Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2025 is ready to take the spotlight. With a fresh, bold look, upgraded features, and enhanced off-road power, the new Jimny is targeting one clear rival — the Mahindra Thar. While the Jimny may look small in size, don’t be fooled. Its real strength lies in its ruggedness, reliability, and ability to conquer terrains that many urban SUVs wouldn’t dare approach.
With a growing community of adventure lovers, off-road campers, and lifestyle SUV buyers, the Jimny 2025 is positioned to meet the demand for a compact, capable, and charismatic 4×4.
Rugged New Design With Bold Presence
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2025 comes with a more aggressive design that makes it look tougher and more urban at the same time. Still maintaining its boxy charm and retro appeal, it now gets refined touches to feel more premium yet utilitarian.
Key exterior upgrades include:
- New bold 5-slat front grille with chrome surround
- Redesigned LED headlamps with integrated DRLs
- Rugged bumpers with skid plates
- New alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
- Roof rails, cladding, and a rear-mounted spare wheel
- Blacked-out ORVMs and window outlines
Despite its compact size, the Jimny has a commanding road presence that’s enhanced by its upright stance and symmetrical design — a visual blend of old-school SUV toughness and new-age detailing.
Interior: Functional, Durable, and Modern
Step inside the Maruti Jimny 2025, and you’ll find a cabin that is utilitarian yet comfortable. While it’s not meant to pamper you like a luxury SUV, it offers just the right mix of convenience, durability, and new tech.
Interior features include:
- 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Semi-digital instrument cluster with MID
- Premium fabric seats with improved cushioning
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Rear AC vents (new addition)
- More rear legroom and boot space than earlier version
The dashboard layout remains flat and practical, with chunky buttons and rotary dials designed to be used even while wearing gloves — a subtle nod to serious off-roaders.
Engine and Performance: Small But Mighty
Powering the Jimny 2025 is the proven 1.5L K15B petrol engine, known for its reliability and efficiency. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic.
Engine specs:
- Power: 105 PS
- Torque: 134 Nm
- Drivetrain: 4WD with low-range transfer case (AllGrip Pro)
While not meant for high-speed highway races, the Jimny truly shines in slow-speed, high-torque off-roading. The updated drivetrain offers improved gear ratios and throttle response, enabling the Jimny to climb rocks, cross water, and plough through mud with confidence.
Real Off-Road Capability
The Jimny 2025 is not just an SUV for city looks — it’s built on a ladder-on-frame chassis, one of the last in this size segment. Combined with a rigid axle suspension, 3-link coil spring setup, and high ground clearance of 210mm, it’s tailor-made for off-road adventures.
Off-road features include:
- Shift-on-the-fly 4WD
- Low-range gearbox (2H, 4H, 4L modes)
- Hill hold and hill descent control
- Brake Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
- Short overhangs for better approach/departure angles
- Water-wading depth up to 300mm
Whether you’re navigating mountain trails or rural backroads, the Jimny can do what many larger SUVs only pretend to.
Safety and Durability
Maruti has packed the Jimny 2025 with all the necessary safety features:
- Six airbags (Dual front, side, curtain)
- ABS with EBD
- Rearview camera
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- ESP with traction control
- Roll-over mitigation
- High-tensile steel body structure
These additions not only improve safety on-road but also ensure better stability on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Variants, Price & Competition
The Jimny 2025 will continue to be offered in two main variants:
- Zeta (Base)
- Alpha (Top-end, with all features)
Both come with manual and automatic gearbox options. The expected price range is around ₹12.5 lakh to ₹14.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
The main competitor remains the Mahindra Thar, but with the Jimny being a proper 5-door SUV and lighter in weight, it appeals more to daily users who want off-road capabilities without sacrificing practicality.
Other competitors include:
- Mahindra Thar RWD
- Force Gurkha
- Hyundai Exter (urban buyers with SUV styling)
Final Verdict
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2025 is more than just a bold new SUV — it’s a lifestyle machine. With its compact dimensions, ladder-frame chassis, reliable engine, and full-time 4×4 capability, it’s a true off-roader in a market full of city-friendly crossovers.
For those who crave real performance, bold styling, and an adventurous edge, the Jimny delivers it all in a practical and affordable package.
It’s not just a “Thar killer” — it’s a category-creator in its own right.
