People love talking about the competition between the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Both are great for off-roading, but when it comes to sales, one is way ahead of the other.
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In January 2024, the Thar sold a whopping 6,059 units, while the Jimny only managed 163 units, according to Team-BHP data.
The Mahindra Thar is priced from Rs 11.25 lakh to Rs 17.20 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Maruti Suzuki Jimny falls between Rs 12.74 lakh and Rs 14.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
Even though the Jimny is known for its toughness off-road, potential buyers are worried about its price. Dealers say it’s a bit expensive.
The Jimny has a K15B 1.5-litre petrol engine, giving 103bhp power and 134Nm torque. It offers a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT, with ALLGRIP PRO 4WD tech and low-range transfer gear (4L mode) as standard on a ladder frame chassis.
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The Thar comes with three engine options: 1.5-litre D117 CRDe diesel (117bhp/300Nm), 2.2-litre mHawk 130 CRDe diesel (130bhp/300Nm), and 2.0-litre mStallion 150 TGDi petrol (150bhp/320Nm). The 1.5-litre diesel pairs with a 6-speed MT, while the 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre petrol have 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT choices.
The Thar 1.5-litre diesel has RWD, the Thar 2.2-litre diesel has 4WD, and the Thar 2.0-litre petrol has both RWD and 4WD options.
