Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Launch date:

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny was showcased for the first time in India on 12 January 2023 at the Auto Expo.

Variants:

The Jimny five-door is offered in two variants namely Zeta and Alpha.

Feature list:

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a four-seater SUV. Outside, it gets a five-slot vertical grille, circular LED headlights with a washer, fog lamps fitted in the bumper, five-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, a wide wheel arch, and a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate. The SUV is offered in seven exterior hues including Sizzling Red, Pearl Arctic White, Nexa Blue, Blackish Blue, Granite Grey, Sizzling Red with bluish roof, and a Kinetic Green with black roof.

Inside, it gets a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rectangular black dashboard, circular AC vents, steering-mounted controls, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Engine, performance and specifications:

Powertrain choice for the Maruti Suzuki Jimny includes a 1.5-litre K15B gasoline engine that produces 103bhp and 134Nm of torque and is paired to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The power is sent to all the four-wheels via the brand’s AllGrip Pro 4x4 system which also has a low-ratio gearbox. 

Safety:

In terms of safety, the SUV comes equipped with two front airbags, four side airbags, ABS with EBD, side-impact door beams, and ISOFIX.

Competition:

Competition for the Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door is the Mahindra Thar five-door and Force Gurkha five-door.