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  • The Jeep Meridian is easy to dismiss as the larger Compass. Which, under the skin, it is. However, it has more space, a bigger sense of luxury and it drives even better in some ways. On MotorInc View, Kartikeya has all the details on the Compass' elder brother that resembles the Grand Cherokee a lot more than it should!
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    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Where does Meridian fit
    01:26 Design
    03:11 Meridian cabin
    04:47 Space
    06:09 Driving the Meridian
    08:14 Suspension
    08:45 Fuel economy
    09:19 Off-road
    10:18 Verdict
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  • @motorinc
    @motorinc  29 днів тому +3

    *Explore MotorInc Memberships*
    UA-cam.com/@motorinc/join
    *Chapters*
    00:00 Where does Meridian fit
    01:26 Design
    03:11 Meridian cabin
    04:47 Space
    06:09 Driving the Meridian
    08:14 Suspension
    08:45 Fuel economy
    09:19 Off-road
    10:18 Verdict

    • @vinodjadhav7632
      @vinodjadhav7632 28 днів тому

      Sir, rupay card is not accepting also their is no facility of phone pay or google pay??

  • @rickiek
    @rickiek 28 днів тому +38

    I normally enjoy Kartikeya’s presentation but this felt like a lullaby! Maybe he simply wanted to drive home the point on the Meridian’s laid back dynamics!

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +6

      Heya R! Thanks for setting the pace for us. 😁

    • @Newbutold
      @Newbutold 27 днів тому

      😅

  • @konrathod
    @konrathod 28 днів тому +9

    I don’t know how are you guys are doing this kind of videos without any ads and any sponsors I mean the quality that shows

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Thank you Mr R! Happy to have that. We have started memberships too which has some extra content.

  • @ramsaranskr
    @ramsaranskr 28 днів тому +22

    Proud owner of a Jeep Meridian for close to a year now. Approaching 20k kms on the odo and this one is a mile muncher on the highway. The ride quality is very good and the suv is stable at high speeds. We have done 800 km days with my 1 year old daughter in the Isofix car seats, the NVH and build quality is pretty admirable except for a few squeaks. It has an amazing sound system, 360 deg camera and plush seats with ventilation. Cons: loud AC, limited space in the 3rd row and this Suv definitely needs 30 bhp more.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience @ramsaranskr.

    • @DisheetKhambhayata
      @DisheetKhambhayata 28 днів тому +4

      I agree with you being an owner of Meridian myself with the points you’ve given here. I’d disagree with Kartikeya about the cabin noise. Meridian has more than enough noise dampening compared to other cars and cabin is pretty much silent. I’ve driven the Xuv 700, New Safari, Scorpio N and compared to those Meridian is pretty silent.
      I’ve driven my 25,000 kms and in 5 different states till now so I pretty much say you cannot go wrong with choosing Meridian. And it doesn’t feel laggy as such which he mentioned and I can say since I have driven it at a top speed of 190 kmph and it was very stable at that speed. But normal highway cruising it can easily do which it is made for and the engine is tuned nicely to not make it peppy and be in a relaxed manner which is more preferable for people like me who love to travel long distances.

    • @avl123
      @avl123 27 днів тому +4

      ​@@DisheetKhambhayataagree with u fully.....and this beautiful suv just cannot be compared to Indian crap brands.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Thanks for your feedback! Good to know.

  • @pdpals
    @pdpals 28 днів тому +6

    Thanks for review ❤… I am a meridian owner since sep 2023, done almost 12000km, excellent experience so far..

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing @pdpals!

  • @anshumandun
    @anshumandun 28 днів тому +10

    Thanks for making this video. I’m a Meridian owner and often people ask me why I paid so much for 2 extra seats compared to the compass. Now I can just share this video with them 😀

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Heya Anshuman! Good to know. How long have you had it?

    • @anshumandun
      @anshumandun 28 днів тому +2

      @@motorinc I bought it in October 2023. I’ve done 11k kms till now. Did one long trip of Bangalore to Kashmir and back. It’s a mile muncher!

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +2

      That is indeed one loooong trip @anshumandun!

    • @avl123
      @avl123 27 днів тому

      ​@@anshumandun.... excellent choice....and how much on road cost...and what's city n highway milage.....

    • @anshumandun
      @anshumandun 27 днів тому +1

      @@avl123 around 42L for FWD variant. Mileage figures already mentioned in the video by Karthik. 8-10 in free flowing city traffic and 15-18 on highways, depending on your right foot.

  • @HellDiver_02
    @HellDiver_02 28 днів тому +8

    That bottle green color mann 😍. Credits to motorinc guys for choosing this color for reviewing this vehicle. Looks so good in the thumbnail 👌🏼👌🏼

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +2

      It’s a looker! We lucked out.

  • @NirupamBiswas
    @NirupamBiswas 3 години тому

    Been driving one (this exact color) for 10 months. So much fun to drive, particularly on highways. I was driving Jazz before this and I never felt lack of power in Meridian.

  • @shivasoumya
    @shivasoumya 28 днів тому +141

    This is too slow, I had to do 1.5x

  • @Prasoon_ingle
    @Prasoon_ingle 28 днів тому +12

    This is a high time we should compare Jeep Meridian and ScorpioN, because scorpion prices have gone up drastically

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +3

      Heya Abhinav! Thanks for the recommendation! But, unlikely to have the same buyers being interested in both. Don’t you think?

