Maruti Suzuki Jimny First Drive Impressions 

More people will buy the Thar now. :-) Comparing the Thar and the Jimny doesn't make any sense unless you actually go off-road. - On-road - the Thar's presence and performance will be more obviously exciting. The Jimny will be okay enough for those who want to drive to where the off-road. Again two very different moods and needs. But, in this case, the Jimny can't replace the Thar. - If the Thar's off-road potential excited you, the Jimny will make you laugh with joy. They are too different moods - the Thar is more serious and forceful. The Jimny is more of a light-hearted and light-footed machine. It glides over stuff. The Thar ploughs through. I hope you find the mood and the opportunity to experience what the Jimny is really about. Jimny Updates! - An open top Jimmy could be prepped for the Indian Army as a special use case. But, not happening for you and me. - Don't wait for a cheaper rear-wheel drive or two-wheel drive not planned. So, now, Jimny or no?

I got my Jimny Zeta MT in December, 2023 n drive it 1500 km and it is my a primary vehicle, not on daily basis but mostly on weekends. According to me, it's not the any regular maruti suzuki car. Maruti suzuki has done a great job to make this Vehicle 👏 its an extraordinary Car with very distinctive looks with iconic history, a very good refined engine and widely spreaded suzuki service networks. Reasons To like it: 1. It's my 1st 4*4 vehicle before that i never drive any 4*4 or RWD....its feels a lot better than any of FWD cars. 2. Really fortunate that I got it under 12 lakh, at this price range you can't find any car that has 4*4 with body on frame structure in india. 3. Till today we don't have any crash test rate but I'm pretty sure that the ladder frame won't be smash like most of monocoque chassis. 4. 5 speed MT is more fuel ⛽️ efficient than 4 speed AT and you can rev it up to 5K rpm. 5. Jimny looks so charming 😍, cute and feels more mechanical than any other car present in Indian market. Reasons to Not like it: 1. You always have to push the Auto engine start/stop button before entering into bumper to bumper traffic...if not every time engine turned off as well as the AC. 2. The car should have seat load sensors otherwise it beaps every time. 3. If you are very Milage sensitive person than its not for you (both MT and AT)...it drinks juice a lot than other suzuki. Other than this, i like ...no...no, i adore my jimny a lot 💛 Verdicts: Love it or hate it, but I'm sure you can't ignore it 😉 #jimnylovers

I generally don't like people sitting & talking about the stuff in an automotive related videos but listening to these two men talking about everyday vehicles is such a pleasant experience. The chemistry b/w them is amazing which is what makes this channel rule above others. Gives me Jeremy Clarkson & James May vibes. Love both of them!! Love from Bengaluru!!♥♥

I feel it suits the hill cities quite well, the small size is easier to park and negotiate on narrow roads in say Shimla, just hoping the automatic works well there.

Congrats for hanging in there. Finally there's a non- BS motoring channel that India can be proud of.

You guys had one job and you always do it way better then any1 out there. Btw visual feel of MotorInc videos are treat and soothing for eyes apart from the First impressions shared. MotorInc got some serious styling guy for Both Shumi and Kartikey. 🤜🤛😍

Size of the Thar is not aspiration, it is compensation . 💀💀 Shumi is on another level😂

This channel is a hidden gem. The reviews are amazing and a breath of fresh air. Upping the game for everyone

1:00 Historically, Roma people have been called "gypsies" and they have been persecuted by colonials. Even today they face discrimination in europe. Roma people were originally from India and still follow some India traditions and customs

Saw almost all the reviews available online for Jimny. But listening to you both is at a whole different level. 👍

Glad to see you both together. My absolute favourites since my school 2010-11 times

This genre of reviewing the motor vehicles whether 2 or 4 wheelers is going to go distances... No nonsense stuff, just practical talks achieving bullseye... Kudos to you both...

Jimny will be a solid option for some pockets/parts of India. e.g., 1. Jungle safaris - as their Gypsy's are now old; 2. Himachal & Ladakh - as self drive rental option; 3. Himachal, Ladakh, J&K, North East & Tea estates in south - a great option for locals due to Maruti's localisation

Once again a thought provoking video guys. I love the conversational style. Jimny will build its market over next couple of years as people realize how well put together the vehicle is and how sorted the ride is and people realize that there is much more to a vehicle than just its size. Jimny is a much more polished product than a Thar ever was. The ownership experience is going to be much more soothing because remember it has been on the road for last 3 years globally and it has got rave reviews everywhere. For people like me who currently own a Gypsy (2016 Gypsy King), it will be a nice addition. Although I must add that my Gypsy is going nowhere. I live in Himachal (four weeks in a year) and I can't think of a better vehicle for hills. Its light, narrow, has adequate power and has all the gizmos that I would ever want and then some. I had high hopes from Thar but it is still a work in progress. As far as mileage is concerned, as long as it gives me 10kmpl, I'll be more than happy.

