Maruti Suzuki Jimny First Drive Impressions
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- The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the successor to the Gypsy, one of India's earliest and most popular lifestyle vehicles. And as great as the Gypsy was off-road, that's the core competence of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny as well. Of course, so far, we don't get a drop top, or the international 3-door version. Kartikeya returned from the first drive experience and on MotorInc First, he's answering all the questions about the Jimny.
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This is a new format for us, and we not only encourage you to leave comments and questions about the Jimny, but we'd also love to hear what you thought of the format and how we could improve MotorInc First.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-01:46 Why Not Gypsy?
01:47-02:59 What's the Rival?
03:00-04:31 Urban Nuclear Family Lifestyle
04:32-05:02 Old School SUV Considerations
05:03-06:12 Is It Fun To Drive?
06:13-07:41 Get The Automatic!
07:42-09:03 Can It Be A Primary Car?
09:04-09:52 Safety Ratings Of Jimny
09:53-10:38 Fuel Economy Won't Be Great
10:39-11:23 Jimny Persona
11:24-13:07 Size & Price
13:08-13:59 Off-roaders Can't Be Great On Road
14:00-18:02 An Off-Road Star
18:03-20:37 Verdict & Conclusions
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More people will buy the Thar now. :-)
Comparing the Thar and the Jimny doesn't make any sense unless you actually go off-road.
- On-road - the Thar's presence and performance will be more obviously exciting. The Jimny will be okay enough for those who want to drive to where the off-road. Again two very different moods and needs. But, in this case, the Jimny can't replace the Thar.
- If the Thar's off-road potential excited you, the Jimny will make you laugh with joy. They are too different moods - the Thar is more serious and forceful. The Jimny is more of a light-hearted and light-footed machine. It glides over stuff. The Thar ploughs through. I hope you find the mood and the opportunity to experience what the Jimny is really about.
Jimny Updates!
- An open top Jimmy could be prepped for the Indian Army as a special use case. But, not happening for you and me.
- Don't wait for a cheaper rear-wheel drive or two-wheel drive not planned.
So, now, Jimny or no?
ok 😇
Practicality is point to keep in mind. :)
Even though the Thar has the performance for an exciting drive, I think it’s bouncy suspension would limit its comfortable cruising speed. With the Jimny , the power is much lesser but if it’s on road suspension characteristics are better than the Thar, it might be more comfortable as far as cruising at 90-100 km/hr is concerned.
Jimny is off my list because of the price. Now it's going to be a hatchback + adventure bike 😅
Jimny will shine in mountains where roads are narrow jimny will glide like butter. Its a capable offroader.
I generally don't like people sitting & talking about the stuff in an automotive related videos but listening to these two men talking about everyday vehicles is such a pleasant experience. The chemistry b/w them is amazing which is what makes this channel rule above others. Gives me Jeremy Clarkson & James May vibes. Love both of them!! Love from Bengaluru!!♥♥
Heya Arun! Right back at you ❤️! Thank you for being here!
I feel it suits the hill cities quite well, the small size is easier to park and negotiate on narrow roads in say Shimla, just hoping the automatic works well there.
Yes! The Jimny's size would certainly be of help while driving on narrow roads.
Congrats for hanging in there. Finally there's a non- BS motoring channel that India can be proud of.
Size of the Thar is not aspiration, it is compensation . 💀💀
Shumi is on another level😂
Hahahaha
Yup, i know that owners who can relate. I have wagon r though.
As a Thar owner riding mostly in Pune's crazy traffic, I have never found the size problematic. I find it thrilling to drive in traffic, and even zig-zagging can be a fun affair. If you understand the machine, any car can be a fun experience for you.
You guys had one job and you always do it way better then any1 out there. Btw visual feel of MotorInc videos are treat and soothing for eyes apart from the First impressions shared. MotorInc got some serious styling guy for Both Shumi and Kartikey. 🤜🤛😍
Hey Akshay! Appreciate it! 🙏🏾
I always wanted to say this about the makeover of the channel
This channel is a hidden gem. The reviews are amazing and a breath of fresh air. Upping the game for everyone
Thank you so much!
