Even as the demand for Maruti Jimny stays dismal, the 5-door mini-SUV is being lapped up in the UAE, where the waiting period extends to several months
Launched last year, the Maruti Jimny hasn’t really set sales charts on fire. In fact, it continues to be the least popular model in its carmaker’s arsenal. It’s noteworthy that the LWB model has been developed with an investment of a whopping Rs 960 crore. In such a scenario, the lackluster response is a huge bummer for Maruti Suzuki. But all’s not lost as this model has been received well in the export markets. A case in the point here is UAE, where the Jimny is immensely popular in both 3-door and 5-door avatars. In fact, a dealership-level source informs us about a waiting period ranging from 1-6 months, based on the stock availability. That said, the demand for the 3-door remains higher, with a waiting period reaching over 12 months in some cases.
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