Maruti Has Garnered Close To 25,000 Bookings For The Jimny

• Bookings for the 5-door Jimny opened in January at the Auto Expo 2023.

• Powered by a 105PS, 1.5-litre petrol unit with choices of both manual and automatic transmission.

• Gets 4WD as standard, available in two variants.

• It is expected to be launched in the coming weeks and is already on display at showrooms.

• Maruti could price it from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

We had been awaiting the arrival of the Maruti Jimny in India for a long time, and the off-roader finally landed on our shores earlier this year in its 5-door avatar. Globally unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023, Maruti opened the order books for the 5-door Jimny, and since then, the off-roader has gained over 24,500 bookings.

Powertrain

The Jimny continues with its 1.5-litre petrol engine that churns out 105PS and 134Nm. This engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, and unlike its prime rival, the Mahindra Thar, Jimny comes with a four-wheel drivetrain as standard.

Features & Safety

The Jimny is well equipped when it comes to comforts and conveniences. It gets a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, cruise control and front and rear height adjustable headrests.

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On the safety front, it offers six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program (ESP), hill hold and descent control and a rearview camera as standard.

Price, Launch & Rivals

Maruti could launch the 5-door Jimny in India by early June at an expected starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). When launched, it will go head to head with the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha.