Jeep Meridian – 5 reasons to consider!
Jeep is quite a niche brand in India, but now it is looking to go more mainstream. It has planned a sleeve of products for our country. Last month, Jeep launched the Meridian in the country. Now, Jeep competes with products like the Toyota Fortuner and the MG Gloster. So, is the Meridian worth buying? In today’s article, we will talk about five reasons to consider the Jeep Meridian in 2022.
Build quality/safety
Jeep as a brand has always been known for its built quality. How do we know it? Even if Jeep manufactures all its cars in India, it sells the same car outside India. So there is no question of poor quality or less premiumness in Jeep cars. Jeep uses a policy of one car for all markets, which is commendable. So, Jeep maintains the same quality on all its cars.
Safety is one thing you should never compromise upon. In terms of safety, all variants of Jeep Meridian get the same safety features. Some of its notable safety features include six airbags, an electronic parking brake, electronic stability control and TPMS. Jeep Meridian is one car you should consider in this price segment.
Premiumness
In this price range, you expect premium fit & finish. Still, there are cars in this price range that offer that premium or wow factor, and that is where the Meridian stands out. The Meridian gets leather upholstery, soft-touch material and leather on dashboard. Why is this so special? The black and brown gives it that special feel.
Jeep Meridian 2022 – Engine
The Jeep Meridian comes with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. This engine is capable of producing 167bhp & 350Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed automatic. What about the performance? The Meridian engine is quite smooth and linear on highway drives. In the cities, it is easy to manoeuvre and doesn’t feel like a big car. What about the ride quality? The Meridian glides over bad roads as it soaks up bumps with ease. Steering feedback is also quite good and we would even say it is the best in this segment. Mileage ranges from 12 kmpl to 16 kmpl on the manual and 11 kmpl to 14 kmpl on the automatic gearbox.
Features
Features have become the major buying point for most buyers and Meridian will not disappoint in this aspect. So what are some of its standout features? Ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable seats, panoramic sunroof, a 10.1-inch infotainment system with wireless phone connectivity, wireless charging, 360-degree camera, electric tailgate 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and triple-zone climate control.
Jeep Meridian 2022 – 4×4 capabilities
Jeep as a brand has always been known for its off-road capabilities. It has specialised itself with the luxury off-roader tag with cars like the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler. The Meridian also follows in the same footsteps with its 4×4 system. It also gets drive modes like snow and mud. Meridian also gets the 4WD low and 4WD lock. We test drove the Meridian through various terrains to check its capabilities and it is fair to say it exceeded our expectations.
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