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Jeep Launches 2026 Meridian in India With Manual Sliding Second-Row Seats

The update targets third-row comfort on Limited (O) and Overland variants, with pricing, powertrain and features carried over.

Overview

  • Equipped trims start at Rs 30.01 lakh ex-showroom, the overall Meridian range begins at Rs 23.33 lakh, and bookings are open across dealerships.
  • The sliding second row is limited to Limited (O) and Overland variants and operates manually, while lower trims retain the existing fixed setup.
  • Seat travel measures 130–140 mm overall with a 60:40 split that slides 290 mm and 310 mm respectively, plus a 33-degree tilt, a 23-degree torso angle and 12 degrees of recline for easier third-row access and comfort.
  • Mechanicals are unchanged with the 2.0-litre diesel rated at about 170 hp and 350 Nm, paired with 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic gearboxes and optional Selec-Terrain 4x4, and an ARAI claim up to 16.25 kmpl.
  • The Meridian continues as a premium three-row SUV competing with the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq, with no across-the-board price revision reported for MY26.