New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Jimny as its new flagship product, available through the brand’s premium Nexa retail network. The Jimny offers six different trim options: Zeta MT, Alpha MT, Alpha Dual Tone MT, Zeta AT, Alpha AT, and Alpha Dual Tone AT.
Competing against rivals such as the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny boasts Suzuki’s renowned AllGrip Pro 4×4 technology, enabling it to conquer off-road challenges with ease.
Safety is a key highlight of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, making it an appealing SUV. Let’s delve into the SUV’s safety features.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Safety Rating
While the five-door Jimny is yet to undergo testing by any agency, the three-door variant available in various global markets has been assessed by Euro NCAP, ANCAP, and JNCAP. In the 2018 Euro NCAP crash test, the Suzuki Jimny secured a three-star rating, scoring 83% for adult safety and 84% for child safety. However, it was criticized for lacking advanced safety features like autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring. The vehicle also received criticism for its weak body frame and poor pedestrian protection. The Jimny obtained a three-star rating in the ANCAP crash test and a four-star rating in the JNCAP crash test. Nonetheless, the Indian-made Maruti Suzuki Jimny is yet to undergo safety testing.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Safety Features
The five-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny is equipped with six airbags, including dual front airbags and side-curtain airbags, as standard safety features.
Other standard safety features found in the Maruti Suzuki Jimny include ABS with EBD, ESP with hill hold control and hill descent control, brake assist function, side-impact door beams, seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters for the front occupants, three-point emergency locking retractor seatbelts, engine immobilizer, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and a rearview camera.
Furthermore, the SUV incorporates a brake limited slip differential and Suzuki AllGrip Pro 4×4 technology, enhancing its maneuverability and off-roading capability, ultimately ensuring better safety.
