Maruti Suzuki Jimny Long Term Review, February 2024 Report

Even though I love the Jimny for what it is, I can’t deny that off-roaders – regardless of how big, small, or cute (in this case), they are, they don’t belong in the city. You don’t need a rugged 4x4 with a choppy ride for your daily office commutes, which often involve driving over well-paved roads. Moreover, driving an off-roader in cities can inadvertently inconvenience other motorists by obstructing their view and make you seem like an ego-driven ignoramus. But then, if you think about it, that’s precisely why everyone wants an off-roader / SUV – to be a nuisance!

Now, usually, I maintain a level-headed approach while driving the Jimny and don’t get carried away into mindless pavement excursions, displaying an I-have-more-drive-in-my-wheels-than-you kind of behaviour – that would be juvenile. However, I must confess that after a recent heavy downpour in Delhi, I had a compelling urge to ‘show off’ the Jimny’s capabilities to lesser mortals driving hatchbacks, sedans, and FWD cars. Of course, I didn’t cause mayhem, but the pleasure of driving over water-logged roads without a care in the world, while others cautiously tiptoed around in their normal cars was, well, unmatched. I believe it’s days like these that an off-roader or SUV owner lives for, as they give them an opportunity to justify their decision to buy a 4x4 instead of a more practical vehicle.

On a related note, I’ve just heard that it’s snowing quite heavily in the nearby hills of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Now, wouldn’t it be a shame if I don’t take our long-term Jimny there for a bit of showboating? Hmmm, see you later then!  

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