Jeep Meridian Pros & Cons

Check out pros and cons about the Jeep Meridian that are worth highlighting for a potential buyer. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of buying the Jeep Meridian. We'll also list out the Meridian drawbacks to help you make an informed buying decision.

Meridian Advantanges

• Class-Leading Power-to-Weight Ratio And Classic Jeep Appeal

  Although the Jeep Meridian is less powerful than its rivals, it offers a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 96PS/tonne. The impressive power-to-weight ratio of the Meridian is thanks to its lighter, monocoque construction when compared to its rivals’ heavier, ladder-on-frame construction. Also, the Meridian appeals to Jeep fans with its traditional silhouette and squared-off wheel arches.

• Loaded To The Brim

  The Meridian comes loaded to the brim with a ton of features. These features include 360-degree parking camera, ventilated seats, powered driver and co-passenger seats, height-adjustable electric tail gate, 2-zone AC, automatic LED headlights, panoramic sunroof and reclining & split-folding 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.

• Capable 4-wheel-drive With Good Ground Clearance

  Jeep offer the Meridian with a capable 4-wheel-drive system. However, the Meridian offers the 4-wheel-drive option with the automatic variants only. In addition to that, the Meridian offers an impressive ground clearance of 214mm.

Meridian Disadvantanges

• Missing ADAS Features

  While the Jeep Meridian offers an impressive list of features, it misses out on advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. Its arch rival, the MG Gloster, offers ADAS features for a safer and hassle-free driving experience.

• Expensive Automatic Variants

  The diesel-automatic variants of the Jeep Meridian command a premium of Rs. 1.90 lakh over the manual variants. A premium of Rs. 1.90 lakh sounds a lot for just the convenience of an automatic transmission.

• Base Variant Lacks Features

  The base-spec Meridian lacks a couple of features that you would otherwise expect to see on a Rs. 30 lakh SUV. It misses out on features like cruise control, powered and ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree parking camera.

• Lacks The Butch SUV Road Presence

  Jeep Meridian lacks the dominating road presence of a butch body-on-frame SUV. While its dimensions are quite respectable for its class, it can not keep up with the monstrous road presence of the MG Gloster and Toyota Fortuner.