    • @burnttoast9890
      @burnttoast9890 28 днів тому

      ​@@motorinc why not compare with the Tucson ?

    • @burnttoast9890
      @burnttoast9890 28 днів тому +1

      ​@@motorinc Tucson comparison?

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Request noted @burnttoast9890 although we don't think these two are in the same list of consideration, except maybe in terms of price.

    • @binoysankar2281
      @binoysankar2281 28 днів тому +1

      ​@@motorincWhat about MG Gloster

  • @abhinavtripathi3064
    @abhinavtripathi3064 28 днів тому +3

    Finally my car is graced by Kartik!
    Got sold out on the looks itself. The biggest motivation to get this was STANDING OUT among Koreans flooding the roads

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Heya Abhinav! Super happy to have a Meridian owner here. How’s it going with it?

    • @abhinavtripathi3064
      @abhinavtripathi3064 21 день тому +1

      Difficult to take hands off the steering wheel. It’s an experience every time we step in. The balance between big looking and good looking is perfect. I have seen guys overtaking me on NH48 and slowing down to look at this beautiful beast. Guess you need to pay a premium for that 😅

  • @doctor.arjun.drives
    @doctor.arjun.drives 28 днів тому +2

    As a compass owner, I can definitely say meridian is also a 5 seater at most.

  • @omchatterjee506
    @omchatterjee506 28 днів тому +2

    I think your videos are more calming than headspace. I see people complaining about your style or speed of oration but please dont change. Dont change & become like other channels just cause few people lack pateince.
    Compass, meridian, latitude, longitude whatever they bring to india is just pure chaos, cause we Indians like to have superficial things and we dont appreciate quality & finish.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Heya Om! Thank you for your take and encouragement. ❤️

  • @abhijithmadhav3513
    @abhijithmadhav3513 26 днів тому

    Soothing on the ears. Measured and carefully crafted content, delivered with a quiet but nonetheless reassuring confidence. Way to go Karthikeya

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      Thanks for the kind words Abhijith!

  • @surajshanbhag
    @surajshanbhag 29 днів тому

    This is so well put together. What are some options you would consider as a non-compromise 7-seater for family trips with good luggage space and kids in the 3rd row? A hybrid would be great. But my observation has been, with any 7-seater, you will compromise on something unless you a paying 8 figures.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hi Suraj, have you tried out the Hycross/Invicto? We have our View videos on both. Do check them out.

  • @RohitKumarForever
    @RohitKumarForever 28 днів тому +1

    Jeep Meridian owner since Nov 2022 and no complains so far. On the highway at higher speeds it "Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee". And it is a breeze to drive in a city like Bangalore. I never get tired driving this SUV. For a joint family of 6, the meridian delivers exceptional value to my family. According to me it is probably one of the best value for money SUV's. Most importantly, who is going to applaud the safety features and solid build this vehicle presents to its customers? Check out how thick its door panels are :-) Caution: Don't mess with a Meridian on the roads!

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thank you for sharing @RohitKumarForever! It sounds like a great compliment to the Meridian that it's a breeze to drive in a huge city like Bengaluru.

    • @RohitKumarForever
      @RohitKumarForever 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc Yes i used to drive a Volkswagen Polo and transitioned to a Meridian since my parents moved in with me. I used to get darn tired in a return trip to the airport in my Polo. Home-Airport return trip is 100Kms. But the Meridian is so buttery and ventilated that I am as fresh as a daisy post the return trip.

    • @avl123
      @avl123 27 днів тому

      ​@@RohitKumarForever..... agree bro..... similar feelings in my fortuner and 2.8z Crysta....I m enjoying it fully.....👍👍🙏

    • @RohitKumarForever
      @RohitKumarForever 27 днів тому

      @@avl123 good to hear bro. U live in Bangalore as well?

    • @avl123
      @avl123 27 днів тому

      @@RohitKumarForever no bro....in Bombay....but love driving and have done more than 20 return trips to Mangalore....also Goa Nashik Gujarat and more... mostly these cars r only for long distance and one has to love them , as my cars r always looking new....
      Thanks fr u reply bro...n keep enjoying ur trips on ur best wheels 👍👍

  • @95kanishkagarwal
    @95kanishkagarwal 28 днів тому +1

    Our family had a compass in 2019, met with an accident, total damage, but saved everyone in it. The car was robust, and the quality was plush, but the engine felt lethargic in city, now we have a Slavia and Seltos and these two make me wonder why Jeep felt the way it did, but handling was top notch! I just wish they kept prices competitive, they are such beautiful looking machines honestly.
    Meridian looks so beautiful, and feels like a good choice, but given comparison with Safari and XUV 700, it needs to do better with prices, as it shares engines with Safari and Safari starts under 25l bracket with its automatic variants too.
    I wonder if we will get awd in the pseudo SUV segment of seltos and cretas since they are big or maybe bigger than a compass, that might just bring excitement under 25l bracket cars! :P

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Hey Kanishk, glad to hear the family is safe. And thanks for sharing that with us. As for the Seltos segment - awd looks unlikely.

