We reported earlier that Maruti Suzuki is readying the 5-door Jimny off-roader for the Indian market. This model will replace the iconic Gypsy SUV, which is no longer available commercially. The company has already started assembling the 3-door Jimny at its Gurgaon platform for the export markets.
Maruti Suzuki is expected to start developing the Jimny using locally sourced components from the mid-2021. The 3-door model could also be launched in the Indian market in 2021. However, the 5-door Suzuki Jimny will arrive in 2022-23. The new model will take on the newly launched second-gen Mahindra Thar, which has been receiving overwhelming response from buyers.
Mightyseed has released pictures of the next-gen Maruti Gypsy neo-classic. The rendering shows a cool and rugged looking modern day Gypsy. Upfront is a circular headlamps and five-slot grille that resembles the old model. Other design highlights include flared wheel arches, flat hood, silver skid plate and dual-tone bumper.
The next-gen Maruti Suzuki Gypsy rendering retains the compact wheelbase, which plays an important role in making the new Jimny a capable mini off-roader. This two-seater lifestyle pick-up offers decent load bay, flared wheel arches with big alloy wheels and off-road tyres and appealing rear profile with tapered under-body. At the back, the rendering features LED tail-lights, tailgate mounted spare wheel and silver skid plate.
For people not in the know, Maruti Suzuki had showcased the 3-door Jimny mini off-roader at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new model is based on the ladder-on-frame chassis with 4WD system as standard. Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that is capable of producing 100bhp of power and 130Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque convertor automatic.
The new model is equipped with modern day comfort and convenience features like touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, automatic AC, keyless entry, engine start-stop button and automatic headlamps. The SUV also gets dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, ESP, forward braking assist and hill start assist features.
