Maruti Suzuki Jimny With Rs. 9 Lakh Worth Of Performance Upgrades Makes 150 Bhp [Video]
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny lifestyle off-roader was launched in India back in June 2023. Ever since then, we have seen all types of cosmetic and performance modifications on it by various owners. Recently, a video has been shared online in which an enthusiast owner has spent Rs 9 lakh on his Jimny. Yes, you heard that right. He has spent this money on an aftermarket turbo kit, new alloy wheels, a brake kit, and others. With these mods, this Jimny now also makes 145 bhp.
This video showing this unique and high-performance Maruti Suzuki Jimny has been shared on YouTube by The Drivers Hub on their channel. It starts off with the host highlighting that this particular Jimny is one of the most highly modified Jimnys in the country. It has been given modifications worth Rs 9 lakh, which is almost 60 percent of the cost of this SUV.
List of modifications done on this Jimny
Following the introduction, the video first shows the Mustang Dyno run of this Jimny. It was then highlighted that this Jimny now makes 145.75 bhp and 203 Nm of peak torque. When compared to the stock Jimny’s 105 bhp and 134 Nm of torque, there is a massive difference. He added that this particular Jimny is the 4-speed automatic gearbox-equipped variant.
He then highlights that the stock 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine of this Jimny has been given an AVO bolt-on turbocharger kit. This kit comes with a turbo and all the plumbing parts required for the conversion. Apart from this, the presenter mentions that it is running on a stock ECU (Engine Control Module).
However, it has been given a custom tune to smoothly run the turbo kit by AVO. With this kit and the tune by AVO, this Jimny gets a power and torque bump of 40 bhp and 70 Nm, which may not seem much on paper but makes a huge difference in road performance. Apart from this, he then adds that it has also been given a custom intercooler to manage intake air temperatures.
Other performance modifications of this Jimny include a massive air intake for better airflow, a TurboSmart Blow-off Valve, and a TurboSmart Boost Gauge. In addition to these, the SUV has also been given an HKS side exit exhaust and a K-Sport big brake kit, which comes with drilled rotors and larger calipers that have been top-mounted. It also gets a Cusco front brace and a set of beautiful Enkei RPF1 lightweight alloy wheels.
Pricing of these modifications
After showing and listing all the modifications done on this Jimny, the host starts mentioning the price of each mod. He mentions that the AVO bolt-on turbocharger kit costs Rs 3.75 lakh, the TurboSmart Blow-off Valve and Boost Gauge cost Rs 15,000, and the HKS side exit exhaust costs Rs 1.40 lakh.
As for the Cusco front brace, it is priced at Rs 20,000, the K-Sport big brake kit costs Rs 1.5 lakh, and the lightweight Enkei RPF1 alloy wheels cost another Rs 2 lakh. In total, the modifications on this Jimny amount to Rs 9 lakh.
Driving experience
Following this, the host takes this Jimny out on a drive. In this drive, he highlights that this particular Jimny feels much faster than a stock Jimny. He added that once the turbo is in the rev range, it quickly picks up pace. The host also mentions that it is not superfast when compared to other builds. However, it feels much quicker than a stock Jimny.
Apart from this, he also stated that the most fun part about this Jimny is the turbo spooling noise. He added that the suspension could have been better because it feels a bit bouncy. However, the front brace and big brake kit make it better. Lastly, he says that the 4-speed automatic gearbox is a limiting factor. But overall, this Jimny is an extremely unique and fun vehicle to drive.