    • @95kanishkagarwal
      @95kanishkagarwal 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc thanks! And I know even though it's unlikely, a man can dream.

  • @AAKEngine
    @AAKEngine 29 днів тому +8

    As a young lad I was going through all the car options we have excluding luxury vehicle's to go for in India and NGL except Virtus and cars like compass etc, I don't find any car which gives that excitement of, 'now that's a car.' Every lineup of brand in India is so short and most fall just under 13-13 lakh with those pseudo suv's and cars ranging from 15-30 lakh bracket seem to be just the top end variants of these cars. The jump is drastic after that either go for a 50 lakh entry level luxury car or what else? We definitely need more cars like Meridian (maybe better than that) Cars like civic, accord, Elantra etc. I literally fell in love with Meridian when I saw it going through a valley near Himalayas as I live near those ranges. The car going through in contrast with the ice capped mountains was such a looker.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  29 днів тому +4

      Hello! That’s a beautiful picture you painted. Kartikeya is smitten by its design too. Elegant. Where about do you live? Must be beautiful.

    • @AAKEngine
      @AAKEngine 29 днів тому +2

      @@motorinc It's a place called Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, small town and beautiful weather. Basically Kashmir but unknown to most.

    • @avl123
      @avl123 27 днів тому +1

      ​@@AAKEngine..... sounds awesome bro.....👍👍😊

  • @ArunSapaare
    @ArunSapaare 28 днів тому

    I've following Karthikeya from the Zigwheels days but since he's come over to MotorInc, I can him moving up a notch quite clearly. He looks into our eyes with confidence & passion in his eyes, the way he speaks, the way he presents makes me to come back again & again to listen to him. He's a perfect blend of experience & passion put into one complete package. More than the video, I'm here just to listen him talk. Love you Karthikeya sir!😚❤

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Hey Arun, thanks as always. And glad to hear KartikeyaxMotorInc is clicking with you.

    • @ArunSapaare
      @ArunSapaare 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc it should be me that should be glad to have come across this channel!🙂

  • @maneetsinghbagga2898
    @maneetsinghbagga2898 26 днів тому

    The analysis is Spot on

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      Thank you @maneetsinghbagga2898!

  • @vinayhulikere1734
    @vinayhulikere1734 28 днів тому +2

    Jeep recently launched the updated Commander (The Meridian in India) in South American countries. It comes with a 2L turbo petrol engine producing 270 HP and 400 NM torque. Gets adjustable rear seats too , I think this engine would be the perfect equipment to make The Meridian completely desirable in Indian market.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hey Vinay, we need that sliding second row for sure.

    • @vinayhulikere1734
      @vinayhulikere1734 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc sure, but getting the engine wouldn’t hurt. 😂

    • @abhinavtripathi3064
      @abhinavtripathi3064 28 днів тому +3

      The problem is that petrol becomes a fuel guzzling problem. Case in point being xuv700, kodiaq, Tiguan. It becomes even more expensive to run. I had to go for this diesel engine as it gives me 12kmpl in Gurgaon city traffic and 16kmpl on highway

  • @nishantnanda8404
    @nishantnanda8404 10 днів тому

    What are the other options in this category ?
    Its for my father who wants a chauffeur driven comfortable preferably 7 seater SUV , preowned vehicle will do too in a budget of 30-35 lakhs

  • @HasanAamirVlogs
    @HasanAamirVlogs 29 днів тому +10

    Thought of buying this, then ended up buying the XUV700 AX7L Petrol Automatic. Thought long and hard and then decided to buy a petrol and an Indian made.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  29 днів тому +2

      Thanks for letting us know Hasan. How has your experience with the XUV700 been?

    • @HasanAamirVlogs
      @HasanAamirVlogs 29 днів тому +4

      @@motorinc I just got the delivery yesterday, haven’t even taken out yet as I had to travel to Chennai for office work. Will drive it soon and comment here.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Congratulations!!

    • @Michael-Angh
      @Michael-Angh 28 днів тому

      He just mentioned that this Jeep in Indian made so what are you on about? The same old biased thing?

    • @mafazrahman1900
      @mafazrahman1900 27 днів тому

      Good luck on the fuel economy brother! 🫂

  • @shashanksaikumar
    @shashanksaikumar 28 днів тому +3

    Jeep’s biggest and only negative is their pricing. Dropping the pricing by 3-5 lakhs will drop it straight into the safari and xuv700 band and translate to exponentially higher sales.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      The pricing is definitely a big stumbling block. 😑

    • @DisheetKhambhayata
      @DisheetKhambhayata 28 днів тому +2

      I bought my Meridian last year for 35 lakh after negotiating with the dealer and I can say I’m pretty much happy with it since day one. It costed me almost at the price of Jeep Compass model S.

    • @biswajit2424
      @biswajit2424 3 дні тому +1

      ​@@DisheetKhambhayata Can you really negotiate it to such an extent !! How much lakh discount was it actually and which model ? Hope ur point of 35L is onroad one !

    • @DisheetKhambhayata
      @DisheetKhambhayata День тому +1

      @@biswajit2424 well it all depends on how you negotiate with the dealer to be honest. Yes the amount I quoted is on-road and I bought the Limited (O) 4x2 AT which was the top model in 4x2. The on road price for my model was around 39.5 something.

