Dealer showcases are already underway and will end on April 7 to make way for the launch of the Fronx coupe SUV.
Maruti Suzuki has two important new SUV launches lined up for its Nexa outlets in the coming months that includes the much-awaited Jimny which was shown at the Auto Expo will go on sale by May this year. While the Jimny has gathered more than 23,500 bookings already, a major chunk of customers are yet to see the SUV and in order to attract even more buyers, Maruti Suzuki has begun dealer displays of the Jimny SUV a few days ago at select Nexa outlets.
We’ve got our hands on the Jimny display time table that confirms that the SUV will be showcased in nine Indian cities till April 7, 2023. The Maruti Fronx Coupe SUV, which is another new SUV launch from the brand, is expected to see a price announcement around second week of April, according to our dealer sources.
- Maruti Jimny launch by May this year
- Being shown at 9 Indian cities
- Fronx price announcement in April 2023
Maruti Jimny customer showcase ends on April 7
According to an official communication by Maruti Suzuki, the brand is currently showcasing the Jimny SUV in nine Indian cities and the dealer showcase activity will end around April 7 in order to make way for the Fronx launch which will take place around that time. The Jimny dealer showcase is currently ongoing in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, NCR, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana, Raipur, Bhubneshwar and Bengaluru.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny production, delivery details
Series production for the India-bound Jimny 5-door will take place at Maruti’s Gurugram plant which will cater to domestic as well as international markets. Maruti Suzuki has plans to produce around one lakh units a year; around 7,000 units every month are expected to be earmarked for the domestic market, with the rest being for exports. Deliveries for the Jimny are expected to commence by late May in India and sources tell us that the top-tier Jimny Alpha will see priority in the production sequence, thanks to high demand.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny powertrain, off-road tech
Maruti Suzuki’s tried-and-tested 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine powers the Jimny, producing 105hp and 134Nm of peak torque. Gearbox choices include either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque-converter automatic. It gets Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4WD system with a manual transfer case and a low-range gearbox with ‘2WD-high’, ‘4WD-high’ and ‘4WD-low’ modes. The Jimny is also underpinned by a rugged ladder-frame chassis.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny variants, features
The Jimny is available in just two trims – Zeta and Alpha – where the latter gets the bells and whistles, including auto headlamps, SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system and Arkamys sound system. However, Maruti Suzuki is offering safety features like six airbags and hill-hold assist as standard. You can read a detailed breakdown of features here.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny estimated price, launch date
Maruti is expected to price the Jimny in the region of Rs 12 lakh and it is likely to go on sale in May 2023. While at launch it will have no direct rivals, Mahindra and Force are also developing 5-door versions of the Thar and Gurkha and both SUVs will cater to a similar customer base as the Jimny 5-door.