Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Jeep Meridian (₹23.33 Lakh – ₹38.26 Lakh) and Kia Sorento (₹27.99 Lakh – ₹40.39 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 ₹4.66 Lakh lower than the Kia Sorento.
- The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 168 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Kia Sorento in short
The Sorento is Kia India's flagship three-row SUV, launched on 4 September 2026 at ₹27.99–40.39 lakh (introductory) across 32 variants. Built at Anantapur, it offers a 193 PS 2.2L diesel with an 8-speed DCT or a ~235 PS 1.6T strong hybrid with a 6-speed automatic — the hybrid available with AWD, unique in the segment — in 7-seat and 6-seat captain-chair layouts (6-seat adds ₹20,000, Black Line trim adds ₹20,000). It squares up to the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
Full Sorento prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Meridian or Sorento?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹4.66 Lakh lower than the Kia Sorento. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Meridian vs Sorento — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Meridian — not yet tested; Kia Sorento — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Meridian or the Sorento?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹4.66 Lakh lower than the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento is the more powerful car, with 235 bhp against 168 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.