[ChauhanSaurabh]

Originally Posted by ringoism

Well, it'll work sometimes... Friend from Padum successfully drove his Swift out there via Darcha past July, albeit with considerable difficulty.
Lots of running water crossings, reminded me of Chota Dara in Spiti... except there were also deep, muddy ruts!!!

I have done these in a front heavy 2017 Figo diesel(sold) and XL6(current) having decent ground clearance with an upsize.

What I have concluded is with a combination of planning the water crossings, walking the water crossing/slush and some driving skills these can be done with a FWD to a larger extent but it surely has a dent on the chassis of the car. Even if i assume that Maruti in not that well built I will somewhat discount the noises coming from chassis of XL6 just after one Spiti trip, Figo was no different. Over certain undulations even that car developed some noises from chassis. Though a wonderful car for my highway touring, I doubt I will put XL6 through that kind of torture again even if I know i will sail through most of the terrain somehow.

May be I am over estimating the pros of a body on frame over such terrain. Would love to learn more on this from experienced folks here on the forum.

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Bang on target.
My friend owns the Scorpio N which he loves because it is a very spacious, comfortable, safe, go-anywhere grand tourer for the family.

The Jimny indeed will be a lovely stylish and lifestyle oriented replacement for your WagonR.

Until last year I was chasing Scorpio N in 4wd avatar. But the fact how much Mahindra asked for a 4wd and skipping 4wd in petrol was a big blow and I had to park my 4wd aspirations for later.
Ultimately I plan to move to a two car garage without losing practicality in any of the car. Seems Jimny is not too expensive over any premium hatchbacks available now, nor its any more difficult to drive even in city in automatic form.

As I felt even at launch, Jimny is definitely a perfect car but as a secondary car, more so with current pricing. It balances the urge for a 4wd capability without compromising the majority use case of a city runabout and not spending too much for a capability/hobby which not every family member in home will be able to appreciate.

[ChrisFrancis]

I'm on the lookout for a Bluish Black Alpha AT in Pune, however I'm not having luck getting both the color and the discount that I see other forum members receiving.
If anyone has a contact in Pune, or is looking to purchase a Jimny here please DM - We could try and negotiate a better deal.

Also - All dealers here are quoting the old ex-showroom price and then applying the discount. This itself leads to an increase of about 15k in registration charges. Could anyone confirm if they were invoiced on the updated ex showroom price?

[ani_meher]

Originally Posted by ChrisFrancis

I'm on the lookout for a Bluish Black Alpha AT in Pune, however I'm not having luck getting both the color and the discount that I see other forum members receiving.

I too found the same. Only 2L discount, nowhere is 3.25L in Pune.

[Manuggn]

Here are pics of first few customisations.

- upgraded tyres to Yokohama 235/70/15
( 235/75/15 will touch the body but 235/70/15 will not)
- upgraded the front grill.

[androdev]

Have clocked 4500KM on my Jimny AT.

City driving:
It has comfortably replaced my Polo DSG. Different cars but the small footprint, smooth auto, good suspension makes it a good city car for those who are uninspired by crossover deluge. Rear seat is bouncy but our distances are short and kids don't mind. Had anybody told me that I would be using a 4x4 as a city car, I would have laughed at them really hard. Some drawbacks exist (tight turns are pain but that's not like everyday thing and not so good FE)

Highway driving:
It has to compete with my S Class. I have some trips where 400KM is on the highway and last mile 30KM is on rural roads/non-roads. I am forced to take Jimny on such trips (reason for buying it). When I was in my 20s and 30s - my driving was just one dimensional - go very fast and always used European sedans. Now in my mid 40s, I use my brain more sensibly and drive according to the traffic and drivetrain at hand.

Power is the least of my problems in this car - it's a comfortable cruiser between 80-100 kmph speed, that's the max speed one should do anyway with this type of body. Pick up is slow but the highways I visit are 2 lane dual carriageways so I can take off at my own pace. Sometimes I put the OD button to good use to get out of truck congestion, etc. In general, I pace myself to cruise at 80-100 kmph without trying to outgun anyone and it was a comfortable drive. Used only the front two seats and we had comfortable non-stop 6 hr drives - we both are used to very comfortable European sedans and we found Jimny to offer a very compliant ride. No experience with rear seats on long drives.