Jimny proves that you can be extremely capable off road without having to look unnecessarily menacing. Its like Jason Satham in some way :)

Oh my God 😅 I loved it.This is much cooler than a conventional review. Pls do this with other cars too.

What a beautiful set. What a beautiful conversation. Really enjoyed this one. So much insight that others don't generally cover.

It's always a delight to listen when Shumi & Kartikeya have a conversation. The first ride impressions as a discussion is excellent. I absolutely enjoyed the first ride discussion of the RE Super Meteor and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. What's special about this video: 1. It is no longer a part of ThisConnect podcasts and is a separate thread itself, that's best. 2. The setup is super soothing, the huge mics with their stands gone, making it even more cleaner without compromising the audio quality. 3. The visuals of the vehicle in between the discussion makes the video even more enjoyable.

The conversation is so focused! You guys ROCK!!

People compare it with Thar.. Here’s my analogy from the world of motorcycles… It’s like Himalayan (Thar) vs Xpulse (Jimny) Himalayan 1. Heavy 2. Torquey 3. Feels substantial (big) 4. More engine capacity and power and torque 5. Good cruiser 6. If it gets stuck in mud or slush, better have backup Xpulse 1. Lighter 2. Peppy enough to glide over stuff. 3. Feels small 4. Less power, smaller engine but peppy for off-road and city 5. Bad cruiser 6. If it gets stuck, you need few people to just push it out ;)

Love how the conversation was about how it feels than the specs and hard comparisons ❤

loved the format, script and presentation !!❤❤❤

I see this car becoming a favourite in Gurgaon, just like the Thar has. With the amount of degraded roads, waterlogging, and narrow roads, the Jimny can become the more capable and premium Alto/Celerio. Can't wait to see the off-road enthusiasts in the city go mad with this little car!

I had the 2021 3 door manual Jimny in Australia for an year and the car is little box of surprise. Its a proper 4x4 built for a purpose and it does surprisingly well when you offroad. It is small and easy thing to manoeuvre and easy to recover when you did get stuck while offroading, was a no fuss off roader even if it lacked power. The on-road performance takes a compromise and the lack of power shows up on highway over 100 as it is super slow but the in the city is it is fun and easy to drive. Also the build quality is solid although this was Made in Japan. Coming from this experience, I was excited when the 5 door was launched in India and was eager to do a blind purchase. But I was very skeptical about the added weight with the 5 door to the engine which was already lacking in the 3 door. I took it for a test drive in India, I didn't find the Jimny to be lacking in power as you dont get to drive as fast but the 5 door was sufficient and perfect for city use and short long drives. Where it let me down was the initial pricing and the cabin space cause the 5 door variant felt cramped compared to the 3 door...I am 186cm and I felt comfortable in my 3 door Jimny. Also the lack of torque in the 5 door variant was noticeable due to the added weight which made it feel very sluggish at times and it only felt just sufficient enough on the 3 door variant which just weighs just over a ton. The ride quality was actually good, easy to handle the Indian roads better than the Thar which I ended up choosing over the Jimny. The Thar feels better put together than the Jimny with more sensible engine options. Avoid the AT variant at all cost if you have a choice. The 4 speed gear box combined with a low power engine is just a big let down. One of the reason I chose the manual over the AT while I purchased the 3 door, and it is indifferent with the 5 for variant. Go for the manual and if practicality matters, the Jimny is a better for day to day use with the new pricing although the road presence of the Thar is just unbeatable.

Great video! Had a lot of fun watching it.

The Thar Vs Jimny Debate would never end. I am happy that, we are seeing niche products like the Jimny in Indian Market. People buy Thar for the Persona and Mahindra also has 4X2 Thar for the people who wants to show off. I have seen people putting a 4X4 Monogram on their 4X2 lol. 5 Years down the line, i might buy a second hand Jimny to use it to go off-road and This one being a Suzuki, it would be reliable and not to forget about the Maruti's Service Network. As far as This podcast goes, I can endlessly watch you guys discussing automobiles.

