We were driving the Alpha AT variant & the gearbox was eager to shift down. The fuel efficiency shown on the MID was a single digit.
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The test drive vehicles reached Bengaluru yesterday. Today morning, I got a decent test drive at the Kalyani Nexa in JP Nagar. Me and my friend went there at 10AM sharp in a Gypsy. We were probably the first visitors of the day and hence, in an otherwise small showroom with limited parking slots, There was an empty parking spot just beside the brand-new Jimny TD vehicle. Parked the Gypsy beside the Jimny and took a couple of pictures.
Rishtey mein hum tumhare baap lagt hain
This one here is a Grey and is a very dark shade closer to black. Should’ve been lighter IMO. This shade of Granite Grey, the Bluish Black and the Nexa Blue are all very similar MSIL should’ve differentiated more I felt.
The Sales Executive came and introduced himself and without much formalities took my DL details and we went to the vehicle to start the TD. While I had seen the Jimny earlier, my friend hadn’t seen it in person. While the car was being cleaned, we looked at the vehicle in detail. in another 5 minutes, we were ready to go. I took the diver’s seat. The vehicle had run only 145kms. The cCentre console immediately and clearly reminds me of the Gypsy.
Remember this?!
I drove in some small lanes around JP Nagar. Due to the recently concluded elections in the state, all roads were smooth and nice. It was the first time I cursed the politicians for having done their work! Because of this, the drive was completely in 2H mode. The sales executive told that in some weeks, when one or two additional TD vehicles arrive, home TD will begin which will allow longer test drives. After 5 kms, my friend came into the driver’s seat and he drove for another 3 kms till the showroom.
The vehicle we drove was an Alpha AT. The vehicle is so silent inside compared to the Gypsy. Overall suspension is on the harder side and well-sorted. Immediate suspension upgrade is not mandatory even for rough road conditions. We were first at a signal and the quick 0-60 was also impressive. It’ll serve decent enough on the highways. If you want to race with a good sedan like Virtus or Slavia, you’ll be disappointed but otherwise, you’ll be good.
The Gearbox is eager to shift down I felt and hence the FE figures on the MID are in single digits. Of course, FE should be the last thing on your mind if you are buying this car. A Manual mode would’ve been nice on the AT. But like someone shared a video, Shifting L-2-D can give that manual mode. shifts are smooth and way better than an AMT (but nowhere close to a DSG). The turning radius is big but definitely doesn’t feel so when driving. I drove through some really narrow lanes and it was easy to manoeuvre.
The space management inside is quite good and it doesn’t feel small at all. It is officially a 4-seater and it is good for 4. Perfect vehicle for a group of 4 to go on a vacation.
While getting down one strange observation I made is that the “don’t put your feet” warning symbol on the running board is only on the right side and not on the left side.
The sales executive informed us that they’ve received two Nexa blue vehicles for delivery. He informed me that some RTO formalities are pending post which it’ll be delivered to customers in another week or so. Other colours are expected in 2-3 months he told.
While driving back home I took a Picture of the Jimny from inside the Gypsy. For the uninitiated, look at the console.
Ah now I remember!
In summary, if Gypsy is a human born in 1983, Jimny is the same person all grown up after 40 years… Mature, smart, smooth, planted, capable, Confident, not pretending to be someone else, small yet sure. if you are all of these and going through a MLC, this is the vehicle for you.
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