New Maruti Suzuki Jimny India Launch Tomorrow; Here's All You Need to Know

Maruti Suzuki is all geared up to launch one of the most eagerly-awaited models of the year, the five-door Jimny, in India tomorrow. For those who are unaware, the brand-new off-roader made its global debut in January this year at the 2023 Auto Expo. Soon after, the automaker started accepting bookings for the SUV at a token amount of Rs 11,000. However, owing to its popularity and high demand, this amount was eventually increased to Rs 25,000. The SUV will be available for purchase through the company's high-end Nexa dealerships. Up to this point, Suzuki, the parent company of Maruti, has sold more than 3.2 million Jimny three-door versions worldwide. This is the first time that the company is adding a five-door model to its lineup. In the SUV market, the Jimny is anticipated to compete with the upcoming Mahindra Thar. With just a day left for the Jimny to go on sale, here's everything you need to know about it. 

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New Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Variants and Dimensions

Maruti Suzuki will offer Jimny in two variants- Alpha and Zeta. In terms of dimensions, the Jimny 5-door measures 3,985mm in length, 1,645mm in width, and 1,720mm in height. Further, it has a 2,590mm wheelbase and 210mm of ground clearance. The petrol tank has a 40-litres capacity. The boot, meanwhile, has a capacity of 208 litres, and 332 litres when the back seats are folded.

New Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Engine and Gearbox

The sole petrol engine available for the SUV is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder K15B Series engine. It produces a maximum torque of 134.2Nm at 4,000rpm and a peak power of 103bhp at 6,000rpm. The SUV will be coupled to either a 4-speed automatic torque converter gearbox or a 5-speed manual gearbox. The automatic gearbox is stated by the ARAI to have a fuel economy of 16.39km/l, while the manual gearbox achieves 16.94km/l. Both gearbox options will be available for the Zeta and Alpha versions. The Jimny also includes a standard AllGrip Pro four-wheel drive system.

New Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Feature Set and Colour Options

The new Jimny comes with six airbags, ESP with hill hold assist and hill descent 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, among other features, thanks to the automaker's increased focus on bringing feature-packed cars to Indian shores. 

There will be seven colour options for the car, including two dual-tone versions (Kinetic Yellow with Black Roof and Sizzling Red with Black Roof) and five monotone options (Bluish Black, Granite Grey, Pearl Arctic White, Sizzling Red, and Nexa Blue). 

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New Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Expected Price Range

When the Jimny makes its way into the Indian market tomorrow, its price range is anticipated to fall between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), leaving it without any direct rivals. But given its placement and off-road prowess, it will compete with vehicles like the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha.