Pricing-wise, the Jimny will be close to the Brezza, but with fewer features and with less practicality; making it a niche SUV in the market.

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Jimny ballpark pricing

Let us take the Maruti Brezza here for price benchmarking, as both have the same GST incidence of 45%. Under the guise of retro styling of Jimny, Maruti had a lot of opportunities to cut costs, for example, with a lift-type door handle, an old-school turn indicator, etc. In addition, production costs will be lower for ladder frame construction over monocoque body construction. But it's a little surprising to see that there isn’t much compromise on creature comfort as in the case of Mahindra Thar, for example, the 3 request sensor on the outside, Pro+ infotainment, etc.

Overall, pricing-wise, it will be close to Brezza, but with fewer features. Maruti also has a product portfolio to manage and avoid unnecessary cannibalization, so there is no lower variant with a sticker price to set price perception.

Rather than off-road credibility, the large majority of Thar buyer's purchase decisions are consciously or sub-consciously driven by "Jante nahin hamare Chacha MLA hain!" - pseudo experience in daily life, and that Jimny, with the practicality of 4 doors, couldn’t promise to the full extent.

As far as the size and design of the Jimny are concerned, it is very proportionate in terms of design, something similar to the Ford Ecosport. The Ecosport always looked like a shrunken SUV in pictures and in isolation. When placed next to the Wagon R or Santro it gives away its illusionary large SUV effect. So it seems Jimny will go well as a Mercedes G-Wagen rip-off, as Thar is an unashamed Jeep Wrangler rip-off.

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This is a well-formed analysis. It is pretty plausible the way you have argued your points.

Saying that the Jimny doesn't have the same practicality for Indian usage patterns and conditions as the Brezza has. Hence, with this pricing, it will remain a vehicle with niche appeal. The adventurous modern young urban Indian will buy it. Mostly it will be the second or perhaps third car in the garage.

It won't work for the family-oriented or elder individual type of buyer persona.

I don't think I will be able, for example, to replace my 80-year-old father’s 4-year-old Toyota Glanza AT with the Jimny Alpha AT, as I had dreamt that I would consider doing. My Dad likes Jeepy things because he has used them for years and years, and I thought the Jimny will weather our Indian cities' floods and bad roads better being compact with AT and plenty of luggage space it would prove a great practical choice, but the Jimny simply won't be able to match the comfort of the Glanza. And there is no price advantage to be had either.

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Jimny Price chart breakup as per my analysis.

Here's what BHPian gsferrari had to say on the matter:

I paid 6.2L for the MG413W in 2010.

I think a 200% hike for a modern version with AT and "some" creature comforts like AC, power windows, central locking, infotainment etc. as well as inflation is not out of the realms of reality.

12.99 ex-showroom is what I estimated. 13.99 appears to be only a small stretch but even that translates to a much higher on-road than I am willing to accommodate. 14L ex translates to almost 17L OTR in Chennai and maybe a lot higher in Bangalore/Mumbai. Close to 18 or more?

I just don't think that is worth it. Almost 6 Lakhs in various taxes alone if my mental math is right.

If there is a 9.99L variant, it will be the one to go for if you are a proper off-road enthusiast. Lower taxes + lower insurance.

I "might" consider the 9.99L variant just to get a 5% break-in road tax. This is approximately INR 75K saving down from the next variant. Do I want a manual transmission 4x4 so badly? What is wrong with my current Pajero SFX that I need to replace it with something half its size?

Super confused at this point and I guess this anxiety is unwarranted until the official prices are revealed.

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I felt noticeably cramped inside the car. In comparison, the Maruti Fronx felt way too spacious to me.

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I happened to visit the NEXA showroom nearby following a call from their SA. I'd planned to buy an Ignis from this dealer recently but got a better deal and delivery commitment from another which was a letdown for this chap. It seems he is now adamant about winning his customer back!

Last month I'd gotten a call to visit and have a look at the Fronx on the showroom floor and today it was the Jimny. More about the former in another thread, the latter is absolutely a looker. The neon colour ( I refuse to call it Kinetic Yellow) looks much better in flesh compared to the photos.

The car seems to be built well, I suspect the paint quality on Jimny is a tad better than the Balenos, Brezzas, Vitaras and even the Fronx that I last experienced here. There seemed to be a lesser orange peel effect, at least in this shade, and I could perceive some more depth to the paint. Again, all of this could be because of this hue and lighting and I'd love to hear if anyone else noticed this.

