Suzuki Jimny is offered only with a 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed torque converter automatic
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Suzuki has just launched the 5-door version of the Jimny in the Indonesian market. It is very similar to the India-spec model. In fact, it is being built in India and exported to Indonesia. Having said that, the only difference that the Jimny 5-door gets is the absence of a push-button to start/stop the engine.
The rest of the vehicle is identical to the one that is being sold in the Indian market. So, the engine is the same 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine that puts out a modest 103 bhp of max power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 134 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Suzuki offers a 4-wheel drive powertrain as standard.
In the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki sells the Jimny 5-door in two variants – Zeta and Alpha. Both variants are offered with the optional automatic transmission. The Jimny is priced between ₹12.74 lakh and ₹14.95 lakh in India. Both prices are ex-showroom.
The Jimny 5-door is not selling in the numbers that the manufacturer hoped for. A few reasons behind this are the lack of road presence due to the smaller size and lack of a diesel engine. Moreover, the price is the key factor that disappointed most people who were excited about the SUV when it was first announced at Auto Expo 2023.
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Recently, Maruti Suzuki introduced a Thunder Edition of the Jimny which was priced between ₹10.74 lakh and goes up to ₹14.05 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. It was a limited edition and is now sold out.
The Thunder Edition comes with several accessories as standard. It gets a front skid plate, side door cladding, door visor, door sill guard, grip cover in rustic tan, floor mat and graphics on the exterior. There is also a garnish on the front bumper, ORVM, side fender and hood.
First Published Date: 20 Feb 2024, 10:11 AM IST