- It will be called Jimny Nomade
- and will be equipped with 4-wheel drive as standard.
The Indian-made Maruti Jimny will be launched in Japan next month. This will be the first time in the Jimny’s 55-year history that a five-door model will be offered in its home market. It will be called the Jimny Nomade, which will bear similarities to its Indian counterpart.The feature list is expected to include a touchscreen infotainment system, air conditioning, height-adjustable driver’s seat, and a full LED lighting package. The JDM car will use the old K15B engine, which produces 109 horsepower and 136 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. A 4WD system is standard with a low-range transfer case and the option to shift from 2WD to 4WD. All versions of the Japanese unit will get at least six airbags, a 360-degree camera and ISOFIX mounting points for child seats.At launch, the Japanese market will offer the car in three- and five-door configurations with several powertrain options. Although the Jimny is considered compact in India, it is actually a large car in Japan, exceeding the latest Kei car regulations. Therefore, it will be taxed more than the three-door Jimny.
