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Jeep Meridian vs 2026 Toyota Hilux

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Jeep Meridian
2026 Toyota Hilux

Jeep

Meridian

From ₹23.33 Lakh

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Toyota

Hilux

From ₹31.99 Lakh

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Jeep MeridianLongitude Plus 4x2 AT · ₹29.39 Lakh
2026 Toyota HiluxGX 4x2 AT · ₹31.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Meridian: ₹29.39 Lakh (ahead) Hilux: ₹31.99 Lakh Meridian ₹2.60 lakh cheaper
Airbags Meridian: 6 airbags Hilux: 7 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Meridian: 16.25 kmpl Hilux: Not published Claimed
Power Meridian: 170 PS Hilux: 204 hp (ahead) Torque 350 vs 500 Nm
Versions Meridian: 4 (ahead) Hilux: 3 Only Meridian: diesel, manual

Pick the Meridian for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Hilux for more airbags and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹29.39 Lakh
₹31.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹33.58 Lakh
₹36.5 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹56,412 a month
₹61,327 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
170 PS
204 hp
Torque
350 Nm
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
16.25 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Full-size SUV (5/7-seat)
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5 (base) or 7 (higher variants with third row)
Not listed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

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

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual or 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD on lower/mid variants, 4x4 with lockable differential on range-topping AT variants
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric power steering
Not listed
Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

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

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (standard across range)
Not listed
ADAS
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
Not listed
Other Safety
ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, ISOFIX mounts, TPMS
Not listed
Camera
Rear camera with guidelines standard; 360-degree camera on higher variants
Not listed
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not listed

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch (higher variants)
Not listed
Speakers
9-speaker Alpine premium sound system (higher variants)
Not listed
Upholstery
Leather (higher variants)
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic climate control; ventilated seats on higher variants
Not listed
Connectivity
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED projector headlamps
Not listed
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Dual-pane sunroof
Not listed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not listed
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Brilliant Black (mono), Techno Metallic Green, Velvet Red, New Pearl White, Magnesio Grey (dual-tone with black roof)
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Not listed
2.8L Diesel
Displacement
Not listed
2,755 cc
No. of Cylinders
Not listed
4
Transmission Type
Not listed
Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
6-Speed AT
Drive Type
Not listed
4x4

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
80 Litres
Emission Norm Compliance
Not listed
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Leaf Spring
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Turning Radius
Not listed
6.3 m
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
Not listed
5,320 mm
Width
Not listed
1,855 mm
Height
Not listed
1,815 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
3,085 mm
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Not listed
Front & Rear
Drive Modes
Not listed
3

Interior

Upholstery
Not listed
Fabric

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Not listed
17-inch
LED Fog Lamps
Not listed
Front & Rear

Safety

No. of Airbags
Not listed
7
NCAP Rating
Not listed
Not tested in this form. The better-equipped Hilux sold in Australia scored 5 stars from ANCAP (2025). The Australian truck adds a centre airbag and driver-assist systems that India's Hilux does not have, and part of its score depends on them.

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
Not listed
12.3-inch
Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Wireless
No. of Speakers
Not listed
8

Choice

Versions
4 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹23.33 Lakh – ₹38.26 Lakh
₹31.99 Lakh – ₹36.69 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 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

Longitude Plus 4x2 AT₹29.39 Lakh GX 4x2 AT₹31.99 Lakh Hilux ₹2.60 lakh more

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

On-road price by city

Meridian Longitude Plus 4x2 AT against Hilux GX 4x2 AT

CityMeridianHiluxGap
Mumbai₹34.31 Lakh₹37.3 LakhMeridian ₹2.99 lakh less
Pune₹34.31 Lakh₹37.3 LakhMeridian ₹2.99 lakh less
New Delhi₹33.58 Lakh₹36.5 LakhMeridian ₹2.93 lakh less
Bengaluru₹35.26 Lakh₹38.32 LakhMeridian ₹3.07 lakh less
Chennai₹35.86 Lakh₹38.98 LakhMeridian ₹3.12 lakh less
Hyderabad₹35.88 Lakh₹39 LakhMeridian ₹3.12 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 Meridian or the Hilux?

The Meridian, by ₹2.60 lakh on the versions compared here: Meridian Longitude Plus 4x2 AT at ₹29.39 Lakh against Hilux GX 4x2 AT at ₹31.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹33.58 Lakh against ₹36.5 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Meridian: not crash-tested yet. The Hilux: not tested in this form; the better-equipped Hilux sold in Australia scored 5 stars (ANCAP 2025). The Meridian has 6 airbags and the Hilux 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Meridian Longitude Plus 4x2 AT makes 170 PS and 350 Nm and the Hilux GX 4x2 AT makes 204 hp and 500 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Hilux is 551 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹56,412 a month for the Meridian and ₹61,327 for the Hilux, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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