Hyundai Tucson vs Jeep Meridian (2026)
Hyundai Tucson (₹27.32 Lakh – ₹33.64 Lakh) and Jeep Meridian (₹23.33 Lakh – ₹38.26 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹3.99 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Tucson.
- The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful car, with 184 bhp against 168 bhp.
- The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 170 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Tucson in short
The Tucson was Hyundai India's flagship SUV until it was quietly discontinued in November 2025, a little over three years after its 2022 launch. Final ex-showroom prices ran Rs 27.32-33.64 lakh after the September 2025 GST reduction. It offered petrol and diesel engines with a plush, feature-rich cabin and Level 2 ADAS, but never found volume against the Toyota Fortuner below it and German rivals above. These figures are retained for reference and used-market research.
Full Tucson prices & variants →Jeep Meridian in short
The Meridian is Jeep India's three-row flagship below the Grand Cherokee, launched in May 2022 as a stretched, 7-seat sibling of the Compass. It shares the 170 PS/350 Nm 2.0 Multijet diesel with 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic, adds 4x4 on the Overland and 85th Anniversary tops, and upper trims carry Level 2 ADAS — something the Compass never got. Its monocoque comfort and car-like manners position it against the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento.
Full Meridian prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Tucson or Meridian?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹3.99 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Tucson. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Tucson vs Meridian — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Tucson — not yet tested; Jeep Meridian — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Tucson or the Meridian?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹3.99 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson is the more powerful car, with 184 bhp against 168 bhp. The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 170 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.