US-based automaker Jeep India has released the official teaser image of the upcoming seven-seater SUV based on the Compass, which is called the Jeep Meridian, in which the SUV is covered in black and yellow colors. , which features wildlife, and the car is expected to go on sale around July 2022. The car is part of the slot three vehicle launch by American SUVs.
It is worth noting here that Jeep is also producing a sub4-metre SUV for India, and the Meridian will be the Indian-spec model of the Commander sold in South America. Which is built on the same platform as the Compass. The three-row SUV, which has been spied testing multiple times over the years, is larger in size than the five-seater Jeep vehicles.
update on design
In terms of design, the teaser image reveals a lot of design, which includes black grille inserts with thick vertical slats, muscular bonnet structure, square-off major wheel arches, slim-looking integrated LED daytime running lights, restyled fog lights. Lamps are included. Apart from this, other design highlights of this car include the raked front windshield, aggressive character line passing through the door handles, large rear overhang.
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Will share engine with Compass
Jeep Meridian may offer the Meridian in six- and seven-seater configurations, while the new SUV will feature a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine borrowed from the Compass, but will be upgraded to produce a maximum power output of around 200 hp and It will be mated to a nine-speed AT transferring power to all four wheels. On the other hand, due to the longer wheelbase than the Compass, the Jeep Meridian will be equipped with a third row, and will also have a different styling at the rear.
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