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Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door launched in South Africa

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny costs approximately Rs 19.5 lakh in South Africa.

The made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Jimny has been launched in the South African market. The SUV is priced at R4,29,990, which is equivalent to about Rs 19.5 lakh.

In South Africa, the Jimny 5-door is available in two variants – GL and GLX. The Jimny comes equipped with a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, just like the Indian version. It also gets features like automatic LED headlamps, automatic climate control, cruise control and keyless entry.

The Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine, which puts out 103 BHP and 134 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. 

The Jimny is based on a ladder-frame chassis and features a 3-link rigid axle suspension. It gets Suzuki's AllGrip Pro 4x4 system as standard. The safety kit includes 6 airbags, ESP, traction control and hill-hold assist.

 
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