Jeep Meridian vs Tata Safari (2026)
Jeep Meridian (₹23.33 Lakh – ₹38.26 Lakh) and Tata Safari (₹13.40 Lakh – ₹26.91 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Safari is more affordable — it starts ₹9.93 Lakh lower than the Jeep Meridian.
- Only the Tata Safari has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Safari has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 170 litres.
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 →Tata Safari in short
The Safari revives Tata's most iconic nameplate as a three-row flagship built on the Harrier's OMEGA platform, offered in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol from ₹13.40 lakh, and the trims are renamed (Smart/Pure X/Adventure X+/Accomplished X/X+/UL). It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.
Full Safari prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Meridian or Safari?
The Tata Safari is more affordable — it starts ₹9.93 Lakh lower than the Jeep Meridian. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Meridian vs Safari — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Meridian — not yet tested; Tata Safari — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Meridian or the Safari?
The Tata Safari is more affordable — it starts ₹9.93 Lakh lower than the Jeep Meridian. Only the Tata Safari has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). The Tata Safari has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 170 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.