10 observations about our new Maruti Jimny Alpha: Is it worth it?

Power for highway driving is barely adequate. I am not sure if the car can handle a more powerful engine even if there was a choice.

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Got our White Alpha Jimny last week. A few quick observations.

1. Small on the outside, small on the inside. Strictly a four-seater. Very well doubles up as a city car for us.
2. Very limited storage options inside, need to buy a couple of storage-related accessories.
3. Ride quality beat expectations. But will definitely be more fatiguing for long-distance travel as compared to a regular car.
4. Wife finds the Jimny "cute" and loves it. She will be the primary driver for this vehicle anyway.
5. Switching from 2H to 4H and 4H to 4L needs a little bit of learning. A few dos and don'ts on when and how to switch modes. The poorly written driver's manual is of some help here, but also irritating at the same time. Digressing here - but the section on AllGrip Pro in the manual is a travesty. Grammatical errors, poorly worded sentences, etc. Maruti needs to be ashamed.
6. Power for highway driving is barely adequate. I am not sure though the vehicle can handle a more powerful engine even if there was a choice. For its build, highway stability, etc., the existing engine is probably the most it can manage. Does Suzuki sell a more powerful Jimny in any other market?
7. I found the seats a tad uncomfortable. Have to see what can be done about that for long-distance travel.
8. Solid build. Was pleasantly surprised by the weight of the bonnet.
9. Audio quality, wireless Airplay/Android Auto, screen size, screen resolution are good.
10. It is one of those cars that you will just love in spite of all its impractical traits. It actually is difficult to pinpoint what exactly is endearing about it, but endearing it is.

Is it overpriced? Yes. Is it impractical? Yes, in terms of space/storage and for day-long highway travel. Is it small? Yes, in a good way. Is it fun? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes, some things we do for the young lad in all of us, irrespective of our age.

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