My two points of reference are S-Cross and Ignis. The cabin size does mimic the Ignis while the price probably would mimic the S-Cross.

Setting up the driver's seat to my liking (I am 5'10 and wide), I felt noticeably cramped. I can imagine the driver and the passenger rubbing elbows constantly. An armrest will sorely be missed especially in the AT versions. The Fronx, in comparison, felt way too spacious to me and I daresay it didn't really feel like a downgrade, space-wise, from the S-Cross.

The dash layout is functional and looks rugged which I liked, the quality of the plastics could really be better. The door pads were already scratching up with the car being on display and it seems the interior plastic is prone to deep scratches which is a huge bummer. I found the seat cushioning to be too soft and spongy and the fabric upholstery was just plain bad, hope the final batches won't have these.

Members talking about there being a 4x2 variant of the Jimny might be in for a disappointment. IIRC, I heard someone from the staff mentioning that the pricing is, reportedly, set to be in the 10.50 - 13.75L (OTR Delhi) range. This brings it at an about 2L price premium over the Fronx which is rumoured to start at 8.50L (OTR Delhi) and pricing for the turbo Fronx would be about 50k less than the Jimny AWD which somewhat makes sense in terms of price buffer between the two products.

The Fronx's wider, more comfortable, better laid out and better built, expansive cabin (in comparison to Jimny's)

People looking for a primary or a family car will find it difficult to live with the Jimny; the suspension is so soft and tall that the car wobbled even with people shifting their seating posture at standstill!

Why want a 4x2 Jimmy when you have the Grand Vitara and the Thar in 4x2 avatars? A 4x2 Jimny (if it were to exist) would not change the car's ergonomics, suspension or ride quality.

While it's supposedly built better than the Fronx, it does lose on the value for money and purpose value that one might be looking for. I'm eager to drive it to experience it further and it'd be interesting to see how it sells.

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The Jimny in the flesh does not pretend to be anything but a simple 4x4 SUV and that is what I like about it.

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And so we met in the flesh for the first time and I was smitten! The Jimny, gleaming in the lime yellow colour.

The first thing I noticed was the proportions which look very good in actuality. The tyres that look undersized a bit in photos look just right perhaps slightly on the over-tyre side if anything. As I got inside everything felt hard wearing and tough. Just as it is meant to be in a no-frills, hard-as-nails off-roader. Yes, the dimensions are small. 4 people are what it can carry but it makes no claims otherwise. The front seats are not as wide as those of my Baleno either. The Jimny in the flesh does not pretend to be anything but a simple 4x4 and that is what I like about it.

The paint is thick and the panels have a robust feel about them. Not the thin feel that my Baleno has for instance. Door closed perhaps not with a thunk but at the same time nothing flimsy about them. Seated behind the driver's seat adjusted to my height, I still had enough leg room. The claddings are thick and chunky. Opening the rear door, I did not feel the weight of the tyre all that much and the door closed without feeling too light or too heavy. The rear bumper encasing the tail lights looked thick and meaty too. Open the bonnet and the first thing you notice is that the engine is placed quite high up. Fills the engine bay quite a bit too.

Inside again the switch gear feels rugged and in keeping with the overall character of the vehicle. It is compact but has that small but tough feel. Just the kind of dimensions I like. I have no illusions about the engine but given that the Jimny has a 60 kg advantage on the Grand Vitara I hope for a peppier performance and better low-end poke given that the peak torque is at 400 rpm lower. Either way felt very happy at my decision to book it a couple of days after the Expo.

One of the few things I do not like is the chrome-plated grille. Like the one with the SUZUKI lettering that you get outside India.

A no nonsense cabin that feels rugged to the touch.

Adequate leg room with the seat adjusted to my height (5'11'')

The boot looked adequate for my use. Seemed that the vertical space is more than my Baleno RS.

Chunky rear bumpers, cladding and adequately sized tyres so much so that I may not upsize immediately.

Everything is nice and high. The air intake pipe seems to wait for a snorkel!

A bluff side profile. No pretences, no air, what you see is what you get.

Nice and proportionate to me.

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The build quality of the car is pretty good, unlike the usual vehicles from Maruti Suzuki.

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Visited JP Nagar Nexa, Bangalore yesterday.