Saw almost all the reviews available online for Jimny. But listening to you both is at a whole different level. 👍
Much appreciated! ♥️
Glad to see you both together. My absolute favourites since my school 2010-11 times
Jimny proves that you can be extremely capable off road without having to look unnecessarily menacing. Its like Jason Satham in some way :)
Jason Statham doesn’t look menacing! 😟
@@motorinc Does not have the bulk, right?
@@MrMegran brother what!!!?😮
Once again a thought provoking video guys. I love the conversational style. Jimny will build its market over next couple of years as people realize how well put together the vehicle is and how sorted the ride is and people realize that there is much more to a vehicle than just its size.
Jimny is a much more polished product than a Thar ever was. The ownership experience is going to be much more soothing because remember it has been on the road for last 3 years globally and it has got rave reviews everywhere. For people like me who currently own a Gypsy (2016 Gypsy King), it will be a nice addition. Although I must add that my Gypsy is going nowhere. I live in Himachal (four weeks in a year) and I can't think of a better vehicle for hills. Its light, narrow, has adequate power and has all the gizmos that I would ever want and then some. I had high hopes from Thar but it is still a work in progress. As far as mileage is concerned, as long as it gives me 10kmpl, I'll be more than happy.
Indeed very well engineered size and of height of jimny never concerned me,
On other hand capabilities and reliability wise it sets a new benchmark.
Thank you o King! Good to hear from you! And wish you many more awesome drives - you painted a lovely picture.
This genre of reviewing the motor vehicles whether 2 or 4 wheelers is going to go distances... No nonsense stuff, just practical talks achieving bullseye... Kudos to you both...
Thank you! We are glad to know that you liked our video.
Me looking at Shumis shirt and hair - damn does he rock looks. Guys I am seriously asking for shumi to elaborate on his fitness routine during his weight loss and what he does now as an motorcyclist. Have tried everyth from diets to gyms to intermittent fasting and there’s no bloody drop in weight.
Kartikeya has been waiting for Shumi to share it with him too! 😁
The Thar Vs Jimny Debate would never end.
I am happy that, we are seeing niche products like the Jimny in Indian Market.
People buy Thar for the Persona and Mahindra also has 4X2 Thar for the people who wants to show off. I have seen people putting a 4X4 Monogram on their 4X2 lol.
5 Years down the line, i might buy a second hand Jimny to use it to go off-road and This one being a Suzuki, it would be reliable and not to forget about the Maruti's Service Network.
As far as This podcast goes, I can endlessly watch you guys discussing automobiles.
Hullo! Wish you the best for that plan! Would love to see it happen. And thank you! ❤️
Oh my God 😅
I loved it.This is much cooler than a conventional review.
Pls do this with other cars too.
Thank you! Well, that's the plan!
shumi is the best critic when its comes to car review ! 😄❤
We'll think of putting him behind the wheel of a car and getting him to review one. That might take some pushing and prodding, though.
What a beautiful set. What a beautiful conversation. Really enjoyed this one. So much insight that others don't generally cover.
Heya Daksh! As always - grateful!
It's always a delight to listen when Shumi & Kartikeya have a conversation. The first ride impressions as a discussion is excellent. I absolutely enjoyed the first ride discussion of the RE Super Meteor and the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
What's special about this video:
1. It is no longer a part of ThisConnect podcasts and is a separate thread itself, that's best.
2. The setup is super soothing, the huge mics with their stands gone, making it even more cleaner without compromising the audio quality.
3. The visuals of the vehicle in between the discussion makes the video even more enjoyable.
Thank you PN! Glad to hear this from you!
I think Jimny as a value for money off-roader, without compromising much on practicality of a family car....more like something in between....and with more fun 😊
2 Classy guys running the Classy channel🎉🎉 legends of automobiles...
They are a class apart
@@motorinc Four actually, there's a difference of four wheel enthusiasm. Class per each wheel ig 😁
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Jimny will be a solid option for some pockets/parts of India. e.g., 1. Jungle safaris - as their Gypsy's are now old; 2. Himachal & Ladakh - as self drive rental option; 3. Himachal, Ladakh, J&K, North East & Tea estates in south - a great option for locals due to Maruti's localisation
The Jimny's size, off-road abilities and Maruti Suzuki's expansive service network are the big pluses.
