2023 Suzuki Jimny Review | Better Buy than the Brezza? | CarWale

Introducing the much-awaited 2023 Maruti Jimny! In this first drive review, Vikrant takes a closer look at this 4x4 SUV's design, features, driving experience, comfort, and overall value. We'll also explore whether it can truly compete with popular compact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Maruti's own Brezza.

Starting from Gypsy and now standing heads on with the Mahindra Thar, we explore how it performs in the wild and on the tarmac. Maruti Suzuki offers this popular off-roader with only a petrol engine option even though most of us would have loved a diesel Jimny. From its light ladder-frame off-road SUV design to its impressive safety features, we cover everything you need to know about the Maruti Jimny. Stick around for our verdict on its road presence, cabin experience, powertrain details, off-road capabilities, and on-road manners. Discover if the Jimny lives up to the hype and if it can serve as a practical family-oriented alternative

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00:00 Introduction
01:39 Road presence
02:29 Jimny vs Thar dimensions
02:42 Design - positives
03:24 Design- negatives
03:51 Features
04:21 Safety
04:25 Off-road hardware
04:42 Instrument cluster
04:52 Front seat space and comfort
06:21 Rear seat space and comfort
08:00 Boot space
08:14 Quality and space issues
09:06 Petrol-only
09:35 Transmission
09:49 Chassis, suspension and steering
10:08 Wheels and tyres
10:30 Off-road driving experience
15:17 On-road driving experience
22:00 Is it fit for the purpose
24:11 Price - Expectations and reality
26:35 Better buy the Brezza, Venue and Nexon?
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[CarWale]

Would you buy the Maruti Jimny as the only car in your garage? What should Maruti price it at? Comment below!

[siddarthbanik]

Vikrant Sir had done the Thar review when it was launched and it is great that Carwale chose him to do the review for Jimny. That way he will exactly put forth his thoughts by comparing apples with apples.

[suvolens]

YT is inundated with Jimny reviews since yesterday, and I’ve got to say - this is the most objective of them all, even the larger brands of review shops which felt either overexcited, brand-coerced or plain hogwash.
Personally, I’m among the 30, 000 pre-bookers Maruti claims to have on the Jimny, and this is going to be the second car in my garage, more as a city runabout and biannual hill jaunts. Therefore, it’s visible flaws and shortcomings, I’m prepared to live with. But you’re spot on the price. That’s exactly what I expect to pay for the MT version I’ve booked, Zeta or Alpha. Through the months of waiting, I can sense Marutis’ intense conundrum in trying to fix a price label on the Jimny. Suzuki gets away with a much higher than deserved price for the 3 door abroad, given how taken those customers are with the cute appeal of the car. It’s cult and next to none. In India, the games are different. First, they had to tool on two extra doors to make it palatable for a larger audience. Clearly, Maruti is serious about gaining back a larger share of the SUV pie. But the Thar has it in a pincerhold with the RWD and the inbound 5 door. These are traditionally more appealing to the masses, more street-cred, more diesel and simply more ‘Jeep’. 75% of Thar owners recycle their Thars in 3 years or less. The Jimny I’m afraid, fits into a similar shelf-life for most. I’m not sure how Maruti plans to convince buyers to part with higher-than-Thar money by parroting ‘premium’ where no single feature betray that. I’d still take the Jimny over the over-testosteroned That anyway. It’s just more practical on Indian roads or non-roads. But I can’t buy Maruti’s BS if BS is what they offer on June 7th.
Great review man 👍🏼👍🏼

[nitinhiran]

Great job. I have gone through some many reviews but there's been hardly any detailing as to the gears and other parameters. This is precise and clear. Thank you so much.

[diegoamestica]

Hello! Would you choose the automatic transmission or manual?

[AshishTamhane]

I loved watching this review. Good straight forward talk, no flashy video gimmicks and loud music to distract and just pure review.

[armelia]

Thanks Vikrant! A Brilliant Video. Spot on with the analysis, especially with the pricing👌

[AmitGupta-zmwg]

Must commend how good Vikrant is in his presentation and covering aspects of a review that matter unlike the shouting, uncouth, sunglasses wearing presenters by most of the bigger and more popular car channels in India. Very professional and well rounded this review. Keep it up

[lalrinralte]

Vikrantji did exceedingly well. Suave, objective and great command of language. Interesting review.

[qlhzbuu]

Excellent review. I really like the practicality and the reality on Jimmy's purpose. Brilliant.

[gowrishanker]

Thankyou gentlemen... I like the way you presented jimny...

[M.D.M]

First thing first, fair and honest review. Secondly those who love gypsy will go for it no matter what. Lastly 4x4 lovers will not complaint about lack of creature comfort.

[leoncelestinedave]

Bought the AT in 2018 when I saw your review is when I test rode the bike (I had booked another) and absolutely fell in love with it. I was looking for reviews on this car and I came across a familiar face and once again you have answered all the questions I had. I will test ride one soon and if history were to repeat itself then I guess I’ll have a Jimny soon enough.

[arulfrancis]

This is the best review i have come across by far and generally carwale reviews are good because there is no unwanted noise and screaming and exaggeration. Just to the point information that any buyer wants. The other reviews look like they have been just parroted the manufacturers brochurr

[aryanrajin]

Vikrant sir, as always, through the years have rocked every review. And so is the case with the Jimny. Thank you, Vikrant sir. BIG fan. ❤️🎊😍

[ethanhunt]

Excellent review as always. The price you talked in the end has indeed been realised with Maruti slashing prices. I'm looking to buy a Zeta MT. I'd like to know the engine speed in top gear at 100 kmph.

[shyam]

Best review of the jimny i have seen so far. Amazing comparison at the end. Most people actually consider jimny as an alternative to other compact SUVS. And for most people the compromises doesn't worth it. It's a fun little car that can only be enjoyed at offroad.

[armelia]

A: No more than 14-15 Lacs On Road for the Alpha AT [Max], also considering the Mileage is likely to be similar to the Gypsy?

[daveakhil]

Excellant review...very crips and transparent, Vikrant 10/10 the way you explain in decent gentalment

[Bikramjit]

Now this is what I call as a holistic review. Have not come a single review which speaks out as openly as you did.
So now it needs to be ssen as to how a predominantly offroader be petted as a leashed family car.
Let me how this produce develops. Thank you again sir.