The offroader’s greatest benefit over the India-spec mannequin, regardless of being exported from right here, is within the security division

After ready for a few years, India lastly acquired the Jimny, although within the 5-door avatar, in early 2023. And since October 2023, the 5-door Maruti Jimny has been exported to varied worldwide markets, and was lately launched in Australia as nicely. With the Australia-spec Jimny being the identical 5-door mannequin because the India-spec off-roader, you’d imagine that the 2 would be the similar, proper? Well, sure and no. Here are 5 key variations between the 2:

Name

Where the India-spec mannequin known as the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, the carmaker affords it because the Suzuki Jimny XL within the Australian market. That’s as a result of Australia already will get the 3-door mannequin bearing the common ‘Jimny’ moniker. Suzuki additionally affords a extra entry-level model known as the ‘Jimny Lite’ within the Australian market which is actually a stripped-down variant of the 3-door SUV.

ADAS

The greatest function distinction between the India-spec Jimny and the Australia-spec Jimny (XL) is that the latter is on the market with superior driver help techniques (ADAS). While its ADAS suite consists of autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise management, and lane departure warning, it misses out on high-beam help. The Jimny XL’s ADAS know-how works primarily based on the front-windshield-mounted digital camera, one other function that’s been skipped on the India-spec mannequin, regardless of the mannequin being exported from right here to Australia.

Colour Options

Although each the India-spec and Australia-spec Jimny can be found in single-tone and dual-tone choices, there’s a slight alteration within the shades on provide. Here’s a have a look at their colors intimately:

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Difference In Powertrain Output

While the carmaker has geared up each the fashions with the identical 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, the output of the 2 is a bit completely different, although we predict you received’t discover it on the highway. Here’s a glance:

The Australia-spec Jimny makes 3 PS and 4 Nm lower than the India-spec offroader. That stated, each get two transmission choices and a correct offroad-specific 4-wheel drivetrain (4WD).

No Base Variant For Jimny XL

While the India-spec mannequin is on the market in two variants – Zeta (entry-level) and Alpha (top-spec) – the Australia-spec Jimny XL is bought in a single trim. Hence, prospects in Australia can get pleasure from all of the bells and whistles, together with the 9-inch touchscreen and ADAS tech, of the offroader.

Prices

Maruti retails the 5-door Jimny from Rs 12.74 lakh in India and can also be offering a new Thunder Edition (for a limited period) that has brought down its starting price by up to Rs 2 lakh. Its solely direct rivals are the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.

All costs, ex-showroom Delhi

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