Jeep has certainly been lagging behind rival SUV makers in the three-row segment, but that's no longer the case. 2018 saw the Chinese launch of the Grand Commander, followed in 2021 by the Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and the Grand Cherokee L for the United States. Last year, a seven-seat Commander was launched in Latin America to serve as a three-row alternative to the updated Compass.
Fast forward to 2022, Jeep is now teasing the Meridian. Essentially, it's an Indian version of the Commander, so it utilizes the same Compass bones with a longer rear overhang and stretched wheelbase. The greater distance between the two axles comes along with a more generous greenhouse and bigger rear doors to facilitate access to the rearmost seats.
