2022 Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5 Door Spotted On Test In India | V3Cars

The Suzuki Jimny is a popular mini affordable off-road SUV in global markets. Maruti Suzuki never brought the third- or fourth-gen iterations of the SUV that we recall as the Gypsy. However, the carmaker is finally bringing the popular SUV back to our shores — with more space and better practicality.

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The new spy shots confirm the right-hand-drive configuration for the 5-door Jimny. Maruti Suzuki already produce the Jimny 3-door for right- and left-hand-drive export markets. In terms of design, nothing can be seen except for the silhouette due to the heavy camouflage. We expect Maruti Suzuki to offer key design changes with the 5-door Jimny, followed by the updated 3-door Jimny.

On the inside, we expect the Jimny 5-door to offer an updated dashboard, new seat upholstery and a bigger touchscreen infotainment system. We also expect the Jimny 5-door to retain the capable 4-wheel-drive system along with locking differentials.

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In terms of powertrain, the Jimny 5-door could use the same 1.5L K15C petrol engine, seen in the Jimny 3-door. It produces 102PS of power at 6000rpm and 130Nm of torque at 4000rpm. In the Jimny 3-door, this engine comes with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic. For the Jimny 5-door, Maruti Suzuki could replace the ageing 4-speed unit with a new 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

Maruti Suzuki are likely to reveal the Jimny 5-door at the 2023 Auto Expo. It will rival other upcoming 5-door SUVs like the Mahindra Thar 5-door and Force Gurkha 5-door. Both the Thar 5-door and Gurkha 5-door were spied recently and could hit showrooms in 2023.

Also Read: Mahindra Thar 5 Door Caught On Test — Debut Likely At 2023 Auto Expo

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