Summary
The Jeep Commander, also known as the Jeep Meridian in India,[1] is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Jeep since 2021. Based on the second-generation Compass, the vehicle is lengthened to accommodate three-row seating. It is mainly offered in emerging markets such as Latin America and India, but is also marketed in Japan. The vehicle was introduced in Brazil in August 2021 and in India in April 2022. The Commander/Meridian is positioned above the Compass.[2][3][4]
| Jeep Commander | |
|---|---|
 2023 Jeep Commander Overland (Colombia) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep |
| Also called | Jeep Meridian (India) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (D) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Platform | FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110.0 in) |
| Length | 4,769 mm (187.8 in) |
| Width | 1,859 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,682 mm (66.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,658–1,908 kg (3,655–4,206 lb) |
Overview edit
Debuted on 27 August 2021 in Brazil, the Commander is built on the Small Wide global platform shared with the Compass.[5] As the result, it is unrelated to the similarly named Grand Commander sold in China. During its introduction, it is claimed to be the only D-segment SUV produced in Brazil. The vehicle is longer by 365 mm (14.4 in) in length, and longer by 158 mm (6.2 in) in wheelbase compared to the Compass. The trunk volume of the Commander is 661 liters with the 5 seats up, 233 liters with the 7 seats in use or 1,760 liters when the second and third row seats are fully folded down.[6]
In Brazil, it is available with a 1.3-litre turboflex petrol engine marketed as "T270" which produces 185 PS (182 hp; 136 kW) and 27.5 kg⋅m (270 N⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft), which is only optioned with front-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine marketed as "TD380" is available, and produces 170 PS (168 hp; 125 kW) and 38.7 kg⋅m (380 N⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) with all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission as standard.[7][8]
In India, the vehicle was introduced in April 2022 and launched on 19 May 2022 as the Meridian.[9] Production started in early May 2022.[10] Only one engine option is available, which is the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine.
References edit
- ^ "Jeep Meridian 7-seater SUV announced for India | Team-BHP". Team-BHP.com. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ Fortunatti, Leo (27 August 2021). "Primeiras impressões Jeep Commander 2022: o próximo domínio" [First impressions Jeep Commander 2022: the next domain]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ Merchant, Akbar (27 August 2021). "Jeep Commander three-row SUV officially revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Jeep Commander 7-seater SUV officially launched, may hit India soon". Hindustan Times Auto News. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "2022 Commander Officially Revealed As The First Jeep Developed And Produced In Brazil". Carscoops. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ Dias, Diego (27 August 2021). "Jeep lança novo Commander 2022: veja versões, itens e preços" [Jeep launches new Commander 2022: see versions, items and prices]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ Panait, Mircea (27 August 2021). "Brazilian 2022 Jeep Commander Offers Seven Seats, Force-Fed Engines". autoevolution. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ de Oliveira, Diogo (26 August 2021). "Novo SUV Jeep Commander de 7 lugares estreia no Brasil e tem preços revelados" [New 7-seater Jeep Commander SUV debuts in Brazil and has prices revealed]. Jornal do Carro - Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ Chakravarty, Shubhodeep (19 May 2022). "Jeep Meridian SUV launched at ₹29.90 lakh, takes on Fortuner in epic battle". Hindustan Times Auto News. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ Desk, HT Auto (3 May 2022). "2022 Jeep Meridian SUV production begins, bookings open at ₹50,000". Hindustan Times Auto News. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
External links edit
- Official website (Brazil)