During the April 2023 to March 2024 period, the share of UVs in the Maruti’s overall sales went up from 22.25 percent at 3,66,129 units to 36.5 percent 642,296 units.
Earlier, in November 2020, Maruti Suzuki had started production of the three-door Jimny exclusively for exports to areas including Latin America and Africa.
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The company, which is set to launch the model in the country next month, expects it to play a role along with other models like Brezza, Fronx and Grand Vitara to take the top position in the SUV segment.
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There is speculation that the model will be priced in the range of Rs 10-12.5 lakh, though the company has maintained silence on this aspect
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Speculation is pretty rife that Jimny will be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 100bhp of maximum power and 130Nm of peak torque and will be mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission
The Jimny that is being exported currently is a three-door variant, and there is a word that a five-door version of the SUV is under development. This will be the more practical choice for the Indian market considering our market comprises more of family buyers.
The first shipment of 184 units left from Mundra port to Latin American countries such as Columbia and Peru, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement. The three-door Suzuki Jimny will be exported to the Middle East and African markets as well from India, it added.
The company will display a Japanese-imported Jimny at the Maruti Suzuki Pavilion at the Auto Expo.
Maruti Suzuki launched the Jimny in Japan last year, where it received critical acclaim.