2023 Suzuki Jimny Review | Better Buy than the Brezza? | CarWale
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- 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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Would you buy the Maruti Jimny as the only car in your garage? What should Maruti price it at? Comment below!
Yo iggga price is f- killer too much for box w wheels
Yes
If they sell here in Brazil, for sure!
I would like the 3 door version for my own car 😂
Not the only car in the garage, but surely the only petrol car in my garage. Diesel ones are for long distance journey. Jimny is very capable on all terrains, and has smooth suspensions giving it an excellent ride quality. Thumbs up to Jimny👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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.
The Thar is my opinion is the more sophisticated product. And it is the better of the two on the road. So, if Jimny wants to make any inroads at all, it will need to seduce buyers with a mouthwatering price tag.
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 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much! Appreciate the time you took to write!
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
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.
I loved watching this review. Good straight forward talk, no flashy video gimmicks and loud music to distract and just pure review.
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.
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.
Thank you for the lovely feedback Nitin!
Thanks Vikrant! A Brilliant Video. Spot on with the analysis, especially with the pricing👌
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
Excellent review. I really like the practicality and the reality on Jimmy's purpose. Brilliant.
Thankyou gentlemen... I like the way you presented jimny...
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.
Thank you shyam!
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.
Thank you Bikram.
finally one and only review i need!!!
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. ❤️🎊😍
Thank you Aryan. Really appreciate this. :-)
As always, top class review Vikrant!! Very balanced & straight talk with data points. Loved the way you presented it. When are you reviewing Auto variant? :)
I wish Maruti launches 3 door variant & offers 2WD options too.
After driving 3 door variant here in Dubai (on road) I too agree Jimny deserves a peppy engine, 6 speed AT & of course responsive steering wheel.
Hope Maruti prices it right without being greedy.
Thank you to you & Team Carwale, especially the camera, editing & technical team🙏
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We did drive the auto variant, and the rvoew if that is live on the CarWale website. The auto felt better for offroad use, but on the road it was extremely tedious. As for the 2wd variant, I feel there will be one, but not soon. But a there-door version might never see showrooms in India.
Excellant review...very crips and transparent, Vikrant 10/10 the way you explain in decent gentalment language.....
Thank you Akhil.
Waiting for Vikrant Sir's Review. Thank You sir. Great Review as always.
Thank you so much! :-)
Vikrantji did exceedingly well. Suave, objective and great command of language. Interesting review.
Thank you so much!
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.
I'm fan of his review now ❤ top notch
Excellent review.
Vikrant Ji, would you be kind to please share your thoughts on how to break-in the engine of a brand new Jimny in a proper/correct way so it gets finely tuned and serves well over a long time; as a person buying this car will hope to keep it virtually forever 🙏🏽
Very well rounded and comprehensive analysis Vikrant bhai. The Jimny is good at what it sets out to be, an off road vehicle but having owned a Gypsy, I'd say it wouldn't be very comfortable on proper roads.
Love the review, love the car. Will definitely buy one in future.
It's fantastic offroad. And if the price is right, it should find more takers.
Hello! Would you choose the automatic transmission or manual?
I am Gypsy King Owner amd love driving it day and night, i do get its not the most comfortable car around but when i test drove the jimny few days back it seemd same as gypsy but with more comfort inside the cabin and more features.
Definitely buying one soon, cant wait to park both together 😉
The oem factory stock gypsy is perfectly fine on road provided you use its original tyres nylon cross ply and the right recommended tyre pressure of 20 psi all around without load. Also you have to drive it the way it is to be driven. It is not a speed demon.
The Jimny suspension is phenomenal and it is very comfortable both on road and off road. It’s a really advanced and modern version of the gypsy.
Great vehicles both.
Amazing review!!
Thank you so much.
Great wholistic review - who should buy it and why - how it compares with the competition - once again great review - it has given a wholistic perspective - thanks a ton for the wonderful review
Thank you for your positive feedback Ashwin! And happy to know you enjoyed watching the video.
Good & Honest review👍.
I think rear seat back rest has a small 2 stage adjustment. Please double check.
Yes, the rear seatback angle can be changed. Our mistake.
