KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Meridian facelift will focus on added tech and equipment.
- No heavy cosmetic changes to take place.
- Likely to be powered by the same 2.0-litre diesel engine.
- A five-seater Meridian is also coming.
Earlier this year, Jeep India had confirmed a new Meridian was coming. The Jeep Meridian facelift is now finally set to be launched here soon, with the car maker commencing bookings. Before we go any further, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to stay up-to-date with the latest automotive news!
Jeep Meridian Facelift: What Can We Expect?
The new Meridian is not going to be dramatically different than the outgoing car, but Jeep will focus on adding more tech and equipment to increase its value proposition. The Meridian facelift will be equipped with a Level 2 ADAS suite, and another big development here is that it will come in both 5-seater and 7-seater versions, the former being for the first time. It will be interesting to see how Jeep positions the five-seater Meridian, given that the Compass already exists.
In terms of features, the Meridian already offers things like a 360-degree camera, multi-zone climate control, eight-way powered front seats brake assist, hill start assist, vehicle hold, and a powered tailgate with customizable opening height among other things. The 10.1-inch infotainment touch screen, the 9-speaker Alpine sound system is also going to be carried over.
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While the overall design will remain the same, the Meridian facelift will feature a slightly tweaked grille, with chrome elements similar to what we have seen on the Meridian X. It will also receive new alloy rims as well. The front and rear bumpers, along with the tail lights could receive a slight redesign.
The 2.0-litre diesel powertrain is likely to remain unchanged, with 168bhp and 350Nm of torque, paired to either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic transmission. It will also retain the Selec-Terrain 4x4 system, along with the FSD suspension tech.
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Verdict
The new Meridian will certainly make things interesting in the premium SUV segment, given that it is now also coming in a five-seater version as well. This is likely to make the Meridian even more affordable and also target the Tucson and the Tiguan, both of which are due for an upgrade.
