The leading manufacturer of sports utility vehicle in India
, Mahindra & Mahindra has just recently launched the most awaited off-roader, Mahindra Thar. This new entry in the SUV segment seems to be a threat for the Maruti made and oldest SUV Maruti Gypsy. Maruti Gypsy is also used by the forces and it is blessed with excellent performance and powerful engine but then it has not been impressive in the sales figures.
But then the company Maruti Suzuki is all set to come with its new SUV on the shores this year and so Maruti Jimny will maintain a share in the domestic market. There is no doubt that the latest model Maruti Jimny will answer the Mahindra Thar. This is set to be launched this year and it is expected to come in the price range of 6-7 lakhs and it is also seen to give a stiff competition to Mahindra Thar which will come at the price tag of Rs 5.99 lakhs from an example showroom in Delhi.
Mahindra Thar is powered by 2.5 liter diesel engine and offers a mileage of 9.0 km in city condition and 13.0 kmpl on highways. The car also delivers an excellent torque of 247 Nm 1800- 2000 rpm. The car is designed to meet with tough off-road and high altitude conditions. The launch of Mahindra Thar has impressed many of car enthusiasts who are looking for options similar to that of Maruti Gypsy.
Maruti Gypsy however, has not been that impressive in terms of sales statistics but then the car has got its own advantages such as extreme reliability, excellent performance, a trusted brand product, low maintenance cost, comfortable seating and superb fatigue free driving.
This upcoming car Maruti Jimny is going to be a sensation that will surely be a key player for the company so that it can maintain its grip in parallel to that of Maruti Gypsy in the domestic car market. Maruti Jimny is speculated to come in common rail diesel engine that comes with excellent torque and efficient power similar to the petrol variant that is presently sold in the Japanese sub-continent and other places across the globe. As of now, Maruti Jimny comes in 1.3 liter MI3A petrol that produces maximum power of 80 Bhp and maximum torque of 110 Nm.