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2023 • AUTOMATIC • DIESEL
Lifecycle Highlights
Dimensions & Practical
Performance & Tech
Ride & Handling
Deep Dive Intelligence
1. Variant Intelligence
All Variants (13)
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| Feature | Longitude 4x2 ₹23.3L | Longitude Plus 4x2 ₹26.3L |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Base | Base |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | MANUAL | MANUAL |
| Power | 168bhp@3750rpm | 168bhp@3750rpm |
| Torque | 350Nm@1750-2500rpm | 350Nm@1750-2500rpm |
| Mileage | 12 km/l | 12 km/l |
| VFM Score | - | - |
| Resale Adj. | 0% | 0% |
| Safety Features (26) | ||
| Front Suspension | ||
| Rear Suspension | ||
| Steering Type | ||
| Front Brake Type | ||
| Rear Brake Type | ||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | ||
| Central Locking | ||
| Child Safety Locks | ||
| Anti-Theft Alarm | ||
| No. of Airbags | ||
| Driver Airbag | ||
| Passenger Airbag | ||
| Side Airbag | ||
| Side Airbag-Rear | ||
| Day & Night Rear View Mirror | ||
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | ||
| Traction Control | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | ||
| Rear Camera | ||
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | ||
| Hill Descent Control | ||
| Hill Assist | ||
| 360 View Camera | ||
| Global NCAP Safety Rating | ||
| Comfort Features (25) | ||
| Power Steering | ||
| Air Conditioner | ||
| Heater | ||
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||
| Electric Adjustable Seats | ||
| Automatic Climate Control | ||
| Accessory Power Outlet | ||
| Rear Seat Headrest | ||
| Adjustable Headrest | ||
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | ||
| Rear AC Vents | ||
| Lumbar Support | ||
| Cruise Control | ||
| Parking Sensors | ||
| Real-Time Vehicle Tracking | ||
| Foldable Rear Seat | ||
| KeyLess Entry | ||
| Engine Start/Stop Button | ||
| USB Charger | ||
| Central Console Armrest | ||
| Gear Shift Indicator | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||
| Power Windows | ||
| Cup Holders | ||
| Tech Features (11) | ||
| Radio | ||
| Wireless Phone Charging | ||
| Bluetooth Connectivity | ||
| Touchscreen | ||
| Touchscreen Size | ||
| Android Auto | ||
| Apple CarPlay | ||
| No. of Speakers | ||
| Usb Ports | ||
| Additional Features | ||
| Speakers | ||
| Convenience Features (0) | ||
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2. Reliability & Risks
Known Failure Points
3. Resale & Depreciation
Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands
What Affects This Car's Resale Value
Unusual colors reduce value
Metro restrictions may affect demand
Each owner after the first reduces value
Complete service records boost value
BS4 faces increasing restrictions
What's My Car Worth?
4. Ownership Timeline
5. Ownership Costs
Year-by-Year Ownership Costs
| Year | Service | Insurance | Fuel/10k km | Tires | Consumables | Repair Risk | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹6,000 | ₹88,841 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 3% | ₹151,297 |
| Year 2 | ₹9,000 | ₹56,440 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 5% | ₹121,896 |
| Year 3 | ₹8,000 | ₹43,898 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 8% | ₹108,354 |
| Year 4 | ₹12,000 | ₹36,059 | ₹54,706 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,750 | 13% | ₹119,515 |
| Year 5 | ₹9,000 | ₹28,743 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 18% | ₹94,199 |
| Year 6 | ₹10,000 | ₹23,517 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 22% | ₹89,973 |
| Year 7 | ₹11,000 | ₹20,904 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 28% | ₹88,360 |
| Year 8 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,462 | ₹54,706 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,750 | 33% ⚠ | ₹101,918 |
| Year 9 | ₹10,500 | ₹14,110 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 38% ⚠ | ₹81,066 |
| Year 10 | ₹12,000 | ₹11,758 | ₹54,706 | ₹0 | ₹1,750 | 42% ⚠ | ₹80,214 |
| Total | ₹1,036,792 | ||||||
6. Driving & Comfort
Driving & Comfort Assessment
City Driving
The automatic transmission makes stop-and-go traffic easy to manage. Turning radius of 5.2m is reasonable for urban maneuvers. Good ground clearance for everyday Indian road conditions. Large footprint makes narrow lanes challenging, but visibility helps.
