More people will buy the Thar now. :-) Comparing the Thar and the Jimny doesn't make any sense unless you actually go off-road. - On-road - the Thar's presence and performance will be more obviously exciting. The Jimny will be okay enough for those who want to drive to where the off-road. Again two very different moods and needs. But, in this case, the Jimny can't replace the Thar. - If the Thar's off-road potential excited you, the Jimny will make you laugh with joy. They are too different moods - the Thar is more serious and forceful. The Jimny is more of a light-hearted and light-footed machine. It glides over stuff. The Thar ploughs through. I hope you find the mood and the opportunity to experience what the Jimny is really about. Jimny Updates! - An open top Jimmy could be prepped for the Indian Army as a special use case. But, not happening for you and me. - Don't wait for a cheaper rear-wheel drive or two-wheel drive not planned. So, now, Jimny or no?
Even though the Thar has the performance for an exciting drive, I think it’s bouncy suspension would limit its comfortable cruising speed. With the Jimny , the power is much lesser but if it’s on road suspension characteristics are better than the Thar, it might be more comfortable as far as cruising at 90-100 km/hr is concerned.
I generally don't like people sitting & talking about the stuff in an automotive related videos but listening to these two men talking about everyday vehicles is such a pleasant experience. The chemistry b/w them is amazing which is what makes this channel rule above others. Gives me Jeremy Clarkson & James May vibes. Love both of them!! Love from Bengaluru!!♥♥
I feel it suits the hill cities quite well, the small size is easier to park and negotiate on narrow roads in say Shimla, just hoping the automatic works well there.
As a Thar owner riding mostly in Pune's crazy traffic, I have never found the size problematic. I find it thrilling to drive in traffic, and even zig-zagging can be a fun affair. If you understand the machine, any car can be a fun experience for you.
Jimny will be a solid option for some pockets/parts of India. e.g., 1. Jungle safaris - as their Gypsy's are now old; 2. Himachal & Ladakh - as self drive rental option; 3. Himachal, Ladakh, J&K, North East & Tea estates in south - a great option for locals due to Maruti's localisation
Once again a thought provoking video guys. I love the conversational style. Jimny will build its market over next couple of years as people realize how well put together the vehicle is and how sorted the ride is and people realize that there is much more to a vehicle than just its size. Jimny is a much more polished product than a Thar ever was. The ownership experience is going to be much more soothing because remember it has been on the road for last 3 years globally and it has got rave reviews everywhere. For people like me who currently own a Gypsy (2016 Gypsy King), it will be a nice addition. Although I must add that my Gypsy is going nowhere. I live in Himachal (four weeks in a year) and I can't think of a better vehicle for hills. Its light, narrow, has adequate power and has all the gizmos that I would ever want and then some. I had high hopes from Thar but it is still a work in progress. As far as mileage is concerned, as long as it gives me 10kmpl, I'll be more than happy.
This genre of reviewing the motor vehicles whether 2 or 4 wheelers is going to go distances... No nonsense stuff, just practical talks achieving bullseye... Kudos to you both...
You guys had one job and you always do it way better then any1 out there. Btw visual feel of MotorInc videos are treat and soothing for eyes apart from the First impressions shared. MotorInc got some serious styling guy for Both Shumi and Kartikey. 🤜🤛😍
The Thar Vs Jimny Debate would never end. I am happy that, we are seeing niche products like the Jimny in Indian Market. People buy Thar for the Persona and Mahindra also has 4X2 Thar for the people who wants to show off. I have seen people putting a 4X4 Monogram on their 4X2 lol. 5 Years down the line, i might buy a second hand Jimny to use it to go off-road and This one being a Suzuki, it would be reliable and not to forget about the Maruti's Service Network. As far as This podcast goes, I can endlessly watch you guys discussing automobiles.
I see this car becoming a favourite in Gurgaon, just like the Thar has. With the amount of degraded roads, waterlogging, and narrow roads, the Jimny can become the more capable and premium Alto/Celerio. Can't wait to see the off-road enthusiasts in the city go mad with this little car!
I think Jimny as a value for money off-roader, without compromising much on practicality of a family car....more like something in between....and with more fun 😊
It's always a delight to listen when Shumi & Kartikeya have a conversation. The first ride impressions as a discussion is excellent. I absolutely enjoyed the first ride discussion of the RE Super Meteor and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. What's special about this video: 1. It is no longer a part of ThisConnect podcasts and is a separate thread itself, that's best. 2. The setup is super soothing, the huge mics with their stands gone, making it even more cleaner without compromising the audio quality. 3. The visuals of the vehicle in between the discussion makes the video even more enjoyable.
The biggest USP over any other car is it’s Reliability, the fact that I can take it to places where roads end. And the amazing ASA of MSA is silver lining. The Jimny has proven to be a amazing reliable buddy across all markets, I have seen people comparing it with G wagons and expensive LR and RR’s. I guess this car will be stand the test of time.
Me looking at Shumis shirt and hair - damn does he rock looks. Guys I am seriously asking for shumi to elaborate on his fitness routine during his weight loss and what he does now as an motorcyclist. Have tried everyth from diets to gyms to intermittent fasting and there’s no bloody drop in weight.
This format is awesome..BUT we need this kind of format for comparison also...the 390 vs interceptor was a reel..i think u guys should do this kind of format for those comparisons also. Love the channel 🤍
This new format is testament to the fact that all a good review needs is two guys, a room, crystal clear thinking and the child-like love for automobiles. Open up a subscription-tier soon, fellas. I'd love to back this effort with my hard-earned ₹₹₹.
Fantastic review format. I booked and then un-booked after the price was announced. I used to drive the old Scorpio, and everyone inside would whine about the body roll and pitching motion every time I braked. The Jimny will be more of that (perhaps not the pitching motion, given the light engine). I would have re-taught myself to live with body roll, lazy steering, and a 4-speed auto IF the price had been 2 or 3 lakhs lower. Not going to spend almost 17Lakhs for a car no one other than the driver will love, and that too only on a once-in-five-year trip to Leh.