  • @sanusayantan
    @sanusayantan 27 днів тому +1

    Watching this video in the morning and is so soothing as well as informative. Naysayers and haters will always be there. You continue the amazing work and keep rocking Kartikeya! ❤

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому +1

      Heya SS! Appreciate it!

  • @ajaykumarmadhvaraj
    @ajaykumarmadhvaraj 8 днів тому

    It's been a year I am driving Meridian for more than 20K Kms. I felt more pros than cons about this car. It is my daily drive in Bangalore city, known for narrow roads and too many bottle necks. I felt this car moves like a butter. Great road presence, very good suspension and awesome noise cancellation in the cabin. I did 650 kms over night solo drive, I felt almost no tiredness. Its all bcoz of low noise, less body roll (way too lesser than competition). There are some cons like paint corrections, body panels alignment, rear seats cushioning, and AC flow in the rear seats.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  8 днів тому +1

      Thank you for sharing! Which city are you from? And more city or highway use?

    • @ajaykumarmadhvaraj
      @ajaykumarmadhvaraj 8 днів тому

      @@motorinc I live in Bangalore, and I travel 40 kilometres daily within the city. Thus, of the total 20 kilometres, almost 60% are driven on highways.

  • @dr.pushpakmali5261
    @dr.pushpakmali5261 27 днів тому +3

    We wil wait for an video on fortuner.
    I am eager to know the thoughts of kartikeya about fortuner.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому +3

      We would love to. The test car was just a bit roughed up.

  • @GirishRJustLeave
    @GirishRJustLeave 13 днів тому

    i have a stage one tuned meridian. Absolutely love the car. i am getting 190 bhp at the wheels.

  • @binoysankar2281
    @binoysankar2281 28 днів тому

    Hi @Karthik, Good review as always.
    I am looking for vehicles in this category for more than a year and my Meridian experience was kind of average. I had a TD more than 50 kms in Bangalore city and Hosur highway. I feel its so under tuned to extract more mileage and relaxed driving experience on highways. I gave the car back to the sales person on the return when reached bglr city as this car couldn't impress me on the driving. There are many aspects which I liked in this car. I wanted to mentioned why I excluded this from my shortlist. Brazil model TD380 has 30 Nm more power compared to this one atelast. It really needs a bump up in power. But I will give it another try if there is something exciting on the upcoming Meridian 2.0

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Hey Binoy! Love reading about your experience. And, we feel you - choices are slim. The laid back nature of the Meridian is a bit of a buzz kill. Let’s see what they do. Clearly there is more to come. But, when?

  • @mafazrahman1900
    @mafazrahman1900 27 днів тому +1

    Meridian makes crazy sense when you consider the discount it usually gets. 5 to 8 lacs. Makes more sense than Compass with the new unreasonable pricing. Just like Alturas G4 with the discounts makes more sense than XUV 700 but guess what? People wont buy it!

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Hello MR, at the price you are indicating it’s excellent. Do you have one? If yes, how’s your service experience?

  • @mizoxxx
    @mizoxxx 26 днів тому

    I seriously considered the meridian last month before getting the tuscon, as a 6 ft tall individual I couldn't imagine how less space there is in the 2nd row it absolutely shocked me..I love to drive don't get me wrong and for those reasons its really good but I also love to sit in the back seat and relax during normal working days...and that is a place where the car fails horribly, as a person having just 3 members 7 seater is pointless, could have done with just 5 seats...this is what product placement screws up in.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      Yep! Just can’t picture a six footer using the second row regularly.

  • @sandy91291
    @sandy91291 28 днів тому

    If ride and handling balance is taken into account, which one should be the pick between meridian and kodiaq?

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      The toss up between the Kodiaq and Meridian isn’t on the ride and handling. The Kodiaq will be more plush and car like while the Meridian will be more SUV like. The difference is the engine and general sense of refinement and luxury. Hope that helps Sandy!

  • @Subhr0
    @Subhr0 28 днів тому +2

    I for one like the staccato delivery that Karthikeya brings in to View, it is a sort of identity for View- it mimics how thoughts come in fits and bursts when you see a vehicle and try to articulate your thoughts about it.
    Impact of the slow pace is something I love from the longer form videos, for more flowing fast paced content I refer to Motorinc reels.
    (And yes I know opinions are like a certain body part - everyone has one; this was mine 😅)

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hey Subhro! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. And glad to know it works for you. 😀

  • @ArjunKarandur
    @ArjunKarandur 29 днів тому +1

    Hi MotorInc, can you please do a review of the Jimny on View?

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hey Arjun! We have it on our to do list for sure! Are you interested in the auto? And what do you plan to use it for?

