- Maruti Suzuki Jimny has started reaching dealerships
- Launch expected in coming weeks
- Recently a Jimny in Bluish Black colour was sighted in the mountains
The off-roader Jimny 5-door from Maruti Suzuki is about to be launched in the Indian market, and the company has already begun delivering the car to dealers. Before the launch, the company is continuously testing the car in hilly areas, and up until now, we have only seen spy photos of it in the Kinetic Yellow colour. A new Bluish Black colour of the Jimny has now been spotted in the mountains in the most latest set of leaked images.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny
The new Jimny will directly compete with the powerful off-roader Mahindra Thar. When compared to the Jimny, which is a compact car with smaller proportions than the Thar, the Thar has a strong structure and a wide stance. The Maruti Jimny has a clamshell bonnet, circular LED headlamps, squared-off wheel arches, 16-inch tyres, side indicators positioned on the fenders, and other features. The rear gets spare tyre mounted on the tailgate, while taillamps are installed on the bumper.
The Jimny 5-door's construction on a ladder-on-frame chassis makes it a viable choice for an off-road vehicle. Ladder chassis are often built of steel, are incredibly durable, and are heavy.
It sports a 9-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, TFT MID display, analogue instrument cluster, a push-button start/stop feature, LED headlamps, automated climate control, an auto headlamp, headlamp washer, dark green glass, an electronic ORVM, steering mounted controls, and an Arkamys sound system are among the additional features of the Jimny 5-door.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny Safety Features
Maruti Suzuki has given improving passenger safety a primary focus when designing the Jimny. The Jimny comes equipped with up to six airbags, hill hold assist, hill descent control, ABS with EBD, ESP, rear view camera and braking LSD as a part of safety features. The company also claims that high-tensile steel was used throughout the whole production process.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Powertrain
The Jimny is powered by a 1.5-liter K15B smart hybrid petrol engine, which is known for its high fuel efficiency. A 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed torque converter will be paired with the engine. The Jimny also has the Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4x4 system, which improves its off-road capabilities. On rough terrains, this system ought to offer improved traction and stability. The locking differentials are a useful addition that will aid the vehicle in navigating difficult terrain and obstructions.
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Verdict: Those searching for an affordable off-road vehicle will find the Maruti Jimny to be an excellent choice. The car comes with Maruti's trust and has a lot of features. The Jimny is expected to cost between Rs. 11 lakh and Rs. 13 lakh (Ex-showroom).