Comparing Jimny with the Thar 3 door is not really fair I think because if and when the 5 door Thar comes it will be much more expensive than the Jimny. (like Kartikeya said Mahindra played the right game with the RWD Thar). I would probably still choose Thar over this as a secondary car and that's why I wish they brought the 3 door version (4x4 cars don't make sense to me as a primary car if you are going off-roading once in a blue moon) Love the content. Out of topic but ever plan on making a video comparing the numbers of how much bike manufacturers sell big bikes in other markets vs India, just curious because they sell these bikes probably only to enthusiasts there as well as here and I am lazy to do the research myself 😂
The question is can they really make a scaled model of the Jimny?? (just kidding) ... The First impression video is done preciously.... Kudos to you guys...
Finally got a chance to take the Jimny AT for a spin here. And let me get the main USP out of the way, the ride is simply brilliant. Absolutely epic! I deliberately took it over some stones and potholes and the Jimny just glides over them. In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the ride in a Crysta. And I absolutely loved the compact footprint and the steering feels nice too. The turning radius is that of a boat and it was quite the circus when I took it into a small petrol station especially with that fuel lid on the driver's side. :) Though, what I absolutely hated was the outdated 4 speed AT, the gears are all very tall to compensate for the lack of ratios and it feels really laborious and not pleasant at all if one wants to go a little fast. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to drive the Jimny at higher speeds, it feels good sitting at 80 kmph and that's fine by me, but the acceleration or rather the lack of it is dangerous in this day and age. It is a shame as I quite like the tough little car and I can live with that engine, but not the 4 speed automatic. Maruti should do something about it.
#sizecompensation is a real thing! So non the less, I think a comparison of jimny, thar, lord alto and brezza makes a lot of sense. Will be waiting for a full size video on this. BTW great evolution from full length podcast of super meteor 650 and ioniq 5. Really loved to see the additional bits of car drive, but maybe having a few more shots would have been nicer to see (idk maybe there was an embargo or something else). Just sharing!
the jimny seems to be the perfect car for people like me who dont really like driving bigger cars, but want to do/ learn some proper offroading. ive ridden the smaller jimny in the UK and it was like a mountaim goat, it struggled in some higher inclines and in bigger ruts,just add some wider tires and route planning will make it a pretty serious machine.
Jimny’s narrow size is blessing for hilly areas such as Uttarakhand, Himanchal, J&K, North east states. Jimny’s lightweight and solid axil makes is a serious offroader made for extreme offroads as solid axil makes it more reliable offroader.
I have a Jimny, 3K odd kilometres, the engine is not underpowered per se. It’s the same K15B as we have been getting on other Maruti cars however, the automatic really saps some power out of it. It’s best to go with the manual and get a good throttle controller to adjust the response from the throttle. With the small changes, the Jimny is a fun car to Drive. Both On (with its own flavour that is) and off-road. Not to mention the endless customisation options. (For example, The storage problems are fixable in around 3K thanks to the aftermarket ecosystem) Don’t compare it to other cars. It has its own charm. It’s a car you build a relationship with. You understand it, compromise in certain things. But it rewards you in ways you will never expect. Also, Don’t go by reviews. It’s more than the sum of its parts. Go and test drive it and you’ll know if it’s for you or not. Happy driving! 🎉
So. For 4x4 vehicle which I also want to drive to work in as much as I want to disappear into the woods with. Thar, jimny or gurkha. Which would be better? And why? Would love a video on this!!!
Great video... Specially the compensation part 😂... 3 questions: - is it true that the engine has got a few performance parts compared to the older k15 engine and is ready for more aggressive tuning? - do the globally available bolt on turbo kits work with the AMT variant too? - could this 4x4 gearbox maybe fit into a super carry?
Not at all - they were very useful - while being driven on stock tyre pressures! And these are highway-terrain tyres. Not even All-terrain tyres. So even if you stick to the same size and just go for a more off-road oriented tyre you will get significant benefits.
@Motorinc I’m not sure if someone had already asked, but here it goes. Please review it from the perspective that whether it can be used as the only car in a family.
from 4:58 to 5:06 - its on a loop guys.. its gonna be the meme of the year for MotorInc.. hey editor note these clips and maybe yearend you can make a montage of these clips
So basically it is one dimensional. Once Thar will get the 4 door version it will be more appealing for the aspiring family person. BTW, Schumi is so precise with his questions
Not necessarily. Most vehicles that take a stand (in the sense of doing one thing really well) aren't the most practical, but usually very memorable and more likely to create powerful emotions.
Always the best from the best.. i meant tht for Shumi and Kartikeya. Hope to see u guys do a "mountain goat" comparison between the Jimny and the Alto.
Tough competition to lord alto :D :P Jokes apart, i liked this segment, looking for more such videos :) I miss ThisConnect, this is kind of baby version of it .. which makes you will connected with you guys :)
I really like this kind of conversation, which doesn’t feel like scripted reviews. When you think about it, this is the exactly the kind of discussion that people have before purchasing a vehicle or deciding it. So, I hope that you folks keep this segment going for in-depth review. Some people might find it too long to consume, so you can summarise main points in a different video, which may be scripted.
Just saw the Jimny in person. Do agree with karthik as it is not intimidating vehicle to drive. By looking at it we can say it is easy going one. Need to go for test drive though to understand the vehicle.
Sir don't you think that we should call it as an crash test rating rather than safety rating? Because i think the safety is an book and crash test rating is a chapter.
