The Thunder Edition will be a limited-run model.
Maruti Suzuki has launched the limited-time Jimny Thunder Edition in the Indian market, at a notably lower price than the outgoing model. Priced from Rs 10.74 lakh ex-showroom, the Thunder Edition is now the new entry point to the Jimny lineup. The carmaker has revealed that this is valid for a limited time. The regular Jimny, if you remember, is priced from Rs 12.74 lakh.
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Key Details Of Maruti Jimny Thunder Edition
The Thunder Edition is available on the Zeta and Alpha trims. The special edition Jimny gets minor cosmetic changes, additional accessories and no mechanical changes. However, the lower price tag would raise the question of ‘What’s gone missing?’- which Maruti Suzuki chooses not to answer at all!
New Accessories And Changes On The Thunder Edition Jimny
Maruti Jimny Thunder Edition AT gets the following additions and accessories over the regular car.
- Front bumper garnish
- Front skid plate
- Side door cladding
- Door visor
- Door sill guard
- ORVM garnish
- Side fender garnishes (front and rear)
- Hood painted garnish
- Grip cover- Rustic Tan
- Off-roader dual-stroke finish
- Tan steering wheel
- Body graphics
- Designer floor mat
- Interior styling kit
The Thunder edition manual Jimny comes with the following changes:
- Front bumper garnish
- Front skid plate
- Side door cladding
- Door visor
- Door sill guard
- ORVM garnish
- Side fender garnishes (front and rear)
- Hood painted garnish
- Grip cover- Rustic Tan
- Off-roader dual-stroke finish
- Tan steering wheel
- Body graphics
- All-weather 3D mat
Jimny Thunder Edition does not get any changes in its equipment array. It comes with all the features and tech that are available on the regular car. You get the likes of 7.0-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, LED auto headlamps, Arkamys surround sound etc.
Maruti Jimny Thunder Edition Specifications
Specifications of the Thunder Edition Jimny remain unchanged. It continues to be powered by the same 1.5L four-cylinder, K15B mild-hybrid petrol engine producing 105hp and 134 Nm. Both the 5MT and 4AT transmissions are available. It also features Maruti Suzuki’s ALLGrip 4WD tech with a low-range gearbox.
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Maruti Jimny Thunder Edition Price And Variants
Thunder Edition, though available for a limited time, can be had on all variants of the Jimny. Below are the variant-wise prices:
| Variant | Ex-showroom Price |
| Jimny Zeta MT Thunder Edition | 10.74 lakh |
| Jimny Zeta AT Thunder Edition | 11.94 lakh |
| Jimny Alpha MT Thunder Edition | 12.69 lakh |
| Jimny Alpha MT Thunder Edition (Dual Tone) | 12.85 lakh |
| Jimny Alpha AT Thunder Edition | 13.89 lakh |
| Jimny Alpha AT Thunder Edition (Dual Tone) | 14.05 lakh |
With the Thunder Edition rolling out, Maruti Jimny has gained more appeal and better value proposition. It is now 4 lakhs cheaper than the entry-level Thar 4WD MT (petrol). Even with its previous prices, Maruti Jimny has been quite popular among Indian buyers. It sells around 3,000 units a month, and the same is expected to spike with the revised pricing.
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Why did Maruti Suzuki launch the Jimny Thunder Edition?
Though we have had no official confirmation on it yet, the Thunder Edition could be aimed at clearing the 2023 inventory. Discounts of up to 1 lakh were available on the Jimny during Diwali. The manufacturer seems to be offering the year-ender price-cuts in the form of a limited-run special edition.