Highway Performance
172 bhp provides confident highway cruising with adequate overtaking power. Strong diesel torque of 350 Nm makes highway driving relaxed, especially in higher gears.
Ride & Comfort
Torsion beam rear suspension handles most road imperfections adequately. Premium cabin insulation keeps NVH levels low for a refined experience. 350L boot space is adequate for weekend trips. Third-row seating is best for children; adults may find it cramped on long journeys.
7. Community Sentiment
Community verdict for Jeep Meridian: Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Owners frequently praise safety, but express concern about concern.
Recent Owner Reviews
20 reviews"Best Vehicle In This: Best vehicle in this segment for all companies best affordable price looking good price little much higher safety wise best vehicle. Comforter seat good lag space and bag space also good"
"Jeep Meridian's Performance: Jeep meridian is itself a big rival in it's segment, the features and specs are totally impressive, hence it's 2.0 L diesel engine make it mileage depressive, but in its segment of 4×4 it's the best I have ever seen."
"Regret buying Jeep Merdian: I regret buying the Jeep Meridian, not because of one failure, but because of what happens after something goes wrong. My AC compressor failed and was replaced under warranty. Within a short time, the exact same issue came back — AC not cooling at a standstill. When I checked the service records, I found that only the compressor was replaced earlier. No system flushing, no deeper diagnosis, no effort to address the root cause. Now the same service centre is blaming the failure on “black oil contamination” and asking me to pay over ₹1 lakh for repair. What’s worse: The car was kept at the workshop for 5–6 days without proper diagnosis. The condition actually worsened — now the AC doesn’t work even while driving. Contradictory explanations from staff (flushing vs vacuuming). Multiple escalations to Jeep India (Ref: 00161649) resulted in zero accountability. Even after filing a complaint on the consumer helpline, there has been no meaningful response. I had no option but to get the car repaired outside due to daily usage. The real issue is not just the failure — it’s the complete lack of ownership and support from both the service centre and the brand. If you’re considering this car, don’t just look at features or driving experience. Ask yourself: What happens when something goes wrong? Because in my case, you’re on your own. Extremely disappointing ownership experience."
"Excellent Ride Quality And Premium SUV: Meridian is actually a very practical luxury car. Provides better features in the segment compared to rivals. Due tp it's Monocoque chassis the car stay very much ground despite being an SUV. Interior is Top notch and Tech features are great without any bugs pr glitches. Ride quality and comfort of this vehicle is just Excellent."
"Happy With The Purchase: My family bought the Meridian. It?s ride quality is amazing loaded with premium features. Though the 3 row is a bit uncomfortable for tall people. I would suggest anyone to go for it. You won?t regret it."
"Opinion On Jeep Meradian: A good car in the price segment of 25 lack ex showroom. Not powerful then fortuner but but a nice competitor in less price. Designing and features are much more than fortuner"
"I Like The Car: If you want a premium non-Indian comfortable-to-drive SUV with three-row seating around Rs. 40 lakhs, then the Jeep Meridian is the car for you. The detailed review will contain the reasons why I chose to buy the car from Mumbai instead of Pune (city of residence) and why my car broke down less than 24 hours from delivery and spent 12 days at the Pune Workshop. However, despite all this, I believe that the Jeep Meridian is a pretty good car overall. 1. The car is very comfortable to drive (especially when you're past the second gear). It literally glides over potholes and speed-breakers at medium speeds without discomfort. 2. The car is feature rich with a panoramic moon-roof, 10.1" screen, leather seats, ventilated seats, 360-degree cameras and several customizable electronic features for creature comforts. 3. The car feels solid & heavily built and gives a sense of safety. 4. The fuel efficiency of 15+ km/litre (Highway with average speed over 60 km/hr) is phenomenal"
"All Parts Of The Car.: Build quality is better than volvo and it refers a beautiful design. It has a big GPS screen. It is looking like a suv car. It refers a big seat quantity."
