Maruti Jimny 5-Door In Consideration By Indian Armed Forces - Read More

After getting a very positive reaction from the masses, Maruti is ready to launch the Jimny 5-door on June 7, 2023. With this, it now has a proper off-road SUV in its portfolio, through which, it is eyeing the domination of this segment. But its capabilities are not just doing well with the masses. It is also being considered for some heavy lifting in terms of national duty as well. The company confirms that the Indian Armed Forces are considering the inclusion of this SUV in their fleet.

Army Considering Maruti Jimny 5-Door For The Fleet

Now, the top official from Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that talks are going on with the armed forces to understand their needs and the way forward to make the Jimny ready for the fleet. They said that the Indian Army has expressed interest. It is noteworthy that the Maruti Gypsy has been the workhorse for the armed forces for a long time and the Jimny 5-door might just be the upgrade that can be useful for the task.

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Jimny Looking To Propel Lifestyle SUV Segment

Mr. Shashank Srivastava, senior executive officer, Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki, says, As the market matures and volumes grow, various sub-segments emerge. Even within the compact SUV segment, there are multiple sub-segments created, ie, entry SUVs, crossover and urban SUVs like the Fronx and Brezza, and then there are lifestyle SUVs (the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha). With the launch of the Jimny, the lifestyle SUV market should double.

Army- Spec Jimny To Be Different

At the moment, it gets a 105PS 1.5-liter petrol engine with manual and automatic transmissions. 4X4 with a low-range gearbox is standard, which helps in better off-road maneuverability. But to adapt to the needs, it might undergo suspension tuning, a soft-top, which is generally how the Gypsy goes, and also some feature changes as well. Since these requirements are still under research and development, it would be a different version. And most probably, the Gypsy might finally have its successor.

VERDICT- As per the company, Jimny is in line to become the nest workhorse for the Indian Army. Although the specs and requirements are still in the talking stages, the final product is going to be different. Meanwhile, Maruti Jimny is launching on June 7, and we will be getting the exact pricing of the SUV. Also, If you are someone with a passion for engines mounted on wheels, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.