The Maruti Jimny is one of the most hotly anticipated cars in India. Maruti has already been manufacturing the Jimny in India and exporting it outside. Finally, after months of waiting Maruti has launched the Jimny in India. The Jimny will be taking on the Mahindra Thar as it is the only lifestyle SUV available in the market today. In today’s article, we will take a look at the launch of Maruti Jimny and other details.

Price and variants

Maruti Jimny launch

Maruti has launched the Jimny through its premium Nexa outlets. The variant lineup consists of GL Lite, GLX MT and GLX AT variants. The pricing of the Jimny is set at Rs 8.59 lakh, Rs 9.49 lakh and Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. Colour options include single tone colour options like Jungle Green, Superior White, Silky Silver Metallic, Medium Grey and Chiffon Ivory Metallic. Dual-tone colour options are expected to be offered in future updates.

Dimensions

Maruti Jimny launch

Maruti has launched the three-door Jimny in India. It might launch the five-door in the future. The Jimny is 3850mm in length, 1645mm in width and 1730mm in height. It sits on a wheelbase of 2550mm and has a ground clearance of 210mm.

Maruti Jimny launch – Specifications

Maruti Jimny launch

The Jimny is powered by Maruti’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine. This engine is capable of producing 101bhp and 130Nm of torque. It comes with manual as well as automatic gearbox options. Maruti has however restrained itself from offering a diesel unit.

Maruti Jimny launch – Features

Maruti Jimny launch

The Jimny comes with a decent amount of features. It comes with features like an 8.0-inch infotainment system, ABS+EBD, LED projector & headlamps, etc. Off-roading wise, it comes with hill descent control, hill hold features and a brake limited-slip differential.

April fool

Maruti Jimny launch

Sorry for taking your valuable time, but today is the 1st of April and we had to do it. Maruti does produce the Jimny in India, but it hasn’t launched it in India. But we do hope that by the end of this year, Maruti launches the Jimny in India as well.

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  • i am eagerly waiting for this car in Bangalore.

  • I appreciate this car launch by Maruti i would like to have this car