    • @ArjunKarandur
      @ArjunKarandur 27 днів тому

      Yes looking at the automatic. Main attraction was its small size and suspension for narrow bad roads chock-a-block with traffic but the large turning radius seems to nullify the advantage of its compact size. Don’t think will be doing the off-roading

  • @shyamsunder-zt9oq
    @shyamsunder-zt9oq 26 днів тому

    Waiting for your reply, confused about what to take ns 400 or Duke 200 , or suggest me any good motorcycle, I am a beginner to coming from 125cc scooty ❤❤❤

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому +1

      Hello SS! Just hold on for a bit? We may have an answer soon. 😁

    • @shyamsunder-zt9oq
      @shyamsunder-zt9oq 26 днів тому

      Eagerly waiting 😁😁

  • @aadityaacharya4
    @aadityaacharya4 28 днів тому

    Petrol meridian 4*2 would make a good case for itself I think. Would make it more price attractive

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      That would make it interesting for sure.

  • @abijithla5865
    @abijithla5865 28 днів тому +7

    The audio is very very off in this video guys.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for the feedback Abi!

  • @sandeshkumar4344
    @sandeshkumar4344 27 днів тому

    Saw in multiple off road videos that it fared poorly compared to other 4X4 in same segment or near to its segment. What is your opinion?

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      We actually didn’t go off-road with it. We don’t see anyone using it for that explicitly. For casual users it will be plenty! Like we said farmhouse trips sorted.

  • @amitavagupta5935
    @amitavagupta5935 28 днів тому

    Good video.. I feel, since the engine is the same as Compass; it's a Alcazar version of Creta or a Karens version of Seltos.... but for Jeep, since Compass comes with 2.0 L, this upgrade makes sense more than the other 2... any 1.5 L with 7 seats can be good a people carrier, however not for enthusiasts 🙂

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing your take Amitav! It’s definitely not for spirited drivers.

  • @mafazrahman1900
    @mafazrahman1900 27 днів тому

    1.25X is the sweet spot to give the bg music a zing too

  • @porkoholic
    @porkoholic 28 днів тому

    The chrome accent line above the rear door doesn't align properly with the C pillar and it bothers me more than it should 😅

  • @akshaypsat
    @akshaypsat 27 днів тому

    Brilliant review. Now one on the landrover defender?😝😭

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому +1

      Heya Akshay! Thanks! Do you have one?

    • @akshaypsat
      @akshaypsat 27 днів тому

      @@motorinc Dad has it booked yess

  • @harissampath
    @harissampath 26 днів тому

    I am a huge fan of motor inc. But today i slept at 8.15 too slow. Listen at 1.5x should do the trick😂

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      👍 Thanks for the feedback.

  • @ros9881
    @ros9881 26 днів тому

    Don't u complain about his speed @shivasoumiya we love karthyeka for his calmn pleasing presentation ❤

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      That’s really kind of you Ros!

  • @AkashYadav-vh9hu
    @AkashYadav-vh9hu 28 днів тому

    Love Jeep Compass, yet to try Meridian. Coming from same family of FIAT LINEA, this is a familiar territory just like Citroën. I’d pick Meridian over TFort since the latter has too much movement inside and feels claustrophobic. Compass is the pinnacle of tight SUV, Meridian is pinnacle of class and feel in its range.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hey Akash, do you have a Compass? Let us know here you drive the Meridian. 😁

    • @AkashYadav-vh9hu
      @AkashYadav-vh9hu 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc I'm Akash 🥲
      I have THE Linea 125S TJET 😁
      But it is imperative that I would be going for Compass or Meridian(home ministry approval Pending). Everything else seems like a compromise or downgrade.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому +1

      Hello Akash! Who called you Akshay? 😀
      Sorry about that. And thanks for letting us know about your car and aspirations. We’re with you!

  • @tanishqgandas2633
    @tanishqgandas2633 28 днів тому +7

    your mic quality on the view episodes has been very tinny. please look into this. compare your mic quality to other videos on youtube for reference.
    what mics are you guys using?

    • @tanishqgandas2633
      @tanishqgandas2633 28 днів тому +1

      im watching a carwow video with this going back and forth and its drastic to my ears.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hi Tanish, appreciate the feedback. We’ll check it out.

  • @Gandharpn
    @Gandharpn 28 днів тому +1

    These guys forgot they run a car channel and not ASMR channel.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for the feedback Gandhar. Appreciate it.

  • @ankitrawat4736
    @ankitrawat4736 27 днів тому

    This would better than fortuner in every prospect except reliability. What a car it is.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Hey Ankit, glad to hear your take. Do you use one?

    • @ankitrawat4736
      @ankitrawat4736 26 днів тому

      @@motorinc yep, I own a compass and my uncle owns a meridian

  • @jijojohn2620
    @jijojohn2620 28 днів тому

    Will you ever review an MG car on the channel, more specifically the Astor ?

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hey JJ! We are awaiting test cars. 🤷‍♂️

  • @panchamtaneja
    @panchamtaneja 28 днів тому +1

    With the depleting sales MoM, and ? on post sales service, it is difficult to convince one to buy a Jeep...

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hey PT, convincing someone will be tough. Which is why K said - if it’s Jeep you want…

  • @senguptameister
    @senguptameister 27 днів тому

    Low and slow baby !!! Karthi is a like a low rider. Ambling along letting you hear and absorb all. Suno magar pyaar se .

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Mr Meister! 😁 Happy to hear that! Thank you.

  • @TheJaseemAshraf
    @TheJaseemAshraf 27 днів тому

    When will be there a dedicated video about bajaj NS400Z ?

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Appreciate your patience. Please stay tuned.

