In a strange instance, a South African owner of the Maruti Jimny gets a pink wrap. Maruti Suzuki exports Jimny and many other cars to South Africa. The 5-door Jimny is a prominent lightweight off-roader in that list. Note that it is the first time in its history that the Jimny is available in a 5-door guise. Indian customers value practicality a lot. Hence, a family-friendly Jimny with a longer wheelbase is popular in the country. For now, let us take a look at the details of this unique Jimny.
Maruti Jimny Gets Pink Wrap
These images have been doing rounds on the internet. A South African owner has converted her Jimny into a Barbie Edition. There are barely any other modifications to the exterior. The owner has simply wrapped the lightweight off-roader in this bright pink colour. Needless to say, this makes it distinguishable on the road and perhaps unlike any other Jimny out there. There are pink elements on the Suzuki logo and the number plate which reads Barbie 92 in pink. There is a Barbie logo on the top left corner of Jimny’s boot window as well. All in all, this has to be among the most unique wraps on a Jimny I have come across in a while.
Specs
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door comes with a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine which generates a decent and familiar 75 kW (103 hp) and 130 Nm of peak power and torque. There are options of choosing between either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The power is sent to all four wheels via Suzuki’s trademark ALLGRIP PRO 4×4 system. Apart from that, the off-roading hardware includes a low-range transfer case and locking differential. The approach, break-over, and departure angles are 36°, 24°, and 50°, respectively. It boasts a healthy ground clearance of 210 mm. The fuel economy is a decent 6.3 litres per 100 km.
| Specs | Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door |
| Engine | 1.5-litre K15B Petrol |
| Power | 75 kW (103 hp) |
| Torque | 130 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 4AT |
| Drivetrain | 4×4 |
| Fuel Economy | 6.3 l / 100 km |
Our View
Wrapping a car in a new colour is the easiest way to transform its appearance. However, I must mention that in India, you must first inform your local RTO about changing the colour of your car. Once they approve, you can install the new wrap on the car. However, you must then present the vehicle with the new wrap in front of the authorities. They need to take photos and issue you a new registration certificate. That makes the entire process legal. Hence, you must consult your local RTO before making any customizations to your car so that you don’t get in trouble with the traffic cops later on.
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