One major drawback is the safety aspect. It's not stable if you have to do panic braking and manoeuvre your way out of trouble - the margin of safety needs to be very high - lack of power is really a boon! I would have hated this in my 20s but now I have better sense of anticipation and drive very defensively - kind of enjoy and take pride in doing it. Unfortunately to reach remote areas, I have accepted this compromise till I come up with a better plan. This is one reason why I would say go for a safe crossover if you intend to do a lot of highway driving.

Rural roads/no-roads:
Simply the G.O.A.T. and it looks so good doing it.

[shankar.balan]

Wanted to share these beautiful videos about the Jimny and this is probably the best place.
It is just such a great little car.

https://youtu.be/yibPNee83Rk?si=hb3FbrBXL4UPx3pf

https://youtu.be/Y2qAXadqek0?si=Ye7aH3SwxdLKanEl

[DLC5005]

Originally Posted by HTC

During this offer period, I connected with the sales guy with whom I was in touch and got the deal done for 15.6 lacs (alpha automatic). It's just the car price+insurance+road tax+misc(RTO,fastag). Still I am getting close to 2.75L discount. I Will Worry about my existing cars one at a time. I was able to convince my wife by taking her for a test drive and making her drive the automatic.

Hi sir,
Incase you have finalised the car, can you kindly provide us with the price breakup of alpha automatic?
And the dealer details too, if it's ok to share here.

In prevoius other posts, could see price and discounts related to Zeta variants, but not much details on alpha.

One of my friends is reconsidering to buy a Jimny, after seeing the ongoing discounts.

Thanks in advance.

[Puntoo]

Originally Posted by HTC

During this offer period, I connected with the sales guy with whom I was in touch and got the deal done for 15.6 lacs (alpha automatic). It's just the car price+insurance+road tax+misc(RTO,fastag). Still I am getting close to 2.75L discount. I Will Worry about my existing cars one at a time.

Dear HTC,
I have checked with NEXA Yelahanka, and they do not match your discounts. Kindly share the contact details of the salesman and dealer with whom you have made the deal. I will trade my Punto and go for Zeta AT or Alpha AT.

[ChauhanSaurabh]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Wanted to share these beautiful videos about the Jimny and this is probably the best place.

White looks appealing in such backdrop. Is this a different shade of white sold there compared to Pearl Arctic White we have here on 5 door?

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by ChauhanSaurabh

White looks appealing in such backdrop. Is this a different shade of white sold there compared to Pearl Arctic White we have here on 5 door?

This is the 3 door White from Australia.
And the 5 door White from India.

[s4ch]

Looking for some advice on whether I should upgrade my 2016 Scorpio S10 Auto to the Jimny Alpha AT

I currently have a 2016 Scorpio S10 Automatic in pristine condition, bought new, with 50k on the clock. It's the top end model with captain seats in the middle row and all the bells and whistles. Only used by my wife and I for city running (no other passengers) and a couple of highway trips per year from Pune to Goa, and several Pune <> Mumbai runs. Car is running perfectly and has always been maintained on time. I love the size and ease of driving the Scorpio.

However as the Scorpio ages, and it is in its 7th year now, I do expect more and more maintenance issues to crop up. This is my only car and I need it running 100% of the time. A few minor wear and tear issues have come up recently but nothing over the top yet (coolant hose leak, power window motor replacement, steering shaft replacement).

So with the current discounts going on the Jimny, and my particular use case of just 2 of us in the car with mostly city running and limited highway trips per year, does the Jimny Alpha AT at 16 Lakhs OTR make sense? I guess I could sell my Scorpio for 11 Lakhs and so that would be an outlay of 5 Lakhs approx which I can afford no problem.

So looking for a answers to these questions:

1. Would this swap make sense?
2. What about financial sense?
3. Would I miss my Scorpio's 2.2 MHawk beast and the super smooth 6 gear TC?
4. Would I miss the road presence of the Scorpio?
5. I would like some creature comforts that my Scorpio currently does not have, dual zone AC, a quiet cabin, a good infotainment system. Will I get this in the Jimny?

I am not concerned about mileage at all so this doesn't come into play.

I know the natural upgrade path would be to a ScorpioN, however that is out of my budget for now at 30L+ OTR for the Z8L model. I prefer to make all my purchases in cash and remain debt free for life so getting a loan is not an option. I don't wish to compromise and buy a lower spec model.

