Key Highlights
- Maruti Suzuki Jimny unveils at auto expo 2023
- Jimny would compete with the Mahindra Thar and The Force Gurkha
- A powerful 4X4/AWD off-road-focused SUV
At the 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki finally took the wraps off the eagerly anticipated SUV, the 5-Door Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The 1.5-liter petrol engine powered Jimny 5 is set to take on the upcoming Thar 5-Door and the Force Gurkha. This new Maruti SUV is configured to produce 130 Nm of torque and 103 horsepower. Let’s quickly dive into the details below:
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Jimny 5-Door: Design
With the exception of the additional pair of doors and longer wheelbase, the Jimny 5 door looks exactly like the Jimny 3 door. It has a black grille with chrome surrounds up front. Round projector headlights with LED DRLs are mounted on either side of the grille. Round fog lights and a tough front bumper with a favorable approach angle are further features of the Jimny 5 door.
The Jimny 5 door will have 16-inch alloy wheels on the side. The installation of rear doors and full 2-row seating will be the most noticeable modification. The Jimny 5 door will have low-set tail lights and an alloy wheel mounted on the tailgate in the back.
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Jimny 5-Door: Features And Interior
The interior of the Jimny 5 door are also identical to the Jimny 3 door. The infotainment system have a big touchscreen and an upright dashboard. Additionally, a few tough design features like grab handles on the A-pillars and circular AC vents. The Jimny 5 door have low range gearing, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, AC vents, front and rear locking differentials, and steering-mounted controls.
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Jimny 5-Door: Powertrain
The Jimny 5 Door gets K15B 4-cylinder 1.5L regular petrol engine. The engine generates 134.2 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm and 104.8 PS of power at 6000 rpm. A 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic torque converter accompanied by a 4WD All Grip Pro technology.
Jimny 5-Door: Expected Price In India
Unfortunately, Maruti has kept the Jimny 5-Door under the wraps. However, rumors are rife it would be priced under Rs. 20 lakh.
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