THE BIG FIGHT

As the much-awaited Maruti Suzuki Jimny makes its debut in India, we pit it against its closest competitor - the Mahindra Thar. So, which one will come out on top?

- ISHAN RAGHAVA

The much-awaited Maruti Suzuki Jimny is finally here. And people have been asking us the same question over and over – which one to choose, the Jimny or the Thar? Well, we got hold of both and spent a whole day testing them in different conditions to find out which offers the best deal for you. Of course, for diesel lovers out there, the Thar is the only option, for Maruti Suzuki doesn’t produce diesel engines anymore. Now, a lot of people also asked us whether the Jimny is practical, can accommodate five adults, and is suitable for long road trips. Another frequent question we get is whether the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine of the Jimny makes it underpowered. Read on to find out the answers to all these questions.

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