I cancelled my booking right from launch Totally agree about 'Overpriced ' iska Jo ex-showroom pice hai actually Onroad price hona chahiye tha ..Aisa lagta hain ki Sigma aur delta version (9- 10 lakh version )nikalne ka waqt aa gaya ha

Biggest problem is the underpowered engine and overall lower gearing. It revs much higher like 3k for a normal 100 kph ride on a highway.

The huge advantage of jimny is its narrow size, which a lot of people seems to be missing... Thar does look butch.... But cannot do most of the offroading mainly because of our narrow offroading tracks...

The two types of people you mentioned is extremely accurate, I ride motorcycle predominantly and often see people drive this so called mahindra's thar like a maniac on busy streets. It has become sort of royal enfield of cars, drivers probably feel like a king when they drive it but in reality we know their so called 'aukaat'.

Jimny could have been a game changer for Maruti but the pricing ruined everything. Imagine spending 18 Lakh for Jimny, You can literally buy a Thar 4x4 Petrol for 16.5 Lakh.

What an excellent presentation! Each point is spot on and I see Jimny getting discounted in under 3 years.

I was born in a remote village of uttarakhand.. and right from childhood i have been witnessing the capabilities of mahindra jeeps and utility trucks which are still the life line of remote hilly areas... a suv should have basic 2 characterstic first a torquey engine.. second water wading capacity. I have also seen the capqbilities of a gypsy it belonged to a completelly different and unique segment it was a perfect all terrain vehicle. the light weight and a powerful engine made it perfect choice for car rallys. jimny stands nowhere close to the gypsy.. one more thing to add gypsy had a mileage of 7,8 kmpl.

One thing majorly noticed in India car market is people doesn't value good quality cars and then complain manufacturer don't bring or manufacture good cars in India.

jimny is something in between an s-presso and wagon-r

The main reason why it feels overpriced is that it is meant to be worked upon! Jimny is a highly customisable vehicle and if the price was lower, customers could have enjoyed putting money on this car to make it even a better offroader!

I really love the amount of research and work you put into your videos. Keep up the good work. 😊🙏

Such indepth research with stats and figures, great presentation, keep making such videos

I love Indian brands all cars but I'm fan only Scorpio

Now Thar becoming the dominator in off road segment ❤

Precise,concise,usefull research,your hardwork appear clearly, very different from otherpaid carvlogs those are just marketing tools for companies....keep it your honest efforts..comman man always like this type channel as real information channel.in short lambi race ka ghoda😊

Test drove jimny today! It's sort of a little powerful Omni! The onrad is around 17L. The GST of 38% has made it over priced and road taxes add it around 20% over it!

Thar has a massive look .

All cars have shortcomings, this one also has its share.It entirely depends on what is the utility of the vehicle for the buyer. Staying in the hills, I have personally witnessed cars like Thar and Scorpio being the epicenter of huge traffic jams due to their sheer size... narrow roads are more common in India than anything, so a narrow car can be a choice for the utility buyers, for same reason military is still using it extensively.

if today we didn't have bs6 then maruti would have proudly given the national engine of India the 1.3 turbo and enjoyed a lower pricing and great power even if I consider bleak future of diesels

So well made, informative & well researched. Kudos biturbo

Thar looks way better, wider body and solid looks. Also better on specs sheet including the pricing

Wait for the 5 door Thar boys 😎

Jimny's small size is an advantage when it comes to off-roads.... On small roads, where bigger vehicles can't go, Jimny goes everywhere. Engine power could have been higher though.

Only Maruti Suzuki can call S-Presso an SUV and Jimny an off-roader.

Your reviews are great for a common man, you explain the technical stuff in such an easy to understand language. Keep up the good work!

Great comparative analysis. I feel Jimny would be suitable in tight hilly roads only. Like the North East of India, hill stations etc. They should at least improve upon the water wading capacity.

Kudos for doing such detailed research and for such wonderful presentation 👌👌👌

Nice review!! Jimny is overpriced by approx 2 lacs. One advantage that you didn't mention is 5 doors. But once Thar launches 5 door option, even Thar's price will go up by 2 lacs or more. Still i feel Jimny starting range shouldn't be more than 10 lacs ex showroom.

