Suzuki Jimny to be launched in India in 2011 : Specs & Price

Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUV is ready to launch in India in 2011 with latest technical specifications, at an expected price range of 6 to 7 lakh.

Parent company of Maruti, Suzuki is planning to launch SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) named, ‘Jimny’ in India in 2011. Suzuki Jimny is already sold in Japan and European countries and now it will be available in India with petrol and diesel version after few days. The price of Jimny will be expected between 6 to 7 lakh in Indian market.

Suzuki Jimny is very competent small SUV powered by 1.3 litre M13A DOHC petrol engine that generates 110 Nm of maximum torque and 80 bhp of maximum power, while its diesel version is powered by 1.5 litre diesel engine that produce 160 Nm of maximum torque and 65 hp of maximum power. Jimny will take the place of Maruti Gypsy in the Indian market.

Over the past 40 years, Suzuki has sold more than 250 million Jimny and has become one of the most successful 4x4s in all over the world. This is the sixth generation car that has come in the market in 1998. First generation model of the Jimny car is made with 2 cylinder engine with 360cc capacity which produced a huge amount of power: 25hp. As compare to last model, the current engine range has developed a bit to the 1.3-liter 16-valve 85 hp petrol models.

In the next 2 years, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch 7 new models including with Alto (2012 launch), Toyota Innova (2012 launch), Esteem, New Swift, Swift Dzire (March 2011 launch) Kizashi (Jan 2011 launch), and SX4 diesel (Feb 2011 launch). In the recent time, Swift, Wagon R and Alto are most demanded car in the market, so customers have to wait for 1 or 2 months.

The Jimny is really driver friendly, its high-performance feature makes easy handling on the rough road for beginners and professionals equally. Its all four wheels are set with High-performance brakes, so driver can smoothly stop the car in complicated situation and for efficient heat dispersion, the front disk brakes are of a large diameter. Suzuki adds an LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) as a safety precaution that assists to prevent the rear wheels’ premature locking in sudden braking and develop braking performance when the vehicle is overloaded.

Suzuki Jimny Features

Exterior

The Size of Jimny is based on the long wheelbase and wide trades which are merged with big side splash guards and big bumpers for a look of stability and natural toughness. Overall the car is designed in the boxy shape, which gives the Jimny a look of serious functionality, while around multireflector headlamps and a vertical-slit grille mean that it has characteristic cuteness too.

Interior

Interior part of the jimny gives a best experience to driver. With stress-free driving position, you will never feel tiredness on the longest of journey. The steering wheel is located right sit; your hands feel comfortable with its shape. The design of the cockpit is based on ergonomic studies. The brake pedal, accelerator and ergonomic shift lever provide superior action that improves your control. Electric windows and power door locks can be easily run by master control. Your comfort is intended by using an optional climate control system. Four adult passengers sit comfortably in its space-efficient layout seats. The sporty seats are large, relaxed and helpful during forceful driving. The rear is made with fold back, so you can any time fold for making a room for luggage. If you want to sleep, then you can fold all seats back. The doors and control panel are completely trimmed and the seats upholstered are made with durable, high-quality fabric.

Performance

There are number of car in the markets that runs with 4X4 styling and street-machine souls. But the Suzuki jimny is a real cross-country vehicle. The powerful ladder-type frame that made with inflexible three-section helps to stabilize the ride and absorb shock from the road. Rigid full-width axles give a simple but important benefit. The frame floats on high-performance, three-link coil suspension that holds highway curve and rocky embankments with equivalent pledge. It can increase travel suspension and ensure smoother response by its shock absorbers and coil springs. MPI (electronic Multi Point Injection), sequentially controlled ignition, and electronically controlled EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) are leading technologies which provide a high-precision edge. The engine of the car is made with aluminum, which helps to build it very lightweight and fuel efficient.

Specification of Suzuki Jimny: 

Engine:

• Petrol: 1.3L & 1.3L VVT
  • Drive system: Part-time 4WD
  • Transmission: 5MT and 4AT
  • Steering: LHD/RHD
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Number of valves: 16
  • Pisiton displacement: 1,328 cm
  • Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 69.5
  • Compression raito: 9.5
  • Fuel distribution: Multipoint injection
• Diesel: 1.5L DDis
  • Drive system: Part-time 4WD
  • Transmission: 5MT
  • Steering: LHD
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Number of valves: 8
  • Pisiton displacement: 1461 cm
  • Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 80.5
  • Compression raito: 9.5
  • Fuel distribution: Direct injection

Number of doors: 3

Dimensions

• Overall length:
  • Front bumper to rear bamper: 3,570mm
  • Front bumper to spare type: 3,645mm
  • Front bumper to spare wheel cover mm: 3,665mm
• Overall height:    
  • Without roof rails: 1,670mm
  • With roof rails: 1.705mm
• Overall width: 1,600mm
• Wheelbase: 2,250mm mm    2,250
• Tread    
  • Front: 1355mm
  • Rear: 1365mm
• Minimum turning radius: 4.9m
• Minimum ground clearance: 190mm
• Approach angle: 37 deg.
• Ramp breakover angle: 31 deg.
• Departure angle: 46 deg.

Capacities

• Seating capacity:  4 persons
• Luggage capacity    
  
  • Max volume: 816 litres
  • Rear seatback folded (VDA method): 324 litres    324
  • Rear seatback raised (VDA method): 113 litres
• Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres

Chassis

• Steering: Recirculating ball
• Brakes
  • Front
    • Petrol: Disc
    • Diesel: Ventilated disc
  • Rear: Drum, leading and trailing
• Suspension
  • Front: 3-link rigid axle with coil spring
  • Rear: 3-link rigid axle with coil spring
• Tyres: 205/70R15

Weights

• Kerb weight
  • Petrol version: 1060kg for 5MT and 1075kg for 4AT
  • Diesel version: 1,455kg
• Gross vehicle weight
  
  • Petrol: 1,420kg
  • Diesel: 1,500kg