After much speculations, Jeep has officially debuted the Meridian, a three-row seven-seater SUV. The Meridian offers a number of first-in-class and best-in-segment specifications. This SUV is known as the Jeep Commander in international markets. The brand has just disclosed the outside design and a few features and specs of the upcoming SUV; the price and other specifics will be revealed at the debut, which is set to take place in May.
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A 2.0-litre, four-cylinder multijet diesel engine will power the new Jeep Meridian, producing 167.6 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. A 6-speed MT FWD, as well as a 9-speed AT FWD and 9-speed AT AWD, transmissions will be available to choose from. The Meridian also has four different driving modes: Sand, Snow, Auto, and Mud. With a time of 10.8 seconds from zero to 100 kmph and a top speed of 198 kmph, it is said to have the best acceleration in its class.
When it comes to the exterior, the front end retains Jeep's iconic seven-slat grille, which gives it a more aggressive look. Chrome accents, sharp-looking LED headlights, new LED Daytime Running Lights, wide central air inlet, trapezoidal wheel arches, freshly designed 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED taillights, and other features are included. The back doors open at an 80-degree angle to allow third-row passengers easy access. The rear tailgate has a power function and can be adjusted at a desirable height.
The upcoming SUV's interior includes a dual-tone black and Emperador brown cabin, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, an all-digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, wireless charger, steering wheel with mounted controls, third-row inclination of up to 32 degrees, brown shade with distinctive quilt pattern for the leather seats, and more. Among the other amenities are UConnect 5, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system with 30% faster cooling.
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The Jeep Meridian SUV will be equipped with six airbags as standard on all trim levels and 60+ safety features, including six airbags on all variations. A 360-degree parking camera, TPMS, and other amenities are included.
The Jeep Meridian, like the Compass, is produced at Jeep's Ranjangaon plant, which will also serve as a manufacturing base for the RHD variant that will be sold to other countries. Upon launch, the Meridian will compete directly with other D-segment SUVs such as the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and others.
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