2022 Jeep Meridian Unveiled — Launch In June | V3Cars

The Jeep Meridian will get a distinctive design over the Compass on which it is based. The front end of the Meridian gets signature Jeep elements, such as the sleek 7-slat grille. However, on the Meridian, this grille is thinner and gets a honeycomb mesh and chrome garnishing to set it apart from the Compass. The grille is flanked by LED headlights with chrome surrounds — carrying inspiration from the Jeep Wagoneer. There’s generous use of chrome on the lower bumper as well, with a honeycomb mesh for the radiator inlets. The Meridian also gets an electric tailgate with a 3-step height adjustment.

The 2022 Jeep Meridian will offer these notable features;

• A 10.1-inch standard touchscreen infotainment display
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Wireless phone charger
• 9-speaker Alpine sound
• Front ventilated seats
• Power adjustable driver seat with memory
• Power adjustable passenger seat
• Dual-zone climate control
• 360-degree parking camera
• E-parking brake
• Panoramic sunroof
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Digital instrument cluster

The 2022 Jeep Meridian will offer seating for 7 as standard. Both the 2nd and 3rd-row seats can be reclined whereas the 2nd-row seat also offers tumble function. the Meridian gets 80-degree travel for the rear doors to help better ingress/egress for rear passengers. The Meridian gets brown upholstery and dashboard inserts, while other upholstery options could be offered at a later date based on market feedback.

Jeep says the Meridian boasts a localisation percentage of 82%. Like the Compass, the Meridian gets frequency selective dampers (FSD) with independent suspension at all four corners. 

As we stated earlier, the 2022 Meridian will come with a sole 2.0L turbo diesel engine. It produces 170PS of power at 3750rpm and 350Nm of torque between 1500rpm-4500rpm. While the 2.0L diesel automatic is only available with 4WD in the Compass, the Meridian also gets the option of the 9-speed automatic gearbox with front-wheel-drive. The Meridian will also get 2WD manual and 4WD automatic variants. However, the Meridian gets a new clutch to offer better efficiency than the Compass.