Scorpio N vs Jeep Meridian - Indian Ruggedness Vs American Luxury

SUV from the company that brought Jeeps to India or an SUV from the original makers of Jeep? Indian ruggedness or American Luxury? Here's our comparo of the Scorpio N vs Jeep Meridian to help you pick the right SUV between the two

Dimensions

Model	Mahindra Scorpio N	Jeep Merdian
Length	4662 mm	4769 mm
Width	1917 mm	1698 mm
Height	1870 mm	1867 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2636 mm

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While the Jeep Meridian boasts of having the advantage over the Scorpio N in terms of length, it gets outclassed by the latter when it comes to the height, width, and wheelbase.

Engines

Model	Mahindra Scorpio N	Jeep Meridian
Engines	2.2 mHawk Diesel 2.0 mStallion Petrol	2.0 Multijet Diesel
Power	Diesel - 132 PS/300 Nm - 175 PS/370 Nm (MT) - 175 PS/400 Nm (AT) Petrol - 203 PS/370 Nm (MT) - 203 PS/380 Nm (AT)	170 PS/350 Nm
Gearboxes	6 speed MT 6-speed Torque Converter	6-speed MT 9-speed Torque Converter
4x4/AWD	Optional	Optional

The Mahindra Scorpio N clearly outperforms the Jeep Meridian in terms of engine and transmission options. Not only do the mStallion and mHawk perform well, but they also appeal to a broader audience. Especially in Delhi-NCR, where petrol cars are more widely accepted. The presence of 4x4/AWD option on both vehicles will make the enthusiasts happy.

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Features

An 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected-car technology, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, dual-zone climate control, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, Alexa support for what3words, 3 drive modes, 4XPLOR terrain management modes, cruise control, a 7-inch TFT display for the instrument cluster, a 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat, LED headlamps, and other features are available in the Scorpio N 

The Jeep Meridian gets a dashboard that is similar to its smaller sibling - the Compass. Behind the three-spoke functional steering wheel is a 10.1-inch floating touchscreen and a 10.25-inch TFT instrument cluster. It also has dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, wireless smartphone connectivity, automatic rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, a powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, four-terrain modes, an 8-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, and ventilated front seats.

Conclusion

While the Scorpio N and Jeep Meridian lie in two different price segments, the former offers a lot of capability when compared to the latter. The Scorpio N has kept Mahindra's word of targetting the D-segment is quite some manner.

This was our comparison of the Mahindra Scorpio N vs the Jeep Meridian. Which of these would be your pick? Let us know in the comments section below.