Jeep Compass Meridian : Prices Increased in India.

August 12, 2023
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Jeep Compass Meridian : Prices Increased in India.

The starting price of the Jeep Compass Meridian is now Rs 21.73 lakh, and the starting price of the Jeep Meridian is now Rs 33.40 lakh.

 Moreover, The price hike will make both SUVs more expensive for consumers. The Compass will see a price increase of up to Rs 43,000, while the Meridian will see a price increase of up to Rs 3.14 lakh. The exact price increase will vary depending on the variant.

Basically, Jeep India has attributed the price hikes to rising input costs, including the cost of steel, aluminum and other raw materials. The company has said that it is working to absorb some of the cost increases, but that it has been forced to pass some of the costs on to consumers.

The price hikes are likely to impact demand for the Compass and also Meridian SUVs. However, Jeep India is confident that the SUVs will continue to be popular with Indian buyers.

Eventually, Jeep is working on new Compass and Meridian variants to stay competitive.

Variant Price hike (Rs)
Sport MT 29,000
Limited MT 4×2 35,000
Limited MT 4×4 40,000
Model S MT 4×2 38,000
Model S AT 4×4 43,000

The Jeep Compass and Meridian SUVs both share a 2.0-liter MultiJet II diesel engine that produces 168 horsepower and 350 Newton-meters of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, but it is also available with an optional 9-speed automatic transmission.

The Jeep Meridian is also offered with a single engine option, a 2.0-liter diesel engine. This engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Although, The Meridian is a three-row SUV that competes with the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, and MG Gloster.

Although The Jeep Meridian is available with two drivetrain options: 4×2 and 4×4. The 4×2 Meridian has a choice of two transmissions, while the 4×4 only gets an automatic.

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The Meridian has a top speed of 198 kilometers per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 10.8 seconds.