Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door 
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Lo and Behold, Maruti launches Jimny in India!

The Mahindra Thar's rival has been introduced in five-door form in India

Praveen Kumar S

Maruti Suzuki has introduced the much-awaited Jimny in India. Available only as a 5-door model, the sub-four-metre off-roader will only be available in two main trims - Zeta and Alpha. The base price of the car begins at INR 12.74 lakh, while the top variant costs INR 15.05 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

The off-roader is 3,985 mm long, 1,645 mm wide and 1,720 mm tall, while the wheelbase is 2,590 mm. As for the powertrain, the Jimny uses Maruti's K15B 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor that develops 103 bhp and 134.2 Nm of twist force. 

The transmission options are limited to a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic. Capable of doing up to 16.94 km/l, the Jimny also has a 3-link rigid axle, four-wheel-drive system and a low-range transfer gear.

The small SUV has an old school dashboard

Thanks to its dimunitive size, short front and rear overhangs and a road clearance of 210 mm, the Jimny has impressive approach (36 degrees) and departure angles (47 degrees).

In terms of features, the Jimny comes with a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an old school analogue instrument cluster, rear-view camera, six airbags, ISOFIX anchorages, ESP, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Hold and Descent Control and more.

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