Will Jimny be able to stand in front of Thar? Engine-ground clearance is all small, the price will be ‘game’
Maruti Jimny SUV: The Jimny is being seen directly against the Mahindra Thar. In the budget of 10 to 20 lakh rupees, Mahindra Thar has strengthened its hold among the customers. So let’s know which SUV looks heavier on whom in terms of dimensions, engine and other aspects.
Maruti Jimny 5 Door vs Thar: Maruti Suzuki has finally introduced its Jimny SUV in the Indian market. Made from Gujarat’s plant, it will be sold all over the world including India. Its most important thing is that it has been brought in 5 Door version. Maruti has started booking its Jimny SUV and it will be launched soon in the Indian market. It is being seen directly against the Mahindra Thar. In the budget of 10 to 20 lakh rupees, Mahindra Thar has strengthened its hold among the customers. So let’s know which SUV looks heavier on whom in terms of dimensions, engine and other aspects.
Maruti Jimny 5-door makes its debut in India at #AutoExpo2023
Booking Started from today
1.5-litre petrol engine with 5 MT/ 4 AMT gearbox
4X4 System
6-airbags @Maruti_Corp #MarutiJimny pic.twitter.com/WO23eKHqZN— Vishal Ahlawat (@vishalahlawat92) January 12, 2023
In terms of length, width and height, the Maruti Jimny pales slightly in front of the Mahindra Thar in terms of size. The Mahindra Thar 3 door version is also taller and wider than the 5 door Jimny. While the length of both is almost equal. Due to its 5-door layout, the wheelbase of the Jimny is 140 mm longer than that of the Thar. In terms of ground clearance too, Mahindra Thar offers 16mm more. The water wading capacity of Jimny is 300 mm and that of Thar is 625 mm.
| Dimension | Maruti Jimny | Mahindra Thar |
| length | 3985 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1645mm | 1820mm |
| Height | 1720mm | 1850mm |
| wheelbase | 2590mm | 2450mm |
| ground clearance | 210mm | 226mm |
Even in terms of engine and powertrain, Mahindra Thar beats the Jimny. Three engine options have been given in Thar, which include 1.5L diesel, 2.2L diesel and 2.0L petrol. It gets the facility of 4X4 and rear wheel drive (4X2). While the Jimny only gets 1.5 liters of petrol and only gets 4X4.