The Jimny is a segment in itself. I think comparing it to a Thar isn't fair. I had a "touch and feel" of the vehicle, not driven ot yet, just before the launch. It was on display for 3 days at the NEXA showroom and having owned a Gypsy (MG410), I have no doubts that this is the spiritual successor to the Gypsy. I was impressed with the space management of the vehicle. What was also impressive was the ground clearance, yet keeping the overall height of the vehicle under control and it still manages to provide adequate headroom inside the cabin. I'm a shade over 6 feet tall. Speaking of the cabin, that place is just impractical for me. The first thing I do once inside my car is remove my phone and purse from my person and put them in the storage bins. This car has none. Atleast in the Gupsy, there was a tray below the glove box to put your nick-nacks. I liked Shumi's suggestion to wear cargoes to have more storage. But I can't wear cargoes to office. 😂 I think the Jimny is a niche within a niche. It will be appreciated by a class of people who can really eke out the real potential of this car and that is its go anywhere capability. Unfortunately there aren't too many people like that to make this a sales chart champion and I know Maruti also knows this fact.
shumi looks smashing…! i never knew tat guy who was always on leathers or t-shirt on bikes and scooters can look tis stunning and talk so much about cars. and that too so much informations on off road and stuffs.! i’m impressed man. and the most surprising thing is i nvr know he is capable of having beard.😱 y the hell u were roaming around with that clean shaved face and military fade hair all these years bro! and the conversation was awesome. u guys touched up on every single point i needed to knw from a jimny review before booking. karthik, my fav automotive journalist as always clear on points. thanks for not rushing to post first online and taking time and making a worthy first impression.
We are eager to put the Jimny through a full blown test. If you get your Jimmy before we get our test vehicle, tell us about your experience of driving and more importantly owning one.
Loved the discussion. Chapters like discussion of BoF vehicles can't be in same line as the road focussed ones was educating. We want a same discussion on Scorpio-N.
I hope my 2 cents helps someone. I own a diesel automatic Thar. And yes I bought an impractical car with 18 lakhs because I love to travel to places where you simply cannot go without a proper 4x4. I would like to highlight one point which I feel has been missed by the team, How is the driveability of the Jimny on highways. See if I want to visit Arunachal, or Spiti or such places, the first thing I need to do is travel 1500+ kms on the highway. Over there my Thar easily does 100 kmph on 6th gear at around 1600 rpm. How does the Jimny cruise on highways, this is something I would like to know, and to be honest I am a bit sceptical about the 4 speed auto in this regard. Also , in the 4 speed gearbox of the Jimny, as far as I know, we can only hold on to the 1st and 2nd gears, but on the Aisin unit in the Thar there is a dedicated manual mode. Can you please confirm this in the next video. Also, somewhere I feel that most people are going to miss out the point of the Jimny. Off road equipment does not come cheap. For example, a proper transfer case is far more expensive and complicated to engineer on a vehicle than a stupid sun roof. I don't think many people understand that.
Almost every point mentioned by K is, well, on point. Having spent time with the previous-gen Jimmy in the UAE, I can (as a small-time motoring journalist/writer) tell you that this small and unassuming SUV can truly surprise you! While the new model looks like a miniaturized G-Wagon, nothing about its off-roadability is anywhere close to being pretentious. As many others who are smarter than me have said, “it’s like a small but agile mountain goat.” While the pricing in India is sorta ridiculous, I kinda get it. This wasn’t meant to be a mass-market model, so, fair enough. But, if you truly loved the Gypsy (Jimny in multiple other markets) and what it stood for, you’re bound to love the new Jimny. The Jimny is full of character and charm. In many ways, it’s a miniature Gelandewagen! What’s not to love about that!
@shumi is great with bikes but never thought he knew so many things on cars specially the lifestyle ones.......also this format is better small and brief.......on the other hand the comparison is also on point aka thar and mini size g wagon
Just saw the Gimny this morning on the road and I had mistaken it to a Tata Ace truck with shiny colors... It was that small... I don't think it will attract potential Thar customers. I think the observations given in this video are damn right. You need to drive it to get convinced.
I was hoping for maruti to Release the 3 door Version. About 150 kg lighter and looks better. Is there any way in which the 3 door Version can be brought, as it is manufactured in india?
i have been a 2011 gypsy owner and wanted to buy jimny so sold my gypsy before jimny launch fearing low resale , but. now to waiting to jimny in used car market becoz the new jimny is still expensive with discounts, jimny is 10times better on and off road than Gypsy and Thar. Does Maruti has any plans to launch 3 door Jimny, if they are making it in India why cant they just sell the 3door in India at a lower price point, i need front 2seats only
Great conversation guys. I think 1 things can be added to this is a comparison with Gurkha since it is also a more focused off roader than Thar. My guess is Jimny stays between these 2. U can do a lifestyle comparo with the Grand vitara AWD something that I feel everyone has forgotten about.
KS, this is not complaining, i bought bs3 Himalayan after watching your hard core enthusiasts review. I sold my bike 2 yrs bavk☠️. So eveyone out here, its yours hard earned money, just TC
I would like to give a content suggestion that is the need of the hour for many right now. A video on who needs to buy a electric bike or a car. Many people have this misconception that they need to buy an electric car or bike but dont really know if they need one or not based on their use. So may be a simple youtube shorts or a complete video saying if u commute so n so KMs a day then its better of to buy an electric car or bike and vice versa. That would really clear up alot of doubts n confusion regarding this purchase.....
something about jimny tells me whether it sells in huge number or not it will find its utility and success one way or the other across the parts of India just like old school SUV's like commander, major or gypsy this SUV's where never bought for lifestyle but for there utility
Okay here's my question for y'all. Anyone who isn't looking for a hardcore offroader but a lighter, more nimble vehicle in a SUV form factor with the ease of driving; why not the S-presso? As much as the S-presso gets memed upon I think it's a perfect "get around" vehicle with a smaller footprint minus the 4x4. And if 4x4 is a necessity, would it justify the price gap between a top variant S-presso and a top variant Jimny?