Jimny does what it had to do, simply great, extremely reliable offroader and amazing aftermarket customisation options as it is an international model, thar on the other hand is only india based therefore major offroading brands don’t have any accessories for it.

Good analysis. TBH I believe the only reason for it being overpriced is Maruti's inability to understand the enthusiast market in India. The Jimny is a lovely product that's been priced basis the hype generated. The market exists for a city runaround with a robust chassis (given the conditions of our roads and safety of our traffic) that will do off-roading duties once in a while. Jimny could do that. However it's too expensive just for those uses because the engine is puny for highway runs (we have to drive long distances to reach the mountains) and the interiors are bare bones. Also, it will be a hard sell for the people inclined to the Thar cuz of the macho-showoff not being there. The Jimny is small and cute instead. Which leaves pure 4x4 enthusiasts and rich mountain people. How big a market is that?

As a Jimny owner I would say this is a pretty good summary! The only three disappointments with this car are 1. Width - no space to hold a 1ltr water bottle on driver and passenger side 2. Low Water-Wading capacity and 3. Poor quality rear suspension - I have absolutely no issues with the front rigid axle or steering (mine has a very decent return-to-centre as well), just the thud and bump at the rear on ditches and the giant unscientifically laid speed breakers that we encounter everywhere in India. Also it rides fairly well on normal roads. The reason the Thar is considered a good option has nothing to do with anything designed and built specifically for the Thar - it has to do with the independent design and development success of the GDI and mHawk engine. Otherwise the Thar should be considered an abject failure around its rear seating and poor ride quality. If you plonk a great engine on a donkey cart then even the donkey cart will be seen as a runaway success - that’s the story of the Thar in my eyes. What the Thar gains in width and height it loses miserably in rear seating and looks comically like a Pygmy circus clown in my eyes.😅 I had a choice - compromise with its stupid Pygmy looks for lack of length(disproportionate compared to its width) resulting in the very poor quality rear seating and boot space option, or compromise with the Jimny about its width. I chose the latter and I am happier. At least the Jimny is pretty, cute and light (like a tiny sized but pretty cute girl) and not a balding overweight Pygmy man, like the 2-door Thar... 😉 IMHO there are some important reasons for the size issues with the Jimny - the Kei car heritage and lineage conceptualised primarily and purely as a 3-door design - it would have looked a little disproportionate if it were wider in width in its 3-door avatar. The 5-door Jimny is an afterthought given its roaring success globally, and now as a family car or primary car its width is a sales handicap. The Thar on the other hand I suspect was conceptualised from the start in a 5-door avatar but M&M decided to test the waters with the shorter 2-door at first, because it was a clean break from the established Scorpio design as a new car. Hence the width of the car was always built to match its 5-door avatar in terms of proportion and beauty even in the 2-door version, resulting in its ungainly “shorty” looks. The 5-door Thar should compete well with the original Jeep rival at least here in India.

Good content and presentation is simple, to the point, thankyou for this video!

Isliye to jyada tar brands india me aana nahi chahati sabako 3 lakh me bmw x7 chahiye 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

You used Gang of Thars videos and Gang of Thars is World’s biggest Off-roading Group

Very well researched!!

Very informative video buddy. Really good points presented in a very simple manner. Made clear why someone should buy or not buy jimny. Thanks 👍

I was myself contemplating buying jimny but i thank my intuition which somehow kept pushing me towards XUV300 and Nexon. I'm glad I bought Nexon especially after watching Jimmy's interior space. God is indeed there somewhere because that's how he protected me from investing 14 lakhs on something in which all 4 occupants can sit comfortably for long distances.....

Please tell me why mahindra didn't introduce ventilated seat features?❤❤❤

Kya jimny ko only two wheel drive ke saath becha jayega, jaisa ki Thar ko becha Jaa Raha hai. Two wheel drive hone par ye aur affordable hogi unke liye jinhe sirf City mein ya rural areas mein chalana ho. Aisa karne par kitne hajar tak price kam hoga. Please answer.

