Maruti Suzuki Jimny – Top 10 Features Highlights
Maruti Suzuki had showcased the 5-door Jimny lifestyle SUV at the 2023 Auto Expo. The off-roader can be booked online or at authorised NEXA dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs 25,000. It is expected to be launched in the Q2, 2023, most probably by May. It will be available in two variants – Zeta and Alpha – in manual and automatic avatar.
1. Maruti Jimny Variant-Wise Features
Zeta Variant
Exterior | Front & rear welded tow hooks, gunmetal grey grille with chrome plating, halogen headlamps, 15-inch steel wheels, unpainted side mirrors, drip rails, hard rooftop, and tailgate-mounted spare wheel. |
Interior | All-black colour scheme, analogue instrument cluster with colour TFT multi-information display (MID), floor console tray, utility screw holes, and fabric upholstery. |
Comfort & Convenience | Near flat reclinable front seats, tilt adjustment for the steering wheel, electrically-adjustable ORVMs, manual air conditioning system, power windows with auto up/down function for driver’s unit with the anti-pinch guard, rear wiper & washer, rear accessory socket, adjustable headrests, and steering mounted audio & telephony controls. |
Infotainment | 7-inch floating SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto smartphone integration support and four speakers. |
Safety | Six airbags, brake limited slip differential, 3-point ELR seat belts, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, hill descent control, electronic stability control, brake assist, rearview camera, rear defogger, central door locking and ISOFIX child seat mounts. |
Alpha Variant
Exterior | LED headlamps with daytime running lamps, fog lights, dark green glass, alloy wheels, and body-coloured ORVMs. |
Interior | Leather-wrapped steering wheel. |
Comfort & Convenience | Headlamp washer, automatic headlamps, electrically foldable side mirrors, auto climate control, cruise control, and smart keyless entry with push-button engine start/stop. |
Infotainment | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system and ARKAYMS surround sound system. |
2. Specifications
Engine | 1.5-litre K15B petrol with idle start/stop function |
No of Cylinders | 4 |
Max Power Output | 104.8PS |
Max Torque Output | 134.2Nm |
Transmission | 5-speed MT / 4-speed torque converter automatic |
Drivetrain | AllGrip Pro 4×4 with low-range transfer gear |
Claimed Mileage | Yet-to-be-revealed |
The new Jimny will be powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine with an idle start/stop system. This engine produces 103bhp and 134.2Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 5-speed manual & a 4-speed torque convertor automatic. Also See – Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Mahindra Thar
In terms of proportions, the Jimny is 3985mm long, 1645mm wide and 1720mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2590mm. The 5-door model offers a boot space of 208-litres, which can be extended by folding down the rear seats.
3. Off-road credentials
The new SUV has an approach angle of 36°, a departure angle of 50°, and a break-over angle of 24°. It is based on a ladder-on-frame chassis. It has a ground clearance of 210mm, which is more than the Force Gurkha.
4. Suzuki AllGrip Pro AWD setup
This SUV comes fitted with Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro AWD setup, which is the most capable version of Suzuki’s AllGrip tech. It comes with a low-ratio gear that multiplies engine torque and limits speeds, and improves the off-road driving. Driver can switch between two-wheel-drive high (2H) and four-wheel-drive high (4H) for off-road conditions. For extreme off-road conditions, the SUV will have four-wheel-drive low (4L).
5. 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
The new model comes fitted with modern features like a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument console, multi-functional steering wheel, etc.
6. LED headlamps with washer
This system has an electrically driven rotary pump that sprays water onto headlight glass from the outside. This makes driving safer during rain, snow and muddy road conditions.
7. Exterior highlights
– Alloy wheels in gunmetal finish
– Five-slot chrome plated grille
– Round-shaped fog lamp housing
– A clamshell bonnet
– Practical drip rails – offers flexibility of installing roof carriers
– Tailgate mounted spare wheel
8. Safety Tech
– Hill Hold Control
– Hill Descent Control
– Six airbags
– Brake limited slip differential
9. Colours
Kinetic Yellow + Bluish Black Roof
Sizzling Red + Bluish Black Roof
Nexa Blue
Bluish Black
Sizzling Red
Granite Grey
Pearl Arctic White
10. Ladder Frame Chassis
The new Jimny is the brand’s only model in its line-up to be based on the ladder-on-frame chassis. This chassis allows Suzuki to develop an off-roader with ample off-roading credentials. Moreover, the SUV has 3-link rigid axle suspension with coil spring.
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