5 Key Differences Between India-spec And Australia-spec 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Modified On Dec 12, 2023 05:30 PM By Rohit

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The offroader’s biggest advantage over the India-spec model, despite being exported from here, is in the safety department

India-spec 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Australia-spec Suzuki Jimny XL

After waiting for many years, India finally got the Jimny, though in the 5-door avatar, in early 2023. And since October 2023, the 5-door Maruti Jimny has been exported to various international markets, and was recently launched in Australia as well. With the Australia-spec Jimny being the same 5-door model as the India-spec off-roader, you would believe that the two will be the same, right? Well, yes and no. Here are five key differences between the two:

Name

Where the India-spec model is called the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, the carmaker offers it as the Suzuki Jimny XL in the Australian market. That’s because Australia already gets the 3-door model bearing the regular ‘Jimny’ moniker. Suzuki also offers a more entry-level version called the ‘Jimny Lite’ in the Australian market which is essentially a stripped-down variant of the 3-door SUV.

ADAS

Suzuki Jimny XL

The biggest feature difference between the India-spec Jimny and the Australia-spec Jimny (XL) is that the latter is available with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While its ADAS suite consists of autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning, it misses out on high-beam assist. The Jimny XL’s ADAS technology works based on the front-windshield-mounted camera, another feature that’s been skipped on the India-spec model, despite the model being exported from here to Australia.

Colour Options

Suzuki Jimny XL Chiffon Ivory with Bluish Black roof

Although both the India-spec and Australia-spec Jimny are available in single-tone and dual-tone options, there’s a slight alteration in the shades on offer. Here’s a look at their colours in detail:

India-spec Jimny	Australia-spec Jimny XL
Pearl Arctic White Granite Gray Bluish Black Nexa Blue Sizzling Red Sizzling Red with Bluish Black roof Kinetic Yellow with Bluish Black roof (exclusive)	Arctic White Pearl Bluish Black Pearl Granite Gray Jungle Green (exclusive) Sizzling Red with Bluish Black roof Chiffon Ivory with Bluish Black roof (exclusive)

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Difference In Powertrain Output

Specification	India-spec Jimny	Australia-spec Jimny XL
Engine	1.5-litre N.A. Petrol
Power	105 PS	102 PS
Torque	134 Nm	130 Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT, 4-speed AT
Drivetrain	4x4

While the carmaker has equipped both the models with the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, the output of the two is a little different, though we think you won’t notice it on the road. Here’s a look:

Maruti Jimny Off-roading

The Australia-spec Jimny makes 3 PS and 4 Nm less than the India-spec offroader. That said, both get two transmission options and a proper offroad-specific 4-wheel drivetrain (4WD).

No Base Variant For Jimny XL

While the India-spec model is available in two variants – Zeta (entry-level) and Alpha (top-spec) – the Australia-spec Jimny XL is sold in a single trim. Hence, customers in Australia can enjoy all the bells and whistles, including the 9-inch touchscreen and ADAS tech, of the offroader.