Maruti Suzuki Jimny
A small, genuine off-roader with a ladder frame, low-range four-wheel drive and short overhangs, sold as a five-door with four seats. It suits buyers who will actually use it on rough tracks or in the hills, or who want something different, not families looking for a practical everyday SUV.
- Seating
- 4
- Engine
- 1462 cc
- Mileage
- 16.39–16.94 km/l
- ALLGRIP Pro 4WD with low range on every variant
- 210 mm ground clearance, 36° approach and 46° departure
- Six airbags and hill descent control as standard
- 1.5 petrol with 104.8 PS and 134.2 Nm
- Four seats and a 208-litre boot
- Automatic is an old-style 4-speed torque converter
- Zeta₹12.54 lakh
The manual at ₹12.54 lakh. It has the same 4WD hardware, low range and six airbags as the Alpha, and steel wheels are arguably better off-road. The Alpha adds comfort, not capability.
- Alpha₹13.46 lakh
The manual at ₹13.46 lakh if it will be a daily car. The larger screen, climate control, keyless start and auto headlamps make it easier to live with.
- Tata Curvv₹10.00 – 18.75 lakh
- Mahindra XUV 3XO EV₹13.89 – 14.96 lakh
- MG Astor₹9.79 – 15.30 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Jimny specifications
- Mileage (ARAI)16.39–16.94 km/l
- TransmissionManual, Automatic
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine1462 cc
- Seating capacity4
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| Engines | 1.5 petrol |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | Manual, Automatic |
| Power | 104.8 PS |
| Torque | 134.2 Nm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 16.39–16.94 km/l |
| Seats | 4 |
| Length | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | 208 litres |
| Fuel tank | 40 litres |
Maruti Suzuki Jimny variants: price and features
- Base variantJimny
Zeta
₹12.54 lakhOn-road priceKey features- ALLGRIP Pro 4WD with low range
- 6 airbags
- Hill hold and hill descent control
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- ALLGRIP Pro 4WD with low range
- 6 airbags
- Hill hold and hill descent control
- Brake limited-slip differential
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
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Alpha
₹13.46 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.92 lakh more than Zeta for- 9-inch touchscreen
- Automatic climate control
- Alloy wheels
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- 9-inch touchscreen
- Automatic climate control
- Alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Automatic headlamps
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Zeta
₹13.60 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.14 lakh more than Alpha for- 4-speed torque-converter automatic
- ALLGRIP Pro 4WD with low range
- Cruise control
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- 4-speed torque-converter automatic
- ALLGRIP Pro 4WD with low range
- Cruise control
- 6 airbags
- Top variantJimny
Alpha
₹14.52 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.92 lakh more than Zeta for- 9-inch touchscreen
- Automatic climate control
- Alloy wheels
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- 4-speed torque-converter automatic
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Automatic climate control
- Alloy wheels
Our verdict on the Jimny
The Jimny is a car to buy with your heart and a clear idea of what you will use it for. Off the road it is excellent: the low-range gearbox, short overhangs, 210 mm of clearance and light weight let it go places far bigger SUVs cannot. On the road it asks more of you. The 1.5 petrol is fine around town but runs out of breath on the highway, the ride is firm, the rear seat is cramped, and the boot is small. If you need a family car that can handle the odd bad road, a Brezza or a Thar Roxx makes more sense. If you want a real off-roader that is easy to park and cheap to run, the Jimny is hard to beat at this price.
Good things
- Proper low-range 4WD, ladder frame and short overhangs
- Six airbags and hill descent control on every variant
- Compact enough to fit tight trails and city parking
- Maruti Suzuki service network and reliable 1.5 petrol
Could be better
- Only four seats, with a cramped rear and a 208-litre boot
- 104.8 PS feels short on the highway, especially overtaking
- 4-speed automatic is dated and costs economy
- Expensive for its size at ₹12.5 to ₹14.7 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Jimny colours and photos
- Kinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof
- Sizzling Red/Bluish Black Roof
- Sizzling Red
- Nexa Blue
- Granite Grey
- Bluish Black
- Pearl Arctic White
Maruti Suzuki Jimny: a real off-roader in a small package
The Jimny sold in India is the five-door version, made here and longer than the three-door sold abroad. It is still small at 3,985 mm long and 1,645 mm wide, and it keeps the ladder-frame chassis, rigid axles and part-time four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case that define it. Ground clearance is 210 mm, with a 36-degree approach angle and 46-degree departure angle.