I could buy a ScorpioN in a few years time but wondering if the Jimny makes the best sense right now? Any thoughts on the resale value of the Jimny?

Or should I consider the Thar which is in a similar price range?

Confused and looking for some clarity!

[yadavsid21]

Originally Posted by Manuggn

Here are pics of first few customisations.

- upgraded tyres to Yokohama 235/70/15
( 235/75/15 will touch the body but 235/70/15 will not)
- upgraded the front grill.

Hi Manuggn,
I see that you installed the fog lamps as well. I believe Zeta doesn't come with fog lamp wiring harness, did you buy the harness from Maruti or the guy who installed projector fog lamps get on his own?
Thanks

[Manuggn]

Originally Posted by yadavsid21

Hi Manuggn,
I see that you installed the fog lamps as well. I believe Zeta doesn't come with fog lamp wiring harness, did you buy the harness from Maruti or the projector installed get on his own?
Thanks

I got fog lights from Nexa but was not happy with the performance so changed it with Projectors. Used the original wiring from Nexa.

Have also upgraded the headlights with LED.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by s4ch

[b]
However as the Scorpio ages, and it is in its 7th year now, I do expect more and more maintenance issues to crop up. This is my only car and I need it running 100% of the time. A few minor wear and tear issues have come up recently but nothing over the top yet (coolant hose leak, power window motor replacement, steering shaft replacement).

So with the current discounts going on the Jimny, and my particular use case of just 2 of us in the car with mostly city running and limited highway trips per year, does the Jimny Alpha AT at 16 Lakhs OTR make sense? I guess I could sell my Scorpio for 11 Lakhs and so that would be an outlay of 5 Lakhs approx which I can afford no problem.

I could buy a ScorpioN in a few years time but wondering if the Jimny makes the best sense right now? Any thoughts on the resale value of the Jimny?

Or should I consider the Thar which is in a similar price range?

Confused and looking for some clarity!

1. Scorpio S10’s dont generally give trouble. There wont be any major maintenance hassles.
It is a Mahindra after all. You can happily use this for another 3 years more. If I were you this is what I would do. Maintain, Service and keep driving. Scorpios will always find buyers especially in Tier 2 and Rural areas.

2. The Jimny is a nice vehicle indeed and if it is only you and your wife for primarily city and occasional highway use then it is a very good choice for that. It is very comfortable. But you will find the Jimny much smaller than your Scorpio. If size and presence matters to you then you will not appreciate the Jimny. Jimny resale will become similar to Gypsy resale. It will tend to hold its value because there will be a reasonable number of utility plus price focussed takers in the used market.

3. The Thar is a great vehicle too. And very comparable to your Scorpio S10 in many ways. If 4x4 isnt required then you can book and wait for the RWD 1.5 Diesel Thar or AT Petrol which will easily work as an almost direct replacement for your S10. And the waiting period being what it is, anyway you’ll be waiting quite a while which gives you the chance to use your Scorpio that much more.

[petrogeek]

Originally Posted by vprao

Honestly speaking, other than the ride quality, I didn't find anything impressive in the Jimny over my Thar. Here are the negatives I found...

1. Noisy engine. The whine is just irritating. Even my wife complained about that.
2. Low seating. I'm short. I just love the high seating of Thar. I don't have to stretch my neck and spine while off roading. I found the Jimny seating very low. Even if I stretch I can't see the left corner of the bonnet, thanks to a huge infotainment system that juts out in the center.
3. Lethargic engine. While I'm a laidback kind of driver, I do need that reserve power when required on the highways for overtaking. The Jimny doesn't give you that confidence at all.
4. Claustrophobic feeling. While I didn't notice it as all my eyes were on the road, my wife felt it claustrophobic in the Jimny.
5. The tyres. As long as you maintain momentum, the stock tyres might do the job. However, with stop and go on muddy trails, you'll find yourself shifting to 4L often.
6. Jimny is cute but I'm spoilt by the Machoness of Thar, especially my wife. The Jeep is a man thing for me. The mere sight of Thar in it's parking space makes me happy.

At the end of the test ride I was more than happy to be back in my Thar!

Clearly, you were never wanting to part with the Thar and hence the long list of negatives for justifying the decision to cancel!. That being said the Jimny and Thar are 2 different beast for totally different set of buyers. Its plain obvious you are not a Jimny lover! to each his own. Happy Trails!