Maruti Suzuki Jimny review: what owners and experts say

Ride comfort

Strongly positivebased on 12 reviews

“A highlight on the Jimny is ride comfort — low speed ride is nice and absorbent, and even at higher speeds it feels quite planted. Of course the fact that it sits relatively low to the ground makes a big difference here.”

Off-road capability

Strongly positivebased on 19 reviews

“In a low speed setting as this it hasn't really posed a problem at all over everything we've put it through -- the torque multiplication of course off the gearbox helps, and it just feels very comfortable, very light on its feet.”

Driving position

Generally positivebased on 7 reviews

“Visibility is really good -- these upright pillars, the flat bonnet whose extremities you can see with ease, really put you in a comfortable position behind the wheel.”

Seat comfort

Generally positivebased on 7 reviews

“Rear seat comfort -- as you can see, four people can sit comfortably, no problems here whatsoever. The seat can be reclined one step. Not much, but yeah, one step it can be reclined. So for long drives, that's good enough.”

Turning radius

Strongly negativebased on 5 reviews

“At parking speeds the steering does require some effort, where more turns lock-to-lock than you'd expect, and the Jimny's turning circle is a lot larger than you'd expect for such a small car.”

Rear seat space

Strongly negativebased on 8 reviews

“It is registered as a four-seater, which means the rear seats are only meant to host two occupants — even so, larger-framed individuals like myself will be sitting shoulder to shoulder at the back.”

Handling

Strongly negativebased on 5 reviews

“There's quite a bit of slack at the straight-ahead position and it takes its time to respond to inputs. The Jimny does not feel engaging in the corners... you will have to give more lock than you would in a typical compact SUV.”

Highway mileage

Generally negativebased on 6 reviews

“If you've gone proper off-roading where you had to use 4x4 for a long stretch of time, your mileage will drop to six and seven.”

Boot space

Mixed reviewsbased on 6 reviews

“The side-hinged tailgate too is a bit of a problem sometimes, especially in tight parking spaces, making it difficult to access the boot easily.”

How much does the Maruti Suzuki Jimny cost in India?

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny costs ₹12.54 lakh to ₹14.67 lakh ex-showroom across 6 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Maruti Suzuki Jimny have?

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is sold with petrol powertrains and manual and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Maruti Suzuki Jimny's ride comfort, off-road capability and driving position.

What are the common complaints about the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?

The most common criticism is about the Maruti Suzuki Jimny's turning radius, rear seat space and handling. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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