  • @Aliyash_ansari000
    @Aliyash_ansari000 26 днів тому

    Guys when you will make video on pulser NS400Z

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      Stay tuned @uder-lu3uo6dd5k!

  • @NaveenKumar-xs5ie
    @NaveenKumar-xs5ie 27 днів тому

    I felt like pressing the bell icon today, and I did it.

  • @vatsalkatiyar3127
    @vatsalkatiyar3127 20 днів тому

    Please make a video on XUV 3XO soon.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  20 днів тому

      Stay tuned @vatsalkatiyar3127!

  • @Holy_Demon
    @Holy_Demon 28 днів тому +2

    Morning commute in heavy traffic and hearing Kartikeya... Feels tranquility in the center of chaotic world 😂 Felt like A shot of cold lemonade in this heat.
    Had an opportunity to ride the meridian and i completely agree this ain't a COMPASS XL. It feels like home on wheels. I won't compare this to Fortuner.. For me it's Innova Hycross class. Wish Jeep could have kept the prices on lower side to atleast get more attention. Have 3 meredian in known families and they all love it for travelling with families.. But everyone suffer from some form of QC issues especially rattling noise or trim issues. Service in Tier 2 cities like mine aren't that good (Okaish). And parts availability takes time!!
    The compass video thumbnail said to GET OUT to enjoy... Meridian is like Alfred from Batman... At your travel service sir with complete relaxation

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +2

      Heya HD! That’s beautifully said! Alfred! Haha

  • @GK-ek6ex
    @GK-ek6ex 28 днів тому

    The American theme going in the background..!!!✌️

  • @aneesh3462
    @aneesh3462 18 днів тому

    I'd anyday choose a XUV700 over jeep meridian, even if xuv700 is similarly priced as the meridian.
    :- Xuv700 has better enigne and better performance
    :-Has more space
    :-More features ( especially ADAS )
    :-Its 9 speed does just under 2k RPM at 120, While XUV's TC does 120 at 2k RPM ( just a marginal difference for 6 speed and a 9 speed!! )

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  17 днів тому

      Thanks for letting us know @aneesh3462.

  • @gr8gr8n
    @gr8gr8n 28 днів тому

    Looks like they have improved the rear seat comfort in this. It is really bad in the compass

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Yes. The seat position is higher. And the added sense of space really helps.

  • @advprasanthb
    @advprasanthb 28 днів тому

    What about grand Cherokee? Is it a better car than Meridian other than financial pov?

    • @sreyassviswam
      @sreyassviswam 28 днів тому +1

      Grand Cherokee costs more than 1 crore on road.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      That’s a big step up!

  • @adarshshivam2096
    @adarshshivam2096 28 днів тому +1

    Even the background music is American 🦅

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Gotta keep up the overall theme AS!

  • @ARYEHTONAMIX
    @ARYEHTONAMIX 28 днів тому

    I feel like it's only right for you guys to coin the term "Motorinc mornings"

  • @OjasVadke
    @OjasVadke 28 днів тому

    Hey Karthikeya, shall we call it a Cherokee LX then?

  • @anoopvarghese8545
    @anoopvarghese8545 28 днів тому

    Im so mad that you guys made the scrambler review exclusive for first.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for your feedback!

  • @PrajishAP
    @PrajishAP 28 днів тому

    I wouldn't mind hinting to Toyota on how to do the interiors more than KIA, considering the price range...and therefore also Suzuki(Invicto, anyone interested?😅)

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Agree with you there @PrajishAP. Interiors on the HyCross/Invicto could be better but Kartik mentioned Kia as they try to offer cutting edge interiors on their vehicles. Especially on the new Seltos.

    • @PrajishAP
      @PrajishAP 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc agree, KIA has always been that flashy cousin

  • @obedrossi
    @obedrossi 27 днів тому

    Forget 1.5x, Kartikeya's videos are best viewed at 1.75x.

  • @rajlovinglife
    @rajlovinglife 16 днів тому

    enjoying therapy or rather ASMR compass meridian vibes.......▶

  • @Nachiketa_Yamraj
    @Nachiketa_Yamraj 28 днів тому

    Budget around 10 Lakh
    Exter Amt SX
    Sonet Htk +
    Please tell which one should i prefer.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Sonet please. They share the engine, which isn’t exciting. But the suspension is going to be an issue on Exter for anything other than slow speed city use - especially backseat.

  • @Techno_Babble
    @Techno_Babble 29 днів тому

    Jeep as a brand seems to under prepared for the Indian Market with its limited offerings.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  29 днів тому

      Hey TB! Or overestimated themselves. They are doing premium things. But not by enough to let the Jeep badge pull off that price tag.

  • @anan7s294
    @anan7s294 22 дні тому

    When I first heard about Meridian I was so excited but now I dont see it that way. Particularly the rear wiper reminds me of hippos tail, just waiting to spin round n round with fart. 😅
    The only car worthy to challenge Fortuner is gone. Few days back I was watching an Aussie channel comparing all the 4wd real SUVs, and they said fortuner was the last in terms of sales among the contenders. 1st place was Prado followed by Isuzu MUX (which wasn't launched in India). Do you see Isuzu launching the new gen MUX or it's facelift this year? I've heard rumors upcoming Fortuner will be more or less the same but come with a diesel hybrid engine. Does Isuzu also have any hybrids planned?
    Even the current gen MU-X's ride quality is better than the Fortuner and the new gen MU-X is better in every regard - dimensions, interior, third row, comfort, more GC, fuel efficiency, service interval, ADAS, cheaper, and so much more. The only place where fortuner is ahead in terms of fuel tank capacity.
    I know Gloster is there but it can't compete in offroad as these 2, and I find under thigh support lacking in all 3 rows.

