The large three-row SUV space in the country has long been dominated by the Toyota Fortuner and while rivals have come and gone, the crown hasn’t budged an inch. But there’s a new contender ready to hit the Indian market, one that makes a bold claim to marry sophistication with trademark ruggedness. The Jeep Meridian … Read more
The Toyota Fortuner has been the undisputed champion among large SUVs in the Indian car market and despite being around for over a decade remains a formidable player with the crown firmly on its head. Challengers have come and challengers have gone but hardly anyone has managed to even ruffle the feathers of the Fortuner. … Read more
There seems to be plenty of competition in the large SUV segment, but none seem to beat the likes of the Toyota Fortuner. Maybe it’s a size thing. However, the MG Gloster is not a small car. It’s bigger than Fortuner and probably the most serious competition now that Endeavor is gone. Don’t rule out … Read more
It’s a pattern that seems to repeat itself with rare exceptions. A foreign car manufacturer lands in India to start production here. It launches a car that takes the market by storm. In due course, it cannot gather an even drumbeat of equally good products. Five years ago, when the Chrysler company (now part of … Read more
The SUV for the extended family has become a staple in many brands’ portfolios. The 3-row, 6-7-seater SUV is now in such high demand that many automakers can’t make enough, and long wait times are common. The news that Jeep is entering this category and that the 3-row version of the Compass will hit the … Read more
Jeep India recently launched the new Meridian SUV in India, finally giving it a chance to compete against premium D-segment SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. Much has been written about how the Meridian is bigger than the famous Fortuner, and it is true in terms of width by 4mm and … Read more
Jeep for most of its young innings in India has been perceived as a single car brand. The Compass was and continues to be a great ambassador for the SUV maker, and when the Wrangler came in, it ignited ambition even if it reached few wallets. But in a nation where ambitions change at the … Read more