Power comes from Maruti’s 1.5 petrol, making 104.8 PS and 134.2 Nm, with a five-speed manual or a four-speed torque-converter automatic. Claimed economy is 16.94 km/l for the manual and 16.39 km/l for the automatic, but expect less on the highway, where the boxy shape and short gearing work against it.
There are two trims, Zeta and Alpha, each with a manual or automatic. Indicative ex-showroom prices run from ₹12.54 lakh to ₹14.67 lakh for the dual-tone Alpha automatic. All versions have the same off-road hardware, six airbags, hill hold, hill descent control and a brake-based limited-slip function.
Which variant should you buy?
If the Jimny is mainly for off-road use, the Zeta manual at ₹12.54 lakh. It has all the 4WD hardware. If it will be your daily car, the Alpha adds a 9-inch screen, climate control, alloy wheels and keyless start for about ₹92,000, which makes it more pleasant to live with.
Manual or automatic?
The automatic costs about ₹1.06 lakh more and uses an older four-speed gearbox. It is easy in traffic and works well off-road at low speeds, but it is slower and less efficient on the highway. Enthusiasts and frequent highway users should choose the manual.
How does it compare with the Mahindra Thar?
The Thar offers diesel engines, more power and a bigger cabin, and the Thar Roxx adds a proper rear seat. The Jimny is lighter, narrower and easier to place on tight trails, and it costs less to run. Choose the Thar for power and space, the Jimny for agility and economy.
Can it work as a family car?
Only for a small family. It seats four, the rear is tight for adults on long trips, and the boot holds 208 litres with the rear seats up. Fold them and it becomes a useful two-seater with plenty of luggage room.
Jimny vs rivals
| Spec | Maruti Suzuki Jimny₹12.54 – 14.52 lakh | Tata Curvv₹10.00 – 18.75 lakh | Mahindra XUV 3XO EV₹13.89 – 14.96 lakh | MG Astor₹9.79 – 15.30 lakh | Mahindra Thar₹10.32 – 18.99 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel | Electric | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 petrol | 1.2 turbo petrol, 1.2 GDi turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel | Electric | 1.5 petrol | 1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 2.0 turbo petrol |
| Power | 104.8 PS | 125 PS | 150 PS | 110 PS | 119–162 PS |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, DCA | Single-speed | Manual, CVT | Manual, Automatic |
| Mileage | 16.39–16.94 km/l | 17.4 km/l | 285 km real-world (Mahindra claim) | 14.82–15.43 km/l | 15.2 km/l |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Boot | 208 litres | 500 litres | 364 litres | 488 litres | 600 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Jimny vs Curvv | Jimny vs XUV 3XO EV | Jimny vs Astor | Jimny vs Thar |
Maruti Suzuki Jimny mileage
- 1462 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 16.94 km/l
- Variants
- 2
- 1462 cc, PetrolAutomatic
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 16.39 km/l
- Variants
- 2
Maruti Suzuki Jimny on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹14.50 – 16.77 lakh
- Mumbai₹14.78 – 17.09 lakh
- Bengaluru₹15.62 – 18.06 lakh
- Chennai₹15.51 – 17.93 lakh
- Kolkata₹14.50 – 16.77 lakh
- Bhopal₹14.50 – 16.77 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Jimny EMI
₹21,069 a month
On ₹12.54 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.51 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.61 lakh.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny FAQ
What is the price of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny in India?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny costs ₹12.54 to 14.52 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Maruti Suzuki Jimny come with?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is sold with petrol power (1.5 petrol).
What is the mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is 16.39–16.94 km/l.
How many people can the Maruti Suzuki Jimny seat?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a 4-seater suv.
What is the length of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is 3985 mm long, 1645 mm wide and 1720 mm tall, with a 2590 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Maruti Suzuki Jimny have?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny has 208 litres of boot space.
Does the Maruti Suzuki Jimny come with an automatic gearbox?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is offered with manual, automatic gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny has 210 mm of ground clearance.
Which Maruti Suzuki Jimny variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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