Jeep India has finally launched its much-awaited seven-seater SUV, Meridian, in the country. The prices of the all-new 2022 Jeep Meridian start in India at Rs 29.90 lakh, ex-showroom. At this price point, this full-size seven-seater SUV primarily rivals the likes of the MG Gloster and the king of this segment, the Toyota Fortuner. Here’s how the new Jeep Meridian fares against its arch-rivals in this on-paper specifications comparison.
2022 Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner vs MG Gloster:
Diesel Engine and Gearbox
| Specification | Jeep Meridian | Toyota Fortuner | MG Gloster |
| Diesel Engine | 2.0-litre turbo | 2.8-litre turbo | 2.0-litre turbo 2.0-litre twin-turbo |
| Power | 167 hp | 201 hp | 160 hp 215 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm / 500 Nm | 375 Nm 480 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed MT / 9-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 8-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | FWD & AWD | RWD & AWD | RWD & AWD |
The Jeep Meridian is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 167 hp of power and 350 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 9-speed automatic transmission with FWD and AWD drivetrains. Toyota Fortuner gets a 2.8-litre oil-burner that churns out 201 horsepower and up to 500 Nm of peak torque.
The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed AT. Finally, we have the MG Gloster that gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine with single-turbo and twin-turbo versions. This full-size SUV develops up to 215 hp of power and up to 480 Nm of peak torque, paired with an 8-speed AT. All these SUVs get an optional AWD (all-wheel-drive) system as well.
Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Jeep Meridian | Toyota Fortuner | MG Gloster |
| Length | 4,769 mm | 4,795 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,855 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,682 mm | 1,835 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,745 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Boot Space (with all rows up) | 233 litres | 296 litres | 343 litres |
Price in India
| Make and Model | Jeep Meridian | Toyota Fortuner (Diesel) | MG Gloster |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 29.90 lakh – Rs 36.95 lakh | Rs 34.29 lakh – Rs 48.43 lakh | Rs 31.49 lakh – Rs 39.49 lakh |
The new 2022 Jeep Meridian has been launched in India at an introductory starting price of Rs 29.90 lakh and it goes up to Rs 36.95 lakh for the range-topping variant. Toyota Fortuner is currently priced from Rs 34.29 lakh to Rs 38.43 lakh for the diesel variants while the MG Gloster retails between Rs 31.49 lakh – Rs 39.49 lakh, all prices ex-showroom. Which full-size SUV will be your pick? Do let us know in the comments section below!
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