Toyota Fortuner vs MG Gloster vs Jeep Meridian : An SUV in India frequently refers to an impressive road presence, strong performance, and comfort during long drives. In 2025, up to the race are three contenders -Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and Jeep Meridian- each one equally good. The Fortuner owns reliability on its terms, the Gloster boasts features of a world-class facility, whereas the Meridian portrays luxury. So who emerges out as the best in overall performance? Let’s see.
Design and Road Presence
If we consider the design of the Fortuner and its road presence, it speaks of raw power, especially in the Legender and GR Sport variants, while the MG Gloster imbues a more premium, globally acceptable design with chrome applications and sharp LED lights. The Jeep Meridian, with the smallest size among the three, embodies more refined sleekness, a design probably inspired by its bigger sibling, the Grand Cherokee.
Interior and Features
With admiration optional for the MG Gloster, it provides a complete suite of features: A massive and easily accessible touchscreen, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a twelve-speaker audio system. Keeping it very simple yet tough, the Fortuner shows off some helpful features such as connected car Tech, an eight-inch infotainment system, and power front seats. The Jeep Meridian has a kind of appeal provided by its elegant dash, high-quality finish, and cabin direction towards comfort. Other features of the same car are a panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, and the driver’s digital display.
Performance and Driving Experience
The full Toyota package offers a 2.8L diesel engine with 204PS that pumps freely both petrol and diesel engines, with a 4×4 option on the side-nice for both on-road and off-road duty. The MG Gloster boasts a 2.0L diesel engine with maximum output of up to 218 PS, meaning it’s quite powerful for a great highway drive. Jeep Meridian overwhelms with a 2.0L diesel (170 PS) that hums smoothly in the city and on the family routes, being less strong for rough off-roading.
Prices
Pricewise, the Fortuner is the costliest among the three at approximately ₹33 lakh; while the Gloster and Meridian are almost neck-to-neck starting from about ₹32 lakh (ex-showroom).
If you need it tough and for resale value, look no farther than the Fortuner. For comfort, the Gloster would be your pick. If you are a true-blue high-end preference, which offers a plush feel and a smooth drive, the Meridian might just be for you.