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Old 1st February 2023, 12:30   #31
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Re: Rumour: Indian Army could replace Gypsy with the Jimny

Gypsy (and hopefully Jimny) has unique offering w.r.t competition which made it relevant for the armed forces. Most of the competition (Safari Storme, Scorpio other armored vehice) have diesel powertrain and are heavy.

However, Gypsy offers a petrol 4x4 which means you could start engine easily in a cold freezing morning which becomes a challenge for the diesel engines , this coupled with light weight offers a level of agility and manurabimity in difficult weathers which no other army platform offers
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Re: Rumour: Indian Army could replace Gypsy with the Jimny

Replace the forward facing rear bench with two benches on either sides and your gypsy replacement is ready albeit in a hard top guise.
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Re: Rumour: Indian Army could replace Gypsy with the Jimny

From the Defense Newsletter:

MARUTI SUZUKI TO INDIAN ARMY: 3 DOOR, SOFT TOP JIMNY IS GYPSY REPLACEMENT

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For the longest, the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces – the Indian Army has employed the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy in their fleets. The Gypsy has served as the General Service (GS) 4X4 light vehicle to the army and has proved its capabilities for a long time, however like everything else the good old reliable gypsy has now started to show its age and now needs a replacement. This is where Maruti Suzuki has jumped back and it has now been revealed by the company that it will be offering the Indian Army a customized iteration of the Jimny.

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According to sources the company officials have stated that they will be offering their current off-roader Jimny in its three-door format to the Indian Army and it will make it a soft top. Recently the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by the Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh approved the army’s request to induct new General Service (GS) 4X4 light vehicles.
The Indian Army stated that it is looking to replace the Gypsy with a light off-roader that can be utilized in treacherous mountainous terrains. The army is also specifically looking to replace it with a soft top vehicle as soft tops permits more versatility and helps soldier to place guns, rifles and communication equipment. The soft vehicles also help the Quick Reaction Teams to move quickly.

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Re: Rumour: Indian Army could replace Gypsy with the Jimny

Indian Army expresses interest in the Maruti Jimny

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is seen as a worthy replacement for the Indian Army's ageing fleet of Gypsys, and as per the latest reports, the armed forces have already expressed interest in the new product.

Rumour: Indian Army could replace Gypsy with the Jimny-jimnyog1200x628-webp.jpg

According to Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director – Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki, the Indian armed forces have expressed interest, and the company could take this up once the Jimny is officially launched in the market.

Srivastava also stated that the Indian Army has shown interest in the 5-door version of the Jimny that is set to go on sale on June 7, 2023. He added that the carmaker was currently studying the army's requirements in terms of the vehicle's specs.

In India, the Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that develops 103 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 134.2 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic and Suzuki's AllGrip Pro all-wheel drive system.

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Re: Rumour: Indian Army could replace Gypsy with the Jimny

It makes sense, I recollect Jimny was initially shown at Auto Expo in Military Green. It has just the right size (width) for those terrains and, with some small modifications (little stronger springs/ suspension) can serve well for multiple uses.

One of the biggest strengths of Gypsy was the open rear. Maruti can have something like this done easily.

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