{"id":68706,"date":"2026-01-21T16:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=68706"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:04:34","slug":"2026-jeep-meridian-launched-in-india-price-starts-at-rs-23-33-lakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/2026-jeep-meridian-launched-in-india-price-starts-at-rs-23-33-lakh\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Jeep Meridian Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs. 23.33 Lakh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68714\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-Jeep-Meridian-Launched-At-Rs-30.01-lakh-cover.webp\" alt=\"2026 Jeep Meridian Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs. 23.33 Lakh\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-Jeep-Meridian-Launched-At-Rs-30.01-lakh-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-Jeep-Meridian-Launched-At-Rs-30.01-lakh-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-Jeep-Meridian-Launched-At-Rs-30.01-lakh-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-Jeep-Meridian-Launched-At-Rs-30.01-lakh-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-Jeep-Meridian-Launched-At-Rs-30.01-lakh-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/jeep-cars\/meridian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2026 Jeep Meridian<\/a> has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 23.33 lakh (ex-showroom).<\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1777223745-n21g7w-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1777223745-n21g7w\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1777223745-n21g7w-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1777223745-n21g7w');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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Prices start at Rs 23,33,000, with sliding-seat variants priced from Rs 30,01,000.<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sliding Middle Row Seats Function Added<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68713\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-seat-1.webp\" alt=\"Jeep Meridian Sliding Middle Row\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-seat-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-seat-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-seat-1-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-seat-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-seat-1-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jeep Meridian now comes with a sliding function to the second-row in the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited and Overland <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">variant. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This enhances comfort inside the cabin. The all-new sliding function on the second row now features a longitudinal displacement of up to 140\/130 mm travel for a 40\/60 split-seat to create improved third-row usable space when required.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/jeep-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeep<\/a> has also reworked the seating ergonomics. The second row now offers a 23-degree torso angle with an additional 12-degree recline, enhancing comfort on long journeys while remaining compliant with safety norms.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customer feedback drives new seating feature aimed at improving third-row comfort in premium seven-seater SUV.<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2026 Jeep Meridian Price<\/span><\/b><\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-1972\"><table id=\"tablepress-1972\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1972\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Variant<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Longitude MT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 23.33 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Longitude AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 27.18 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Longitude Plus MT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 25.95 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Longitude Plus AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 29.04 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Limited (O) 4x2 MT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 30.01 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Limited (O) 4x2 AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 33.75 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Limited (O) 4x4 AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 35.61 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trail Edition MT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 29.12 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trail Edition AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 32.86 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Overland 4x2 AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 35.61 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Overland 4x4 AT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 37.48 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-1972 from cache --> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Jeep Meridian Design &amp; 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The introduction of sliding second-row seats on the Limited &amp; Overland variant is a direct response to customer feedback seeking greater third-row comfort, especially for families travelling together. This update complements Meridian\u2019s premium positioning and reinforces our focus on delivering thoughtful, customer-inspired enhancements.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Jeep Meridian has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 23.33 lakh (ex-showroom). 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