In exciting news, the new Maruti Jimny is now available for as a self-drive rental. This is incredibly favourable for all those off-roading enthusiasts who don’t wish to run the risk of taking their own cars to extreme off-tarmac terrains. The Jimny, a celebrated off-road SUV with a storied legacy of more than five decades, has garnered worldwide acclaim. What’s even more thrilling is its introduction in the Indian market as a 5-door variant, a first for this region. Enthusiasts of off-roading are eagerly subjecting it to rigorous trials on demanding landscapes to evaluate its capabilities beyond typical road conditions. The rental service will encourage this practice even more. Here are the details.
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Maruti Jimny as Self Drive Rental
A car rental company is offering the top-of-the-trim Jimny Alpha All Grip Pro 4×4 AT for self-drive rental. The rental service could be availed of on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. The company also makes sure to regularly monitor the condition of the vehicle for crucial components like the brakes, tyres and batteries. To further lend a hardcore experience to the users, this Jimny comes with off-road-focused All-terrain tyres. Hence, this would be an ideal situation for anyone wanting to try out how Jimny feels in the real world before making a purchase decision.
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Specs
The Maruti Jimny is equipped with a robust 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that delivers a powerful 103 hp and 134 Nm of peak power and torque. You have the option to select between a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. To ensure that power is efficiently distributed to all four wheels, this SUV makes use of Suzuki’s highly respected ALLGRIP PRO 4×4 system, which includes a valuable low-range transfer case and a locking differential. Impressively, the Jimny offers a ground clearance of 210 mm, as well as impressive approach, breakover, and departure angles of 36°, 24°, and 50°, respectively. In terms of pricing, it falls in the range of Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh, ex-showroom.
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What We Think
We love the idea of people getting to acquaint themselves with the new Jimny. This is a great opportunity for people to experience it for a relatively longer duration if they are still on the fence about buying it. During the official test drives, one barely gets enough time with the car. However, with a rental car, you could use it according to your lifestyle for longer durations. That will confirm it if is the right fit for your daily life. Apart from that, you could even test the capabilities of the lightweight off-roader. We suggest you should not go for extreme off-roading just because it is a rental. Still, you could take it to challenging terrains to see how well it handles those obstacles.
