KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Jimny is finally here to challenge the Mahindra Thar
- Both are very capable off-road SUVs
- Both have some unique off-road specific feature
- Both have good off-roading credentials & dimensions
The legendary Maruti Jimny is finally here to challenge the legendary Mahindra Thar. Both SUVs are extremely capable off-roaders and have off-road-friendly dimensions and credentials. Moreover, they both offer some unique off-road-specific features. In this article, we will compare them both on the basis of their off-road specific dimensions & credentials, and their off-road specific features.
Maruti Jimny Vs Mahindra Thar: Dimensions & Angles
| Dimensions & Angles | Maruti Jimny | Mahindra Thar |
| Length | 3985mm | 3985mm |
| Width | 1645mm | 1820mm |
| Height | 1720mm | 1850/1844/1855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2590mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 210mm | 226mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.7m | 5.9m |
| Approach Angle | 36 degree | 41.2 degree |
| Departure Angle | 50 degree | 36 degree |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 24 degree | 26.2 degree |
| Water Wading Capacity | NA | 650mm |
| Gradeability | NA | 31 degree |
| Front Track/Tread | 1395mm | 1520mm |
| Rear Track/Tread | 1405mm | 1520mm |
| Boot Space | 208L | NA |
| Tyre Size | 195/80 R15 | 245/75 R16 or 255/65 R18 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1195-1200 (MT), 1205-1210 (AT) | 1750 |
Maruti Jimny Vs Mahindra Thar: Off-Road Specific Features
| Off-Road Specific Features | Maruti Jimny | Mahindra Thar |
| Headlamp washer | Yes | No |
| Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | No | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Reflector Halogen |
| ORVM | Electric Adjust & Fold | Electric Adjust |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Washer | Yes | No |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Off-Road Gauges | No | Yes - Adventure Statistics - Altimeter + Compass + Roll & Pitch meter, etc |
| Tyre Direction Monitoring System | No | Yes |
| Reverse Assist | Sensors & Camera | Sensors Only |
| Brake Limited Slip Differential | Yes | No |
| Electronic Brake Locking Differential | No | In D117 RWD only |
| Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential | No | Yes |
| Mechanical Locking Differential | No | Optional in mHawk 130 |
| Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
| Washable Interiors | No | Yes - IP54 Splash & Dust Resistant Interiors |
| Tyres | Highway-Terrain Tyres | All-Terrain Tyres |
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Verdict: Both Mahindra Thar and the new Maruti Jimny are capable off-roaders. However, Mahindra Thar seems more focused on buyers who want a true hardcore offroad SUV. Whereas Maruti Jimny seems more like a lifestyle SUV that can take you to places on weekends but can also be your perfect city car on the weekdays.
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