Maruti unveils Jimny in India at Rs 12.74 lakh

New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday launched Jimny priced between Rs 12.74 lakh and Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), as it eyes the top slot in the robustly growing sports utility vehicle segment in the country. The manual trims of the four-wheel drive model are priced between Rs 12.74 lakh and Rs 13.85 lakh, while the 4-speed automatic trims are tagged between Rs 13.94 lakh and Rs 15.05 lakh. The five-door model, which features a 1.5-litre petrol motor, will come in two trims -- Zeta and Alpha, and will be sold through Nexa dealerships. "The launch of Jimny (5-door) marks an exhilarating milestone in our SUV portfolio and will play an important role in our goal of becoming the country's largest SUV maker," MSI Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in a statement. India holds a significant position for Suzuki Motor Corporation not only as a domestic market but also as a global export base, he added.