Isuzu mu-X vs Jeep Meridian (2026)
Isuzu mu-X (₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 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 ₹11.20 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X.
- The Jeep Meridian is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 161 bhp.
- The Isuzu mu-X has the bigger boot: 235 litres vs 170 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Isuzu mu-X in short
The mu-X is Isuzu's 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, relaunched in India in 2021 on the second-generation global platform, sold in 4x2 and 4x4 automatic forms. It runs the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the D-Max pickups — 163 PS and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic — which makes it far less muscular than the 204 PS 2.8-litre Toyota Fortuner it prices against. Its case rests on Isuzu's commercial-grade durability, a comfortable three-row cabin and typically lower running costs than its bigger-engined rivals.
Full mu-X 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: mu-X or Meridian?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹11.20 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
mu-X vs Meridian — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Isuzu mu-X — not yet tested; Jeep Meridian — not yet tested.
Should I buy the mu-X or the Meridian?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹11.20 Lakh lower than the Isuzu mu-X. The Jeep Meridian is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 161 bhp. The Isuzu mu-X has the bigger boot: 235 litres vs 170 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.