Maruti Jimny's 5-door rival is already under testing!
Maruti has been launching new products nonstop for several months. The Baleno, WagonR, Ertiga, XL6, and the largest of them all, the new Brezza, have all been revised and released by Maruti. The Jimny is one vehicle, nevertheless, for which everyone has been waiting. Everyone has been anticipating the arrival of this inexpensive lifestyle SUV in the nation. The Jimny will be introduced soon, maybe around the 2023 Auto Expo, it has already been announced. Additionally, it is certain that India will get the 5-door model of this SUV rather than the 3-door one. However, throughout testing, the automobile was never seen. Spy images of the 5-door Jimny in testing have now been discovered. What can be spotted? How is it different from the 3-door version? Everything in this article.
Jimny 5-door testing – What has been spotted?
In Europe, a Maruti Jimny 5-door has been sighted undergoing testing. Even though the automobile is extensively camouflaged, we can still make out certain elements. The 5-door appears to be pretty similar to the 3-door variant in terms of design. Round headlights and integrated taillights into the bumpers are still features of this variant. On this one, we can also observe ORVMs that are comparable. The lack of a 360-degree camera is indicated by the fact that no camera module can be seen when the ORVMs are attentively examined.
What else do we know so far?
Additionally, we observe tires with a large aspect ratio. We also get to glimpse the expanded wheelbase, which is expected to be close to 2550mm in length. We see a similar interior layout to the 3-door model.
The Mahindra Thar and other current lifestyle SUVs will face stiff competition from the Jimny. Since the majority of Indian consumers, particularly those who purchase Maruti Suzuki vehicles, prioritize value for money above all else, Maruti chose the 5-door variant for the nation. Now, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine is anticipated from Maruti to power this vehicle. Ertiga, XL6, and Brezza are among the vehicles powered by this engine.
This SUV is anticipated to include a 4X4 system as well. Would Maruti modify the engine's performance to improve its off-roading abilities? Time will only tell. Additionally, a powerful hybrid arrangement may be included with it to balance function and fuel economy. These spy photos also show the continued use of an exterior-mounted spare tire configuration.