Maruti Suzuki’s 5-door Jimny SUV, which the carmaker started selling in overseas markets in October, is now accessible in Australia too. The Australia-spec model, named ‘Jimny XL,’ is a made-in-India product, although the mannequin launched Down Under, because the country-continent is popularly recognized, comes with a key distinction over its Indian counterpart.

In India, the 5-door Jimny was launched in June at an ex-showroom value of ₹12.74 crore.

What is that this ‘key difference’ between the 2 variations?

In Australia, the mannequin comes with some further options, together with the ADAS (superior driver help techniques). Here, ADAS has options similar to autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, lane departure warning, high-beam help, weaving alert, anti-collision warning, twin digicam brake help, and so on.

Powertrain

Down Under, Maruti Suzuki is providing the SUV with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to both a 5-speed handbook or 4-speed computerized gearbox. The engine can generate a most energy output of 100 bhp and a peak torque of 130 Nm.

Features

Inside the cabin, Jimny XL is provided with options together with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, computerized local weather management, a twin-dial instrument cluster, a 3-spoke steering wheel, amongst others.

Price

It is priced at AUD 34,990 (approx. ₹18.60 lakh) and is an addition to the prevailing 3-door variations (Jimny Lite and Jimny) already on sale within the island nation.

Where else is 5-door Jimny offered?

Besides India and Australia, the automotive can also be offered in South Africa, its second market and the primary abroad.