It’s not a secret that Jeep is working on a three-row SUV based on the Compass. The SUV’s production model will soon make its global debut as the Jeep Commander in the South American market. The three-row SUV will also come to India by April 2022. Here, the Commander will be named – Jeep Meridian. It’s estimated to cost from around Rs 35 lakh and will be positioned against the MG Gloster, Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tigun Allspace and the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq TSI.
Recently, Jeep Brazil released a teaser video of the Commander (Meridian) revealing its interior details and seating arrangement. Its dashboard and interior elements look similar to the updated Compass. Though, the dashboard gets suede trim instead of the leather finish and materials are relatively premium. The brown leather seats with cross stitching pattern, rose gold accents on the lower centre console and front armrest with ‘Jeep 1941’ embossing add more to its premium appeal.
Teaser Video
One of the major highlights of the Jeep Meridian (Commander) SUV is its middle and third row seats with charging ports and blower speed adjustment. The second row comes with the 60:40 ratio easing access to the third row seats. The SUV is likely to be offered with both bench-type and captain’s seats for the middle row occupants. The teaser shows a 10.1-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch display instrument cluster. The steering has mounted audio and cruise controls. It also gets a panoramic sunroof, dual zone climate control, ambient lighting and more. Read – New-Gen Jeep Renegade Might Come To India To Rival Creta
For safety provision, the new Jeep 7-seater SUV will offer electric parking brake, ABS with EBD, multiple airbags, electronic stability control and front and rear parking sensors. It might also be equipped with the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) that includes autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.
The Jeep Commander, which will be first introduced in the South American market, will be powered by the 1.3L turbo petrol engine. In India, the three-row SUV will be made available with the Compass’ 2.0L, 4-cylinder Multijet diesel engine. Though, the oil burner will be tuned for generating power close to 200bhp. A 9-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox will be standard across the model lineup. Reports suggest that the carmaker might also offer the Jeep Meridian SUV with 48V mild-hybrid technology with BSG (belt driven starter generator).
