Pune: Jeep India has launched the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition at a starting price of ₹36.05 lakh, with production restricted to 85 units nationwide. Based on the Meridian’s top-spec Overland trim, the collector’s edition introduces anniversary-specific styling, a customised interior and Stellantis’ Cara AI voice assistant.
The special edition commemorates 85 years of the Jeep brand and will be available through authorised Jeep dealerships across India as well as the company’s official website.
Alongside the anniversary model, Jeep has introduced Cara AI across the Meridian range, with prices for Cara-equipped variants starting at ₹30.45 lakh. The voice-led assistant can handle navigation, reminders, weather updates, telephone calls, music playback, general-knowledge questions and selected vehicle functions.
According to Jeep, Cara supports natural voice commands in 52 languages, including major Indian languages. That should make conversations inside the Meridian considerably more productive — and possibly more obedient — than some conversations outside it.
Exclusive Styling for the Anniversary Edition
The Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition features exclusive anniversary design elements, Gloss Black 18-inch alloy wheels and an all-black cabin finished with bespoke Mayan Gold accents and contrasting details.
Customers can also select specially curated 85th Anniversary AXS personalisation packages. Available additions include carpet floor mats, an anniversary decal kit, ambient cabin lighting and Sky Lounge sunroof illumination.
The limited-edition SUV retains the premium positioning, practicality and equipment package of the Meridian Overland while adding cosmetic changes intended to distinguish it from the regular model.
Commenting on the launch, Kumar Priyesh, Business Head & Director – Automotive Brands, Stellantis India, Stellantis India said, “For 85 years, Jeep has represented far more than a vehicle. It has symbolized freedom, exploration and the confidence to go wherever the journey leads. The Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition is our tribute to this remarkable legacy and to the passionate community that has helped shape the Jeep story over generations. With only 100 units available, this collector’s edition offers customers a unique opportunity to own a distinctive piece of Jeep history while experiencing the premium craftsmanship, capability and sophistication that define the Meridian.”
The statement’s reference to 100 units differs from the company’s announcement and product information, which repeatedly specify that only 85 units will be offered in India.
Cara AI Brings Multilingual Voice Assistance
Cara forms part of Jeep India’s effort to offer a more connected ownership experience. The artificial-intelligence-based assistant is designed to understand conversational voice commands rather than requiring users to memorise rigid instructions.
Jeep said the system would help occupants access frequently used functions while reducing the need to navigate touchscreen menus during a journey. Its multilingual support could be particularly relevant in India, where customers regularly switch between English and regional languages in everyday conversation.
Bookings for the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition are now open at Jeep dealerships nationwide and through the Jeep India website.
With its tightly restricted production run, the anniversary edition is aimed less at transforming the Meridian mechanically and more at giving Jeep loyalists a distinct piece of the brand’s history. For Jeep, the launch also places modern connected technology alongside a heritage built over eight and a half decades — proof that even an icon associated with rugged trails must occasionally learn a few new voice commands.