1st comment 3rd view 😂 Jimny is a Mountain GOAT It handles off road situation better than thar Its better only buy as 2nd vehicle or for people living in north india
Loved the conversational style of presentation, by two of my most admired and respected automotive journalists and motorcyclists! Great job guys! BUT... I looked up four different dictionaries, yet I could not find Shumi's definition of "cute!"... could you point me to where you picked it up from?
Welcome to MotorInc! That’s Shumi and Kartikeya! As you might have realised they have been talking cars and bikes for a few years now. Although they prefer riding and driving to doing the talking. 😁
@5:00 😅 Shumi - "Is it fun to drive in the road context?" Karthikeya - "Hmmmm..." That pause sounded never ending....... and said so much 😆 I have only one specific question. Can it do 120 kmph comfortably on the road without feeling strained; both from an engine perspective or from a body roll / aerodynamics perspective?
So I think I have 1st jimny in madhya pradesh. After driving (AT, DT )it for a few kms. My father (65y), who Is surgeon by profession and hard to convince is very happy with the jimny. I don’t know why He compared jimny with Qualis. ( we have had experienced few different cars in past). So overall jimny is worth.
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More people will buy the Thar now. :-)
Comparing the Thar and the Jimny doesn't make any sense unless you actually go off-road.
- On-road - the Thar's presence and performance will be more obviously exciting. The Jimny will be okay enough for those who want to drive to where the off-road. Again two very different moods and needs. But, in this case, the Jimny can't replace the Thar.
- If the Thar's off-road potential excited you, the Jimny will make you laugh with joy. They are too different moods - the Thar is more serious and forceful. The Jimny is more of a light-hearted and light-footed machine. It glides over stuff. The Thar ploughs through. I hope you find the mood and the opportunity to experience what the Jimny is really about.
Jimny Updates!
- An open top Jimmy could be prepped for the Indian Army as a special use case. But, not happening for you and me.
- Don't wait for a cheaper rear-wheel drive or two-wheel drive not planned.
So, now, Jimny or no?
ok 😇
Practicality is point to keep in mind. :)
Even though the Thar has the performance for an exciting drive, I think it’s bouncy suspension would limit its comfortable cruising speed. With the Jimny , the power is much lesser but if it’s on road suspension characteristics are better than the Thar, it might be more comfortable as far as cruising at 90-100 km/hr is concerned.
Jimny is off my list because of the price. Now it's going to be a hatchback + adventure bike 😅
Jimny will shine in mountains where roads are narrow jimny will glide like butter. Its a capable offroader.
I generally don't like people sitting & talking about the stuff in an automotive related videos but listening to these two men talking about everyday vehicles is such a pleasant experience. The chemistry b/w them is amazing which is what makes this channel rule above others. Gives me Jeremy Clarkson & James May vibes. Love both of them!! Love from Bengaluru!!♥♥
Heya Arun! Right back at you ❤️! Thank you for being here!
I feel it suits the hill cities quite well, the small size is easier to park and negotiate on narrow roads in say Shimla, just hoping the automatic works well there.
Yes! The Jimny's size would certainly be of help while driving on narrow roads.
Congrats for hanging in there. Finally there's a non- BS motoring channel that India can be proud of.
Who all are here after the massive 2 lakh price drop in Jimny 😊
Saw almost all the reviews available online for Jimny. But listening to you both is at a whole different level. 👍
Much appreciated! ♥️
Size of the Thar is not aspiration, it is compensation . 💀💀
Shumi is on another level😂
Hahahaha
Yup, i know that owners who can relate. I have wagon r though.
As a Thar owner riding mostly in Pune's crazy traffic, I have never found the size problematic. I find it thrilling to drive in traffic, and even zig-zagging can be a fun affair. If you understand the machine, any car can be a fun experience for you.
Jimny will be a solid option for some pockets/parts of India. e.g., 1. Jungle safaris - as their Gypsy's are now old; 2. Himachal & Ladakh - as self drive rental option; 3. Himachal, Ladakh, J&K, North East & Tea estates in south - a great option for locals due to Maruti's localisation
The Jimny's size, off-road abilities and Maruti Suzuki's expansive service network are the big pluses.
Once again a thought provoking video guys. I love the conversational style. Jimny will build its market over next couple of years as people realize how well put together the vehicle is and how sorted the ride is and people realize that there is much more to a vehicle than just its size.
Jimny is a much more polished product than a Thar ever was. The ownership experience is going to be much more soothing because remember it has been on the road for last 3 years globally and it has got rave reviews everywhere. For people like me who currently own a Gypsy (2016 Gypsy King), it will be a nice addition. Although I must add that my Gypsy is going nowhere. I live in Himachal (four weeks in a year) and I can't think of a better vehicle for hills. Its light, narrow, has adequate power and has all the gizmos that I would ever want and then some. I had high hopes from Thar but it is still a work in progress. As far as mileage is concerned, as long as it gives me 10kmpl, I'll be more than happy.
Indeed very well engineered size and of height of jimny never concerned me,
On other hand capabilities and reliability wise it sets a new benchmark.
Thank you o King! Good to hear from you! And wish you many more awesome drives - you painted a lovely picture.
This genre of reviewing the motor vehicles whether 2 or 4 wheelers is going to go distances... No nonsense stuff, just practical talks achieving bullseye... Kudos to you both...
Thank you! We are glad to know that you liked our video.
You guys had one job and you always do it way better then any1 out there. Btw visual feel of MotorInc videos are treat and soothing for eyes apart from the First impressions shared. MotorInc got some serious styling guy for Both Shumi and Kartikey. 🤜🤛😍
Hey Akshay! Appreciate it! 🙏🏾
I always wanted to say this about the makeover of the channel
Oh my God 😅
I loved it.This is much cooler than a conventional review.
