There has been strong speculation about the launch of the latest generation Suzuki Jimny in India. However, latest media reports claim that the new model won’t make its way to Indian market. It was speculated that the 5-door version of the Jimny will come as a replacement for the current Gypsy and will be called the new-gen Maruti Gypsy. The new model was rumoured to be introduced as a lifestyle product in the Maruti Suzuki’s product portfolio in India.
So, when will the next-gen Maruti Gypsy launch in India? The answer is not before 2020. Maruti Suzuki feels that the low demand for a 3-door small SUV doesn’t justify introducing the Jimny to India. Currently, the Mahindra Thar is a popular lifestyle vehicle, which has average monthly sales of around 1,000. A smaller SUV is not likely to make a major impact in our market. Read – New Suzuki Jimny – 5 Facts
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On the contrary, the 3-door Jimny is a super hit in global markets. The small SUV received an excellent response from car buyers. Even, Suzuki didn’t expect such response for the SUV and is currently struggling to meet the demands. This further delays the development of the 5-door Jimny, which could make its way to our market. Read – New Suzuki Jimny & Swift Sport India Launch Cancelled
A possibility is that Suzuki will start producing the Jimny in Gujarat plant to meet global demands. This will not happen before 2020. We believe that the new-gen Maruti Gypsy will not be launched in India before 2020. A local production could help Maruti Suzuki to go for a 5-seater Jimny, which could eventually become new Gyspy for Indian market. However, this model will only come as a lifestyle product.
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