The Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door was unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo. As both cars are excellent off-road vehicles, Mahindra Thar’s position in the Indian market may be imperilled with the introduction of the Jimny 5-door. So here’s a detailed comparison of the two vehicles.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar- Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Mahindra Thar |
| Length | 3985 mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar- Features
The Jimny gets six airbags, a push button to start/stop the engine, headlamp washers, automatic LED headlamps and a 9-inch infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Thar has a tyre pressure monitoring system, adventure statistics, 18-inch alloy wheels, driver seat height adjustment, roof-mounted speakers, and a 7-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Aside from these features, both SUVs come standard with cruise control, a multi-function steering wheel, rear parking sensors, Hill Hold Control, ESP, and Hill Descent Control.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar- Engine/ Transmission Options
The Jimny’s engine options are limited to a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine. It has a peak torque of 134 Nm and a power output of 103 bhp. It is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It comes standard with four-wheel drive.
The Mahindra Thar, on the other hand, comes with three engine options. There are three engines available: a 1.5-litre diesel, a 2.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 2.2-litre diesel. The 1.5-litre engine produces 113 hp and 300 nm of peak torque. It is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels.
The 2.2-litre diesel engine generates 128 hp and 300 Nm of torque, while the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine generates 148 hp and up to 320 Nm of peak torque. Both engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. These engines also come standard with four-wheel drive.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar- Off-road Specifications
| Off-road Specifications | Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Mahindra Thar |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | RWD/ 4WD |
| Approach Angle | 36 degree | 41.2 degree |
| Departure Angle | 50 degree | 36 degree |
| Rampover Angle | 24 degree | 26.2 degree |
| Water-wading Capacity | – | 650 mm |
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny has a 36-degree approach angle, a 50-degree departure angle, and a 24-degree ramp breakover angle. While the Mahindra Thar has greater approach and rampover angles, the Jimny has a greater departure angle. The Mahindra Thar has a massive 650 mm water wading capacity, whereas Maruti Suzuki has yet to reveal the figure for the Jimny 5-door.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar- Pricing
In terms of pricing, Maruti Suzuki has yet to reveal the prices for the Jimny 5-door. As a result, we anticipate a price range of Rs 9-10 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Mahindra Thar 4×2 Models | Pricing (ex-showroom) |
| RWD AX (O) Diesel MT | Rs 9.99 lakh |
| RWD LX Diesel MT | Rs 10.99 lakh |
| RWD LX Diesel M | Rs 13.49 lakh |
Whereas, the Thar 4X4 variants start from, Rs 13.59 lakhs and goes up to 16.49 lakhs (ex-showroom).
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