After its debut at auto expo 2020, Maruti fans have been eagerly waiting for the new Maruti Jimny. After multiple delays and rumors, we finally have a concrete answer regarding the launch of the Jimny in India! Shashank Srivastava, Maruti’s Executive Director, said, “We will finalize our plans for the Jimny very shortly. We have collected very good feedback. We will look at possible specs, pricing, and timing of the launch.” We expect the launch of the Jimny to take place by the end of this year or by early 2023.
Suzuki Jimny: A Brief Recap
This comfortable SUV with great off-road capability is popular worldwide for its performance and affordable price. As Suzuki likes to call it, the Jimny is an ‘authentic off-roader”. The price of this popular SUV is predicted to start around ₹ 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The Jimny currently comes in the 2-door format which is what we expect to launch in India initially. However, Suzuki could also be working on a larger 5-door version for added practicality. Currently, the Jimny is being produced at the Gurugram factory for export.
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The Jimny will be powered by the 1.5-liter K15B petrol engine producing 105 hp of maximum power and 138 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter is optional. Showing off-road capabilities, Jimny has a 3550 mm length, 1645 mm width, a height of 1730 mm, and a 2250 mm wheelbase. In the international market since its launch in 2018, the Jimny has become very popular in the global markets. And even though this will be the first time Jimny will launch in India, the popularity this off-roader has gained already is immensely impressive. After the launch, the Jimny will compete against top off-road SUVs of the Indian market such as Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.
Maruti: Other upcoming launches
With the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder out of the bag, it is Maruti’s turn to reveal its take on the mid-size SUV segment. Rumored to carry the Vitara nameplate, the new SUV is expected to be revealed on the 20th of July. Though the SUV will share a lot of its parts and mechanicals with the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, it will have its own unique styling and identity.