Jeep Meridian Facelift Bookings Commence Ahead of Upcoming India Launch

Jeep India has commenced bookings of the Meridian facelift, which is expected to launch in the coming weeks. Potential buyers can reserve the new Meridian SUV on Jeep's official website. Per spy shots, the upcoming Jeep Meridian will get mild design changes and new features compared to the outgoing model, and it will be available in both 5- and 7-seat configurations. Expected design changes include a new grille (with a honeycomb mesh pattern and chrome studs), revised bumpers, and new alloy wheels, while the addition of a Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) suite will form part of the features list. The new Meridian will use the same dashboard, but the chrome strip will be swapped out for a copper finish strip. It will also use the same 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and 9-speaker Alpine audio system. Other interior bits include a panoramic sunroof, front ventilated seats, over 30 connected and remote functions, a 360-degree surround camera, a wireless charger, and six airbags as standard. 

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Jeep Meridian Facelift: Powertrain

Underneath the hood, the facelifted version of the Jeep Meridian is expected to retain a 168bhp, 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 9-speed automatic torque converter. Like the current model, the four-wheel drive (4WD) option will be only available with the top-of-the-line automatic variants.

Jeep Meridian Facelift: Price, Rivals

The Jeep Meridian facelift is expected to command a premium over the existing model, which currently retails at a starting price of Rs 29.49 lakh (including benefits, ex-showroom). Based on the Compass, the Meridian facelift will continue to rival the MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq, and the Toyota Fortuner.

New Jeep Compass Global Debut in 2025

Simultaneously, Jeep is readying the new-generation Compass SUV for the 2025 global debut. The new SUV will be built on the STLA Medium platform that underpins the similarly-sized Peugeot 3008 / 5008 and Opel Grandland, as well as the new Citroen C5 Aircross. 

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Depending on the market, the new Compass will get a range of powertrain options – ICE (internal combustion engine), mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. In Europe, the base model could use a 1.2-litre petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech. The electric version could come with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup, just like the Peugeot E-3008 – the first Stellantis model to ride on the STLA Medium platform. The latter claims a range of 700km on a single charge.