Jeep India has launched the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition to celebrate 85 years of the SUV brand. Based on the premium Overland variant, the special edition will be produced in a limited run of only 85 units for the Indian market. Prices start at Rs 36.05 lakh, ex-showroom, while the updated Jeep Meridian range with the newly introduced CARA AI voice assistant now starts at Rs 30.45 lakh, ex-showroom. The anniversary edition gets a number of cosmetic upgrades that set it apart from the standard SUV. On the outside, it features exclusive 85th Anniversary styling cues along with gloss black 18-inch alloy wheels. The cabin interior features an all-black theme complemented by custom Mayan Gold accents and contrast detailing. Buyers can further personalize the SUV through the optional 85th Anniversary AXS packages, which include accessories such as carpet mats, anniversary decals, ambient lighting and Sky Lounge sunroof lighting. A major highlight of the special edition is the introduction of CARA AI, Stellantis’ intelligent voice assistant, on Meridian. The system supports natural voice conversations and can handle functions such as navigation, weather updates, reminders, phone calls, music playback, general knowledge inquiries and selected vehicle controls. Jeep says the assistant supports 52 languages, including several Indian languages, to make the in-car experience more intuitive. Mechanically, the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition remains unchanged. It is still powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine that develops 168 hp and 350 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, and buyers can choose between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The limited edition model is available for booking through authorized Jeep dealerships across India as well as on the company’s official website.
