian facelift will most likely to retain its engine and gearbox combination. It will be powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine that produces 170bhp and 350Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed torque convertor automatic unit. The automatic variants are also likely to come with AWD setup. In the near future, the SUV will also get a petrol engine.
Price Details
Presently, the Jeep Meridian is priced between Rs 33.60 lakh-39.66 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with benefits of up to Rs 2.80 lakh this month. The facelift model may get a slight price increase. The launch timeline is yet to be revealed, but we expect the new Meridian to go on sale by festive season that is before Diwali.
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