Maruti Suzuki SUVs and Electric Startups Shine at Auto Expo 2023 Day 2
Delhi : On display at the Auto Expo 2023 in India, Maruti Suzuki has revealed the five-door Jimny. The SUV is currently available for Rs 11,000 through the automaker. It will be available in two trims: the range-topping Alpha and the second-to-last Zeta.
The model on exhibit was painted a colour known as Kinetic Yellow. The expanded wheelbase, two extra doors, and the grille's silver finish are what draw the most attention to the five-door Jimny.
It featured a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate and the "Jimny" insignia at the back. No significant changes have been made to the front or back profiles as the brand has chosen to keep the now-iconic appearance of the current generation Jimny. Maruti Suzuki recently announced the seven colour possibilities. The seven available colours are Sizzling Red, Sizzling Red with Bluish Black Roof, Kinetic Yellow with Bluish Black Roof, Granite Grey, NEXA Blue, Bluish Black, and Pearl Arctic White.
Interior Design Information
The interior design is essentially identical to that of the three-door model, with the exception of the improved nine-inch touchscreen entertainment system that includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Cruise control, automatic LED headlights, auto climate control, a reversing camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and up to six airbags are some of the other notable features of the off-road vehicle.
A 4WD powertrain is present.
The India-spec Jimny is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine from Maruti Suzuki that generates 105PS and 134.2Nm and features idle-engine start/stop. The off-road vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) and a low-ratio gearbox. It has a 210mm ground clearance. The Jimny that was on display featured a five-speed manual. Additionally, a four-speed automatic transmission is an option.
Release, Cost, and Competitors
With a starting price of Rs 10 lakh, we anticipate Maruti Suzuki to introduce the five-door Jimny here by April of this year (ex-showroom). Despite being a sub-four metre vehicle, it is a competitive alternative to the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha's forthcoming five-door models.
