Maruti Jimny is about to launch in our market on June 7 but the media drives have already concluded giving us the exact idea of what it is like to drive.
We list 5 reasons why Maruti Jimny could be a better alternative than the Force Gurkha if someone is looking to buy an affordable lifestyle off-roading SUV. Jimny is a world-renowned SUV that has existed for decades in various international markets. The 5-door iteration has made a global debut in India because Indian customers prefer practicality and value-for-money propositions. As a result, Maruti delayed the launch of the regular 3-door version even though it was manufacturing that model in India for export purposes. Here are the reasons why you can choose the Jimny over the Gurkha.
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5 Reasons to Buy Maruti Jimny over Force Gurkha
1. Automatic Transmission
The first aspect has to do with the convenience of having an automatic transmission. It is something that only Jimny offers. Jimny comes with a 4-speed automatic gearbox that will aid drivers in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic and city driving conditions. The Gurkha lacks this as there is a sole 5-speed manual transmission on offer.
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2. Compact Dimensions
The Gurkha is over 4.11 m in length while the Jimny is well under 4 m which makes it significantly more compact than the former. We know that people will not be off-roading all the time. Therefore, for everyday city usage, compact dimensions mean easier to park and manoeuvre. One could get a car-like feel while driving the Jimny around.
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3. 6 Airbags
A prominent aspect among buyers while deciding which car to buy today is safety. This is where the Jimny shines bright as there are 6 airbags on offer for maximum passive safety in comparison to the Gurkha, which has only 2. In fact, as people get more safety-conscious, this might well be the deciding factor when choosing between these two SUVs.
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4. Affordability
While the official prices of the Jimny are not out yet, we know that the Gurkha comes in a single fully-loaded trim that retails for Rs 14.75 lakh, ex-showroom. The expected starting price of the Jimny might hover around Rs 12 lakh making it significantly cheaper than the Gurkha despite being a 5-door variant. Note that the 5-door version of the Gurkha will also hit the market soon but it will be even more expensive.
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5. Wider Sales and Service Network
Maruti Suzuki has been the largest carmaker in the country since time immemorial. There is no one close to it when it comes to touchpoints for the customers whether in terms of sales dealerships or service centres. In fact, Force is particularly limited in this domain. Hence, the Jimny has a clear edge over the Gurkha. Let us wait for the official launch of the Jimny to know the prices even though it has received over 30,000 bookings already.