The first report is cool... looking forward to hear more untill then it will be in my garage BcoZ I am convinced...thanks Guys

The biggest USP over any other car is it’s Reliability, the fact that I can take it to places where roads end. And the amazing ASA of MSA is silver lining. The Jimny has proven to be a amazing reliable buddy across all markets, I have seen people comparing it with G wagons and expensive LR and RR’s. I guess this car will be stand the test of time.

a comparison between Jimny and the OG Gypsy... just for the fun of it... Also, love this format... let's hope more fun stuff is in the line...

I think Jimny as a value for money off-roader, without compromising much on practicality of a family car....more like something in between....and with more fun 😊

This new format is testament to the fact that all a good review needs is two guys, a room, crystal clear thinking and the child-like love for automobiles. Open up a subscription-tier soon, fellas. I'd love to back this effort with my hard-earned ₹₹₹.

This format is awesome..BUT we need this kind of format for comparison also...the 390 vs interceptor was a reel..i think u guys should do this kind of format for those comparisons also. Love the channel 🤍

Great conversation. Myths, doubts, logics, expectations, realities, usabilities and many more things about this little beauty have been well taken and cleared. ❤

Me looking at Shumis shirt and hair - damn does he rock looks. Guys I am seriously asking for shumi to elaborate on his fitness routine during his weight loss and what he does now as an motorcyclist. Have tried everyth from diets to gyms to intermittent fasting and there’s no bloody drop in weight.

Ahh, Finally got a chnace to hear the motoring gods. I like the way Jimmny was putup, it was kinda podcast which I loved. thank you Motorinc and team. I feel this vehicle will be good for Northen India (himachal, Utarrakhand and the other hilly regions were Gypsy allwas dominated. its a vehicle that has its own segment that is what I feel.

shumi is the best critic when its comes to car review ! 😄❤

I just realised motorinc and talking cars have the same energy. Since talking cars are on a hiatus good to see we have really good quality car content

U guys are setting a new trend in auto journalism.... more than a reviews.... it about experiencing and experimenting.

As an aspiring automotive journalist, this is such a refresh on a traditional review! I hope to get an opportunity to work with you guys one day!

Putting everything aside THESE TWO SITTING FOR A CONVERSATION ❤ MAKES ME FEEL IN SHUMI ❤ TALKING ABOUT CAR 🚨

Loved this... Do it more frequently ❤

Great content and very pleasant conversation

Finally got a chance to take the Jimny AT for a spin here. And let me get the main USP out of the way, the ride is simply brilliant. Absolutely epic! I deliberately took it over some stones and potholes and the Jimny just glides over them. In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the ride in a Crysta. And I absolutely loved the compact footprint and the steering feels nice too. The turning radius is that of a boat and it was quite the circus when I took it into a small petrol station especially with that fuel lid on the driver's side. :) Though, what I absolutely hated was the outdated 4 speed AT, the gears are all very tall to compensate for the lack of ratios and it feels really laborious and not pleasant at all if one wants to go a little fast. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to drive the Jimny at higher speeds, it feels good sitting at 80 kmph and that's fine by me, but the acceleration or rather the lack of it is dangerous in this day and age. It is a shame as I quite like the tough little car and I can live with that engine, but not the 4 speed automatic. Maruti should do something about it.

Love the new format and the discussion - clean - professional and crystal clear on all the big questions straight up!😊 On a separate note: Hate that Enid Blyton books are being re-written to be politically correct. Literally all writing is written in context to the time period it is written in… why mess with that? Just a thought. Same with naming conventions. I’m not saying be obnoxious or irreverent, but can we possibly do anything anymore without offending someone or the other.

I owned the very first Jimny in my City.. Boy.. I just loved it❤

Great format guys and some very good points (#compensation). With this great set and audio quality, your next step should be ASMR for Auto, no? 😊

Brilliance is back!! Welcome back guys!! and thanks you for being back!! 🙏

This was a fun discussion, keep it up

Commenting before watching, loving the content!

