Here is a specifications and price comparison between the Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition and Mahindra Thar RWD to help you figure out which of the two offers better value for your money –
Engine specs
The Maruti Suzuki Jimnygets a sole 1.5-litre four-cylinder NA petrol engine that can be had with either a 5-speed MT or an optional 4-speed AT.A 4×4 configuration is offered as standard.
| SUV | Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition | Mahindra Thar RWD | |
| Engine | 1.5L NA petrol | 2.0L turbo petrol | 1.5L diesel |
| Power | 103 hp | 150 hp | 117 hp |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT, 4AT | 6AT | 6MT |
| Drivetrain | 4×4 | 4×2 | |
The Mahindra Thar RWD can be had with either a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor producing 150 hp and 320 Nm, or a 1.5-litre diesel engine rated at 117 hp/300 Nm. The petrol engine is available with a 6-speed AT only, while the diesel mill gets a 6-speed manual as standard on the 4×2 variants.
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Price
Pricing for the Maruti Suzuki Jimny has been slashed by Rs 2 lakh for the Zeta variant and Rs 1 lakh for the Alpha trim with the introduction of the new Thunder Edition.
| SUV | Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition | Mahindra Thar RWD |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 10.87 lakh – Rs 14.05 lakh | Rs 10.98 lakh – Rs 13.77 lakh |
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny now undercuts the Mahindra Thar RWD by Rs 11,000. However, the Thar RWD’s petrol automatic variant is still Rs 28,000 more affordable than the top-end Jimny Thunder Edition Alpha AT.
After the price cut, would you now pick the Maruti Suzuki Jimny over the Mahindra Thar if given a choice? Let us know in the comments down below.