SUVs are the champions in our country as of now. Everyone wants one and manufacturers are busy dishing out a variety of flavours to the public. Be it, micro, maxi, or luxury, there is an SUV available in most categories. Within these segments comes a very niche one, the hardcore 4wd vehicles which not only have the ability to conquer terrains but also do well on the daily grind. It is in this segment that the Thar rules supreme thanks to it being relatively affordable. However, there is now a proper challenger in form of the Jimny. So which is the one to buy and why?
5 EXTERIOR DESIGN & DIMENSIONS
Let's begin with the new kid on the block, the Jimny, which existed earlier as a three-door model and somehow Maruti Suzuki believed that the same was not the apt for India. So the company created a brand new version in form of the Jimny 5-door. The new Jimny looks very much like the older version and as a result, comes with boxy proportions and a nearly bug-eye-like front-end design. The short bumpers are chiseled much like proper off-road bumpers and as a result, the SUV gets generous ramp over angles.
In profile, one can spot the flared wheel arches and the extended wheelbase as compared to the three-door version. While the front door remains similar in size, the rear door is a small unit that allows access to the back seat. The only odd sight here then are the 15in wheels which look too small for the SUV. While at first glance, the tyres might look and feel inadequate for off-road use considering they are HT tyres, but a closer look revealed that they have been specially made for use in sand and snow. At the back the side-hinged door houses the spare tyre and the taillights have been positioned on the bumpers. Overall, the Jimny looks quite boxy and in turn rather cute we must say.
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