Very good research, even more better presentation 👌

Agreed Jimny is bit overpriced in Indian context when compared to the snob value of Maruthi Suzuki in India. But it is an International product which is real tough offroader which will last a very long time with proper maintanence. It is a go anywhere offroader with ladder on frame chassis, solid axle front and rear suspension and with mechanical 4×4 transfer case. Please dont compare it to other vehicles in Maruthi Suzuki stable. Expecting the 3 door Jimny to be launched which is a comapact mini offroader and is much more well proportioned.

BAHUT SAHI POINTS BRO. i TOTALLY AGREE. BRO I ALSO CANCELLED MY JIMNY BOOKING AND NOW WAITING FOR NEXON FACELIFT.

Is there any diff lock in jimny?

Very detailed analysis. Kudos!

People complaining about Jimny being overpriced, small engine, outdated suspension and these same people will buy iPhone for double the price of a normal phone. People have seriously have mental problem.

One of my neighbours have bought Jimny (top Automatic variant) and uses it for grocery shopping and family visits. Forget offroading, he wouldn't even drive it over bad patches of road if there's an alternative route 😂

Please make a video on FORCE MOTORS on how and why they make engines for MERC,BMW, and ROLL SROYCE.....

You explained so well, easy to understand 🙏🤟

Solid axles - Jeep Wrangler has them...They are very good off-road. Jimny is an icon of off-roading in the western world.

I booked THAR RWD after seeing Jimny price. Road Presence is my Priority.

Excellent detailing and very good review, thank you!

good job. very practical and realistic comparison.

Who else noticed that he stated Jimny's boot capacity as 219mm instead of 219 Litres.

Sirjee, your videos are awesome and informative..! 1.5 L engine we have with our XL6.. loss 📉 of performance after just 50000 kms, where as our other vehicles crossed more than 3,00,000 kms like Skoda superb, sunny and tata Indigo, Nexon are beasts without loss of power. They have cost compromised products.

Perhaps same thing was done with s-corss which was very pricy when launched and then after maruti realized its mistake prices were revised.... same were done with Honda Jazz

Please make a video on which is better off roading car force gurkha or thar

I own a jimny and took it off road and long road. Beautiful vehicle and really worth with the engineering into it. If you own it you will fell love with it. Don't look with the price, it's well priced with it's capabilities

I don’t mind the SIZE and PRICE … only thing I hate is the gearbox 🤧🤧

Good analysis, thanks 👍

Awesome explanation.. good.. keep it up 😊❤😊

Although Jimny has live axel at both ends still it has better ride quality than Thar and same goes for high speed stability. GDI engine usually use turbo because of which the fuel efficiency is sensitive go really low. My observation after driving both.

So maturely explained! 😎

I saw a video where it mentioned that the "old school" suspension setup is actually better for offroad correct me if i am wrong

Way of explanation is Impressive keep it up bro 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Broo 5:15 pe you shared Gang of Thars’ video while mentioning that people don’t use it for off-road. GoT se zyada kaun hi iss desh mein offroading karta hoga apni thars se?😂😂

Unfollowed all car reviewers this is the way I want to watch reviews for 4 wheelers from now❤

For me personally I loved the compact size and looks but the main disappointment is the K15B engine which is quite lackluster, it deserved a stronger turbo petrol engine along with a peppy 1.5 diesel engine with atleast equal performance to a venue or sonet.

Do a vedio on 4×4 mid size pickup(4 seater) like helux and any new ones if arriving??

To be honest, i think its priced right. It's Alpha MT is 1 lakh less from Thar LX 4*4 HT MT (ex showroom bhilwara), Although it misses on some important stuff like : 1. No Diff locks 2. Approach angles, 36 ° (thar has 41 and Gurkha has 38) 3. Low torque at 130 nm (even Gurkha has 250 nm) ** Torque to weight ratio of jimny is 0.11, meanwhile its 0.17 for Thar, which is better, even after jimny being this light weight. 4. Jimny is lighter but still the P2W ratio is same as Thar. 5. Jimny being this light can also be an issue as it can lose traction on some terrains and water wading. Will add more if i can remember.

