Maruti Suzuki is developing a five-door/long-wheelbase version of the iconic Suzuki Jimny. As per the latest reports, the carmaker is already drawing our marketing plans for the SUV in the Indian market. Regular readers would remember that Jimny was showcased in its current iteration (three-door version) at the 2020 Auto Expo.
As per previous reports, the upcoming 5-door Jimny will be larger in dimensions – 300mm longer, along with a 300mm longer wheelbase. There will be a few visual differences as well, like a restyled front grille, new alloy wheels, different bumpers (front and rear), etc. The extra set of doors will help ease ingress and egress, and the increased dimensions should improve the cabin space.
Shashank Srivastava, executive director – sales and marketing at Maruti Suzuki – recently revealed that the Indo-Japanese automaker is planning to expand aggressively in the SUV market space. Currently, the brand only has two SUV offerings – S-Cross and Vitara Brezza. The former is set to be replaced by a new model and the latter will undergo a generation change soon.
It is likely that the new engine and transmission mentioned above would make their way to the forthcoming 5-door Jimny. Currently, the 1.5L NA petrol engine under the hood of Suzuki Jimny belts out 102 PS and 130 Nm, and it can be had with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. A 4×4 system with selectable drive (2WD mode and 4WD mode) is offered as standard on the SUV.
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