Few observations

1. I am pretty impressed with the vehicle, it does not look small, about the right size for a go-anywhere vehicle.
2. ~10 cm additional width would have made a big difference, it is strictly a 4-seater. With two medium-built persons in the back, even kids would be annoyed if you try to squeeze in.
3. Build quality is pretty good, unlike usual Maruti vehicles (We own a Baleno).
4. Tire fills the wheel well in a good manner and did not feel anything lacking here. Don’t think there is a need to upgrade unless you strongly feel so.
5. Interior felt a little more spacious than what I was expecting, leg room is just about right for me (I am 5’ 11”).
6. Paint job is very good and kinetic yellow would definitely be a head-turner.

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Agree about the proportions and tyres. They looked much better in flesh than they looked on photos. And the tyre itself says 'M+S', so should be optimized for better performance in mud and snow.

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The real competition to Jimny is not Thar or Gurkha, but it could have been a Bolero 4WD if it was still in production.

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Thanks to one of the gentleman's posts a few days before, I got to know that Jimny was available for display nearby my place. So last Sunday, I visited the MyCar Nexa showroom at Vashi (Navi Mumbai) with my family and shared some of my observations.

I own a Bolero 4WD, so was very eager to check out the Jimny in person which has a very similar purpose.No nonsense, fewer electronics, body on frame, manual 4wd with low range, solid axles F&R.

All of my below remarks are solely based on a comparison with Bolero for my purpose/ usage.

Not the first, but the very important thing for me:

I checked out the interior space and it's strictly for 4 people only. We can't even fit 2 adults and a child in the rear seat. Also, the luggage area was small if we consider any tour with 4 persons and their luggage for a week or two. (Bolero can carry 5 persons and their luggage with a clear view of the rear glass. I don't have a roof carrier) so that was a bit of a letdown.

Other observations:

Cushioning was a bit soft but comfy.

The driver area somehow felt narrower at shoulder level compared to how I feel in Bolero. Need to take a proper test drive to understand this better as not easy to just sit idle in the driver's position and judge. But the overall seating position and the cushioning of the seat felt comfortable. Just wish there was height adjustment also as I felt the seats were a bit lower for my height for a better view but a simple memory foam cushion can solve that.

The dead pedal was a bit tiny and narrow. May not matter to most of the buyers though.

The build quality was really solid. Unlike any current Maruti in the market today. The body panels felt solid. Like Mahindra, the Tata level is solid. The doors felt sturdy and heavy and shut with a nice and solid thud.

The roof and the rain channels felt heavy-duty and gave the feeling that it can support a nice and sturdy roof rack for rooftop tent setups or any other accessories one might need.

But, the hood/bonnet felt lightweight. It was easy to lift with one hand and was shaking easily, so maybe because of that it didn't feel strong enough where one person can stand or sit on it without any dent or damage. This observation may feel stupid or unnecessary, but the car washing guy uses Bolero's bonnet to climb on top of the roof to wash it clean.

Also, there was no insulation cladding. Upon asking, the salesperson told me that the production version will have it covered.

Interior plastic quality was good but the demo car that I checked already had its rear seat lowering lever loose (it was popping out from its slot). Maybe people or reviewers already abused it to its capacity

The chassis already had some kind of rust protection paint applied which is nice for the vehicle built to go places. Also, the air filter and the intake hose were already at the topmost position in the engine bay so with some minor mods like extended diff breathers, one can wade flooded cities even without a snorkel.

Also, wish that MSL gave at least A/T tyres stock for vehicles like Jimny. But probably they figured out that such people will change it anyways so kept some costs down.

BTW, the sales rep told me that they have no clue about the pricing and said that it may be revealed by the April end or May. When I asked them about the delivery then as it was supposed to start delivery by May already, so I also was told to start right after the price reveal. Which I found a bit weird. Hopefully, MSL keeps the pricing right, but by launching it with NEXA instead of Arena, one can already make out that MSL planning to keep people and the popularity of Jimny worldwide for granted and will keep the pricing at a higher side (Say starting with 12 lacs instead of expected 9/10 lacs). Just a guess here.

Waiting for detailed T-BHP review and a proper test drive (manual v/s auto) in the city and rough terrain.

Somehow I feel that the real competition to Jimny is not Thar or Gurkha (Both are next level) but it could have been a Bolero 4wd if it was still in production. Boxy design, rough and rough interiors, go anywhere, reliable, somewhere similar price band, specific fan following (Not meant for show-offs but the real deal for its specific purpose).

