Suzuki Jimny: Having turned into fans, Jimny owners and fans all around the world are enthusiastic about the model since its launch. Nevertheless in its latest version the legendary car has raised much controversy especially because it is set to be phased out in several of its key market segments like Europe because of increased stringently emission standards.
In Thailand, a new model called Jimny Off-Road Edition is offered and the price tag on it is THB 1.76 million which translated to Rs 43.28 lac at current exchange rate. This special edition is peppered with a number of elements reminiscent of the Rhino Edition. Now let’s go through the specifics of what is new in this variant.
Know About It’s Off-Road Edition
Given the nomenclature, one might be forgiven for expecting aggressive cosmetic and mechanical alterations to boost the Off-Road Edition’s off-roading performance – bigger off-road tyres, higher ground clearance, resistant underguard armoury, side protectors or blocks or even more potent motorsport-derived engine.
Nevertheless, this edition doesn’t have functional off-road improvements, all changes are dedicated to aesthetics only. Many of these graphical changes have actually been borrowed from previous versions such as the Rhino Edition. Unlike before, the Off-Road Edition is sold in a number of single hue and bi-hue finishes this time.
Changes In Design Of Jimny
Design changes in the Jimny Off-Road Edition are simple but effective making it look more aggressive and distinct from its Indian counterpart with a new ‘Heritage Grill’ that proudly displays the SUZUKI lettering. Below the lower grille, the colour of the camouflage is matched by a silver finished skid plate, same as the one used in the Rhino edition.
The side parts are decorated with fresh stickers in the form of maps and weather patterns with vivid yellow, gray, and red colors reading ‘Jimny Off-Road Edition’. The fuel tank cover also receives a Jimny Off-Road Edition badge which further increases this cars charisma.
Improving its image as an off-road vehicle, the Jimny Off-Road Edition boasts red mud flaps; a design solution introduced in the Rhino Edition. Moving toward the rear, and [there is the] Off-Road Edition and red rhino on the spare wheel, looking more aggressive. Apart from these exterior enhancements the Jimny Off-Road Edition does remain very close to its standard 4×4 SUV counterpart.
No Alteration In Mechanism
Specific upgrades of the Jimny Off-Road Edition are primarily cosmetic: the car remains equipped with the same 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol powerplant and continues to use a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. They put out 102 PS on the top-end power and 130 Nm on the top-end torque. I think given the high demand for Maruti Suzuki in India, the car maker may consider introducing similar special editions to market, they sold barely 1,211 cars in October, 2024.
