The upcoming launch of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny in India has created a lot of buzz in the automotive market. With its powerful off-roading capabilities and top-of-the-line features, the Jimny has already received more than 23,000 bookings, making it one of the most anticipated SUVs in the country. In this article, we’ll dive into the details about the Jimny’s launch, price, variants, features, and technical specifications.
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Launch Date and Showcasing
The five-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny is expected to launch in India in the first or second week of April 2023, along with the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The two SUVs were showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 on January 12, generating a lot of interest from car enthusiasts.
Price Range
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny price in India is expected to range from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom). The top-spec Zeta and Alpha variants will be available for purchase from Nexa outlets.
Variants
Unlike other Nexa cars, the Jimny will only be available in the top-spec Zeta and Alpha variants, which come with ample features. Sensible buyers will appreciate not having to spend extra money on aftermarket additions.
Exterior Features
The Jimny boasts several exterior features, including LED headlamps with washer, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, electrically adjustable and retractable ORVMs, and 15-inch alloy wheels. Standard features include a hard top, drip rails, clamshell bonnet, and tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
Safety Features
Safety features include six airbags, brake limited slip differential, electronic stability programme, hill hold assist, hill decent control, rearview camera, ISOFIX, and ABS with EBD.
Interior Features
Although the cabin is not very advanced, it includes a 9-inch Smart Play Pro+ infotainment system with an HD display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Arkamys surround sound system, automatic climate control, and cruise control.
Technical Specifications
The Jimny employs the 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine, which delivers 103bhp of maximum power and 134Nm of peak torque. It can be paired with either a 5-speed MT or a 4-speed AT. The SUV comes with Suzuki’s ALLGRIP PRO 4WD technology with low-range transfer gear (4L mode) as standard. With a ladder frame chassis, the Jimny is 3,985mm long, 1,645mm wide, 1,720mm tall, and has a 2,590mm long wheelbase. It has an impressive ground clearance of 210mm and a regular boot space of 208 litres that can be increased to 332 litres with the rear seat folded down. The SUV has a 36-degree approach angle, a 24-degree ramp break-over angle, and a 50-degree departure angle.
Conclusion
With its impressive off-roading capabilities and top-of-the-line features, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is set to make a big splash in the Indian market. The much-anticipated launch of the SUV is expected to take place in April 2023. Car enthusiasts and off-road enthusiasts alike eagerly await the release of this powerful SUV, which is sure to set new standards in its segment.