Love how the conversation was about how it feels than the specs and hard comparisons ❤
This format is awesome..BUT we need this kind of format for comparison also...the 390 vs interceptor was a reel..i think u guys should do this kind of format for those comparisons also.
Love the channel 🤍
Noted!
Putting everything aside THESE TWO SITTING FOR A CONVERSATION ❤ MAKES ME FEEL IN
SHUMI ❤ TALKING ABOUT CAR 🚨
There's more to come. Stay tuned!
I got my Jimny Zeta MT in December, 2023 n drive it 1500 km and it is my a primary vehicle, not on daily basis but mostly on weekends.
According to me, it's not the any regular maruti suzuki car. Maruti suzuki has done a great job to make this Vehicle 👏
its an extraordinary Car with very distinctive looks with iconic history, a very good refined engine and widely spreaded suzuki service networks.
Reasons To like it:
1.
It's my 1st 4*4 vehicle before that i never drive any 4*4 or RWD....its feels a lot better than any of FWD cars.
2.
Really fortunate that I got it under 12 lakh, at this price range you can't find any car that has 4*4 with body on frame structure in india.
3.
Till today we don't have any crash test rate but I'm pretty sure that the ladder frame won't be smash like most of monocoque chassis.
4.
5 speed MT is more fuel ⛽️ efficient than 4 speed AT and you can rev it up to 5K rpm.
5.
Jimny looks so charming 😍, cute and feels more mechanical than any other car present in Indian market.
Reasons to Not like it:
1.
You always have to push the Auto engine start/stop button before entering into bumper to bumper traffic...if not every time engine turned off as well as the AC.
2.
The car should have seat load sensors otherwise it beaps every time.
3.
If you are very Milage sensitive person than its not for you (both MT and AT)...it drinks juice a lot than other suzuki.
Other than this, i like ...no...no, i adore my jimny a lot 💛
Verdicts:
Love it or hate it, but I'm sure you can't ignore it 😉
#jimnylovers
People compare it with Thar..
Here’s my analogy from the world of motorcycles…
It’s like Himalayan (Thar) vs Xpulse (Jimny)
Himalayan
1. Heavy
2. Torquey
3. Feels substantial (big)
4. More engine capacity and power and torque
5. Good cruiser
6. If it gets stuck in mud or slush, better have backup
Xpulse
1. Lighter
2. Peppy enough to glide over stuff.
3. Feels small
4. Less power, smaller engine but peppy for off-road and city
5. Bad cruiser
6. If it gets stuck, you need few people to just push it out ;)
For the most part - agreed. Although the Thar’s performance is quite serious! Which is not the case with the Himalayan. Rest - yes!
The conversation is so focused! You guys ROCK!!
Thank you!
The first report is cool... looking forward to hear more untill then it will be in my garage BcoZ I am convinced...thanks Guys
We are eager to put the Jimny through a full blown test. If you get your Jimmy before we get our test vehicle, tell us about your experience of driving and more importantly owning one.
a comparison between Jimny and the OG Gypsy... just for the fun of it... Also, love this format... let's hope more fun stuff is in the line...
That's a great story idea. Oh yes! We plan to make more videos in this format.
Great conversation. Myths, doubts, logics, expectations, realities, usabilities and many more things about this little beauty have been well taken and cleared. ❤
Thank you for watching!
loved the format, script and presentation !!❤❤❤
Thank you! Good to hear that from you!
Comparing Jimny with the Thar 3 door is not really fair I think because if and when the 5 door Thar comes it will be much more expensive than the Jimny. (like Kartikeya said Mahindra played the right game with the RWD Thar). I would probably still choose Thar over this as a secondary car and that's why I wish they brought the 3 door version (4x4 cars don't make sense to me as a primary car if you are going off-roading once in a blue moon)
Love the content.
Out of topic but ever plan on making a video comparing the numbers of how much bike manufacturers sell big bikes in other markets vs India, just curious because they sell these bikes probably only to enthusiasts there as well as here and I am lazy to do the research myself 😂
Hahahaha Nonetheless, thanks for the recommendation! And, thank you!
