Maruti Suzuki Jimny prices are to be revealed soon and production has already begun for the 5-door SUV at Maruti Suzuki’s Gurugram plant in Haryana. As the Jimny rivals the Thar and the Force Gurkha directly, let’s take a look at what sets them apart.
Dimensions | Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Force Gurkha |
Length | 3985mm | 4116mm |
Width | 1645mm | 1812mm |
Height | 1720mm | 2075mm |
Wheelbase | 2590mm | 2400mm |
Ground Clearance | 210mm | 205mm |
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Gurkha: Dimensions
As far as size is concerned, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is under 4 metres in length while the Force Gurkha is longer at 4116mm. The Jimny is narrower than the Force Gurkha but has the biggest wheelbase and ground clearance at 2590mm and 210mm respectively. The Gurkha in comparison has a wheelbase of 2400mm and a ground clearance of 205mm. The Gurkha also stands taller than the Jimny at 2075mm.
Overall, Force Gurkha being the more butch of the two off-road SUVs is much bigger in size and has a better road presence. That being said, the Jimny offers more features than the Gurkha. Read all about that below.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Force Gurkha: Powertrain
Model | Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Force Gurkha |
Engine | 1.5L normal petrol | 2.6L turbo diesel |
Power | 105PS | 92PS |
Torque | 134Nm | 250Nm |
Transmission | 5-speed MT | 4-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
Maruti Suzuki Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that produces 103 bhp and 134 Nm, while being mated to a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT. Jimny offers more power than Gurkha’s 2.6-litre diesel unit. While the Jimny is offered only with a petrol engine, the Gurkha gets a diesel option.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Force Gurkha: Price
Maruti Suzuki is yet to reveal the price list of the Jimny 5 Door. It is expected to be priced between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh, ex-showroom. The Force Gurkha is only available in a single variant, priced at Rs. 14.75 lakh, ex-showroom.
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