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Maruti Suzuki is showcasing the Jimny in 9 cities across India.

Maruti Suzuki has released the showroom viewing schedule for the Jimny. Customers can check out the car in 9 cities across India.

The Maruti Jimny is being showcased in Delhi-NCR from March 26-April 6, 2023. The car will be put on display at six different showrooms across the region. Folks in Chandigarh, Mohali and Ludhiana will be able to view the car from March 27-April 7.

Customers in Ahmedabad can explore the new Jimny from March 26-April 5. The car will be displayed in Mumbai showrooms from March 27-April 5.

The Jimny will be showcased at six different Nexa showrooms in Raipur and Bhubaneshwar from March 26-April 6 and finally, those living around Bangalore can check out the car at their nearest Nexa showroom from March 26-April 5.

The Jimny will be offered in two variants: Zeta and Alpha, with a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 103 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 134.2 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission and Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro all-wheel drive system.

The Jimny will compete with the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha. The lifestyle off-roader is expected to be priced around Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom).

I am not into the whole butch-SUV thing & simply buying this just as a fun car to have.

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Was lucky enough to check out the Jimny recently and thought I'll add a few observations. (For context: I don't intend to use Jimny as a primary or am a hardcore off-roader).

Here is what I think

1. It's quite smaller than I expected, but I like it. I am not into the whole butch SUV thing at all and prefer compact dimensions. Heck I know there is no chance of the 3 door coming, would have preferred that even more.
2. I did not like the huge gaps in the wheel well where you can literally see the chassis and other items mounted on it. Hope there are some aftermarket cladding options available.
3. Although folks were rocking and poking the car from every direction I did not feel that it was overly flimsy but is built to a cost (for the metal bits). In terms of the insides, switchgear, gear levers, screen etc. I was satisfied with the quality.
4. I am an average-built guy and I'm sure I'd never want to be in the back seat of this for extended periods of time.
5. Boot space is poor, you won't be able to fit any large suitcase in my opinion.
6. I don't feel the suspension will be liveable in a city like NCR where average speeds are higher.
7. Rim size felt small in proportion, tire width of 195 felt sufficient.
8. The light in the boot and insides reminded me of my dad's 800 from the 90s, they are functionally quite poor.
9. I feel a lot of folks who wanted a macho SUV will cancel their bookings when they see the size.

Overall I'm very excited, as someone who is not into off-roading and simply buying this as a fun car to have. It ticks all the boxes for me. I love the way it looks. I don't intend to mod the car much apart from helping it become more liveable (suspension, cladding etc.). In fact, I'm excited to take it to off-roading school and try to learn. The size makes it perfect for novice off-roaders like me who want to get into this hobby.

I also had so much fun talking to random people there to just try and understand what people are feeling. There were youtubers to off-road enthusiasts in wheelchairs who intend to mod the Jimny to the max. I feel this car attracts the happy kind of people.

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Let's discuss your wish list, generate interest, share knowledge and talk about what your Jimny 4-door can be in the future.

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Dear Off Roaders,

Now the wait is over and the Jimny is here. Jeep Vs Gypsy brothers have grown to become uncles and now the next generation Thar brother was left alone and wanting a younger sibling to carry on his Dad Vs uncle(s) weekend battles.

Maruti - thank you wholeheartedly for taking a stand and finally bringing in the Jimny (4 door nonetheless) to take on its elder brother head long.

Dear Anand Mahindra Ji - Let the games begin.

Cut to the chase. You are a new Jimny owner (Or a wannabe Jimny owner). I will skip the part about what a Jimny is or was or what is the Jeep Vs Gypsy Debate, read old threads about it here on TBhp over the last 15 years.

My Offroad journey began in 2009. Yours will begin soon if you are new to offroad. Congratulations.

The intent of the thread is to discuss your wish list, generate interest, share knowledge and discuss what your Jimny can be in future.

• Suspension - lift kits, track bars, alignment issues, spacer blocks, etc.
• Offroad tyres/wheels - how big can the Jimny 1.5 take?
• Performance - Engine power, tuning, headers & exhaust, CAI, chip...
• Lighting - Dual battery, LED lights (strictly for offroad use Warning, please!)
• Tcase - Crawl gears?
• Armour - Bash plates, rock sliders? roll cage?
• Better Angles - Stubby bumpers for better approach/departure, 8mm skid for underbody?
• Camping - Awning, tents, how to use the short boot for overlanding trips, roof rack, etc
• Recovery - winch, ropes, chassis points, etc

My wishlist

2" Lift, 1 upsize wheel and tyres, bumpers front/rear, 8" Alu skid plate for the LWB version to begin with from Day-1 of ownership.

