India’s largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki recently launched the upcoming Suzuki Jimny in a limited run of 1,000 units. All thousand units were sold out within 72 hours of launch, setting a new record.
The new Suzuki Jimny has been on sale in international markets since 2018. It was also at Auto Expo 2029. The car is touted an an old-school SUV with square lines, thick wheel arches and a high roof line. Powering the car is 1.5 litre petrol engine and it will host a five speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2021: Features and Design
The Suzuki Jimny stands 1,720 mm tall, 3,625 mm long and 1,645 wide. The on board cabin will feature a semi-digital instrument cluster, 7 inch touch screen which will be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and steering mounted controls.
The Jimny cabin layout and elements will be borrowed from the Suzuki Swift, Dzire and S-Cross.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2021: Engine and Specs
The Indian variant of the Suzuki Jimny will get a 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder engine offering 105 hp power and 138 Nm torque. Positioned as an off-roader in global markets, in India, the Jimny will be categorised as a lifestyle SUV.
Suzuki is currently testing the Jimny in India and it has been spotted a few times on the road. Once launched, the Jimny will compete with Mahindra Bolero, Marzzo, and the MG Hector Plus.
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