The much-awaited Maruti Suzuki Jimny has been officially launched in the Indian car market at a starting price of ₹12.74 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in six trim options, the price of this SUV goes up to ₹15.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The Jimny is part of Maruti’s strong push in the SUV segment and has a rich heritage spanning over five decades. Interestingly, India is the first market in the world to get the five-door version of Jimny.
While the two-door version of the Jimny was being manufactured in the country for export to select markets, its India launch has been on the cards for several years. With the growing appetite for lifestyle SUVs with 4×4 capabilities, it was only a matter of time before Maruti Suzuki bolstered its lineup with the model. But while the company has several SUVs in its lineup now, the Jimny is carrying a bulk of the weight of expectations and is now locking horns against Mahindra Thar.
| Trim | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Zeta MT | ₹12.74 lakh |
| Alpha MT | ₹13.69 lakh |
| Alpha MT (DT) | ₹13.85 lakh |
| Zeta AT | ₹13.94 lakh |
| Alpha AT | ₹14.89 lakh |
| Alpha AT (DT) | ₹15.05 lakh |
The first-generation Jimny was introduced in global markets in 1970 and has since been appreciated for its rugged character in a relatively small footprint. Built on a ladder-frame chassis and with a non-independent front and rear suspension, the Jimny is as rugged as a Maruti Suzuki vehicle can be at the moment. But will it be enough to make a very deep mark in the Indian car market?
What is the engine and transmission on the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
Maruti Suzuki Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that is mated to a four-speed torque converter automatic or a five-speed manual gearbox. This engine produces around 105 hp and offers 134 Nm of torque.
The Jimny is further equipped with AllGrip Pro 4WD system and also has a low-range gearbox with ‘2WD-high’, ‘4WD-high’ and ‘4WD-low’. There is also an electronic traction control system and a three-link rigid axle suspension.
What are the dimensions of Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
Maruti Suzuki Jimny measures 3,985 mm in length, is 1,645 mm wide and stands 1,720 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,59 0mm. The main highlight of this version of the vehicle is that it offers more cabin space than its three-door twin – at around 340 mm longer wheelbase.