Your video resonates the same as all other Jimny videos. I think Maruti took the view that it was competing with the Thar (as in your video), however there is no comparison, Apples to Oranges. Jimny/Gypsy is in a class of its own & has a cult following, but Maruti shot itself in the foot. Imagine if it was priced On Road below 14 lacs for the top variant, India would have been buzzing with a swarm of Jimny's everywhere. All said & done, the price is way TOO HIGH with the Alpha AT costing between 17.50-17.80 Lacs On Road and though I don't own one I suspect the Mileage that you show for the Jimny @16kpl is Not Correct, not possible for a vehicle with 2 fixed axles. Many people including me were the first to book the vehicle (despite its size & no frills & low mileage etc) and have since changed our minds. Honda should seize this opportunity with their Passport, will destroy the small SUV market. But having said that sadly Honda has been way behind in their game in India, this despite having some of the best small & large SUV's in the world. All said and done the Dilemma is what to buy now???

can any1 calculate the power to weight ratio for thar petrol and jimny petrol?

Suscribed. such detailed review. I was thinking of buying Thar after my Nexon. Made is crystal clear.

11:36 5 saal baad jab kamaane lag jaunga tab lunga Jimny Kam se Kam gypsy na chala pane wale regret dubara nahi hoga

Thar's Weight Is Not Just Makes Heaver Rather It Is One Of The Main Reason For Its 4 Star Safety Ratings !!!

Nice video and infotainment!

In love jimny especially for its narrow width, but the huge turning radius negates it's narrow width

it is sucessful globally for a reason. off road capa ilities are next level. people buying cars in India are just for size and road presense.

I probably think Maruti wanted to target only niche ( skilled off road drivers who want a second car ) users by jimny because they already have Brezza and vitara for mass market. Also keeping its price slightly on higher side make it immune from amateurs drivers/reel maker thus protecting its brand image in long run.

If you don't mind can you share which car you use personally and why?? Bcz I am thinking of buying a car and I learnt a lot from you .

Perfect analysis! 👌🏻

I'm a Thar owner and I had booked Jimny because of it's mileage and 5 doors. I was almost about to sell my Thar before Jimny came in the showrooms so I could get a good value on it. I'm glad I didn't sell my Thar. Here are the factors that led to cancellation of my Jimny booking... 1. There is absolutely no presence in Jimny. It may appeal to a new eye but maybe living with my Thar for close to 2 years, no matter which angle I saw it, I was not able to convince myself for it. Thar however was love at first sight. 2. Rear seats are a joke. Frankly speaking, the rear seats of Jimny feel like sitting in a rickshaw. I mean what is the point in having 5 doors if the rear seats are there just for the sake of it. 3. The front seating in Jimny is more sedan like (Low). It doesn't really feel like sitting in a SUV. I just love the commanding position I get in Thar (I'm 5'4"). 4. Front seats are not that great. Thar seats are way too comfortable and have good side supports that prevent you from moving sideways during off-roading. 5. Tyres of Jimny again are a joke. Honestly speaking, the first thing that made me fall in love with Thar was it's tyres. I'm sure majority of the Jimny owners will upgrade to a better offroading tyres. So add another 30-40k extra expense. 6. Most of the drive you do on your 4WD is going to be on highways, unless ofcourse you live close to mountains. I've done Ladakh and Sikkim trips on my Thar (Close to 7500+ km both ways). I and my co-passenger had absolutely no issues at all comfortwise in both the trips. Apart from comfort, you also need good power on highways to overtake. Thar has immense power and overtaking is breeze. You don't have to think a lot. I can't say that about the Jimny, be it comfort or the power. Also, everyone gives way to a Thar. Yes, that counts towards your highway experience! 7. As majority of the torque you get in Jimny is at high rpms, you have to rev hard to maintain momentum. That means more jumps in trails. On really tough trails, it could get really uncomfortable especially, if there are passengers behind. Even in Thar petrol, one gets lot of torque under 1500rpm, like a diesel engine. As a result, you can move slowly and gracefully in trails without causing lot of discomfort to passengers. 8. Lastly, the pricing was the final nail in the coffin. I mean there is not major price difference between top end Jimny and petrol Thar. I was hoping to sell my Thar and use that amount to buy Jimny, without adding any extra money!