Pls do this with other cars too.
Thank you! Well, that's the plan!
shumi is the best critic when its comes to car review ! 😄❤
We'll think of putting him behind the wheel of a car and getting him to review one. That might take some pushing and prodding, though.
The Thar Vs Jimny Debate would never end.
I am happy that, we are seeing niche products like the Jimny in Indian Market.
People buy Thar for the Persona and Mahindra also has 4X2 Thar for the people who wants to show off. I have seen people putting a 4X4 Monogram on their 4X2 lol.
5 Years down the line, i might buy a second hand Jimny to use it to go off-road and This one being a Suzuki, it would be reliable and not to forget about the Maruti's Service Network.
As far as This podcast goes, I can endlessly watch you guys discussing automobiles.
Hullo! Wish you the best for that plan! Would love to see it happen. And thank you! ❤️
I see this car becoming a favourite in Gurgaon, just like the Thar has. With the amount of degraded roads, waterlogging, and narrow roads, the Jimny can become the more capable and premium Alto/Celerio.
Can't wait to see the off-road enthusiasts in the city go mad with this little car!
Oh, it'll certainly encourage a lot of buyers to venture into the exciting world of driving off-road.
I think Jimny as a value for money off-roader, without compromising much on practicality of a family car....more like something in between....and with more fun 😊
It's always a delight to listen when Shumi & Kartikeya have a conversation. The first ride impressions as a discussion is excellent. I absolutely enjoyed the first ride discussion of the RE Super Meteor and the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
What's special about this video:
1. It is no longer a part of ThisConnect podcasts and is a separate thread itself, that's best.
2. The setup is super soothing, the huge mics with their stands gone, making it even more cleaner without compromising the audio quality.
3. The visuals of the vehicle in between the discussion makes the video even more enjoyable.
Thank you PN! Glad to hear this from you!
The biggest USP over any other car is it’s Reliability, the fact that I can take it to places where roads end. And the amazing ASA of MSA is silver lining. The Jimny has proven to be a amazing reliable buddy across all markets, I have seen people comparing it with G wagons and expensive LR and RR’s. I guess this car will be stand the test of time.
Awesome! Glad to know what you think.
Me looking at Shumis shirt and hair - damn does he rock looks. Guys I am seriously asking for shumi to elaborate on his fitness routine during his weight loss and what he does now as an motorcyclist. Have tried everyth from diets to gyms to intermittent fasting and there’s no bloody drop in weight.
Kartikeya has been waiting for Shumi to share it with him too! 😁
Putting everything aside THESE TWO SITTING FOR A CONVERSATION ❤ MAKES ME FEEL IN
SHUMI ❤ TALKING ABOUT CAR 🚨
There's more to come. Stay tuned!
What a beautiful set. What a beautiful conversation. Really enjoyed this one. So much insight that others don't generally cover.
Heya Daksh! As always - grateful!
This format is awesome..BUT we need this kind of format for comparison also...the 390 vs interceptor was a reel..i think u guys should do this kind of format for those comparisons also.
Love the channel 🤍
Noted!
So it's like the CRF300 of the car world. Lightweight and fantastic off-roader.
This new format is testament to the fact that all a good review needs is two guys, a room, crystal clear thinking and the child-like love for automobiles. Open up a subscription-tier soon, fellas. I'd love to back this effort with my hard-earned ₹₹₹.
Wow! Thanks FC! That's a huge compliment!
Fantastic review format. I booked and then un-booked after the price was announced. I used to drive the old Scorpio, and everyone inside would whine about the body roll and pitching motion every time I braked. The Jimny will be more of that (perhaps not the pitching motion, given the light engine). I would have re-taught myself to live with body roll, lazy steering, and a 4-speed auto IF the price had been 2 or 3 lakhs lower. Not going to spend almost 17Lakhs for a car no one other than the driver will love, and that too only on a once-in-five-year trip to Leh.
Hullo again! Totally understandable! WhT are you using now?
@@motorinc 2020 Elantra. A very different driving experience from the Scorpio. Predictable brakes for one. 😊
Comparing Jimny with the Thar 3 door is not really fair I think because if and when the 5 door Thar comes it will be much more expensive than the Jimny. (like Kartikeya said Mahindra played the right game with the RWD Thar). I would probably still choose Thar over this as a secondary car and that's why I wish they brought the 3 door version (4x4 cars don't make sense to me as a primary car if you are going off-roading once in a blue moon)
Love the content.
Out of topic but ever plan on making a video comparing the numbers of how much bike manufacturers sell big bikes in other markets vs India, just curious because they sell these bikes probably only to enthusiasts there as well as here and I am lazy to do the research myself 😂
Hahahaha Nonetheless, thanks for the recommendation! And, thank you!
The question is can they really make a scaled model of the Jimny?? (just kidding) ... The First impression video is done preciously.... Kudos to you guys...
It might be possible for them to make a scale model.
Thank you for liking the video.
All things aside, seems like the perfect car for Bangalore roads and traffic for the said demographic.
Roads have gotten worse in your neck of the woods? 😟
Shumi talking 20 mins abt a car. How the tables turn😂
It was hard to get him stay put. But, someone had to do it.
Missing talking cars so much....But you guys giving same vibes ...Thank you ☺️
Our pleasure!
Glad to see you both together. My absolute favourites since my school 2010-11 times
Finally got a chance to take the Jimny AT for a spin here. And let me get the main USP out of the way, the ride is simply brilliant. Absolutely epic! I deliberately took it over some stones and potholes and the Jimny just glides over them. In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the ride in a Crysta. And I absolutely loved the compact footprint and the steering feels nice too. The turning radius is that of a boat and it was quite the circus when I took it into a small petrol station especially with that fuel lid on the driver's side. :)
Though, what I absolutely hated was the outdated 4 speed AT, the gears are all very tall to compensate for the lack of ratios and it feels really laborious and not pleasant at all if one wants to go a little fast. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to drive the Jimny at higher speeds, it feels good sitting at 80 kmph and that's fine by me, but the acceleration or rather the lack of it is dangerous in this day and age. It is a shame as I quite like the tough little car and I can live with that engine, but not the 4 speed automatic. Maruti should do something about it.
a comparison between Jimny and the OG Gypsy... just for the fun of it... Also, love this format... let's hope more fun stuff is in the line...