I had the 2021 3 door manual Jimny in Australia for an year and the car is little box of surprise. Its a proper 4x4 built for a purpose and it does surprisingly well when you offroad. It is small and easy thing to manoeuvre and easy to recover when you did get stuck while offroading, was a no fuss off roader even if it lacked power. The on-road performance takes a compromise and the lack of power shows up on highway over 100 as it is super slow but the in the city is it is fun and easy to drive. Also the build quality is solid although this was Made in Japan.
Coming from this experience, I was excited when the 5 door was launched in India and was eager to do a blind purchase. But I was very skeptical about the added weight with the 5 door to the engine which was already lacking in the 3 door. I took it for a test drive in India, I didn't find the Jimny to be lacking in power as you dont get to drive as fast but the 5 door was sufficient and perfect for city use and short long drives. Where it let me down was the initial pricing and the cabin space cause the 5 door variant felt cramped compared to the 3 door...I am 186cm and I felt comfortable in my 3 door Jimny. Also the lack of torque in the 5 door variant was noticeable due to the added weight which made it feel very sluggish at times and it only felt just sufficient enough on the 3 door variant which just weighs just over a ton. The ride quality was actually good, easy to handle the Indian roads better than the Thar which I ended up choosing over the Jimny. The Thar feels better put together than the Jimny with more sensible engine options.
Avoid the AT variant at all cost if you have a choice. The 4 speed gear box combined with a low power engine is just a big let down. One of the reason I chose the manual over the AT while I purchased the 3 door, and it is indifferent with the 5 for variant. Go for the manual and if practicality matters, the Jimny is a better for day to day use with the new pricing although the road presence of the Thar is just unbeatable.
Who all are here after the massive 2 lakh price drop in Jimny 😊
1:00 Historically, Roma people have been called "gypsies" and they have been persecuted by colonials. Even today they face discrimination in europe. Roma people were originally from India and still follow some India traditions and customs
Oh really! Didn’t know about the India connect there. Thanks so much for sharing!
As an aspiring automotive journalist, this is such a refresh on a traditional review! I hope to get an opportunity to work with you guys one day!
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I see this car becoming a favourite in Gurgaon, just like the Thar has. With the amount of degraded roads, waterlogging, and narrow roads, the Jimny can become the more capable and premium Alto/Celerio.
Can't wait to see the off-road enthusiasts in the city go mad with this little car!
Oh, it'll certainly encourage a lot of buyers to venture into the exciting world of driving off-road.
Great format guys and some very good points (#compensation). With this great set and audio quality, your next step should be ASMR for Auto, no? 😊
Thanks for the suggestion!
Shumi and size jokes 😂❤
What joke? 🤣
I just realised motorinc and talking cars have the same energy. Since talking cars are on a hiatus good to see we have really good quality car content
Motoring speaks one language! Happy to have you with us and thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with us.
Loved the discussion. Chapters like discussion of BoF vehicles can't be in same line as the road focussed ones was educating. We want a same discussion on Scorpio-N.
Can do! Glad you found this helpful!
Finally got a chance to take the Jimny AT for a spin here. And let me get the main USP out of the way, the ride is simply brilliant. Absolutely epic! I deliberately took it over some stones and potholes and the Jimny just glides over them. In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the ride in a Crysta. And I absolutely loved the compact footprint and the steering feels nice too. The turning radius is that of a boat and it was quite the circus when I took it into a small petrol station especially with that fuel lid on the driver's side. :)
Though, what I absolutely hated was the outdated 4 speed AT, the gears are all very tall to compensate for the lack of ratios and it feels really laborious and not pleasant at all if one wants to go a little fast. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to drive the Jimny at higher speeds, it feels good sitting at 80 kmph and that's fine by me, but the acceleration or rather the lack of it is dangerous in this day and age. It is a shame as I quite like the tough little car and I can live with that engine, but not the 4 speed automatic. Maruti should do something about it.
Great conversation guys. I think 1 things can be added to this is a comparison with Gurkha since it is also a more focused off roader than Thar. My guess is Jimny stays between these 2.
U can do a lifestyle comparo with the Grand vitara AWD something that I feel everyone has forgotten about.
