Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door rear
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door India Launch Timeline Revealed

Indo-Japanese brand, Maruti Suzuki is aiming to increase its export share to 20% from the current 7%. The company will start developing the 3-door Jimny SUV at its Gurugram based plant for the export market in the next few months. Initially, MSIL will import the Jimny’s part via CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route. However, the company is already in talks with vendors and is expected to start producing the Jimny with locally sourced components in the near future.

What’s interesting is that Suzuki is also working on the 5-door Jimny, which will be exclusively developed in India. However, this model will take atleast couple of years before hitting the Indian roads. Media reports suggest that the locally-developed 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny will arrive in 2022-23. In fact, the company will introduce both 3-door and 5-door models in our market.

Suzuki Jimny SUV 5-door

It is expected that the production of the 3-door Jimny for the export markets will commence in the early 2021. The company could initially launch the CKD model in our market; however, we believe that the locally-developed model will make more sense. Maruti Suzuki will aim to position the new Jimny lifestyle SUV under the new-gen Mahindra Thar in terms of pricing. The new model could be branded as new-gen Maruti Gypsy for the Indian market.

Maruti Suzuki had showcased the 3-door Jimny mini off-roader at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new model retains the ladder-on-frame chassis with 4WD system as standard. Powering the SUV is a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that produces 100bhp and 130Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque convertor automatic.

Maruti Jimny Launch Datae

The 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny will ride on longer wheelbase, which should help the company to create more inside the cabin. It will have front-facing second row of seats, which is missing in the 3-door model. The new model will be loaded with modern features like touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, automatic AC, keyless entry, engine start-stop button and automatic headlamps. It is likely to receive dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, ESP, forward braking assist and hill start assist features.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door India Launch Timeline Revealed
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