That's a great story idea. Oh yes! We plan to make more videos in this format.
The conversation is so focused! You guys ROCK!!
Thank you!
I just realised motorinc and talking cars have the same energy. Since talking cars are on a hiatus good to see we have really good quality car content
Motoring speaks one language! Happy to have you with us and thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with us.
2 Classy guys running the Classy channel🎉🎉 legends of automobiles...
They are a class apart
@@motorinc Four actually, there's a difference of four wheel enthusiasm. Class per each wheel ig 😁
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Your honest views are appreciated.
Always!
Is the second season started? I badly need it!
Not yet. But, season 2 is coming soon!
#sizecompensation is a real thing!
So non the less, I think a comparison of jimny, thar, lord alto and brezza makes a lot of sense.
Will be waiting for a full size video on this. BTW great evolution from full length podcast of super meteor 650 and ioniq 5. Really loved to see the additional bits of car drive, but maybe having a few more shots would have been nicer to see (idk maybe there was an embargo or something else). Just sharing!
Great point! Also, we will be making a more detailed video on the Jimny as soon as possible.
the jimny seems to be the perfect car for people like me who dont really like driving bigger cars, but want to do/ learn some proper offroading. ive ridden the smaller jimny in the UK and it was like a mountaim goat, it struggled in some higher inclines and in bigger ruts,just add some wider tires and route planning will make it a pretty serious machine.
We don’t think you will need wider tyres anytime soon, just switch to AT tyres from the HIghway Terrain tyres it gets. 😁
Jimny’s narrow size is blessing for hilly areas such as Uttarakhand, Himanchal, J&K, North east states.
Jimny’s lightweight and solid axil makes is a serious offroader made for extreme offroads as solid axil makes it more reliable offroader.
True that!
U guys are setting a new trend in auto journalism.... more than a reviews.... it about experiencing and experimenting.
Thank you for being here with us!
Nice initial conversation. Can we get a detailed review soon please
Of any 4 wheeler I think this little Jimny would come closest to being on a motorcycle, it’s so small.
I really love ur videos u put a lot of efforts in them and it helps alot in buying a new vehicle thank you !
Thank you very much @ksnapperrocks254.
I have a Jimny, 3K odd kilometres, the engine is not underpowered per se. It’s the same K15B as we have been getting on other Maruti cars however, the automatic really saps some power out of it. It’s best to go with the manual and get a good throttle controller to adjust the response from the throttle. With the small changes, the Jimny is a fun car to Drive. Both On (with its own flavour that is) and off-road. Not to mention the endless customisation options. (For example, The storage problems are fixable in around 3K thanks to the aftermarket ecosystem)
Don’t compare it to other cars. It has its own charm. It’s a car you build a relationship with. You understand it, compromise in certain things. But it rewards you in ways you will never expect.
Also, Don’t go by reviews. It’s more than the sum of its parts. Go and test drive it and you’ll know if it’s for you or not.
Happy driving! 🎉
Thanks for sharing your perspective! Happy new year TRK!
So. For 4x4 vehicle which I also want to drive to work in as much as I want to disappear into the woods with.
Thar, jimny or gurkha. Which would be better? And why?
Would love a video on this!!!
like the set. the size would be really helpful in the hills.
Thank you! Yes, the Jimny's proportions make it easy to drive through narrow trails.
I owned the very first Jimny in my City..
Boy.. I just loved it❤
Congratulations!! Wishing you happy and safe miles.
Great video... Specially the compensation part 😂...
3 questions:
- is it true that the engine has got a few performance parts compared to the older k15 engine and is ready for more aggressive tuning?
- do the globally available bolt on turbo kits work with the AMT variant too?
- could this 4x4 gearbox maybe fit into a super carry?
Woah! We are going to have to ask a guy who knows a guy who knows the answers to this... Hopefully. :-)
@@motorinc thus continues my quest for answers
Shumi and size jokes 😂❤
What joke? 🤣
What's your take on the small tire size it gets and does it effect its performance during off-road.
Thanks for asking the most important question
Not at all - they were very useful - while being driven on stock tyre pressures! And these are highway-terrain tyres. Not even All-terrain tyres. So even if you stick to the same size and just go for a more off-road oriented tyre you will get significant benefits.
@Motorinc
I’m not sure if someone had already asked, but here it goes.
Please review it from the perspective that whether it can be used as the only car in a family.
If you are young and single or you are single. Sure. But you’d have to be willing to make the other practical compromises discussed in the video.
from 4:58 to 5:06 - its on a loop guys.. its gonna be the meme of the year for MotorInc.. hey editor note these clips and maybe yearend you can make a montage of these clips
Haha Noting!
So basically it is one dimensional. Once Thar will get the 4 door version it will be more appealing for the aspiring family person.
BTW, Schumi is so precise with his questions
Not necessarily. Most vehicles that take a stand (in the sense of doing one thing really well) aren't the most practical, but usually very memorable and more likely to create powerful emotions.
brezza should get an AWD in top model at least it will give confidence in muddy and snowy terrain
Always the best from the best.. i meant tht for Shumi and Kartikeya. Hope to see u guys do a "mountain goat" comparison between the Jimny and the Alto.
Thank you SS! What kind of conditions would you like to see the two of them together in?