Thanks for the recommendation! And thanks!
Always the best from the best.. i meant tht for Shumi and Kartikeya. Hope to see u guys do a "mountain goat" comparison between the Jimny and the Alto.
Thank you SS! What kind of conditions would you like to see the two of them together in?
Although I'm not currently in a market for an off roader, I love its character and persona, I can't put a price on that, similar to a Ford Bronco where people who generally shop at higher segment look at it because it's COOL!
Also, the aftermarket is amazing for Jimny!
Finally, a new Suzuki car that is aspirational and appeals to your heart!
Would love to see Swift Sport in India...
Yessssss!!!! With you!
All things aside, seems like the perfect car for Bangalore roads and traffic for the said demographic.
Roads have gotten worse in your neck of the woods? 😟
Your honest views are appreciated.
Always!
The biggest USP over any other car is it’s Reliability, the fact that I can take it to places where roads end. And the amazing ASA of MSA is silver lining. The Jimny has proven to be a amazing reliable buddy across all markets, I have seen people comparing it with G wagons and expensive LR and RR’s. I guess this car will be stand the test of time.
Awesome! Glad to know what you think.
Shumi talking 20 mins abt a car. How the tables turn😂
It was hard to get him stay put. But, someone had to do it.
I owned the very first Jimny in my City..
Boy.. I just loved it❤
Congratulations!! Wishing you happy and safe miles.
Great video... Specially the compensation part 😂...
3 questions:
- is it true that the engine has got a few performance parts compared to the older k15 engine and is ready for more aggressive tuning?
- do the globally available bolt on turbo kits work with the AMT variant too?
- could this 4x4 gearbox maybe fit into a super carry?
Woah! We are going to have to ask a guy who knows a guy who knows the answers to this... Hopefully. :-)
@@motorinc thus continues my quest for answers
the jimny seems to be the perfect car for people like me who dont really like driving bigger cars, but want to do/ learn some proper offroading. ive ridden the smaller jimny in the UK and it was like a mountaim goat, it struggled in some higher inclines and in bigger ruts,just add some wider tires and route planning will make it a pretty serious machine.
We don’t think you will need wider tyres anytime soon, just switch to AT tyres from the HIghway Terrain tyres it gets. 😁
U guys are setting a new trend in auto journalism.... more than a reviews.... it about experiencing and experimenting.
Thank you for being here with us!
Ahh, Finally got a chnace to hear the motoring gods. I like the way Jimmny was putup, it was kinda podcast which I loved. thank you Motorinc and team. I feel this vehicle will be good for Northen India (himachal, Utarrakhand and the other hilly regions were Gypsy allwas dominated. its a vehicle that has its own segment that is what I feel.
AP! Good to see you in the comments again! Thanks for watching the video! Your views on the Jimny resonate with many others. People are thinking of the Jimny as the spiritual successor to the Gypsy. One imagines the weight on the shoulders of the Jimny, no?
Great content and very pleasant conversation
Loved this... Do it more frequently ❤
Thank you! This is the first First.. but we will click them off nice and easy.
shumi looks smashing…! i never knew tat guy who was always on leathers or t-shirt on bikes and scooters can look tis stunning and talk so much about cars. and that too so much informations on off road and stuffs.! i’m impressed man.
and the most surprising thing is i nvr know he is capable of having beard.😱 y the hell u were roaming around with that clean shaved face and military fade hair all these years bro!
and the conversation was awesome. u guys touched up on every single point i needed to knw from a jimny review before booking.
karthik, my fav automotive journalist as always clear on points.
thanks for not rushing to post first online and taking time and making a worthy first impression.
😁 Awesoooomee! We’d like to dab on Shumi’s behalf! Hehe. Thanks a ton!
Both of their voices combined with the audio production quality is just so good 👌 Soothing to the ears! 😌
Glad you think so! ♥️
@shumi is great with bikes but never thought he knew so many things on cars specially the lifestyle ones.......also this format is better small and brief.......on the other hand the comparison is also on point aka thar and mini size g wagon
Thanks you! Shumi is full of surprises!