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?
Superb content. The number of views do not seem to reflect on the great content. Please carry on with your brilliant work/reviews
Thank you so much. Maybe with time, more people will watch our content. But, we will keep doing our best, nonetheless.
I live in hills hope they tweek the streering and listen to feedback before selling it in Market can't wait for my 🖤 Jimney
We are not sure Maruti can do much to the steering except may be reduce the effort taken to steer the car. Let's wait and watch!
Brother, Awesome review!
Thanks for watching, Sunil. Please do share the video too!
Waited for a video hosted by him. 🤝
Thankyou. And hope it was helpful?
@@vikrantsingh6916it’s a fun watch, not planning to buy it, but it’s great to have more options for the market. 🎉
Hi .sir..
Ur price prediction was very accurate 😊
It has been observed that during these off road test drive at Dehradun, all Jimnys used were only manual version. What about the off road capabilities of automatic in comparision to manual Jimny?
No Prakash. There were automatics too. And I did have a go in one. And honestly, even though it is a four-speed auto, for off-roading, I would pick the auto over the manual. It’s more seamless, and less intrusive, and you can't stall it, so momentum won't be an issue.
@@vikrantsingh6916 Hey Vikrant , This was helpful 👍
Hi Vikrant sir... It would have been great to hear some comparison with the Bolero 4x4, as you have had it and that is perhaps a closer comparison, just like the Thar (especially in terms of practicality, engine and overall form)....😁
Other than that, it's a benchmark for all Jimny reviews....😁
There’s no 4x4 bolero
@@sravans149You are right, there isn't one. But there used be one earlier. And I had owned one. Plus, I would love to see Mahindr offer the Bolero Neo with a 4x4; would suit it well.
The Jimny has the Bolero 4x4 beat in every which way. Apart from size and the emotional quotient. The Jimny is more modern so it is more comfortable. It has more up-to-date off-road hardware. And it is more practical inside. The Bolero of course is more spacious, it has a fantastic fuel economy, it is diesel, and you can get it fixed no matter which part of India you might be stuck in.
Will steering response improve if we change to more wider set of tyres ?
No, it will become worse. Tyre width cannot compensate for inherent design flaws
Big fan sir ❤
very good review it's a 2nd car and lifestyle car
Thanks Joy.
Great review. If only the interior could be slightly slightly more practical.
Thank you. And I do agree about the interiors - It does need some more storage spaces.
Detailed review❤
Pricing should be meaningful
Yes, lets hope so. If the price is right, it might get more people to try adventurous outings.
Good Review
Glad you liked the video Ramesh!
Thank you! :-)
Sir done very genuine reviews. I also see jimny has no comparison to Thar.
The Jimny and Thar are not easily comparable. The results off-road may surprise you!
Which will be good between ignis and jimny for a family of four
The Ignis. If you are going to be driving more on the road.
@@vikrantsingh6916 Thank you very much for the reply and nice to see your videos as always
Hello Sir, which one buy automatic or manual please?
Automatic works better off-road. Manual is better on-road and if you like the feeling of being in control
@@CarWale Thanks a lot sir
Maruti is playing it smart by not releasing the pricing. They are getting all the reviewers to drive it and enjoy the off-roading but not giving them a chance to criticise the price when compared to a better buy option.
I have a feeling the price will be at par with the Brezza. And for that money - 10 and 11.5 lakh - it's quite a good deal.
@@vikrantsingh6916 that would be a great spot. Thank you Vikrant Ji. Btw, you have a great methodology of reviewing a car. All the best !
@@vikrantsingh6916 Vikrant Ji, I am going to purchase a Jimny and would like to upgrade its tyres to 215/75 R15 (keeping them with the stock alloys). I have been hearing great reviews about BFGoodrich AT, but sadly they are impossible to find in India or at least in my region. Can you please suggest me which brand/model I should go for in India. 90% of my driving is going to be on normal roads (tar & cement). Thank you in advance 🙏🏽
@@handlehbt You could go for the Apollo Apterra AT2. I used them on my bolero 4x4 and they offered a good balance between off and on road use.
