Maruti Suzuki will announce prices for the all-new Jimny in India by the first week of June 2023. The brand globally debuted the 5-door SUV at Auto Expo 2023 in January. Bookings have been open since and, as reported previously Maruti Suzuki has been showcasing the Jimny across Nexa showrooms.
- Jimny bookings are underway for Rs 25,000
- The waiting period for automatic variants extends up to 8 months
- Gets a sole 105hp, 1.5 petrol engine
Maruti Suzuki Jimny waiting period, production details
The launch was originally scheduled for the end of May, but according to our dealer sources, it has now been moved up to the first week of June. Additionally, they confirmed that the Jimny has received over 24,500 reservations thus far; the sitting tight period for the manual variations will extend as long as a half year upon send-off, while the programmed variations have a holding up time of as long as eight months. So far, Jimny’s most popular colors have been Pearl Arctic White, Kinetic Yellow, and Bluish Black.
Major Highlights
- Maruti Suzuki’s Gurugram plant will produce the Jimny for both domestic and international markets.
- Previously reported that the company intends to produce approximately one lakh SUVs annually.
- Each month, approximately 7,000 of these units will be designated for the domestic market, with the remaining units designated for export.
- Due to high demand, our sources have also informed us that the highest-spec Alpha trim of the Jimny will receive priority in the production sequence.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny engine, gearbox, off-road gear
- The only gasoline engine in the Jimny is a 1.5-liter, naturally aspirated K15B with 105 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque.
- A 5-speed manual or 4-speed torque convertor automatic transmission is available for this unit.
- The SUV, which is supported by a stepping stool outline skeleton, likewise comes furnished with Suzuki’s AllGrip Star all-wheel drive framework that comprises a manual exchange case and a low-range gearbox with ‘2WD-high’, ‘all-wheel drive high’ and ‘all-wheel drive low’ modes.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny variants, features
The Jimny is accessible in two trims – Zeta and Alpha, with the last option getting highlights like auto Drove headlamps, a 9-inch touchscreen, SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment framework, Voyage control, and Arkamys sound framework. Six airbags, ESP with a hill-hold assist, hill-descent control, a rear-view camera, and ABS with EBD are additional safety features.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny expected price, rivals
The Jimny will not have any direct competitors at launch, with prices anticipated to range between Rs 10 lakh and 12 lahks (ex-showroom). Be that as it may, at its cost, situating and rough terrain capacity, it will contend with any semblance of Mahindra Thar and Power Gurkha.