The question is can they really make a scaled model of the Jimny?? (just kidding) ... The First impression video is done preciously.... Kudos to you guys...
It might be possible for them to make a scale model.
Thank you for liking the video.
Hi Guys, this reminded me of the OG podcasts (waiting for season 2). Great video and I think it is a good initiative... BDW I think comparisons of Jimny takes away of the real persona of it. It is a pure offroader and lifestyle on-road vehicle, doesn't make sense to compare with Breeza.
Agreed! But, people are.. and are confused. So we thought of pitching in.
@Motorinc
I’m not sure if someone had already asked, but here it goes.
Please review it from the perspective that whether it can be used as the only car in a family.
If you are young and single or you are single. Sure. But you’d have to be willing to make the other practical compromises discussed in the video.
Great video! Had a lot of fun watching it.
Awesome! Thank you!
Commenting before watching, loving the content!
Lotsa ❤️! Any feedback?
@@motorinc amazing content, will be listening to this in traffic while commuting
I like this format, its a wholesome and informative.perspective on first drive impression.
I dont get the Brezza comparisons though, the two cars have totally different remits. The only thing similar to them is the size and that alone should never be the only reason for a comparison. The demand for the Jimny has been pent up in India and many found it bemusing that it was being made in India for the rest of the world but it would not be sold in that market. Now this 5 door Jimny is being seen as a comeuppance to the world as India gets the first set of 5 doors in the world and everyone has to wait on India. Its going to sell well, prices are high globally because of the supply not matching the demand but people are still buying them and the wait lists were around a half a year. Some markets have even stopped orders for the current 3 door just to get the current demand out of the way.
Thank you! We brought up the Brezza angle because we got many queries/messages/DMs asking about this. It sounded strange to us. So we cleared it up. Hope that makes sense now!
Fantastic review format. I booked and then un-booked after the price was announced. I used to drive the old Scorpio, and everyone inside would whine about the body roll and pitching motion every time I braked. The Jimny will be more of that (perhaps not the pitching motion, given the light engine). I would have re-taught myself to live with body roll, lazy steering, and a 4-speed auto IF the price had been 2 or 3 lakhs lower. Not going to spend almost 17Lakhs for a car no one other than the driver will love, and that too only on a once-in-five-year trip to Leh.
Hullo again! Totally understandable! WhT are you using now?
@@motorinc 2020 Elantra. A very different driving experience from the Scorpio. Predictable brakes for one. 😊
Love the new format and the discussion - clean - professional and crystal clear on all the big questions straight up!😊
On a separate note:
Hate that Enid Blyton books are being re-written to be politically correct. Literally all writing is written in context to the time period it is written in… why mess with that?
Just a thought.
Same with naming conventions. I’m not saying be obnoxious or irreverent, but can we possibly do anything anymore without offending someone or the other.
Hullo CD! Thank you! And, yes, the change is hard to digest. But, given the books are read by children the challenge of setting context for that period would be quite difficult. - wouldn’t it? Just thinking out aloud. We as adults can make sense of it and compartmentalise it.
As for the last bit - God help us! 😝
Jimny’s narrow size is blessing for hilly areas such as Uttarakhand, Himanchal, J&K, North east states.
Jimny’s lightweight and solid axil makes is a serious offroader made for extreme offroads as solid axil makes it more reliable offroader.
True that!
This was a fun discussion, keep it up
Thank you! Watch out for more MotorINC first videos in the future.
Need a Jimny Drive review from you guys!
Just saw the Jimny in person. Do agree with karthik as it is not intimidating vehicle to drive. By looking at it we can say it is easy going one. Need to go for test drive though to understand the vehicle.
Hello! Do let us know what you think when you drive it.
I really like this kind of conversation, which doesn’t feel like scripted reviews. When you think about it, this is the exactly the kind of discussion that people have before purchasing a vehicle or deciding it. So, I hope that you folks keep this segment going for in-depth review. Some people might find it too long to consume, so you can summarise main points in a different video, which may be scripted.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Brilliance is back!! Welcome back guys!! and thanks you for being back!! 🙏
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As a zen carb user past 25 years and still leaving modern 4 wheelers in the rvm.. 😁😜 I think 5 door jymny is practical and not undersized.. My only complaint is torq should be more to pull on tough terrains. I am spoiled by pull of 42nm of my RE TBTS500.