@@vikrantsingh6916Thank you for your suggestion on the Apterra AT2. I got them for the Jimny - absolutely brilliant tyre ! Fantastic ride and beautiful treads. The treads look far better than Conti, Geolanders etc. Second only in looks to BFG’s. Am loving the ride. Thanks again !
Does not seem to be a worthy option if maruti doesn't price it right. I was waiting for the honest review after the embargo to keep my booking or not. Now, I don't really think I'll be going ahead with it. Still, let's wait for the official price
Yeah. Best to wait for the price. It's possible that Maruti is posturing talking about a high price tag, and might have a tasty introductory price to start with.
In my opinion, Mr. Vikrant has missed the mark with this review
The strength of the car is it's utilitarian approach, which was not highlighted adequately. Instead it was compared with the compact SUVs. This car is not a lifestyle product like the Thar, it is a serious off-road/overland vehicle with design choices on the hardware front far superior than done by Mahindra. Front solid axle, you only get that on the Jeep Rubicon after Jimny. Good clearance from the bumpers, Thar diesel has it's DPF box at the rear which hurts its departure angle, the radiator is mounted lower as well. None of that here sir
Jimny also has a headlamp washer, the boot has accessory fitment provisions right from the factory anda 12v lighter socket as well, removable panel below A pillar for snorket fitment. You have to draw the intent of the product from these things. The kind of aftermarket products available internationally are astonishing. This car is not for everyone, and I would differ on the fact that it could become a part of single car garage, perhaps two
7:30 The back rest is adjustable
You are right - if we were to look at it solely as an offroader, it ticks many boxes. And we have said that - off the road it is brilliant. But that’s not its sole purpose. A purpose that's defined by the equipment on board, the tyres it runs, the focus on fuel efficiency on part of the OEM. Plus, this is review is to give the public at large a perspective on what the Jimny is and how it can fit into their lives. We will of course have a dedicated offroad centric review when we get the car for a longer duration than just a day. And at that time we will touch upon our misses that you highlighted.
@@vikrantsingh6916 Appreciate your response
I agree that a review should target a wider audience and you did just that. I would say this car has an off road bias to a very large extent, the equipment you need for a comfortable experience on trails is all there. It doesn't even have a handrest for example! Wouldn't count much efforts for fuel efficiency also, since it does not have a mild hybrid system or the K15C engine
As for the tyres, that's a gripe I have with the Japanese. Suzuki, Honda, Toyota could well do with wider tyres on many models. Honda City is especially under-tyred with those 185s. Although any 4x4 enthusiast would surely do some modifications to their ride, maybe that could have been the reason for these 'placeholder' Bridgestones
Very good review
It means fuel efficiency is bad. Please suggest me can I buy a Jimny with family car
I just don't understand the logic behind Jimny 5D. Every video that I see, every forum that I read, the comments are unanimously demanding the 3D variant. But as per Maruti's survey, people want the 5D version. Don't get me wrong, I think the 5D version looks promising, but there's no doubt that the smaller dimensions and weight of the 3D Jimny makes it much more sporty than the 5D Jimny.
We think Maruti is not able to discard their mass-market mindset, even for a product which has a niche appeal. They burnt their fingers many times launching limited-appeal products like the Grand Vitara XL7, Kizashi etc and don't want to have a 'flop' on their hands. The 5-door version certainly expands the appeal of the Jimny to more people, in case the enthusiasts don't put the money where their mouths are
Have had the pleasure to own 5 Gypsy's over the years. Waiting and Ageing till the Jimny was finally launched in India, then waited another six [6] months after booking, one of the 1st, we were anxiously waiting for the prices. The 7 June price revel left us in shock, to say the least. For a four [4] seat vehicle, but in reality fit for two ;), it is Highly Overpriced by about 2.5 to 3 Lacs, the prices were VERY DISAPPOINTING and Maruti will CRASH its booking numbers. Comparing the Jimny with the Thar is like Oranges to Apples, so we won't go there. Where Maruti had the opportunity to have a swarm of little Jimny's running around India, if the pricing was correct. Instead they chose to price it so high that the basic ON ROAD cost for the Zeta MT is going to be about 15.10 to 15.40 Lacs, with the Alpha AT at about 17.50 to 17.80 Lacs, this with an K15-B Engine, NOT the K15-C + many other shortcomings. Come on Maruti, How & Why the EXORBITANT PRICING? Still can't get over the SHOCK 🤔
Looking at MG comet JIMNY 3 DOOR ELECTRIC can be a big hit
It will be even more expensive and will not have significant range. We don't expect a Jimny EV to be a hit in India
Better than many but not safer
Isntit cost effective.When will booking start.