    • @anan7s294
      @anan7s294 22 дні тому

      I forgot to add more refined engine than fortuner 😛

  • @rahulmooley3298
    @rahulmooley3298 28 днів тому +1

    I should be working right now

  • @malharbhambure6580
    @malharbhambure6580 28 днів тому

    I've heard a few buy the Ignis and say "Compass jaisi dikhti hai"🤣 . Not kidding

  • @Abhinav_Nayana_Sailen
    @Abhinav_Nayana_Sailen 28 днів тому

    So basically look for other family car. Thanks Karthikeya 🙏

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hi Abhinav! For a seven seater - absolutely.

  • @Aditya90sKZ
    @Aditya90sKZ 28 днів тому

    I'm surprised to know it's engine is lazy😅 hycross, crysta, xuv700, safari(with same diesel engine mind you) seems better options

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Hey Aditya, They don’t have the same engine. Those are each engineered differently. Their size and number of cylinders maybe same. But how they work, is not. Hope that helps!

  • @HunterVlog350cc
    @HunterVlog350cc 28 днів тому

    there are only 2 jeeps that excite me - wrangler and grand wagoneer(1970s)

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Heya HV! You mean woody? 😁

    • @HunterVlog350cc
      @HunterVlog350cc 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc yes it had wooden exteriors saw in one good movie and was a luxury back then

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому +1

      It’s been nicknamed Woody!

  • @stevencharles8421
    @stevencharles8421 28 днів тому

    Dear Motorinc, I can’t see Mavrick & Speed 400 videos as I want to see the reviews before taking a test drive. A suggestion please open up the older videos to all audiences because most of the premium videos are of high demand cars & bikes and most of the people see the videos of these vehicles because they want a clear idea about the vehicle to refine their purchasing decision. If Motorinc is unable to help such viewers then what is the use of this movement and such high quality videos because normal viewer will watch other creators videos to know about the vehicle hence acquiring new subscribers will reduce to a greater extent hence channel growth will stunt. Do give it a thought as I want this channel to grow at the likes of top automotive channels of the world.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for the feedback @stevencharles8421.

  • @chandanbhakuni2061
    @chandanbhakuni2061 28 днів тому

    Kia seltos jab launch hui thi starting mai tab se mai inka fan hu.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Namaste Sir, hamaare saath samay bitaane ke liye shukriya.

  • @casaanovaa
    @casaanovaa 28 днів тому

    Do they sell 😮. ??

  • @hrithik81
    @hrithik81 28 днів тому

    I get the whole calm vibe and aesthetics thing but please try to talk a bit faster.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback Hritik.

  • @freakmonstalicious
    @freakmonstalicious 28 днів тому

    Kartikeya trying to cross the homework word count.

  • @absash7838
    @absash7838 28 днів тому

    This vehicle caters to people experiencing mid life automobile crisis...!

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Well, that must be one good crisis then @absash7838...

    • @absash7838
      @absash7838 27 днів тому

      @@motorinc definitely, any kind of mid life crisis is a luxury.

  • @sagarpatel8263
    @sagarpatel8263 9 днів тому

    Should have better engine option

  • @harshittiwari3169
    @harshittiwari3169 24 дні тому

    Totally forgot that this car exist!🙃

  • @MukeshDevavanathan
    @MukeshDevavanathan 28 днів тому

    I'm a fan of Karthikeya for a long time, but the recent narrations in these episodes are too slow.. I'm finding myself constantly switching the speed to 1.25-1.5

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for the feedback Mukesh. Hope that helped you.

  • @ayushbagouli4703
    @ayushbagouli4703 27 днів тому

    Xuv 300???

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому +1

      Please stay tuned. Thanks!

  • @user-us4tr7he3h
    @user-us4tr7he3h 20 днів тому

    0:26
    Bro. You looked baked.

  • @ashuvaja3777
    @ashuvaja3777 28 днів тому

    As a hexa xta owner I've taken test drive of meridian and it felt very slow and lazy interior is also not that fascinating..

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Hexa owners can definitely gloat about the space! 😆 Good to hear from you. Do you have an auto?

    • @ashuvaja3777
      @ashuvaja3777 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc yup it's an automatic 😁

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Got it! How’s the service and maintenance aspect of it?

    • @ashuvaja3777
      @ashuvaja3777 27 днів тому

      @@motorinc I have never faced any service issues in 7 years of ownership maintance is around 8-9k average yearly which seems pretty decent to me.

  • @Rathoresid7
    @Rathoresid7 28 днів тому

    So it's basically better than compass, but worse than it's rivals, due to its drivetrain and the third row.