You won’t feel the need for more when you go off-road! You have to try it there.
OMG, what a fantastic makeover, Shumi! 🙌🏾
Thank you! 🤗
Very helpful discussion... I have a genuine need to change my car which is a ritz diesel, its a work horse I simply love it. I'm considering jimny, but at 17L price point I have many options, this is where I'm stuck. My usage is 30% city 70% highways. Pls pick up point on options we have in the price range.
Hello! There are lots of options at that price. Sedans, SUVs, electrics too. So what do you need?
@@motorinc looking for a hatchback or SUV.. keen to drive vitara, nexon and jimny. Didnt like the looks of new brezza though I hear its a capable vehicle. Strictly no sunroof.
I honestly love this conversations 😁
Missing talking cars so much....But you guys giving same vibes ...Thank you ☺️
Our pleasure!
Love this new format of discussion. It's like a trailer before a deep down analysis. Jimny is cool.. more of a rich people toy.. But I am glad maruti is moving out of comfort zone, and catering needs of off-road enthusiasts...
Indeed! It’s a small step, hopefully a sign of things to come!
A great new segment & a great video as always, but my question would be that for a family of four where everyone is taller than the average Indian, will the Jimny be comfortable both on & off-road?
5’8 - 5’10 will be comfy. The sense of comfort off-road will depend on the driver’s skills though. 😁
Tough competition to lord alto :D :P
Jokes apart, i liked this segment, looking for more such videos :)
I miss ThisConnect, this is kind of baby version of it .. which makes you will connected with you guys :)
Hey Sumeet! Thanks so much! ❤️
May you please have the discussion on comparison between Kushaq and Taigun, many thanks
Unless you pick the GT Line, they are the same machine effectively. Because of the interior design and quality - dashboard, specifically, we’d pick the Taigun. Any other questions or doubts we could help you with?
Can u compare jimny and brezza. Is jimny a family car for 4 people?
Loved the conversational style of presentation, by two of my most admired and respected automotive journalists and motorcyclists! Great job guys! BUT... I looked up four different dictionaries, yet I could not find Shumi's definition of "cute!"... could you point me to where you picked it up from?
Shumi's dictionaries probably date back to the seventies or something 🤦🏽♂️
Can we please have a video on whether semi performance cars like Audi S5 or BMW M340i make sense for our roads or is it better to buy more practicle but not so perfomance oriented alternatives
They make a lot of sense! If you want usable performance without losing out on everyday usability - they make a lot of sense. The M340i and the S-Line cars are so rapid and livable.
Simply AMAZING ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Nikhil ❤️! You guys are too!
I have a Jimny, 3K odd kilometres, the engine is not underpowered per se. It’s the same K15B as we have been getting on other Maruti cars however, the automatic really saps some power out of it. It’s best to go with the manual and get a good throttle controller to adjust the response from the throttle. With the small changes, the Jimny is a fun car to Drive. Both On (with its own flavour that is) and off-road. Not to mention the endless customisation options. (For example, The storage problems are fixable in around 3K thanks to the aftermarket ecosystem)
Don’t compare it to other cars. It has its own charm. It’s a car you build a relationship with. You understand it, compromise in certain things. But it rewards you in ways you will never expect.
Also, Don’t go by reviews. It’s more than the sum of its parts. Go and test drive it and you’ll know if it’s for you or not.
Happy driving! 🎉
Thanks for sharing your perspective! Happy new year TRK!
I would like to give a content suggestion that is the need of the hour for many right now. A video on who needs to buy a electric bike or a car. Many people have this misconception that they need to buy an electric car or bike but dont really know if they need one or not based on their use. So may be a simple youtube shorts or a complete video saying if u commute so n so KMs a day then its better of to buy an electric car or bike and vice versa. That would really clear up alot of doubts n confusion regarding this purchase.....
That's a great suggestion!. We could make a detailed video or even discuss this in Season 2 of ThisConnect.
@@motorinc Cant wait for that.Thank you👍
Love the format. It is surprising that you guys have only 75K Subs. You should have more. I wish for more.