Missing talking cars so much....But you guys giving same vibes ...Thank you ☺️

Both of their voices combined with the audio production quality is just so good 👌 Soothing to the ears! 😌

Although I'm not currently in a market for an off roader, I love its character and persona, I can't put a price on that, similar to a Ford Bronco where people who generally shop at higher segment look at it because it's COOL! Also, the aftermarket is amazing for Jimny! Finally, a new Suzuki car that is aspirational and appeals to your heart! Would love to see Swift Sport in India...

shumi looks smashing…! i never knew tat guy who was always on leathers or t-shirt on bikes and scooters can look tis stunning and talk so much about cars. and that too so much informations on off road and stuffs.! i’m impressed man. and the most surprising thing is i nvr know he is capable of having beard.😱 y the hell u were roaming around with that clean shaved face and military fade hair all these years bro! and the conversation was awesome. u guys touched up on every single point i needed to knw from a jimny review before booking. karthik, my fav automotive journalist as always clear on points. thanks for not rushing to post first online and taking time and making a worthy first impression.

The question is can they really make a scaled model of the Jimny?? (just kidding) ... The First impression video is done preciously.... Kudos to you guys...

Forget about jimny, I'm so glad that you guys are back in this podcast format

OMG, what a fantastic makeover, Shumi! 🙌🏾

Shumi out here attacking everyone without mercy. Nice to see this side of Shumi

I honestly love this conversations 😁

Your honest views are appreciated.

Fantastic review format. I booked and then un-booked after the price was announced. I used to drive the old Scorpio, and everyone inside would whine about the body roll and pitching motion every time I braked. The Jimny will be more of that (perhaps not the pitching motion, given the light engine). I would have re-taught myself to live with body roll, lazy steering, and a 4-speed auto IF the price had been 2 or 3 lakhs lower. Not going to spend almost 17Lakhs for a car no one other than the driver will love, and that too only on a once-in-five-year trip to Leh.

Wow, very good conversation,

Simply AMAZING ❤❤❤❤

Always the best from the best.. i meant tht for Shumi and Kartikeya. Hope to see u guys do a "mountain goat" comparison between the Jimny and the Alto.

2 Classy guys running the Classy channel🎉🎉 legends of automobiles...

Loved the discussion. Chapters like discussion of BoF vehicles can't be in same line as the road focussed ones was educating. We want a same discussion on Scorpio-N.

the jimny seems to be the perfect car for people like me who dont really like driving bigger cars, but want to do/ learn some proper offroading. ive ridden the smaller jimny in the UK and it was like a mountaim goat, it struggled in some higher inclines and in bigger ruts,just add some wider tires and route planning will make it a pretty serious machine.

Shumi the logical, Kartik the wanderer... this was good fun... thanks guys..

Hi Guys, this reminded me of the OG podcasts (waiting for season 2). Great video and I think it is a good initiative... BDW I think comparisons of Jimny takes away of the real persona of it. It is a pure offroader and lifestyle on-road vehicle, doesn't make sense to compare with Breeza.

All things aside, seems like the perfect car for Bangalore roads and traffic for the said demographic.

IMO, problem with Jimny fiasco is down to following pointers: > Lackluster engine+gearbox combination > Perceived & available size/space > Most importantly they didn't figure out the "sotta" quotient, for which Marketing & Branding is to be blamed

Need a Jimny Drive review from you guys!

Great video... Specially the compensation part 😂... 3 questions: - is it true that the engine has got a few performance parts compared to the older k15 engine and is ready for more aggressive tuning? - do the globally available bolt on turbo kits work with the AMT variant too? - could this 4x4 gearbox maybe fit into a super carry?

Awesome guys and Schumi u are at ur best when ur sarcastic…..

I like this format, its a wholesome and informative.perspective on first drive impression. I dont get the Brezza comparisons though, the two cars have totally different remits. The only thing similar to them is the size and that alone should never be the only reason for a comparison. The demand for the Jimny has been pent up in India and many found it bemusing that it was being made in India for the rest of the world but it would not be sold in that market. Now this 5 door Jimny is being seen as a comeuppance to the world as India gets the first set of 5 doors in the world and everyone has to wait on India. Its going to sell well, prices are high globally because of the supply not matching the demand but people are still buying them and the wait lists were around a half a year. Some markets have even stopped orders for the current 3 door just to get the current demand out of the way.

I really like this kind of conversation, which doesn’t feel like scripted reviews. When you think about it, this is the exactly the kind of discussion that people have before purchasing a vehicle or deciding it. So, I hope that you folks keep this segment going for in-depth review. Some people might find it too long to consume, so you can summarise main points in a different video, which may be scripted.

Great conversation guys. I think 1 things can be added to this is a comparison with Gurkha since it is also a more focused off roader than Thar. My guess is Jimny stays between these 2. U can do a lifestyle comparo with the Grand vitara AWD something that I feel everyone has forgotten about.

