Watch: Maruti Jimny’s Recommended Tyre Pressure Is Surprisingly Similar To That Of Scooters

The Jimny rides on 15-inch wheels and has a gross vehicle weight of just over 1.5 tonnes 

• The Jimny comes equipped with a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) low range transfer case as standard.

• The kerb weight for the top-spec Zeta automatic variant is 1,210kg.

• The Maruti offroader runs on 195/80 R15 tyres.

• It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine which makes 104.8PS and 134.2Nm.

The Maruti Jimny has joined the ranks of affordable off-road capable SUVs in India as the latest entrant. Built on a ladder frame chassis, it comes equipped with 4WD as standard. Given that the Jimny is designed as a lightweight, purpose-built off-roader, it's crucial to be familiar with its recommended tyre pressure before embarking on any adventures.

Jimny’s Recommended Tyre Pressure

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The Maruti Jimny is equipped with 195/80 R15 tyres, wrapped around alloys, on the top variant. Given the tyre's high profile, the SUV's weight, and its intended purpose, Maruti recommends a tyre pressure of 26 PSI for all four tyres when only carrying two occupants, including the driver. If the SUV is fully-loaded with four occupants, the recommended tyre pressure is 26 PSI for the front and 29 PSI for the rear. Those are surprisingly low figures as most cars run a recommended tyre pressure of 30 PSI or higher.

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Why The Low Tyre Pressure?

Given the Jimny’s kerb weight of 1,210kg, it’s already a lightweight SUV which can sustain low tyre pressure. Also, the Jimny is an off-roader, the low pressure also helps its tyres maintain a proper contact patch with the road, resulting in improved grip and overall control.

The lower pressure allows the tyres to absorb bumps and shocks more effectively, which in turn positively influences the vehicle's ride quality. Consequently, when visiting a petrol pump to have your SUV's tyre pressure checked, make sure they don’t fill it to a higher value which can result in a stiffer and less comfortable ride experience.

Powertrain details

The Jimny comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which makes 104.8PS and 134.2Nm, mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 4-wheel-drive (4WD) drivetrain is offered as standard.

The Jimny offers claimed fuel efficiencies of 16.94 km/l and 16.39 km/l with the manual and automatic transmissions, respectively.

Price & Rivals

Maruti retails its off-road SUV in the price range of Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Jimny rivals the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha. 

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