The Toyota Fortuner faces increased competition from its rival, which has undergone a significant update, becoming safer and more feature-packed.
Jeep India has introduced the facelifted version of its three-row SUV, the Meridian, aiming to challenge the Fortuner’s dominance and gain an edge in the segment. Let’s explore the new features and improvements Jeep has brought with this update.
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2025 Jeep Meridian Facelift – What’s New?
The new Meridian Facelift introduces subtle upgrades to both its exterior and interior. The front grille now features a honeycomb mesh pattern across the seven slats, enhanced by chrome studs, while the 18-inch alloy wheels resemble those from the Overland edition of the previous model. A key highlight is the radar module integrated into the lower air intake, enabling the new ADAS Level 2 functionality.
Inside, the dashboard retains the layout of the pre-facelift version but now sports a suede finish with copper stitching. The seats are wrapped in beige upholstery, and the chrome accents along the dashboard have been replaced with copper highlights. It continues to offer the same 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.1-inch infotainment system, along with a frameless auto-dimming IRVM, a panoramic sunroof, and other premium features.
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The Jeep Meridian Facelift is available in 5 and 7-Seater Configurations with only the entry-level trim, Longitude having the 5-Seater Configuration option. Rest Longitude+, Limited [O], and the Overland trims having the 7-Seater Configuration option only. With all seats up, the 5-Seater trim has boot space of 670 Litres, and the 7-Seater trim has the same 170 Litres Boot Space as before.
Additionally, the SUV also continues to come powered with the same 2.0 L Diesel Engine delivering 168 BHP and 350 NM Torque mated to an 8 Speed Torque Converter automatic transmission. It delivers a fuel economy of up to 16.25 kmpl.
2025 Jeep Meridian Facelift – Features and Safety
The Meridian SUV comes with big list of features which its rival, Toyota Fortuner doesn’t get. Here are those features –
1. Front Ventilated Seats
2. Front Powered Adjustable Seats
3. 9 Speaker Alpine Sound System
4. Panoramic Sunroof
5. Wireless Charging Pad
6. Dual-Zone Climate Control
7. Powered Tailgate
8. Voice Commands
Safety Features Include –
1. Level 2 ADAS with 10+ Functions
2. 360 Surround View Camera
3. Rain-Sensing Wipers
4. Hill Descent Control
5. Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
6. 6 Airbags
7. Hill Start Assist
8. Disc Brakes for All Wheels
ADAS Functions the SUV gets are Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking, Forward Collision Warning ,etc. among other functions.
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2025 Jeep Meridian Facelift – Price
| Variants | Price [ex-showroom] |
|---|---|
| Longitude [Entry-level] | Rs. 24.99 L |
| Longitude+ | Rs. 27.50 L |
| Limited [O] | Rs. 30.49 L |
| Overland [Top-Spec] | Rs. 36.49 L |
It should be worth noting that the base trim pricing now overlaps with the Compass SUV which starts from Rs. 18.99 Lakh; a Rs. 6 Lakh price difference between the two model.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Jeep Meridian Facelift poses a serious challenge to the Toyota Fortuner’s dominance with a premium mix of ADAS Level 2, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and superior sound system—features that the Fortuner lacks. The introduction of competitive pricing, starting at Rs. 24.99 lakh, further narrows the gap between Meridian and Fortuner, forcing buyers to reconsider their options.
With added safety functions like 360-degree cameras and ADAS, Jeep’s refreshed offering targets Fortuner’s stronghold on the urban and feature-conscious buyers. Toyota will need to introduce tech upgrades and more modern safety features in the Fortuner to maintain its leadership amidst rising competition from the updated Meridian.
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