Maruti Jimny Topples 3 Times: Keeps Occupants Safe, Remains Driveable [Video]
Maruti Jimny has been on sale in India since June 2023. Over the years, it has reached the garages of many off-roading enthusiasts. We have also come across various tasteful builds based on the Jimny, including some insane off-road-focussed ones. Now, a video has surfaced online showing a Jimny toppling thrice while off-roading and still keeping its occupants safe.
This video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Rattan Dhillon. It shows what looks like an off-roading event or competition. A Maruti Jimny is seen attempting a steep descent.
The slope looks steep, and the surface appears to be slippery. From the footage, it seems the Jimny began the descent at a higher speed than ideal. Midway through, the driver appears to have applied the brakes, which likely caused the wheels to lock and lose traction.
This resulted in a slide-down. It eventually toppled three times while rolling down the incline before coming to a complete halt. The entire sequence looks frightening. However, Dhillon says that despite the dramatic fall, the vehicle suffered very little damage. The lightweight nature and strong build quality seem to have saved the Jimny here.
In the video, we can see the driver driving it out of the ditch, even after the fall. It climbed back effortlessly. The video also shows the driver getting out, visibly unhurt and without having to break-open the door. He is visibly unhurt and the post further explains that the driver did not even have a scratch on him.
Dhillon’s post mentions that the SUV’s roof did not collapse, there was no leakage, and the ignition (and the engine) worked even after the rollover. The accident caused just body repairs to this vehicle. The post also talks about how good the Jimny is to drive, how capable it is, and more importantly, how reliable and safe it is.
Drawing a comparison, the post further says it is unsure if the Mahindra Thar would have survived such a fall. While that remains a debatable topic, the video has indeed showcased the sturdy build of the Jimny and is now racking up views online. His X handle also has videos showing a Jimny being driven on extreme off-road terrains.
Maruti Suzuki launched the Jimny in India in June 2023. Back then, it had a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 12.74 lakh. Now, this has come down to Rs 12.32 lakh. The top-spec variant costs Rs 14.45 Lakh. It is now available in two trims- Zeta and Alpha, both of which can be had with manual and automatic transmissions. The five-door Jimny has been developed specifically for our market, but is also exported to markets including Japan.
This SUV offers features like automatic LED headlamps with washers, automatic climate control, 9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, and more. The safety suite consists of six airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist and more.
The Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder(K15B) petrol engine that makes 105hp and 134Nm. A five-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions are offered along with this engine. This setup is claimed to deliver a fuel efficiency of up to 16.94 kpl (manual variant). Owners have , however, reported slightly lower real-world figures.
The Jimny comes with Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4WD system that has a manual transfer case and a low-range gearbox. It is a proper 4x4 setup with 2WD-high’, ‘4WD-high’ and ‘4WD-low modes. Underpinning the Jimny is a rugged ladder-frame chassis. It has a 3-link rigid axle suspension and an electronic traction control. The SUV also comes with a high ground clearance of 210 mm.