This format of reviewing the cars and bikes is refreshing and very good. This is a nice way to take the idea that you had from the podcast and develop it further.
To make this better, may be you can take a perspective of a person who is not in the industry and then talk to each other. May be in the future you can have a third person interview one of you. That way s/he will give the feel that no-ob is asking for inputs. Quoting an example, a cricket talk show - the anchor usually hasn't played cricket at a competitive level and they ask the question. Here, the anchor can be a person who likes cars and bikes but doesn't have the background of reviewer. This 3rd party thing will open up more questions and also it will give the feeling of a common man asking questions before buying the car.
PS: If you decide you want to do that, I can send my resume. ;-)
Hullo Kiran! That was an awesome suggestion! But it seems you are “into” this industry. Isn’t it? 😁
@@motorinc Haha. True, in a way I am.
Absolutely excellent presentation.....
Thar has good road presence.... however size of Gimny is very good.... it is good to handle in traffic and also to drive in narrow roads....
Thank you!
Yes, exactly! The Jimny's size gives it an advantage.
Forget about jimny, I'm so glad that you guys are back in this podcast format
Thank you! ThisConnect S02 is also coming soon!
Just saw the Gimny this morning on the road and I had mistaken it to a Tata Ace truck with shiny colors... It was that small... I don't think it will attract potential Thar customers. I think the observations given in this video are damn right. You need to drive it to get convinced.
Jimny to Ace! 😳
Great video guys!
My question is fairly simple. I stay in Mumbai and am in the market to buy my first car. I have decided that it’s going to be an automatic transmission. In my family are my wife, my 65 y/o mother, and my 3 y/o daughter. Is the Maruti Jimny the right purchase for me?
Few questions that came to my mind:
1) what rpm jimny holds at 100-110 kmph both in at and mt?
2) How is it in braking on road in comparison to thar, say 60 kmph to 0 kmph timing or something like that?
3) How good a crawler is this off road at 4L in comparison to diesel 4wd cars on terrains like Sandakphu?
4) What can be the suspension overhaul cost of jimny at every suspension change interval mentioned by maruti? As both front and back are rigid axles, need to know this expenditure for the long run.
Good Questions! For Q1 and Q2 - We'll have to get the Jimmy on home ground to give you the answers! Do stay tuned. Q3 - it will be better. at least as good. Q4 - it's known for simplicity and reliability. This will not be a heavy hitter.
Please review adv 390 SW now, see if you both feel a connection to it now that it has some updates.
Hope you have seen MotorInc First!
@@motorinc of course I did
#sizecompensation is a real thing!
So non the less, I think a comparison of jimny, thar, lord alto and brezza makes a lot of sense.
Will be waiting for a full size video on this. BTW great evolution from full length podcast of super meteor 650 and ioniq 5. Really loved to see the additional bits of car drive, but maybe having a few more shots would have been nicer to see (idk maybe there was an embargo or something else). Just sharing!
Great point! Also, we will be making a more detailed video on the Jimny as soon as possible.
So I have doubt about the back seat belt alarm if the back seat are folded without seatbelt buckled will they make noise
What a question!? We have to find out!
Wow, very good conversation,
I own a 2019 Soft Top Civilian Gypsy. Me & wife use it for long drives(1000+kms) exploring some new place atleast once in a month. Aftermarket AC works but only for front passengers.
Wife drives a Baleno/WagonR/Seltos but not very comfortable driving a Gypsy specially in City. Eyeing on a Jimny to be more city friendly considering compact & Gypsy like capabilities. A little stretched price(for me) but do u see it as a suitable replacement for a Gypsy as a cross country vehicle? A typical mile muncher for those long transport stages to reach foothills.
Sir, yes, sir! It will be a more comfortable companion for those journeys too. The comfort levels are much better and it's safer too! Would love to know more about your travels and what you decide to do next. Thanks for chatting with us here.
Try out the Zeta version of Jimmy as it has steel rims and some 6 to 7 electrical features missing as non of the auto journalist have done yet.
We’ll try to get our hands on one. But, that shouldn’t make any difference to the driving experience. Is there anything in specific you wanted to know?