All-new Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door to debut on January 13
What's the story
Homegrown automaker Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door version in India on January 13. A test mule of the capable SUV was recently spotted without any camouflage, in what seems to be its final production form.
The car will be powered by a 1.5-liter, inline-four, K-series petrol engine.
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Why does this story matter?
With the rise in demand for SUVs in India in recent years, every automaker has been busy developing city-biased rough-road vehicles to appeal to a majority of car buyers.
However, Maruti Suzuki took a slightly different approach with the Jimny, by offering a capable off-roader with reasonably compact dimensions, as opposed to its primary rivals, the Force Gurkha and Mahindra Thar.
Exteriors
The SUV will flaunt tailgate-mounted spare wheel and round headlamps
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door model will retain the rugged design philosophy of the three-door version and flaunt a muscular clamshell hood, round headlamps, a vertical-slatted grille, a wide air dam, and bumper-mounted fog lamps.
The SUV will be flanked by ORVMs, flared wheel arches with thick black cladding, and alloy wheels.
Bumper-mounted taillights and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel will grace the rear end.
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It will draw power from a 1.5-liter, K-series petrol engine
The upcoming Jimny five-door will be backed by a 1.5-liter, inline-four, K-series petrol engine (codename: K15B) that generates a maximum power of 104hp and a peak torque of 138Nm. The mill should be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, with an "AllGrip Pro" four-wheel-drive system.
Interiors
It will feature a semi-digital instrument cluster and multiple airbags
The interiors of the upcoming Jimny five-door variant are under wraps.
However, we expect the off-roader to feature a spacious five-seater cabin with a minimalist all-black dashboard, premium fabric upholstery, automatic climate control, a multifunctional steering wheel, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and a touchscreen infotainment panel with the latest connectivity options.
Multiple airbags, ABS, and EBD will ensure the safety of the passengers.
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How much will it cost?
The details regarding the pricing and availability of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door model will likely be announced by the automaker on January 13 at Auto Expo 2023. We expect the SUV to start at around Rs. 12 lakh mark (ex-showroom) in India.