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This customized Maruti Jimny has a snorkel in addition to chunky off-road tires.

The five-door Maruti Jimny was first offered in India as a useful substitute for the Mahindra Thar. Despite having full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) as standard, Maruti’s off-road SUV has drawn criticism for being less powerful and smaller than the three-door Thar. We recently came across a specially designed Maruti Jimny that seems to solve the size problem. Let’s examine it more closely as it appears in these four pictures.

Maruti Jimny Car
The large set of wheels helps it sit taller even though the main body is still identical to the standard Jimny variant. In addition to having more ground clearance than the normal Maruti Jimny, this customized Jimny also has a noticeably steeper approach angle -Maruti Jimny Extreme Car

In addition, a snorkel has been added to the entire A-pillar of this Jimny, improving its ability to wade through water and slush, even in deeper pools than the standard Maruti Jimny. The increased height and ground clearance for this SUV variant are, however, not precisely known – Maruti Jimny Extreme Car

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We can see the enormous set of 15-inch high profile off-road tires, which have a width of 315 mm, superior in profile. The wheel’s overall height, measured from the bottom to the top, is almost 35 inches, or 7.72 inches higher than the height of the tires that come with the standard Jimny. In addition to offering better traction and contact in difficult conditions, these off-road tires with deep grooves are more resilient than standard tires for demanding off-road use.

The Jimny’s tailgate is even equipped with an extra wheel sporting customized rims and tires, adding to the hefty rear end of the SUV. Everything about the design is the same except for the new wheel.

What Drives The Jimny-spec India?

A 1.5-liter petrol engine with 105 PS and 134 Nm powers the Maruti Jimny. Either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission is attached to this unit. The drivetrain comes equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) as standard. It’s unknown what modifications have been made to the engine of this custom-spec Jimny.

Safety & Features

The factory specifications The Maruti Jimny comes equipped with features including cruise control, automatic climate control, and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wifi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold and descent control, and a rearview camera all ensure safety.

Price Range and Competitors

The pricing of the Maruti Jimny in India ranges from Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh. It competes against the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha, two other sub-4m off-road vehicles.

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