Tough competition to lord alto :D :P
Jokes apart, i liked this segment, looking for more such videos :)
I miss ThisConnect, this is kind of baby version of it .. which makes you will connected with you guys :)
Hey Sumeet! Thanks so much! ❤️
Does the narrow body advantage get negated with that 5.7 turning radius while getting into tighter and narrow lanes?
Yes, turning radius is bigger than you would expect for a vehicle of this size.
@@motorinc people who may want to get this to their basement parking lots will need a wider space to turn then? I hope it’s not that bad.
Shouldn't be, but we'll keep an eye out for this when we get the Jimny for testing
I really like this kind of conversation, which doesn’t feel like scripted reviews. When you think about it, this is the exactly the kind of discussion that people have before purchasing a vehicle or deciding it. So, I hope that you folks keep this segment going for in-depth review. Some people might find it too long to consume, so you can summarise main points in a different video, which may be scripted.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Guys enjoyed the chat . Coming from a happy Thar user for 25000 odd kms . 😊
Just saw the Jimny in person. Do agree with karthik as it is not intimidating vehicle to drive. By looking at it we can say it is easy going one. Need to go for test drive though to understand the vehicle.
Hello! Do let us know what you think when you drive it.
Forget about jimny, I'm so glad that you guys are back in this podcast format
Thank you! ThisConnect S02 is also coming soon!
Sir don't you think that we should call it as an crash test rating rather than safety rating?
Because i think the safety is an book and crash test rating is a chapter.
Agreed! It’s more of a slip of tongue. Thank you for pointing it out Sir.
The Jimny is a segment in itself. I think comparing it to a Thar isn't fair.
I had a "touch and feel" of the vehicle, not driven ot yet, just before the launch. It was on display for 3 days at the NEXA showroom and having owned a Gypsy (MG410), I have no doubts that this is the spiritual successor to the Gypsy. I was impressed with the space management of the vehicle. What was also impressive was the ground clearance, yet keeping the overall height of the vehicle under control and it still manages to provide adequate headroom inside the cabin. I'm a shade over 6 feet tall.
Speaking of the cabin, that place is just impractical for me. The first thing I do once inside my car is remove my phone and purse from my person and put them in the storage bins. This car has none. Atleast in the Gupsy, there was a tray below the glove box to put your nick-nacks.
I liked Shumi's suggestion to wear cargoes to have more storage.
But I can't wear cargoes to office. 😂
I think the Jimny is a niche within a niche. It will be appreciated by a class of people who can really eke out the real potential of this car and that is its go anywhere capability. Unfortunately there aren't too many people like that to make this a sales chart champion and I know Maruti also knows this fact.
Good points!
shumi looks smashing…! i never knew tat guy who was always on leathers or t-shirt on bikes and scooters can look tis stunning and talk so much about cars. and that too so much informations on off road and stuffs.! i’m impressed man.
and the most surprising thing is i nvr know he is capable of having beard.😱 y the hell u were roaming around with that clean shaved face and military fade hair all these years bro!
and the conversation was awesome. u guys touched up on every single point i needed to knw from a jimny review before booking.
karthik, my fav automotive journalist as always clear on points.
thanks for not rushing to post first online and taking time and making a worthy first impression.
😁 Awesoooomee! We’d like to dab on Shumi’s behalf! Hehe. Thanks a ton!
The first report is cool... looking forward to hear more untill then it will be in my garage BcoZ I am convinced...thanks Guys
We are eager to put the Jimny through a full blown test. If you get your Jimmy before we get our test vehicle, tell us about your experience of driving and more importantly owning one.
Loved the discussion. Chapters like discussion of BoF vehicles can't be in same line as the road focussed ones was educating. We want a same discussion on Scorpio-N.
Can do! Glad you found this helpful!
If u can add more visuals when u ppl are stressing on certain points would make it even more fun to view this podcast format drive review.
Gotcha! And thanks!
I hope my 2 cents helps someone.
I own a diesel automatic Thar. And yes I bought an impractical car with 18 lakhs because I love to travel to places where you simply cannot go without a proper 4x4.
I would like to highlight one point which I feel has been missed by the team, How is the driveability of the Jimny on highways. See if I want to visit Arunachal, or Spiti or such places, the first thing I need to do is travel 1500+ kms on the highway. Over there my Thar easily does 100 kmph on 6th gear at around 1600 rpm. How does the Jimny cruise on highways, this is something I would like to know, and to be honest I am a bit sceptical about the 4 speed auto in this regard.
Also , in the 4 speed gearbox of the Jimny, as far as I know, we can only hold on to the 1st and 2nd gears, but on the Aisin unit in the Thar there is a dedicated manual mode. Can you please confirm this in the next video.
Also, somewhere I feel that most people are going to miss out the point of the Jimny. Off road equipment does not come cheap. For example, a proper transfer case is far more expensive and complicated to engineer on a vehicle than a stupid sun roof. I don't think many people understand that.
Absolutely right you are! Well said! Thank you for bringing this point up.
Almost every point mentioned by K is, well, on point. Having spent time with the previous-gen Jimmy in the UAE, I can (as a small-time motoring journalist/writer) tell you that this small and unassuming SUV can truly surprise you!
While the new model looks like a miniaturized G-Wagon, nothing about its off-roadability is anywhere close to being pretentious. As many others who are smarter than me have said, “it’s like a small but agile mountain goat.”
While the pricing in India is sorta ridiculous, I kinda get it. This wasn’t meant to be a mass-market model, so, fair enough. But, if you truly loved the Gypsy (Jimny in multiple other markets) and what it stood for, you’re bound to love the new Jimny.
The Jimny is full of character and charm. In many ways, it’s a miniature Gelandewagen! What’s not to love about that!
Thanks for your perspective Suraj!
Great format guys and some very good points (#compensation). With this great set and audio quality, your next step should be ASMR for Auto, no? 😊
Thanks for the suggestion!
