The Maruti Suzuki Indian has finally launched the much-awaited Jimny which was first showcased at Auto Expo 2023. Maruti Jimny is a new affordable off-roader of carmaker in India after a long time. Jimny has already received thousands of bookings which confirms that the demand for off-road SUVs is very high in the country. Currently, the Mahindra Thar is dominating the off-road segment but now the situation is about to change.
The price of Maruti Jimny starts at Rs 12.74 lakh (ex-showroom) and you can book the SUV for a token amount of Rs 25,000. Maruti Suzuki has also confirmed that the deliveries of the Jimny will start from the date of launch.
Maruti Jimny’s EngineThe Maruti Jimny is offered in only a five-door configuration in India and it comes in two variants: Alpha and Zeta which are powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine that generates a decent 105 PS of power and 134 Nm of torque. The engine gets two transmission options – a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Maruti Claims that the Jimny is capable of giving a mileage of up to 16.94 kmpl. Since it comes with 4X4 as standard, a low-range transmission, and a brake-limited slip differential, the Jimny is a real off-road vehicle. It is supported by a ladder frame chassis, which contributes to its versatility in terms of terrain.
Maruti Jimny FeaturesBeing an off-roader the Maruti Jimny is focused on ruggedness and power instead of features. But the Jimny does not disappoint and comes with a decent amount of goodies like LED headlamps with a washer, a 9-inch touchscreen system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button start-stop, cruise control, and automatic AC. Jimny’s safety features include six airbags, ESP, hill start assist, hill descent control, and a rear camera.
Maruti Jimny Price & RivalsMaruti Suzuki Jimny’s price starts at Rs. 12.74 lakhs (Ex-showroom) and its top Alpha dual-tone model costs Rs. 15.05 lakh (Ex-showroom). Jimny’s prime rival is the Mahindra Thar which is known as the king of the off-road segment in India. The Mahindra Thar is offered with petrol and diesel engines and it also gets the choice of a convertible soft top roof. The second rival of the Maruti Jimny is the Force Gurkha, which is an easy target. The Force Gurkha only gets a diesel-manual combination.