@shumi is great with bikes but never thought he knew so many things on cars specially the lifestyle ones.......also this format is better small and brief.......on the other hand the comparison is also on point aka thar and mini size g wagon

Love this new format of discussion. It's like a trailer before a deep down analysis. Jimny is cool.. more of a rich people toy.. But I am glad maruti is moving out of comfort zone, and catering needs of off-road enthusiasts...

Maruti have a 1.5 l diesel engine with six speed transmission powertrain which they used in etriga for just one year , do you think engine with suitable pawertrain ( as the the layout of the engine and mounting need to change) can provide solutions to jimnys current short comings???

Good to see both in the same frame again after a while

you guys are great

Tough competition to lord alto :D :P Jokes apart, i liked this segment, looking for more such videos :) I miss ThisConnect, this is kind of baby version of it .. which makes you will connected with you guys :)

Shumi talking 20 mins abt a car. How the tables turn😂

Comparing Jimny with the Thar 3 door is not really fair I think because if and when the 5 door Thar comes it will be much more expensive than the Jimny. (like Kartikeya said Mahindra played the right game with the RWD Thar). I would probably still choose Thar over this as a secondary car and that's why I wish they brought the 3 door version (4x4 cars don't make sense to me as a primary car if you are going off-roading once in a blue moon) Love the content. Out of topic but ever plan on making a video comparing the numbers of how much bike manufacturers sell big bikes in other markets vs India, just curious because they sell these bikes probably only to enthusiasts there as well as here and I am lazy to do the research myself 😂

Jimny’s narrow size is blessing for hilly areas such as Uttarakhand, Himanchal, J&K, North east states. Jimny’s lightweight and solid axil makes is a serious offroader made for extreme offroads as solid axil makes it more reliable offroader.

Finally you guys are back together 📈

Team while cruising at 100kmph what's the rpm and what's the mileage one can expect,(manual and automatic) ? Are the seats comfortable for long journey (800 to 1000km per day)? How's the cooling effeciency of AC? Any unwanted rattling noise while driving over bad surface? How good is Arkamys music system? Are the tyre size sufficient?

Guys, coming back after 11 months to get some updates on this. This was, and perhaps still, the only video which talked about the 'lifestyle' aspect of the vehicle at launch.

A very fair analysis of the latest by Maruti. A vehicle certainly not for an ordinary urban family.

Ya'll are gaming youtube shorts as if you came up with the idea. Kudos! One of the best implementations of two for the price of one (well, multiple shorts out of one video). Ya'll have an amazing team! I see Fortnine level articulations with the decency of treating the audience as 'adults'.

like the set. the size would be really helpful in the hills.

Few questions that came to my mind: 1) what rpm jimny holds at 100-110 kmph both in at and mt? 2) How is it in braking on road in comparison to thar, say 60 kmph to 0 kmph timing or something like that? 3) How good a crawler is this off road at 4L in comparison to diesel 4wd cars on terrains like Sandakphu? 4) What can be the suspension overhaul cost of jimny at every suspension change interval mentioned by maruti? As both front and back are rigid axles, need to know this expenditure for the long run.

Informative and objective as always. Simple question from me, Gun to your head, would you have the Thar or the Jimny?

I own a 2019 Soft Top Civilian Gypsy. Me & wife use it for long drives(1000+kms) exploring some new place atleast once in a month. Aftermarket AC works but only for front passengers. Wife drives a Baleno/WagonR/Seltos but not very comfortable driving a Gypsy specially in City. Eyeing on a Jimny to be more city friendly considering compact & Gypsy like capabilities. A little stretched price(for me) but do u see it as a suitable replacement for a Gypsy as a cross country vehicle? A typical mile muncher for those long transport stages to reach foothills.

@Motorinc I’m not sure if someone had already asked, but here it goes. Please review it from the perspective that whether it can be used as the only car in a family.

Loved the conversational style of presentation, by two of my most admired and respected automotive journalists and motorcyclists! Great job guys! BUT... I looked up four different dictionaries, yet I could not find Shumi's definition of "cute!"... could you point me to where you picked it up from?

Great discussion

Absolutely excellent presentation..... Thar has good road presence.... however size of Gimny is very good.... it is good to handle in traffic and also to drive in narrow roads....

Just saw the Jimny in person. Do agree with karthik as it is not intimidating vehicle to drive. By looking at it we can say it is easy going one. Need to go for test drive though to understand the vehicle.

Can u compare jimny and brezza. Is jimny a family car for 4 people?