KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Suzuki Jimny is one of the most affordable off-roaders in India
- Priced at Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 14.79 lakh (ex-showroom), available in two variants
- Get features like a headlamp washer, Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4X4 system, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, and more
Maruti Suzuki Jimny is Maruti's only full-time off-roader available in the Indian market. The Jimny is renowned in the world for its off-road capabilities. The brand launched this off-roader for the Indian market in 2023. In this article, I'll take you through the key features of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Moreover, don't forget to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to get the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Engine & Variant
Maruti Suzuki Jimny has a single 1.5-litre NA petrol engine producing 104.8 PS of power and 134.2 Nm of peak torque. The brand has paired this engine with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed AT gearbox. It is available in two variants namely Zeta & Alpha.
Key Features Of The Maruti Jimny
Headlamp Washer
The Maruti Jimny is the only car under Rs 20 lakh which comes with a headlamp washer. This feature is generally available in luxury cars. The Jimny is made for taking the rough roads, sand, mud, and snow, the headlamp washer enhances the ability of the vehicle by cleaning the headlamp with just a press of a button. This feature is available in the top-spec Alpha variant.
Competition Check: None of the rivals of the Jimny comes with a headlamp washer.
Near Flat Reclinable Seats
The front seats of the Jimny come with a reclining function like any other car. However, the Jimny holds a distinction by offering near-flat reclinable front seats in both the Zeta and Alpha variants. With these seats, the owner can recline the front seat to align with the rear seat, creating a makeshift bed.
Competition Check: The front seats of Jimny's primary rival Mahindra Thar are big and the cabin is not spacious enough to give near-flat reclinable seats.
Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4X4 System
The Jimny comes with Suzuki's renowned AllGrip Pro 4X4 system that offers it the capability to go off-road. It comes with 2H, and 4H modes along with a 4L mode with low transfer gear. All this helps the Jimny to take on any road with ease. The Suzuki AllGrip Pro comes as a standard fitment across all the variants.
Competition Check: Rivals like the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha also come with a full-time 4X4 system. The Thar also comes with a RWD drivetrain.
9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Infotainment
To care for your entertainment, the top-spec Alpha variant comes with a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system. This infotainment offers a simple UI for a better user experience. Also, the Jimny offers Suzuki Connect connected features. The screen also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone connectivity.
Competition Check: The Mahindra Thar comes with a 7-inch touchscreen that supports wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Old-School Instrument Cluster To Keep The Retro Charm
With the 4th Gen Jimny, the brand has managed to keep the old-school charm in place with a lot of elements. One among these elements is the old-school analog instrument console with a modern MID screen.
Other Key Features Of The Maruti Jimny
- Push Button Start/Stop
- Automatic Climate Control
- 6 Airbags
- All 4 Power Windows
- Scratch Resistant Interior Material
- Rear View Camera
- Electrically Foldable & Adjustable ORVMs
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Verdict
Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a good off-roader but it lacks a powerful engine. However, it is well equipped in terms of features but this is not enough to make the car survive in front of its powerful rivals that offers powerful diesel and turbo petrol engine options.