  • @cyanogenmod1217
    @cyanogenmod1217 28 днів тому

    *whatever products associated with Jeep [ Daimler/ Chrysler] whether its compass whatever i ❤ love these arrogant macho not too pleasing cars for everyone because i have driven jeep experienced it in Dubai while working there & even in india let me tell you these jeeps are serious angry machines that will make your day when you are depressed or in a bad mood*

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing @cyanogenmod1217!

  • @xxxxxxxxxx336
    @xxxxxxxxxx336 28 днів тому

    Where is the z ns400

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Stay tuned X^10.336!

    • @xxxxxxxxxx336
      @xxxxxxxxxx336 28 днів тому

      @@motorinc … need to decode this one…still trying to

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  27 днів тому

      Well you have 10x's in your username and we didn't want to get it wrong, so... 😅

  • @chandanbhakuni2061
    @chandanbhakuni2061 28 днів тому

    Boss aap long hair style mai smart lagte ho

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Bataate hain unhko!

  • @vbanner
    @vbanner 28 днів тому

    Coming up next - Jeep Grand Cherokee; or probably the Wrangler? Drop a hint

  • @sandeshkumar4344
    @sandeshkumar4344 27 днів тому

    Unlikely to buy this over Fortuner for three reasons - cost of maintenance, resale value and reliability/question on existence of Jeep Brand in India

  • @ontheroad8149
    @ontheroad8149 26 днів тому

    The rear needs to drop a lot! Look at the ridiculous space

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      Wouldn't that just make it a Compass?

    • @ontheroad8149
      @ontheroad8149 25 днів тому

      @@motorinc Not really! The size and ride difference is still there

  • @akshayanvekar797
    @akshayanvekar797 28 днів тому

    2:20 , thats what she said.

  • @summerslider2487
    @summerslider2487 29 днів тому

    The incompetency in understanding our market and its aspirationsl buyers has made life difficult for Jeep.
    Nevermind the Chrysler engines which are not known for their reliability.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  29 днів тому

      Hey SS! How’s it going? The lack of options for the premium buyers still brings the Meridian into their consideration set. This is what we saw after speaking with owners. But, it isn’t convincing enough to pull of the luxury game or the tough game.

    • @summerslider2487
      @summerslider2487 29 днів тому

      @@motorinc going good team! We were considering it for our family infect back in 2022 but ended up going with the forturner after having a look at the second row seating. To be frank it was a purely emotional decision because of the size and heft of the car. We got a 4x4.
      But it’s a fun thing to have and enjoy for sure. Hope we get more options soon. Although I feel the main market is the creta-elevate size category.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  29 днів тому

      We get it. The Fortuner’s presence is its biggest draw. Thanks for sharing that with us!

  • @akshatmishra3523
    @akshatmishra3523 26 днів тому

    Don't you think it's bad that we get less safe cars
    Creta/Seltos in India just scored 3* actually that's 2.99* and international variants 5*
    Why double standards?
    I know that we need to grow up and drive responsibily, follow rules, keep surroundings in check but we're also consumers we also need safe cars.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  26 днів тому

      Hey Akshat, agreed they could be better and safer. But, 3 stars isn’t a failing grade either.

    • @akshatmishra3523
      @akshatmishra3523 26 днів тому

      @@motorinc Well you know right they are technically 2.99* but my main concern in why double standards. We are also paying around 24 lacks for top variants we also deserve safety like they provide in international markets.

  • @adityatiwari8179
    @adityatiwari8179 28 днів тому

    Service Network is poor. Jeep Dealership’s are not hungry interms of sales. Even the customer Sales Executive are not much interested in selling.

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  28 днів тому

      Thanks for the on-ground report. Which city are you from?

    • @adityatiwari8179
      @adityatiwari8179 21 день тому

      Surat, Gujarat.

  • @ozyd87
    @ozyd87 25 днів тому

    I may look like a spammer but I am not one.. I so want to subscribe to your channel but I am not able to.. I don't know why but you seem to be paid by certain manufacturers, even though you may not be.. All of the above is just because I am waiting for a honest review for Honda's motorcycles..It's so sad that India has a billion of Honda enthusiasts but Motoinc has none and very rare mentions of Honda's motorcycles.. Be it the the 300 series or 350 series.. I enjoy your reviews but then at the same time I think why is Honda being so sidelined on your reviews.. To be honest, I am going to copy and paste this comment in all your reviews until I have some response coz I need some help on deciding on a Honda vehicle..

    • @motorinc
      @motorinc  25 днів тому

      First, there's no promotions, sponsorships etc at MotorInc. We're fiercely independent and we'll call it like we see it. Second, no pressure from us to subscribe or take a membership. We want you in our audience _only_ if you trust us. Third, we've been chasing Honda for about a year for test bikes now. Whatever your issues with Honda's coverage are, they're between you and the brand. And fourth, spamming us by pasting the same comment in multiple places only increases our response workload. We'd strongly suggest you do not do this. Also, it isn't required - we read everything. Just to make sure you cannot miss this message, we're going to copy-paste this resopnse in all the places your commented.
      And finally. If you need help, you don't need to clog our inboxes. You just need to ask.

  • @kartikbhagat648
    @kartikbhagat648 28 днів тому

    Mahindra valo se dushmani hai kya 3xO ka kuch batao