Take a look at the new prices of the Jeep Compass and Meridian SUVs below –
| SUV | Jeep Compass | Jeep Meridian |
| New price (ex-showroom) | Rs 21.73 lakh – Rs 32.07 lakh | Rs 33.40 lakh – Rs 38.61 lakh |
While the Compass served as a direct rival to the likes of Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Tata Harrier, the pricing has pushed it into a different league altogether.The Compass facelift was launched in the Indian market in January 2021 at a base price of Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom), which means that it is now more expensive by almost Rs 5 lakh!
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It should be noted that the Compass has lost its 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine in the BS6 Phase II era, and now is solely offered with the 2.0-litre MultiJet diesel motor putting out 170 hp of power and 350 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed MT and an optional 9-speed torque converter AT. The three-row Meridian is also offered with the same powertrain. Front-wheel drive is standard for both, with 4×4 also available as an option.
Would you consider purchasing the Jeep Compass over the likes of Mahindra XUV700, Tata Harrier, Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Meridian over rivals like Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner? Let us know in the comments down below.