Maruti Suzuki has begun series production of the Jimny 5-door at its Gurugram plant. The Jimny will first go on sale in India next month and was shown to the general public in January at the Auto Expo 2023. Bookings for the Jimny 5-door had commenced on the day of its global debut and we can now confirm that the SUV has already gathered around 25,000 bookings.
Price announcement and delivery dates
Sources tell us that Maruti will announce prices for the Jimny around the first week of June, with deliveries commencing a week later. The waiting period for the manual gearbox-equipped variants of the Jimny currently stands at around six months, while the automatic’s waiting period is between seven-eight months.
Production plans and capacity
As far as production capacity goes, sources tell us that Maruti Suzuki aims to build around 1 lakh units every year, with 66 per cent of these allotted for domestic sales while the rest will be exported. Maruti Suzuki is planning to allocate around 7,000 units for the Indian market every month. It is likely that Maruti Suzuki will prioritize the production of the top-spec Alpha trim.
Powertrain and off-road gear
The Jimny comes with a 105hp, 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that is paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. All Jimny variants get Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4WD with a manual transfer case and a low-range gearbox with ‘2WD-high’, ‘4WD-high’ and ‘4WD-low’ modes.
Competition and positioning
With prices expected to range between Rs 10 lakh-12 lakh (ex-showroom), the Jimny will have no direct rivals at launch. However, for its price, positioning and off-road ability, it will compete against the likes of Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door has been eagerly awaited by SUV enthusiasts in India. Let us delve deeper into the different aspects of this vehicle.
Design of Jimny
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door has a boxy design, which gives it a muscular and rugged look. The SUV is based on the fourth-generation Jimny, which was launched globally in 2018. The 5-door version has a longer wheelbase, which makes it more spacious and practical. It has a ground clearance of 210 mm and comes with 15-inch alloy wheels. The Jimny 5-door is available in four variants- Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha.
Interior of Jimny
The interior of the Jimny 5-door is functional and utilitarian, with a focus on practicality rather than luxury. The cabin is spacious and can seat five passengers comfortably. The dashboard has a minimalist design, and the infotainment system is a 7-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The higher-spec variants come with additional features such as automatic climate control, keyless entry, and a multi-function steering wheel.
Performance of Jimny
The Jimny 5-door is powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that produces 105hp and 138Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. The SUV comes with Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4WD with a manual transfer case and a low-range gearbox. The Jimny 5-door has ‘2WD-high’, ‘4WD-high’ and ‘4WD-low’ modes, which make it a capable off-roader.
Conclusion
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a highly anticipated SUV that has generated a lot of buzz since its global debut earlier this year. With impressive off-road capabilities and a unique design, the Jimny is expected to be a hit among off-road enthusiasts in India. The SUV’s waiting period for the manual gearbox-equipped variants is around six months, while the automatic’s waiting period is between seven and eight months.
Maruti Suzuki plans to produce around 1 lakh units every year, with 66 per cent allocated for domestic sales and the rest for exports. With prices expected to range between Rs 10 lakh-12 lakh (ex-showroom), the Jimny will compete against the likes of the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha, but it will have no direct rivals at launch.
Overall, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door is an exciting addition to the Indian SUV market, and it will be interesting to see how it fares against its competitors in the coming months.
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