The Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre K15B four-cylinder petrol engine with idle start-stop technology, producing 103 hp at 6000 rpm and 134.2 Nm. This engine is paired with transmission choices, a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.

ARAI-certified fuel efficiency for the Jimny stands at 16.94 kmpl with the manual transmission and 16.39 kmpl with the automatic transmission. Fuel is delivered via multipoint injection into a 40-litre tank.

Inside the Jimny, the dashboard is laid out horizontally with large, easy-to-reach physical buttons for climate control, off-road modes and audio. Ahead of the driver, the instrument cluster combines analogue gauges with a digital information display for trip data and vehicle status, while the steering wheel is wrapped in leather on higher variants, with audio and cruise controls. 

Alongside this, the touchscreen infotainment system offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity with Arkamys sound tuning.

For passenger seating, the front seats are supportive with manual adjustments, offering good visibility thanks to the tall greenhouse. In the back, the rear seats slide and recline, and can be folded completely flat.

Adding to the overall practicality, cabin storage includes door pockets, a centre console tray and a glovebox. Also, the rear boot expands from an initial 211 litres with the seats raised to 330 litres when folded.

As for the exterior styling of the Jimny, its front gets a flat, upright face with round headlamps, a blacked-out grille with chrome accents, and body-coloured bumpers.

On the side, the profile shows a classic boxy silhouette, a high shoulder line, and trapezoidal wheel arches fitted with 195/80 R15 tyres on steel or alloy wheels.

This is complemented by functional exterior details along the body, such as protective black cladding, roof rails, and side steps on some variants.

Back to the rear, the tailgate carries the spare wheel, vertical tail-lamps, and a high-mounted stop lamp, while the short overhang ensures the departure angle remains generous.

The Jimny comes with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, electronic stability programme, hill-hold control, hill-descent control and brake limited-slip differential.

Additional equipment includes ISOFIX child-seat anchors, front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters, three-point emergency locking retractors and an engine immobiliser.

The Indian five-door model has not been tested by Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP. However, the three-door Suzuki Jimny was tested by Euro NCAP in 2018 and received a 3-star overall safety rating. Similar 3-star ratings were given by ANCAP, while the Japanese JNCAP awarded it 4 stars.

The Jimny’s closest rivals in its segment are the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.

Against the Thar, the Jimny offers lighter kerb weight, superior fuel economy (16.9 kmpl vs Thar’s 9-15 kmpl depending on powertrain) and a tighter turning circle for city use, while the Thar counters with more powerful diesel and petrol options, greater cabin space and more modern features.

Versus the Gurkha, the Jimny provides better daily drivability, lower running costs and easier parking thanks to its smaller size and lighter weight, whereas the Gurkha delivers heavier-duty construction, higher torque output and more extreme off-road hardware suited to very tough conditions.