In This Blog Post We are going to compare Jimny Vs Thar Base Model. Both these vehicles are designed to offer off-road capability, style and comfort. But which one is better for you? Let’s compare them on some key aspects and find out.
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Jimny Vs Thar Base Model Price
The Jimny Base Model Zeta launch in India an price of Rs. 12.74 lakh Rs. The Mahindra Thar Base Model, on the other hand, is already available in the market at a starting price of Rs. 10.55 lakh. Both these prices are ex-showroom and may vary depending on the location and taxes.
Engine and Performance : Jimny Vs Thar Base Model
The Jimny Base Model Zeta is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 103.39 bhp of power and 134.2 Nm of torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel drive system with low range transfer gear. The Jimny also has a mild hybrid system that helps improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
The Mahindra Thar Base Model is available with two engine options: a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 87.2 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque, and a 2.2-litre diesel engine that produces 97 bhp of power and 320 Nm of torque. Both these engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel drive system. The Thar also has an option of a four-wheel drive system with mechanical locking differential for the higher variants.
Jimny Vs Thar Base Model Mileage
The Jimny has a fuel efficiency of 18.6 kmpl and emissions of 134 g/km for the manual transmission. Also it has fuel efficiency of 17.8 kmpl and emissions of 139 g/km for the automatic transmission. However, these figures may vary depending on the driving conditions and habits.
Mahindra Thar has a fuel efficiency of 16.94 kmpl for the 1.5-litre diesel engine. And fuel efficiency of 15.2 kmpl for the 2.2-litre diesel engine. The emissions of the Thar are not disclosed by the manufacturer, but they are likely to be higher than the Jimny due to the larger engine size and weight.
Therefore, based on the available information, we can conclude that the Jimny Base Model Zeta is more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly than the Mahindra Thar Base Model. However, this may come at the cost of lower power and torque output compared to the Thar.
Features and Specifications
The Jimny Base Model Zeta comes with some basic features such as air conditioner, heater, power windows, power steering, central locking, dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, hill hold control, hill descent control, brake assist function, rear view camera, side impact door beams, seatbelt pre-tensioner/force limiter, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and engine immobilizer. It also has a steel wheel cover, hard top roof, gunmetal grey grille with chrome plating, drip rails, trapezoidal wheel arch extensions, clamshell bonnet and tailgate mounted spare wheel for the exterior. The Jimny has a length of 3985 mm, a width of 1645 mm, a height of 1720 mm, a wheelbase of 2590 mm, a ground clearance of 210 mm and a boot space of 208 litres.
The Mahindra Thar Base Model comes with some additional features such as touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, steering mounted controls, cruise control, tilt adjustable steering wheel, front power windows, electric ORVM adjustment, LED headlamps with DRLs, fog lamps, alloy wheels, rear demister (hard top), tyre pressure monitoring system and tyre direction monitoring system. It also has a dual-tone bumper, multi-slat grille, circular headlamps, fender-mounted turn indicators, rectangular-shaped LED tail lights and three body styles: hard-top, soft-top and convertible-top for the exterior. The Thar has a length of 3985 mm, a width of 1820 mm (including mirrors), a height of 1844 mm (hard top), a wheelbase of 2450 mm, a ground clearance of 226 mm and a boot space of 600 litres (with rear seats folded).
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Safety Features
The Jimny Base Model Zeta comes with some basic safety features such as dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, hill hold control, hill descent control, brake assist function, rear view camera, side impact door beams, seatbelt pre-tensioner/force limiter, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and engine immobilizer². It also has a headlamp washer and a lane departure warning system as standard⁴. However, the Jimny has received a 3-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, which is not very impressive⁴.
The Mahindra Thar Base Model comes with some additional safety features such as touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, steering mounted controls, cruise control, tilt adjustable steering wheel, LED headlamps with DRLs, fog lamps, alloy wheels, rear demister (hard top), tyre pressure monitoring system and tyre direction monitoring system. It also has an option of a four-wheel drive system with mechanical locking differential for the higher variants. The Thar has received a 4-star safety rating from Global NCAP, which is commendable.
Conclusion
Both the Jimny Base Model Zeta and the Mahindra Thar Base Model are capable SUVs that can handle rough terrains and provide fun driving experiences. However, they have some differences in terms of price, engine options, features and specifications.
The Thar is cheaper than the Jimny but has only one petrol engine option. The Thar is more expensive than the Jimny but has two diesel engine options and more features. The Jimny has an all-wheel drive system as standard but has less ground clearance and boot space than the Thar. The Thar has a rear-wheel drive system as standard but has more ground clearance and boot space than the Jimny. The Jimny has a mild hybrid system that helps save fuel but the Thar has a mechanical locking differential that helps improve traction. The Jimny has a steel wheel cover and a hard top roof but the Thar has alloy wheels and three roof options.
Ultimately, the choice between the Jimny Base Model Zeta and the Mahindra Thar Base Model depends on your personal preference, budget and usage. If you want a more affordable, fuel-efficient and compact SUV with an all-wheel drive system, you can go for the Jimny. If you want a more powerful, feature-rich and spacious SUV with a four-wheel drive option, you can go for the Thar. Either way, you will not be disappointed with these SUVs as they offer great value for money and adventure.