Jeep recently launched its all-new mass-market 7-seat Meridian SUV in the Indian market, and the car is positioned in a segment that has been dominated by the Toyota Fortuner for as long as we can remember. So how does the new Jeep Meridian fare against the Toyota Fortuner?
Here is a detailed specifications and price comparison between the two premium 7-seat SUVs, take a look –
Dimensions

The Jeep Meridian measures 4769 mm in length, 1859 mm in width, stands 1698 mm tall and has a 2782 mm long wheelbase. This means that the Jeep SUV is 4 mm wider and has a 37 mm longer wheelbase than the Fortuner. However, the latter is 26 mm longer and 137 mm taller than the Meridian.

Powertrains

The Jeep Meridian is being offered with a sole 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that produces 172 PS power and 350 Nm torque, available with either a 6-speed MT or an optional 9-speed AT. On the other hand, the Toyota Fortuner’s 2.8-litre diesel engine puts out 204 PS power and 420 Nm (500 Nm with AT) torque. Toyota also offers the 7-seat SUV with a 2.7-litre NA petrol engine rate at 166 PS/245 Nm.
Transmission options on both the Toyota Fortuner powertrains include a manual transmission, and an optional 6-speed AT. Both the SUVs are offered with an optional 4WD configuration.
Features
On the feature front, the Jeep Meridian gets a wireless charger, USB A- and C- ports, a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, terrain modes, ventilated 8-way power adjustable front seats, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control with head-mounted third-row AC vents, as well as a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Jeep UConnect, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a premium Alpine audio system.

In contrast, the Toyota Fortuner gets an 8-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree parking camera, wireless charging, powered tailgate with hands-free operation, ambient lighting, a JBL sound system, quad-LED headlamps, sequential turn indicators, and so on.
Safety
The Jeep Meridian’s safety suite consists of 6 airbags, hill-start assist, an electronic parking brake, TPMS, 360-degree camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
On the safety front, the Toyota Fortuner is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control with Brake Assist, Hill Assist Control, Traction Control System, 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, Emergency Brake Signal, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Price

Pricing for the Jeep Meridian starts from Rs 29.90 lakh for the Limited 2WD MT variant, going all the way up to Rs 36.95 lakh for the range-topping Limited (O) 4WD AT trim. In contrast, the Toyota Fortuner is priced from Rs 31.79 lakh, going up to Rs 48.43 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) for the recently launched GR Sport 4×4 Diesel AT variant.