Can't find customers even after searching in India, but this 'Made in India' car is making waves all over the world

Can't find customers even after searching in India, but this 'Made in India' car is making waves all over the world

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny sold less in India, but is making waves in Japan as SUZUKI NOMAD. 1 lakh units exported, huge demand is being seen in Australia and Mexico also. In India, its direct competition is with Mahindra Thar which people are liking more than Jimny.

Even if your car remains parked for two-four days in normal conditions, the battery needs hard work to start it. If the car is parked in a cold area then it is possible that the car will not start. But there is a car which starts as soon as you turn the key even after standing in the snow for 15 days.

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This is just one specialty of this vehicle. If we go on talking about its other qualities then the “journey” will not end. But this vehicle has been “betrayed by its own people”. There are no buyers for it in India, but it is making waves in Japan.

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Since its launch in the new avatar named Maruti Suzuki Jimny in the year 2023, 1 lakh units of this vehicle have been exported so far. This 5-door car being manufactured at Maruti's Gurugram plant is in demand in Japan. It was launched in Japan in the year 2025.

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There it is sold under the name of SUZUKI NOMAD. Since its launch, 50 thousand units have been sold there. It also ranks third among the cars exported from India in the year 2025.

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There has been tremendous craze for this car in Japan. As soon as its booking opened, all the units were sold out. After this, the waiting period for some of its variants had crossed one year.

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Its number will be third among the cars exported from India in the year 2025. There is huge demand for it even in countries like Australia and Mexico. It is clear that the world is crazy about this small SUV.

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While the world is crazy about the Jimny, on the other hand in India only a little more than 500 units have been sold in the month of October. Perhaps the reason behind its low sales is the craze of Indian customers for Thar. Indian customers give priority to Mahindra Thar for 'Bhaukaal' maintenance.

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This vehicle, manufactured at Maruti's Gurugram plant, was launched in Japan in the year 2025. Since its launch, 50 thousand units have been sold there.

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Can't find customers even after searching in India, this car is making waves all over the world

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny becomes more affordable with new Thunder Edition

Maruti Suzuki Jimny becomes more affordable with new Thunder Edition

The Thunder Edition comes with several accessories as standard. It gets a front skid plate, side door cladding, door visor, door sill guard, grip cover in rustic tan, floor mat and graphics on the exterior. There is also a garnish on the front bumper, ORVM, side fender and hood.

Maruti Suzuki has not made any other changes to the Jimny. It continues to come with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, K-series naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 103 bhp of max power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 134 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The manual gearbox delivers a claimed fuel economy of 16.94 kmpl whereas the automatic transmission delivers 16.39 kmpl. The SUV comes with four-wheel drive as standard and the automatic transmission is available on both variants.

Also Read : Mahindra Thar five-door to break cover soon: Key expectations

In terms of safety equipment, the Jimny is equipped with 6 airbags, brake limited slip differential, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, Rear View Camera, Brake Assist Function and Engine Immobilizer.

The top-end Alpha variant is equipped with a push start/stop button, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control and a larger touchscreen infotainment system. Apart from this, it also comes with automatic LED headlamps, headlamp washers, fog lamps, dark green glass window, body-coloured door handles, alloy wheels and electrically foldable ORVMs.

Watch: Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUV: First Drive Review

In terms of dimensions, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny measures 3,985 mm in length, is 1,645 mm wide and stands 1,720 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,590 mm. The main highlight of this version of the vehicle is that it offers more cabin space than its three-door twin because of the longer wheelbase.

First Published Date: 01 Dec 2023, 15:44 PM IST


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