Maruti Suzuki at the Auto Expo 2021 introduced the Jimny to the Indian market. However, the brand did not launch the nifty off-road vehicle in India at the time. Come 2023, the Indo-Japanese brand has again brought to the country the ‘Jimny’. While we drooled on the 3-door model, last year, the market demand for the SUV appears to be more inclined towards a five-door SUV.
The Indian market not only demands a robust premium SUV but also a practical one. To meet this customer demand, Maruti Suzuki developed a five-door model of the Jimny. At the biennial event again the Jimny has now made its global debut but in the five-door avatar. For the uninitiated, Suzuki in the international market has sold close to 3.2 million units globally across 199 countries and regions, such is the demand for the Jimny.
As a pure adventurer, the Jimny not only comes with a spacious cabin for all you can carry but also an efficient yet powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine and All-Grip Pro four-wheel drive technology. The car features a rigid ladder frame that is capable of absorbing off-road bumps as well as enhancing the safety of occupants. The SUV also features a three-link suspension system to keep the tyre gripping the ground.
The SUV also comes with a high 210mm ground clearance to allow the car to traverse over rough terrain with ease. The Jimny 5-door also comes with AllGrip Pro four-wheel drive technology that can seamlessly switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive. The Jimny 5-door also comes with Brake Limited Slip Differential that helps the SUV crawl out of any situation.
Powering the Jimny 5-Door is the venerable K15B engine with idle-start-stop technology. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine produces 104.8 PS of power and 134.2 Nm of maximum torque. The engine comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox or an optional 4-speed automatic gearbox. The Jimny also comes with AllGrip Pro all-wheel-drive system with Low Range Transfer Gear.
The Jimny 5-Door measures 3985mm in length, 1645mm in width, and 1720mm in height. The SUV also comes with a 2590mm of wheelbase. The 5-door Jimny comes with a seating capacity of 4 passengers. The Jimny 5-Door also comes with 208 litres of boot space expandable up to 332 litres with the rear seats folded.
On the outside, the Suzuki Jimny 5-door comes with features such as the timeless SUV design language. However, the SUV is packed with segment-first technologies such as headlamp washers. The boxy SUV also comes with a vertical grille and rounded headlamps. The car also gets an angled front bumper and squared-off wheel arches. The Jimny also features an upright windscreen and a horizontal bonnet giving it a bold and buff stance.
The Jimny also comes with a T-shaped dashboard with Neo-retro styling and practical features. The SUV gets rounded instruments as well as a central infotainment system with the latest features. Thanks to the upright A-pillars and clamshell bonnet, the Jimny also offers a commanding view to the driver and front passenger. The Jimny 5-door also comes with a comfortable seat designed especially for shock absorption. Even the switches and controls on the Jimny come with an intuitive design.
Maruti Suzuki also announced that the Jimny 5-Door bookings are now open across the country from the brand’s premium NEXA showrooms.
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