Maruti Suzuki Jimny to be Launched in India on June 7

Maruti Suzuki is getting ready for one of the year's most thrilling and anticipated car debuts. The manufacturer is all set to launch the Jimny 5-door, the renowned Gypsy's successor, in the Indian market. The company has finally disclosed Jimny's official launch timeline and fuel efficiency figures. Maruti Suzuki intends to roll out the Jimny 5-door in India on June 7. At the 2023 Auto Expo, the Jimny 5-door made its official debut. The Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, one of the country's preferred off-road vehicles, was replaced by the Jimny. The Gypsy has an illustrious track record and lineage, so the Jimny has huge shoes to fill. However, because of its typical appearance and gritty feel, the Jimny has already won over a lot of prospective buyers and has received over 30,000 orders even before it officially went on sale.

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Engine, Gearbox, and Fuel Efficiency

A single 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated (NA) K15B petrol engine that produces 103bhp of maximum power and 134Nm of peak torque powers the Jimny. Both a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox are available options for this car. The Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4WD system, which comprises a manual transfer case and a low-range gearbox with "2WD-high," "4WD-high," and "4WD-low" modes, is also included with the ladder-frame-supported Jimny.

Talking about the mileage, the Jimny has an ARAI-certified 16.94km/l rating while using the manual gearbox. The AT variant, however, reportedly has a fuel economy of 16.39km/l. Additionally, the petrol tank has a 40-litre capacity, and according to fuel economy estimates, the Jimny's manual and automatic variants can go 678 kilometre and 656 kilometre, respectively, with a full tank.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Features and Variants

With an enhanced focus on bringing feature-packed cars to the Indian shores, the automaker has equipped the new Jimny with features like six airbags, ESP with hill hold assist and hill decent control, LSD (Limited Slip Differential), ABS with EDB, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rear view camera, projector headlamps with washers, and cruise control. Further, there will be two trim levels for the Jimny: Zeta and Alpha.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Colour Options

With the official launch of the new Jimny just around the corner, the carmaker is building excitement for the vehicle. The company will sell the Jimny 5-door in the Indian market through its high-end Nexa outlets. The car will be available in seven colour options including five monotone options: Bluish Black, Granite Grey, Pearl Arctic White, Sizzling Red, and Nexa Blue; and two dual-tone options: Kinetic Yellow with Black Roof and Sizzling Red with Black Roof. 

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Expected Price

The Jimny's pricing range is projected to be between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), leaving it without any direct competitors when it launches on June 7. But it will compete with models like the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha due to its positioning and off-road capability.