The video shared on social media platform shows the Maruti Jimny SUV using two straps to pull the two heavyweight SUVs out of the sticky situation. The incident took place near Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
In the video, the Maruti Jimny SUV, bearing Gulmarg’s registration numbers, is seen pulling out the Mahindra Scorpio SUV and the Land Rover Defender using just a tow strap. The significance of this incident lies in the fact that the Jimny is a much lighter SUV compared to the two models it helped to rescue. The Jimny weighs a little over 1,000 kgs, while the Mahindra Scorpio SUV weighs around 1,800 kgs and the Land Rover Defender weighs more than double the weight of the Jimny.
The advantage of the Jimny’s lighter weight came to the forefront in this situation, showcasing the capability of the vehicle in rugged terrains. Despite its capability and advantages in sticky off-road situations, Jimny has not been able to sell as much as some of its rivals do. In January, the carmaker clocked less than 200 units of Jimny, whereas Mahindra sold more than 6,000 units of the Thar in the same month.
Maruti Suzuki had introduced the Jimny SUV, also popular as a capable off-road vehicle around the world where it is sold in a three-door version. The SUV comes at a starting price of ₹12.74 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-end version costs ₹15.00 lakh (ex-showroom). The 4X4 drivetrain comes as standard in Jimny SUV which rivals the likes of Mahindra Thar in the adventure vehicle segment in India.
The video of the Maruti Jimny’s impressive rescue has now gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the capabilities of the lightweight SUV in tough off-road situations.