Maruti officially began accepting bookings for the Jimny back in January 2023, Dr Sanjay
Just looking at the title, you are comparing a 4x4 with Brezza?? Script writers have gone crazy it seems 😅
We are comparing two products which may be priced in the same bracket and could be considered by potential buyers looking at SUVs for that price
Sir,
Very sorry out of context question
Car roof carrier legal in india ?
on private car in particular
If not as per which act ?
Couldn’t find any in particular!
Any one filed RTI to find out 😂
If not is are any permits or types which are allowed
Asking facing as harassment u can imagine 😢
Please do help
Any modifications made to a car are illegal under Indian law.
Unless the roof carrier is offered as an official accessory by the company (not the dealer), it will be considered an illegal modification by law enforcement
@@CarWale
Humm very gray rule
Which car do off that ?
Gutka may be only
But is it more value for money than the Rwd Thar? For people who want the looks may be not
Of course, those who are buying the Thar purely for its road presence will not even think about the Jimny
Might offer more value than the petrol-powered Thar for those looking for an off-roader. Some may also be attracted to it thanks to the lower ownership timelines for diesel SUVs in some cities due to legislation
But everything will depend on the price Maruti is willing to sell the Jimny at
XL version of S presso
Rear passanger also human being so consider thig support and also width 1745mm
Take another 1 year and re launch 😢😢😢😢😢
It really doesn't feel remotely related to the S-Presso in any way apart from some of the switchgear
Rear seats are not the most comfortable, sure. But they are wide enough to accommodate two adults
Maruti may tweak some elements before launch, but this is close to production
The touchscreens that protrude above the dashboard look really bad, not to mention they block visibility. Unfortunately, most cars are following this design. Its just poor design honestly. The touchscreen should be in line with the dashboard; would be a much cleaner, lighter and airier aesthetic.
In the case of the Jimny, the floating touchscreen does not block visibility because you are seated quite high.
Design is a subjective matter, so can't comment on if this style of touchscreen integration is good/bad in terms of looks.
Agree on the price point ,but don’t compare it with the thar ,Jimny is a legend since 1970 and it’s unique,thar is pretending to be one and a Jeep copy and it bounces…agree thar has the better engine and butch looks but Jimny ❤
So many other Cars available in this price
That is true
Mg astor ads sucks guys. Too much
Why is the turning radius of Jimmy so bad. It’s even worse than the Thar which is a bigger car.
Ladder on frame SUVs in general have a bigger turning radius by design.
The Thar has a shorter wheelbase than the Jimny, so it has a shorter turning radius
Car looks too small and too compact. I don't think that it's an Indian customer choice.
Images and videos don't do it justice. In real life it may not feel too small
In the name of offroading you've barely done anything and as for as onroad is concerned, you've been driving on the slopes only, giving a distorted mileage figure.
Jimny is overpriced. No wonder the sales r dropping. Its not competitive beyond 13Lks for the automatic.
15.30 right side turning are wrong driving.. in hills please always be left , specially in turns..
Thank You for pointing that out. Yes, it is dangerous to drive on the wrong side of the road in the hills. But this was a secluded road with no traffic and we always have spotters to avoid incidents
Looks like a Matchbox
Doesn't feel like one at all
Well, it is small. It is squared out. So we can see where you are coming from. But, when inside and driving it, especially offroad, it doesn’t feel quite substantial and surefooted.
Nahh sorry brezza is better vro❤
In some aspects, yes
Over Priced Vehicle
Depending on the use case for you, sure
What a crass comparison... a globally acclaimed 4x4 Jimny with Brezza ❓