Jimny is very much versatile

My father brought a Ford Figo on 2012 and he brought a Titanium Model meaning it had seats and safety features, even the steel used to make it was high-quality and take some beating quite well. Even 11 years later, its engine and steering wheel never ceases to amaze me. He brought it because he was impressed by Ford in America and because he wanted us to have a car which was an asset and safe for us to travel in because he once had a friend whom lost his entire family in a car crash back when he was a child. Recently it crashed into a building travelling at somewhere between 30-50 km per hour, I think. The engine was surprisingly undamaged and the steel, even after 11 years held on protecting it and its occupants.

i have one already in UAE and its also best seller in UAE so far very fun to drive on two door. but here in india five door is looking ugly.

Wrt pricing you're not going for a like for like comparison; you're comparing that rwd with jimny 4x4. Also, had social media been a good indicator of sales, tata motors would've defeated toyota as the leading manufacturer worldwide. It's okay, if you prefer thar as a car and Mahindra as a brand, but don't go after jimny just because it's a maruti. Your channel has previous videos bashing maruti as well, not always unjustified I agree. Still, it doesn't bear well to guise your opinion into facts. P.S.: Good luck to those who trust xuv700 pre booking numbers, that is somehow more than the sale of the highest saling car in India (Alto) for 5 years put together. Disclosure: My family has owned 2 maruti cars and my father has worked hard to be a first time car buyer. So, pardon me if I feel inclined towards maruti.

MG Comet EV had the same case with tata tiago.

what is the diffrence between indian and international version of jimny?

You need to do much more detailed analysis about the reason behind solid axle and the ball steering system.

I really like the 3 door Jimny and want it to be launched in India. Waiting for it.

Jimny is a bit overpriced but not like an absolute looting from the company like people are saying. Its because people here have a habit of judging vehicles accordingly to sizes. Compare Jimny's Alpha (13.7) with Thar's Diesel LX Hard Top (15.3). For 1.6 Lakh Cheaper price tag, you get something that is more practical, spacious and has bigger usable boot, is more reliable, has decent milege for Petrol (much better then Thar petrol), better service network and on top of that, has more safety features ,slightly has more tech and is same or more capable then Thar with a simple Tyre upgrade (Check out offroad videos). And yes, about the Size, whats the use of increasing your possibility of getting stuck in a parking or traffic problem due to bigger size and still not offering good practical space? The two major compromises are Safety built quality and engine power compared to Thar. People are expecting a Ladder on Frame 4x4 Vehicle in the price of a Hatchback which is crazy. And especially the people who cancelled Jimny for RWD Thar dont deserve both vehicles anyway. RWD Thar is useless, it's an Offroader with its own compromises compared to Urban vehicles but without the main offroad feature itself. Why not opt for a Compact crossover instead? Pure showoff model. Unlike the 4x4 models which are totally built for a purpose. In the end, i would say its just an opinion of mine.

I had a chamce to go look the car at the showroom. It looks good, the body doors feels heavier than regular maruti cars. now coming to interiors the rear passenger seat feels literally like a wagon r, the fron interiors are bland and just not flgive you a good feeling about car. and when coming to its price its an immediate NO

What about build quality?? Safety ratings n all foe Jimny??

This is the bby in front of Thar, Gurkha, Safari strome, Scorpio.

The current price is absurd. A sub 10 lakh 4x2 varient of Jimny can turn out to be game changing for Suzuki, if they decide to go that route.

Good analysis😊

Dear, kindly provide your insight into Tata Punch

I don't like jimny

Family wont buy Jimmy, for bachelors or adventurists, 5-door isn't a good thing, it kills power and mileage both. Effort to please everyone, ironically dissed everyone! For me 3-door would be acceptable till 15L OR, 5-Door actually kills the fun.

Jimny agar thodi or barhi hoti , to or jyada capacity ka engine hota 1.8 liter or 2 liter engine, fir milage kam hota, abhi jo 16 kmpl ka milage hai vo 12 ka rah jata. Abhi jo Configuration hai us hisab se Jimny bilkul perfect car hai, jise jyada power chahiye vo after market Turbo kit fir kara le, but Milage jaroor kam ho jayega

Well researched video