Attaching some random pics from the net with their sources mentioned.

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

Greatly looking forward to ogling over modified Jimnys. The best part of such cars is the level of customisation available in the market, and how owners splurge on them.

No two modified 4x4s are the same. I have thoroughly enjoyed modifying my Thar, thread will be up soon. We spent about 30% of the car's cost on modifications!

The Jimny - being an international model - already has loads of customisation options available globally. You can expect players like Bimbra, Arka etc. to offer parts for the Jimny too.

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Feast your eyes on this Suzuki Jimny with an Adventure Defender kit by the Japanese legends down at Mudron.

Here's what BHPian tjsi had to say about the matter:

I waited and waited for the Jimny but it never came. Bought the Hyryder hybrid and they come out with the Jimmy after 3 months. Aw, man. Never felt so depressed.

I had my whole modding scene planned a year ago.

• Tyres BF GOODRICH 215s or 235s
• Iron man bumpers
• Winch
• Skid plates
• Flood lights brighter than the sun
• 40mm lift kit
• Old S U Z U K I grill

It would look something like this.

Here's what BHPian shibujp had to say about the matter:

My wishlist:

• Tyre upgrade
• Old Man Emu suspension with a 40mm lift
• Evo Corse Alloys (stretch goal)
• Turbo kit (yet another stretch goal)

I spend most of yesterday drooling at the options available here.

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The vehicle was drawing crowds even on a working day.

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I went, I saw it, and I really liked (most of) it.

Believe comments with each image will be the best format here.

Sorry about the lack of logical flow here, but the content submission UI...

Nexa dealership opposite Bristol Hotel, Gurgaon. The vehicle was drawing crowds even on a working day. The dealerships will really need to brace for tomorrow evening. Apparently, the car will not be on display over the weekend and will move on to another dealership.

Love the squat dimensions.

Engine bay. I wish there was a bigger heart here, but then I also wish I was sipping champagne on a yacht off Amalfi instead of being a pinball in Gurgaon.

Straight-up view of the bay.

Love the projector headlamps. Hope the fog lamps come as an LED accessory.

She goes commando.

Headlamp washers.

The no-undergarment theme continues.

Boxy is the new black. Love the form.

Beautifully proportional.

Expecting a car-wash startup at Shark Tank real soon.

Also, I don't know how will these corners get cleaned post an off-road session.

Tinted windows. Extremely useful.

50:50 split. I don't know how the whole flat-lay talk came about, but this does not look encouraging for sleeping bag deployment.

170cm / 5'7" dot. Snug, but comfortable.

Electric adjustment is for people who choose either comfort or off-roading capability. Or have enough money to afford both.

Thar vibes. No declaration of where it was proudly made. Sad (I'm kidding).

Pocket-friendly G-Wagen

Wipers from the "El Cheapo" bin.

Water bottles? You will only drink from the fresh springs when you take it to the nearest trail. Once back, at the car wash, where you will spend a lot of time.

in my defence, there was a vlogger right behind the person taking this picture.

Pic to provide an idea about how tall the car is.

No height adjustment. Steering adjustment only for tilt.

A half-covered dead pedal. But a dead pedal nevertheless.

The Gypsy and the swift had a baby...

Perfect visibility of the bonnet for 5'7"

The aesthetics department won only one war on the inside. The wrapped steering wheel.

Knobs and dials and buttons. Brilliant.

Hardly any chrome. Good.

If you keep asking for a car from the 80s, you'll get a car from the 80s.

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The Jimny is rumoured to be priced around Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.

Maruti Suzuki has started dispatching the Jimny to Nexa showrooms across India. The lifestyle off-roader is expected to be launched in the coming months.

The India-spec Jimny 5-door was unveiled at Auto Expo 2023. Maruti Suzuki is said to have received over 18,000 bookings since January 12.

In India, the Jimny will be offered in two variants: Zeta and Alpha, with a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 103 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 134.2 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission and Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro all-wheel drive system.

The Jimny is rumoured to be priced around Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.

Source: Oye Arjun