Maruti Suzuki’s much-anticipated SUV, Jimny, has finally made its global debut in India in a 5-door avatar. Bookings for the same are open and the prices are likely to be announced in May this year. The all-new Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door SUV will directly rival the Mahindra Thar in the Indian market. Here’s how these SUVs fare against each other.
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Design and colours
The Maruti Jimny and Mahindra Thar are off-road SUVs with a boxy design. They are based on a ladder frame platform. While both these SUVs get round-shaped headlamps, Jimny’s units are all-LED ones and it even gets headlamp washers. The Thar, however, looks more muscular and gets up to 18-inch wheels compared to Jimny’s smaller 15-inch alloys. Both these SUVs are offered in six colour shades.
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Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Dimensions
| Specification | Jimny | Thar |
| Length | 3985 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm | 226 mm |
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Engine and gearbox
| Specification | Jimny | Petrol Thar |
| Engine | 1.5-litre NA petrol | 2.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 103 bhp | 150 bhp |
| Torque | 134 Nm | Up to 320 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 4-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | 4X4 | 4X2 / 4X4 |
The Jimny is offered with a sole 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that develops 103 bhp and 134 Nm, paired with a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT. Mahindra Thar, on the other hand, gets two diesel engines and a petrol motor. Its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine churns out 150 bhp and up to 320 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed MT/AT. Both these SUVs get 4X4 capabilities and the Thar is now offered with 4X2 as well.
Maruti Jimny vs Mahindra Thar: Price in India
The Mahindra Thar is currently priced in India from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 16.29 lakh, ex-showroom. Prices of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door SUV are yet to be revealed. It is expected to be priced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh, ex-showroom. Upon launch, these off-road SUVs will rival the Force Gurkha and some pseudo SUVs that are available in this price segment.
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