The short answer
Buy the Jimny for narrow trails, low running cost and a wide service network. Buy the Thar Roxx for power, space and a family car that also goes off-road. Buy the Gurkha if you want a rugged diesel and accept its basic feel. Consider the original Thar for a middle path, after checking it is still available.
Jimny, if you want
- Narrow trails and a 1,645 mm width
- Lower running cost
- Maruti service reach
- A small, light overlander
Thar Roxx or Gurkha, if you want
- More power and diesel torque
- Seating and boot space for a family
- More wading depth
- Heavier loads and long highway comfort
Reported figures
| Area | Jimny 5-door | Thar (3-door) | Thar Roxx | Gurkha 5-door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L petrol, 104.8 hp | Petrol and diesel, up to 150 hp petrol and 130 hp diesel | Petrol and diesel, 175 hp | 2.6 L diesel, 140 hp |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic | Manual or automatic | Manual or automatic | 5-speed manual |
| 4x4 | Part-time, with low range | 4x4 on higher trims | 4x4 reported on the diesel | 4x4 with lockable diffs |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm | 226 mm | 235 mm | 233 mm |
| Wading | Sources conflict | 650 mm | 650 mm | Not stated in one source |
| Length / width | 3,985 / 1,645 mm | 3,985 / 1,855 mm | 4,428 / 1,870 mm | 4,390 / 1,865 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,450 mm | 2,850 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | Up to 7 listed |
| Boot, seats up | 211 L | - | 447 L | - |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 45 to 57 L | 57 L | 63.5 L |
| Price, as listed | Rs 12.54 to 14.52 lakh ex-showroom | Rs 10.32 to 18.00 lakh, last recorded | Rs 14.53 to 28 lakh on-road Delhi | From Rs 20.84 lakh on-road Delhi |
Check before you decide. Prices are on different bases (ex-showroom and on-road), so do not compare them directly. One listing marks the 3-door Thar as discontinued, so confirm availability. Wading figures for the Jimny conflict between sources, see snorkels and water crossings.
How they differ in use
- Jimny: narrowest and lightest, easy on tight trails, modest power, small boot, see long highway trips
- Thar: short and capable, with a rougher ride and few seats
- Thar Roxx: the most power and space, wider and heavier, so narrow trails need care
- Gurkha: ladder-frame diesel with lockable diffs, a basic feel, manual only and the highest price of the group
What you can add to the Jimny
The Jimny's weak spots, less power and a small boot, can be partly offset with the right setup. See overlanding setups, accessories and legality.
Where these figures come from
- Autocar India: Jimny
- Autocar India: Thar Roxx specifications
- Autocar India: Thar specifications
- Autocar India: Gurkha specifications
Sources are reviews and listings, checked in October 2026. Prices and figures change, so confirm with your dealer.
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Common mistakes
- Comparing ex-showroom with on-road. The bases differ.
- Choosing on power alone. Width and weight matter on trails.
- Ignoring service reach. Remote breakdowns cost more.
- Trusting wading figures. Walk the crossing.
- Buying before a test drive. Drive each with a load.
A final word. Figures are reported from published listings and change by trim, date and region. Confirm every number with the maker or dealer before buying.