The Maruti Suzuki Jimny unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 is receiving positive responses from automobile enthusiasts. The five-door off-road lifestyle sports utility vehicle has received more than 3,000 bookings within two days. Bookings for the vehicle are open online on the company’s official website and offline at Maruti’s Nexa dealerships. One can book it for a token amount of Rs 11,000.
The Jimny is powered by a 1.5 litre K-series naturally-aspirated petrol engine that gives 103 bhp and 134 Nm peak torque. The vehicle comes with the older K15B motor and transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT with AllGrip Pro 4×4 system for off-road functions.
The price of the five-door version is expected to be unveiled in April or May 2023. Once launched, Jimny will compete with Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha.
