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Isuzu MU-X vs Jeep Meridian

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Isuzu MU-X
Jeep Meridian

Isuzu

MU-X

From ₹34.53 Lakh

Full MU-X page Change

Jeep

Meridian

From ₹23.33 Lakh

Full Meridian page Change
Isuzu MU-XMU-X Standard 4x2 · ₹34.53 Lakh
Jeep MeridianLongitude Plus 4x2 AT · ₹29.39 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price MU-X: ₹34.53 Lakh Meridian: ₹29.39 Lakh (ahead) Meridian ₹5.14 lakh cheaper
Airbags MU-X: 6 airbags Meridian: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage MU-X: 13.8 kmpl Meridian: 16.25 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power MU-X: 163 hp Meridian: 170 PS (ahead) Torque 360 vs 350 Nm
Boot MU-X: 878 litres (ahead) Meridian: 170 litres Length 4,825 vs 4,769 mm
Versions MU-X: 2 Meridian: 4 (ahead) Only Meridian: diesel, manual

Pick the MU-X for the bigger boot.

Pick the Meridian for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹34.53 Lakh
₹29.39 Lakh
On-road in
₹40.48 Lakh
₹34.49 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹68,012 a month
₹57,964 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
163 hp
170 PS
Torque
360 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.8 kmpl
16.25 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
Full-size SUV (5/7-seat)
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
5 (base) or 7 (higher variants with third row)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Engine & Performance

Engine
1898 cc, 4-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel
2.0L Multijet turbo-diesel, 4 cylinders
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres
60 Litres
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
1956 cc
Emission Norm
Not listed
BS VI (Phase 2)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
RWD (Standard 4x2), 4WD (Premium 4x4)
FWD on lower/mid variants, 4x4 with lockable differential on range-topping AT variants
Idle Start-Stop
Yes
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual or 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link, Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Wheel Size
18-inch Alloy
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/60 R18, Radial Tubeless
Not listed
Steering
Electric, Tilt Adjustable
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.8 metres
Not listed
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric power steering
Tyre Type
Not listed
Radial Tubeless

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4825 mm
4,769 mm
Width
1860 mm
1,859 mm
Height
1860 mm
1,698 mm
Wheelbase
2845 mm
2,782 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
230 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
878 Litres
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
214 mm
Boot Space (All Rows Up)
Not listed
170 Litres
Boot Space (Third Row Folded)
Not listed
825 Litres

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
6 (standard across range)
Safety Features
Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, ABS, EBD, ESC, Traction Control
Not listed
Parking Assist
Rear Camera with Guideline Display, Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from ASEAN NCAP (2016). ASEAN NCAP based it on its test of the D-Max. ANCAP gave the Australian MU-X of this generation 5 stars in 2013, a rating that has since expired.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS on premium/top variant: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Collision Mitigation Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Active Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Other Safety
Not listed
ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, ISOFIX mounts, TPMS
Camera
Not listed
Rear camera with guidelines standard; 360-degree camera on higher variants

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
9-inch, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
Instrument Cluster
3D Electro-Luminescent Digital Display
Not listed
Sound System
8 Speakers
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear Seat Vents
Automatic climate control; ventilated seats on higher variants
Upholstery
Leather, Quilted Design
Leather (higher variants)
Driver Seat
6-Way Power Adjustable with Height Adjustment
Not listed
Convenience
Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Cruise Control
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not listed
10.2-inch (higher variants)
Speakers
Not listed
9-speaker Alpine premium sound system (higher variants)
Connectivity
Not listed
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Bi-LED Projectors with Auto-Leveling
Not listed
DRLs
LED
LED
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Roof Rails
Yes, 60 kg Max Load
Yes
Other Exterior
Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler, Power Door Mirrors with Turn Indicators
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED projector headlamps
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Dual-pane sunroof
Rear Spoiler
Not listed
Yes

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Nautilus Blue, Red Spinal Mica, Silky White Pearl, Galena Grey, Black Mica, Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black (mono), Techno Metallic Green, Velvet Red, New Pearl White, Magnesio Grey (dual-tone with black roof)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh
₹23.33 Lakh – ₹38.26 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, automatic

MU-X Standard 4x2₹34.53 Lakh Limited Opt 4x4 AT₹36.05 Lakh Meridian ₹1.52 lakh more

Only the Meridian sells a diesel, manual version: 1 version, from ₹23.33 Lakh.

On-road price by city

MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 against Meridian Longitude Plus 4x2 AT

CityMU-XMeridianGap
Mumbai₹41.34 Lakh₹35.23 LakhMeridian ₹6.11 lakh less
Pune₹41.34 Lakh₹35.23 LakhMeridian ₹6.11 lakh less
New Delhi₹40.48 Lakh₹34.49 LakhMeridian ₹5.98 lakh less
Bengaluru₹42.39 Lakh₹36.13 LakhMeridian ₹6.26 lakh less
Chennai₹43.1 Lakh₹36.73 LakhMeridian ₹6.37 lakh less
Hyderabad₹43.12 Lakh₹36.76 LakhMeridian ₹6.37 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹38.24 Lakh₹32.59 LakhMeridian ₹5.65 lakh less
Kolkata₹39.62 Lakh₹33.76 LakhMeridian ₹5.85 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the MU-X or the Meridian?

The Meridian, by ₹5.14 lakh on the versions compared here: MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 at ₹34.53 Lakh against Meridian Longitude Plus 4x2 AT at ₹29.39 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹40.48 Lakh against ₹34.49 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Meridian claims 16.25 kmpl against 13.8 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The MU-X: not tested in this form; the Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2016). The Meridian: not crash-tested yet. The MU-X has 6 airbags and the Meridian 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 makes 163 hp and 360 Nm and the Meridian Longitude Plus 4x2 AT makes 170 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The MU-X is 56 mm longer. Boot space is 878 litres in the MU-X and 170 litres in the Meridian.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,012 a month for the MU-X and ₹57,964 for the Meridian, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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