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•4w

Hi team, I am considering buying the Maruti Suzuki Jimny because of its compact dimensions, good looks, and SUV feel, mainly for city driving and short road trips. However, I am concerned about its low sales and resale value. The Mahindra Thar Roxx seems too large for city use, while the Mahindra Thar feels cramped in the second row. Please suggest whether I should consider buying the Jimny. Is a facelift expected soon? Should I wait for the 4x2 variant if it is going to be launched?

•4w

The Jimny is a genuinely likeable car with its compact dimensions, rugged looks and proper SUV feel, and it is well suited to city use and small road trips. However, your concerns about low sales and resale value are valid. The Jimny has not found a large audience, and that does have an impact on long-term ownership confidence. The Thar Roxx is indeed much larger and less city-friendly, while the standard Thar remains cramped in the second row, so neither is an ideal alternative for your usage.

You can expect the Mahindra Thar Mileage to be around 9 to 11 kpl in the city and 13 to 15 kpl on the highway. The Thar Roxx price starts at 12.52 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

As for a facelift, there is no confirmed timeline for a major update, and waiting for a 4x2 variant is not advisable unless you are specifically looking for a more affordable, less capable version. The Jimny’s appeal lies in its 4x4 capability, and a 4x2 version would dilute much of what makes it special.

If you love the Jimny for what it is, you can still go ahead and buy it, but do so with the understanding that resale value may not be its strongest suit. If that is a major concern, you may want to consider more mainstream alternatives like the Brezza or the Kylaq, which offer better ownership confidence without the same level of off-road character.

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•3w

@vivekvarunbingi Go for Jimny because if your heart ❤️ wants it over your head, you will not be making a mistake.

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•2d

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