Key Highlight
- Maruti Jimny 5-Door SUV test mule sighted ahead of launch
- Likely to be showcased at Auto Expo 2023
- Jimny 5-door is likey to draw power from a 1.5-liter K-15B engine
With Auto Expo 2023 just a few weeks away, the online space is getting flooded with reports of upcoming cars and SUVs that are expected to debut at the biggest auto fair in India. While a major surge is evident in the EV segment, a whole bunch of new petrol and diesel cars are also expected to be showcased by the prominent players in the automobile segment. And since SUVs are the latest hype, how can Marut Suzuki be left behind? The all-new 5-door Jimny would be the brand’s first fully-loaded SUV that will finally break covers in the Indian market. A test mule of the 5-door Jimny spotted somewhere in Northern India confirms its imminent launch and also reveals the first look.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5 Test Mule Sighted On Roads
Maruti Jimny 5-door is an upgraded version of the 3-door Jimny and the global counterpart of the Jimny Sierra that could go official anytime soon in the country. The Jimny 5 test mule has been spotted in the iconic Kinetic Yellow exterior shade. The leaked render images of the first full-fledged SUV from Maruti Suzuki confirm a boxy body type with 5-doors. The upgraded door design is dedicated to second-row passengers and it nearly bends for easy access.
Speaking of the Jimny 5 door SUV’s dimensions. It will probably measure 300mm longer compared to the standard Jimny 3-door version. It’s said to measure 2,550 mm in length and 2,250 mm in wheelbase. The Jimny 5-door SUV gets a compact ‘usable’ rear glass area. The usable surface area of the glass is reduced in order to accommodate the large quarter glass for the rear door.
Design and style language is almost similar to the 3-door Jimny. No major styling upgrade has been visible in the spied test mule. Even the tail lamp and the rear bumper are identical to the 3-door Jimny. Furthermore, a spare tire can be seen mounted at the rear door with a black covering.
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Jimny 5-door Expected Engine Specs, India Availability
The Jimny 5-door is expected to draw power from a 1.5-liter K-15B engine. The SUV is likely to be available with both 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual gearbox options. Additionally, it will feature Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4WD manual drive (all variants). The Jimny 5-door will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. However, its exact launch date is not confirmed. Rumors are rife that Jimny 5 will be made available by mid-2023 in the Indian market.