Maruti Suzuki has recently introduced its off-road vehicle, the Jimny, in the Indian car market with a starting price of 12.74 lakhs.
This new entrant poses a tough competition for Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha. In this article, we will compare the prices of the Jimny and Thar, along with their respective mileage figures.
Price Comparison for Manual Transmission:
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is priced at ₹12.74 lakh for the Zeta MT variant and ₹13.69 lakh for the Alpha MT variant.
On the other hand, the Mahindra Thar AX (O) Petrol MT soft top variant starts at ₹13.87 lakh, while the LX Petrol MT hard top variant begins at ₹14.56 lakh.
Price Comparison for Automatic Transmission:
For the automatic variants, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta automatic is priced at ₹13.94 lakh, and the Alpha automatic variant starts at ₹14.89 lakh.
Meanwhile, the Mahindra Thar LX Convertible soft top automatic variant begins at ₹16.02 lakh, and the LX Hard Top automatic variant starts from ₹16.10 lakh onwards.
Petrol Engine Price Comparison:
In terms of price, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, which is available only with a petrol engine, emerges as the more affordable option.
As the Jimny does not offer a diesel engine, a direct comparison in this aspect cannot be made. The Mahindra Thar, on the other hand, offers a diesel engine option, which affects its pricing.
Mileage Comparison:
When it comes to mileage, the manual petrol variants of the Mahindra Thar offer 15.2 kmpl, while the automatic petrol variant delivers the same figure.
On the other hand, the manual petrol variant of the Jimny provides a mileage of 16.94 kmpl, and the petrol automatic variant offers 16.39 kmpl. Thus, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny takes the lead in terms of mileage as well.
In conclusion, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny emerges as the more affordable option compared to the Mahindra Thar, especially in the petrol engine category.
Additionally, the Jimny offers better mileage figures, making it an appealing choice for potential buyers.
