The 5-door Maruti Jimny has been compared with the 3-door model by an existing Jimny owner in this video. It gives us an idea of the differences in the performance of the two Jimny SUVs. Essentially, the 5-door Jimny is similar to the 3-door in terms of design, features and powertrains. It is just a bit stretched to extend its wheelbase. That liberates some useful room inside the cabin. It also translates to a bigger luggage compartment which can be used by families on a long journey. For now, let us compare how these two perform in an off-roading environment.
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5-door Maruti Jimny Compared with 3-door Model
This video, sourced from The Motoring Show on YouTube, features the team navigating both SUVs on a specially designed natural off-road track. The terrain is rugged, with uneven surfaces, rocks, boulders, steep slopes, and descents, providing ample opportunity for the team to put Jimny’s capabilities to the test. Notably, they have both the manual 3-door and automatic 5-door models at their disposal. Throughout the course, the lightweight off-roaders effortlessly conquer various obstacles without any difficulty. Thanks to their respectable ground clearance, the vehicles avoid scraping their underbellies against the ground.
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Aside from that, the real-life performance of the short and long-wheelbase versions showed minimal disparity. It’s noteworthy that in the manual version, maintaining momentum is essential to avoid stalling while ascending steep slopes, whereas, in the automatic, you can smoothly crawl up without such concerns. This stands as the primary discernible contrast between the performance of the two iterations of the Jimny. Overall, both SUVs showcased exceptional performance despite the demanding terrains encountered on this extensive and rigorous off-road track.
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Author’s Note
We value vloggers who share their off-roading experiences and impart knowledge to a wide audience. However, it’s crucial to avoid blindly emulating them. While off-roading SUVs are designed for exploring remote areas, it’s important not to mistreat them. Purposely exposing these vehicles to challenging conditions heightens the risk of accidents. We frequently observe SUVs enduring harsh impacts on rugged terrain, potentially causing substantial damage to essential components. We strongly advise against subjecting personal vehicles to such hazardous conditions.
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