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Maruti Jimny 5-door vs Mahindra Thar
Maruti Suzuki Jimny has started showing its charm as soon as it is launched. The 5 door version of the Jimny was launched at the Auto Expo 2023. The off-road lifestyle sport utility vehicle has garnered over 3000 bookings within two days of its launch. The Jimny lifestyle SUV in India will directly compete with the Mahindra Thar, which was recently launched at a price of less than Rs 10 lakh. Let's try to know whose features are more powerful in both the SUVs....
Maruti Jimny 5-door vs Mahindra Thar features
Both the new 5-door version of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and the Mahindra Char 3-door SUV are based on the ladder frame chassis. The water wading depth of the India spec 5-door Jimny has not been revealed yet. Check out the table below for the departure and ramp break-over angles of both the SUVs as well as other offroading credentials.
| Specification | Jimny 5-door | Thar 3-door |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm | 226 mm |
| Chassis type | Ladder frame | Ladder frame |
| Approach angle | 36 degree | 41.2 degree |
| Departure angle | 50 degree | 36 degree |
| Ramp break-over angle | 24 degree | 26.2 degree |
| Tyre size | R15 | R16 / R18 |
Maruti Jimny 5-door vs Mahindra Thar powertrain
The Maruti Jiminy is offered with a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that generates 103bhp and 134 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT. At the same time, Mahindra Char has been launched with two diesel and one petrol engine. Its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine develops 150 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed MT/AT. Both these SUVs have 4X4 capability and the Thar is now offered with 4X2 as well.
| Specification | Jimny 5-door | Thar (Petrol) |
| Engine | 1.5-litre NA petrol | 2.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 103 bhp | 150 bhp |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm तक |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 4-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | 4X4 | 4X2 / 4X4 |
Maruti Jimny 5-door vs Mahindra Thar Price
Let us tell you that the price of Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door SUV is yet to be revealed. It is expected to be launched in May this year and is likely to be priced between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh, ex-showroom. On the other hand, Mahindra Char is currently priced between Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 16.29 lakh ex-showroom.
