Here Are The Top 5 Differences Between The 5-Door Versions Of The Maruti Jimny And Mahindra Thar

Both the off-roaders are due to arrive in 2023 and will be more practical than their three-door versions

Recently, the five-door version of the Maruti Jimny made a spy debut in India. With that coming and even Mahindra readying the Thar’s more practical version, the competition will be tough. 

Suzuki sells the three-door Jimny globally, which is already a very popular model. In India, we have the three-door Thar which is also performing decently, considering that it’s a lifestyle vehicle. 

So, here are the top five expected differences between the five-door versions of both the off-roaders: 

Dimensions

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The three-door Jimny is around 3.5-metres long, while the Thar is almost four metres. So, the five-door version of the Jimny is likely to be as long as the current three-door Thar. As for the five-door Thar, it will be based on the Scorpio N’s platform and is expected to be around 4.5-metres long. So yes, the five-door Thar will be much longer than the Jimny. 

Powertrains

These are the current specifications of the Jimny and the Thar. As for the Jimny, it will continue with this engine and might additionally get the 140PS 1.4-litre BoosterJet turbo-petrol engine as well. There won’t be any diesel engine on offer here. In case of transmissions, it should get a 5-speed manual along with a new 6-speed torque converter automatic, which you see on bigger Maruti models today. 

The same powertrains will continue with the five-door version, but the engine tuning is expected to be higher. Here, you’ll have the option of a diesel engine which will be missed in the Jimny. Transmissions for the five-door Thar will include manual and automatic transmissions. 

In case of the drivetrains, both of them will get 4WD with a low-range gearbox, but the Thar might get the option of 2WD (rear-wheel drivetrain) as well. 

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Seating Options

The Maruti Jimny will be a five-seater SUV and so will the five-door Thar. However, based on recent spy shots, there are chances that Mahindra might offer it with a three-row seating configuration as well. The third row will just eat up into the boot space when being used. 

Features

In terms of features, we’re expecting the Jimny to take a lead. It could borrow its features from the Baleno and Brezza, including the 9-inch touchscreen system, heads-up display, cruise control, paddle shifters, wireless charging, up to six airbags, ESC, traction control, brake and mechanical locking differentials, and a 360-degree camera. 

The Thar features a 7-inch touchscreen system with real-time adventure statistics, TPMS, cruise control, dual front airbags, ESP, roll-over protection bars, and brake and mechanical locking differentials. The five-door version could further get some additions over the three-door, including rear AC vents, a better infotainment system with AdrenoX technology, auto climate control and front and rear parking cameras. 

Also Read: Top 10 Things To Expect From The Five-Door Mahindra Thar

Price

The Thar currently retails from Rs 13.53 lakh to Rs 16.03 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The five-door version is expected to demand a premium of Rs 1-2 lakh over the corresponding variants. Its top-end variant could stretch close to around Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). In case of the Maruti Jimny, it’s expected to be priced right from Rs 10 lakh, which would make it the most affordable off-roader. The Jimny range could top out around Rs 16 lakh, which would still make it a lot more affordable than the Thar. 

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