Will the Maruti Suzuki Jimny be able to compete with the Mahindra Thar? Maruti Suzuki Jimny sales more than 1 lakh units in just 2 years in India.
But will this impressive milestone stand in front of Thar's massive 2.5 lakh sales figure?
Today, we will compare these two SUVs in terms of sales, specs, price, performance, and global popularity.
So let's know the real story of Maruti Suzuki Jimny Sales.
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny Sales: But Still Behind Thar.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny was launched in the Indian market in June 2023, and since then, this SUV has sold 1,02,024 units (figures till April 2025). Out of this, 26,180 units have been sold in the Indian market only.
While 75,844 units have been exported to the international market. Meaning Jimny has also created its strong fanbase at the global level.
But if we talk about competitors, then the Mahindra Thar is ahead. From October 2020 to April 2025, the Mahindra Thar range (Thar 3-door and Thar Roxx) has recorded sales of 2,59,921 units.
This figure is almost 2.5x more than Jimny. However, Thar has an advantage of 3 years in the market, and the demand has increased even more after the launch of Thar Roxx.
Specs & Build: Built for Real Off-Roading?
Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a five-door SUV for off-road lovers that comes with a body-on-frame chassis. It also gets a proper 4×4 system that makes it capable of driving on rugged terrain.
The SUV is sold through the Nexa dealership network, which means it is a premium offering from the brand. The Jimny is manufactured at the Gurugram plant and is exported to international markets like Japan.
Engine & Performance: Focus on Simplicity and Efficiency.
The Jimny comes with a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 105 hp of power and 134 Nm of torque. You can get it with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Mileage:
- The Manual variant returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.94 km/l
- The Automatic variant returns 16.39 km/l
- These numbers make the Jimny a balanced option for city as well as highway drives.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Price in India: Competitive But Not the Cheapest.
The starting price of the Jimny is ₹12.75 lakh (ex-showroom). This price point makes it slightly expensive compared to the Mahindra Thar. The base variant of the Mahindra Thar starts at ₹11.50 lakh, and the starting price of the Thar Roxx is ₹12.99 lakh.
Thar has both petrol and diesel options, with manual and automatic transmission, and both variants get a 4×4 drivetrain as well. Jimny has only a petrol engine option, which creates a slight limitation for off-roading enthusiast buyers.
Global Appeal: Jimny Wins Abroad.
The three-door avatar of the Jimny is already quite popular globally. When the five-door version was launched in India, the brand clarified that the product has been built to global standards. The high export numbers (75,844 units) confirm that global demand for the Jimny is quite strong, especially in markets like Japan.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Sales vs Thar – Who’s Winning?
So, is the 1 lakh Maruti Suzuki Jimny sales number equal to 2.5 lakh sales of the Mahindra Thar? Not for now. But Jimny has made its place, especially globally.
In India, too, if the features are diversified, a diesel option is introduced, and the price becomes a little competitive, then this SUV can give tough competition to the Mahindra Thar in the future.
What do you think? Will Jimny be able to become a true rival of Thar? Or will this SUV show its prowess only in the global markets?
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