Maruti Jimny 5-door revealed at Auto Expo 2023: design, features, powertrain, expected price
Jimny was first introduced at Auto Show 2020 with 3-door cover; The production five-door model has finally made its debut in India.
The Maruti Suzuki The 5-door Jimny made its global debut at Auto Expo 2023. India will be the first market for the 5-door Jimny to go on sale in mid-2023, followed by Suzuki’s other global markets. The 5-door Jimny will be manufactured in India at the brand’s Gurugram factory and will also gradually be exported to other markets. Maruti has opened reservations for Jimny in India from today.
Unlike other compact SUVs, the Jimny 5-door for the Indian market stays true to its name with a solid foundation and is essentially an off-road vehicle.
- Jimny 5 doors less than four meters long
- Equipped with 1.5 liter K15B petrol engine
- Will go on sale in mid-2023
Maruti Jimny 5 doors: exterior design and dimensions
The 5-door Jimny isn’t exactly brand new; Long SUV shares a lot with shorter 3-door model sold abroad. Apart from the longer wheelbase, two more doors and a redesigned rear quarter, the Jimny 5-door for the Indian market looks quite similar to the global 3-door version. The signature Jimny design features – upright columns, clean surfaces, circular headlights, bar grille, large off-road tires and flared wheel arches – are all present on the model for the vehicle. India.
With a length of 3,985mm and a wheelbase of 2,590mm, the 5-door Jimny’s wheelbase is 340mm longer than the 3-door model. It measures 1,645mm wide and 1,720mm tall. The newly designed rear door neatly blends in with Jimny’s boxy body style, but has a much smaller ‘usable’ rear glass area due to the large rear glass for the rear doors.
The extension behind the rear door is also new and features a large, vertical glass area surrounded by thick pillars. The 5-door Jimny has no major styling changes at the rear – it has the same side opening with exposed hinges, a black-coated door-mounted spare tire and bumper-mounted taillights as the Jimny 3. door. The 5-door Jimny rides on 15-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 195/80 cross-section tires.
Maruti Jimny 5 doors: interior and features
The interior of the 5-door Jimny is identical to the 3-door version. The all-black-themed dashboard looks pretty solid with a 9.0-inch touchscreen mounted high in the center. Some details such as the steering wheel and round dials for HVAC controls are shared with other Maruti models, such as Fast. It also has a console-mounted grip on the passenger side and exposed fake bolts that add to the solid appeal.
Unique is a rectangular instrument case with a deep analog dial, a round dial for the tachometer and tachometer with a separate MID in the middle. Other highlights include plenty of smart storage space, an array of toggle-like switches on the center console, and even a 4×4 gear lever. The Indian version of Jimny is a 5-seater model with a bench layout for the second row.
In terms of features, the 5-door Jimny is equipped with Maruti’s SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an Arkamys audio system. Safety features include six airbags, ESP with hill-hold assist, downhill control, rearview camera and ABS with EBD.
Maruti Jimny 5 doors: older 1.5 liter K15B engine
Unlike the rest of Maruti’s lineup in India which has switched to the newer K15C engine, the 5-door Jimny continues with the older K15B engine that comes with a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission or box. 5 level floor number. This engine, shared with the 3-door Jimny, produces 105 hp and 134 Nm of torque. It also features Maruti’s mild hybrid technology.
For off-road gear, the 5-door Jimny features Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4WD system with manual transmission and a low-range transmission with ‘2WD-high’, ‘4WD-high’ and ‘4WD-low’. It’s underpinned by a sturdy ladder-frame chassis, featuring 3-link rigid axle suspension and an electronic traction control system that automatically brakes skidding wheels allowing torque to be redistributed to the vehicle. other wheels. The 5-door Jimny has an approach angle of 36 degrees, a passing angle of 24 degrees, an exit angle of 50 degrees and a ground clearance of 210 mm.
Maruti Jimny 5 doors: launch time
It is expected that Maruti will announce pricing for the 5-door Jimny in India around mid-2023. It is expected to cost around Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom) and will compete with the cars. other rough 5-door terrain such as Mahindra Thar 5 doors and Gurkha Five Door Force.