"Full Oura Tight: More better in price as a unique name jeep meridian better cc and their has a one unique facility that is 360 degree rotation check camera as well as mileage so good to wandering our are seating mangmet also good 5 to 7 Inches seating hill up their has 8 colour combination which is high quality auro develp in society ."
"Feelings Attractive And Gather Attention Of Public: Cabin ka interior kaafi luxury, dikhne mein bahut classy aur premium lagti,build quality aur stability hai. Scorpio-N ke muqable iski handling bahut smooth hai, my friend have scorpio n top varient, lekin jab me dono ko chala ke review du to iska maja kuch alag hi hai, bus price ka problem hai otherwise good, and also better comfort than xuv 700."
"Nothing To Add In This Vehicle: Super car really I drive this car yesterday very luxurious car. When the speed of car cross 100 i am so scared about tha car performance but after 24 seconds the car realised me this car is much better than other suv. The cabin of car is so luxurious and fabulous and music system of car is so amazing"
"It's Excellent And Good Safety: It's excellent and good safety car and good royalty look And price also good , preference is excellent, it's a amezing car in the under the 40 lakhs , i think it's a one of the luxury car in the under 40 lakhs"
"Meridian: Service network coverage is limited, making ownership outside metros challenging."
"Very Luxury Feeling In Car To Driver: Very amazon car smooth drive fast pickup More power full engine very chill ac seat very comfortable very good quietly. engine very smooth to drive.smooth stating control back seat very comfortable very space."
"Best Car Ever: It?s absolutely the correct option to buy a car and its very worthy to handle and have very best saftey and features this could be a better option for choosing a luxury and safe cars by testing base and top models both are very seductive in look and storng and very excellent road performance so this could be a better option."
"Comfortable Highway Cruiser: We were in a rush to buy a 7 seater, luxurious car under 50L and found the Jeep Meridian to be the perfect match. The NVH is very good. It is completely silent at 100kmph. After 120kmph there is a slight wind and road noise. But absolutely no engine noise under 2k rpm. Best in class built quality, durable like a tank. The ride quality is pretty good, be it on the highways or bad roads. It is very comfortable for highway cruising for both the driver and passengers. The car weighs about 2 tonnes yet the braking is very good. I feel the engine could have been bigger and more powerful like Innova Hycross. The mileage is average, it gives 10kmpl or lower in cities and 12kmpl on highways."
"Worth To Buy, Best SUV: Using meridian for almost 3 years, best SUV as zero maintenance cost. safety wise best, very comfortable to drive specially for long drive. indeed Jeep is still the best in brand. drove off road even my car is not 4 wheel drive but it never disappointed me. very powerful engine. indeed best in SUV segment. though bit costly but it worth."
"Best Monocoque Diesel SUV In: Best monocoque diesel SUV in the market hands down and built to last. The design doesn?t get boring at all! It?s built for endurance and fun to drive suv with best handling, the con it has is it can?t handle regular bumper to bumper traffic, it demands highway run once in two weeks like every BS6 Diesels."
"Happy Customer: I have drive about 1200 km non stop this car and I have experienced a great driving pleasure ,this is build for a true car enthusiasts they can had a lot lot fun in this vehicle,this vehicle stands perfect on all safety and comfort driving experience,car can be used to go on heavy mountain roads and a true off roader car"
"Test Drive: Chalane me maja aya aur style achha hai, space bhi bahut hai lammbe safar ya family trip ke liye bahut achhi hai, doston ke sath bahar jane ke liye to ye best hai."
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