@shumi is great with bikes but never thought he knew so many things on cars specially the lifestyle ones.......also this format is better small and brief.......on the other hand the comparison is also on point aka thar and mini size g wagon
Thanks you! Shumi is full of surprises!
1 question: will the car work on the highway? I felt the lack of a 5th gear badly, even at 60 kmh.
Hullo! Automatic? Haven’t used that variant on the highway yet.
Just saw the Gimny this morning on the road and I had mistaken it to a Tata Ace truck with shiny colors... It was that small... I don't think it will attract potential Thar customers. I think the observations given in this video are damn right. You need to drive it to get convinced.
Jimny to Ace! 😳
Jimny gives vibe of kwid and Alto 800 as it's having window buttons at center
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This was a fun discussion, keep it up
Thank you! Watch out for more MotorINC first videos in the future.
I was hoping for maruti to Release the 3 door Version. About 150 kg lighter and looks better. Is there any way in which the 3 door Version can be brought, as it is manufactured in india?
At the moment, it is not possible. Unless Maruti Suzuki does a turn around and launches the 3-door Jimny.
Need a Jimny Drive review from you guys!
Please make a video on the Renault duster AWD.. it used to sell between 2017- 2019 I think.. i think it was pretty good overall..
i have been a 2011 gypsy owner and wanted to buy jimny so sold my gypsy before jimny launch fearing low resale , but. now to waiting to jimny in used car market becoz the new jimny is still expensive with discounts, jimny is 10times better on and off road than Gypsy and Thar.
Does Maruti has any plans to launch 3 door Jimny, if they are making it in India why cant they just sell the 3door in India at a lower price point, i need front 2seats only
Great conversation guys. I think 1 things can be added to this is a comparison with Gurkha since it is also a more focused off roader than Thar. My guess is Jimny stays between these 2.
U can do a lifestyle comparo with the Grand vitara AWD something that I feel everyone has forgotten about.
Thanks for the recommendation! And thanks!
Brilliance is back!! Welcome back guys!! and thanks you for being back!! 🙏
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KS, this is not complaining, i bought bs3 Himalayan after watching your hard core enthusiasts review. I sold my bike 2 yrs bavk☠️. So eveyone out here, its yours hard earned money, just TC
Oh? Tell us more?
@@motorinc RE means head ache motorcycling.
I would like to give a content suggestion that is the need of the hour for many right now. A video on who needs to buy a electric bike or a car. Many people have this misconception that they need to buy an electric car or bike but dont really know if they need one or not based on their use. So may be a simple youtube shorts or a complete video saying if u commute so n so KMs a day then its better of to buy an electric car or bike and vice versa. That would really clear up alot of doubts n confusion regarding this purchase.....
That's a great suggestion!. We could make a detailed video or even discuss this in Season 2 of ThisConnect.
@@motorinc Cant wait for that.Thank you👍
something about jimny tells me whether it sells in huge number or not it will find its utility and success one way or the other across the parts of India just like old school SUV's like commander, major or gypsy this SUV's where never bought for lifestyle but for there utility
We feel that way too. It won’t explode onto the scene. But will build a following slow and steady. The current hype makes no sense.
When it comes to off road, seeing how pajero and fortuner fail in front of alto, I think smaller size is better for off road, what do you think?
Absolutely! Hence, the proportions of the Jimny.
Hey can we have a Motorinc View on Jimny ??
Okay here's my question for y'all. Anyone who isn't looking for a hardcore offroader but a lighter, more nimble vehicle in a SUV form factor with the ease of driving; why not the S-presso? As much as the S-presso gets memed upon I think it's a perfect "get around" vehicle with a smaller footprint minus the 4x4.
And if 4x4 is a necessity, would it justify the price gap between a top variant S-presso and a top variant Jimny?
Have you heard of the Lord?
Shumi the logical, Kartik the wanderer... this was good fun... thanks guys..
Glad you liked it!
This video kinda gave me the ThisConnect vibe for a wee bit!
When is S02 jetting off, by the way?!
#CantWait
Coming soon!
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Jimny is a Mountain GOAT
It handles off road situation better than thar
Its better only buy as 2nd vehicle or for people living in north india
Thanks again Utkarsh!
Tahr is a mountain goat 😂
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_tahr
Loved the conversational style of presentation, by two of my most admired and respected automotive journalists and motorcyclists! Great job guys! BUT... I looked up four different dictionaries, yet I could not find Shumi's definition of "cute!"... could you point me to where you picked it up from?
Shumi's dictionaries probably date back to the seventies or something 🤦🏽♂️
Liked Sumi's direct criticism of multiple facets of the car.
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Great show 👍 wanted to know more about the host and guest.
Welcome to MotorInc! That’s Shumi and Kartikeya! As you might have realised they have been talking cars and bikes for a few years now. Although they prefer riding and driving to doing the talking. 😁
@5:00 😅 Shumi - "Is it fun to drive in the road context?" Karthikeya - "Hmmmm..." That pause sounded never ending....... and said so much 😆
I have only one specific question. Can it do 120 kmph comfortably on the road without feeling strained; both from an engine perspective or from a body roll / aerodynamics perspective?
Part 1 - Silence is..
Part 2 - No!
OMG, what a fantastic makeover, Shumi! 🙌🏾
Thank you! 🤗
Please review adv 390 SW now, see if you both feel a connection to it now that it has some updates.
Hope you have seen MotorInc First!
@@motorinc of course I did
So I think I have 1st jimny in madhya pradesh. After driving (AT, DT )it for a few kms. My father (65y), who Is surgeon by profession and hard to convince is very happy with the jimny. I don’t know why He compared jimny with Qualis. ( we have had experienced few different cars in past). So overall jimny is worth.
Congratulations! We are glad to see that you'll are having a great time.
Can u compare jimny and brezza. Is jimny a family car for 4 people?