The Suzuki Jimny is one of the most affordable true bred 4x4s that is currently on sale in the international markets. As for India its 3-door launch was originally anticipated in 2019, but due to high production cost the idea of pushed for a later date. But the success of the Thar, has reignited the interest for Maruti Suzuki to develop an Indian specific Jimny 5-door. Expected to be launched during Delhi Auto Expo 2023, the Maruti Jimny has been spotted testing on a number of occasions in the past. This time around, fresh images of a camouflage version taken by Car Lelo indicates that its city testing is in full swing and the launch could be around the corner.
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As you can see in these pictures, the Jimny is heavily cladded in camouflage. Its boxy exterior design remains a stand out point which would be liked by many SUV enthusiasts. In comparison to the 3-door version, the 5-Door Jimny seems to offer an extended wheelbase as visible in these images. This has been done so that 2 extra doors could be added to the package. Additionally, what it would also do is provide the occupants seated towards the rear with more legroom. From a practical point of view, the 5-door version makes more sense for a market like ours because it will offer more space both for the occupants and storage of luggage in the form of a decent size boot. To differentiate both SUV’s, the extended Jimny is expected to feature a single horizontal slat front grille instead of the five-slat vertical setup available with the 3-door version.
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Specifications related to this version are yet unknown. However, what we can speculate is that it will use the same 1.5-litre petrol engine that does duty on the likes of the Maruti Ciaz and Brezza. The motor is expected to deliver a maximum power output of 103 bhp with 137 Nm of peak torque. Like seen on the Maruti Grand Vitara, Ertiga and XL, it would most likely feature mild-hybrid tech. Transmission options are likely to include a 5-speed manual alongside a 6-speed automatic.
Projected to be a hardcore SUV, the 5-Door Jimny is believed to come equipped with Suzuki’s ALL-Grip 4x4 system. Making it more than capable to take on any type of terrain, if rumours are to be believed the pricing of this vehicle could be on a higher side in comparison to other models in Maruti Suzuki’s product portfolio. The expected price of the Maruti Jimny 5-door should be in the range of Rs 12 – Rs 17 lakh in India. Once launched, it will take on the likes of Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha in its segment.
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