Jimny will be available for deliveries starting today. The starting price has been kept at Rs 12.7 lakh.
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India car maker Maruti Suzuki today launched the 5-door Jimny SUV in the price range of Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom).
It is being sold from the carmaker’s Nexa dealerships, which offer two other SUVs, the recently-launched Fronx and the flagship Grand Vitara. The company sells the Brezza via its Arena dealerships.
“We are privileged to introduce the legendary Jimny, a symbol of adventure, into the Indian market…The launch of Jimny (5-door) marks an exhilarating milestone in our SUV portfolio and will play an important role in our goal of becoming the country’s largest SUV maker. We are delighted with the response it has received from both prospective customers and critics alike,” said Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India.
“The launch of Jimny (5-door) marks an exhilarating milestone in our SUV portfolio and will play an important role in our goal of becoming the country’s largest SUV maker. We are delighted with the response it has received from both prospective customers and critics alike. We are confident that Jimny will empower customers to explore uncharted territories and power through all obstacles with a #NeverTurnBack attitude,” he added.
Maruti registered its highest-ever exports in a fiscal at 259,333 units in FY23, a jump of 8.79% y-o-y over 238,376 units shipped in FY22. The company was the largest exporter of passenger vehicles (PVs) in FY23 as well as FY22.
“India holds a significant position for Suzuki Motor Corporation not only as a domestic market but also as a global export base. It gives me immense pleasure to announce that India will proudly serve as the mother plant for the Jimny (5-door) and will be the first market for its launch. This truly reaffirms our commitment to Make-In-India for the world,” Takeuchi said.