Maruti Suzuki Reveals Jimny SUV At Auto Expo 2020
- It measures in at 3,395mm in length, 1,475mm in width and has a ground clearance of 205mm.
- Interior highlights include a touchscreen infotainment system, digital driver information display and automatic climate control.
- It is powered by a K15B 1.5-litre petrol engine developing 102PS and 130Nm.
- Will take on the next-gen Mahindra Thar once launched in India.
It's here finally at Auto Expo 2020. It's an SUV the wet enthusiast has been waiting for so long And further good news, the Jimny will be coming to India soon. Yes, the display car you see here is the three door version. However, our sources have said that the India-spec model could come in the 5-seater version.
In terms of design, the Jimny looks like a miniature of the. The silhouette is upright and the squared flared wheel arches makes it look butch. The front-end comes with tradtitional elements like the round headlamps and a slatted grille. Meanwhile, the spare wheel has been mounted on the tailgate, just like a typical SUV. In terms of size, the Jimny measures at 3,395mm in length, 1,475mm in width and a ground clearance of 205mm.
Unlike the Gypsy, the Jimny isn't a barebones SUV and is properly loaded. It comes with a host of equipment like a touchscreen infotainment system, digital driver information display and automatic climate control. Safety kit includes forward braking assist, shock-absorbing seat design, 6 airbags, ESP and ABS.
The Jimny is powered by a K15B 1.5-litre petrol engine developing 102PS and 130Nm. It's the same motor found in the recently launched Vitara Brezza. We expect Maruti to offer it with a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic. Naturally, the Jimny being an off-roader, it will most likely feature an all-wheel drive system with a low-range transfer case.
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny will most probably hit showrooms by 2021. It's rivals include the new Force Gurkha and the next-gen.
By Gaurav Davare February 08, 2020 at 04:27PM
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