Maruti Gypsy

05 Jul 2007

The Maruti Gypsy is India's version of the Suzuki Jimny, which was at one time one of the best-selling four-wheel drives in the world. The Gypsy can go nearly anywhere, though is not as solid a workhorse as the Mahindra Jeeps.

But considering its size and weight, it is tough and can take a lot of battering. As a personal four-wheel-drive car, it does well as it is refined, better finished and is much easier to drive than any Jeep. And it is also extremely reliable and, to a large extent, trouble-free.

In India it is available in two Euro 2 variants — the HT and the ST version. The HT version has features like fabric upholstery and a fibre reinforced plastic top, while the ST version has a foldable windscreen and a removable canvas top.

Apart from this the two are nearly the same as they both give 80 bhp power @ 6000 rpm and come with a 1300cc engine pulled by a torque of 103 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Comprehensive technical specifications

Specifications	Gypsy King HT EURO-2	Gypsy King ST EURO-2
	Multi Purpose Vehicle	Multi Purpose Vehicle
Antilock brake system	n.a.	n.a.
Front	Disc, 250 mm	Disc, 250 mm
Rear	Drums 220 mm	Drums 220 mm
Front track	1300 mm	1300 mm
Ground clearance	210 mm	210 mm
Kerb weight	1020 kgs.	985 kgs.
Overall Height	1845 mm	1875 mm
Overall Length	4010 mm	4010 mm
Overall Width	1540 mm	1540 mm
Rear track	1310 mm	1310 mm
Tank capacity	40 litres	40 litres
Wheelbase	2375 mm	2375 mm
Bore & Stroke	n.a.	n.a.
Brake Horse Power	80 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Compression ratio	n.a.	n.a.
Construction	Alluminium alloy	Alluminium alloy
Displacement	1298 cc	1298 cc
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition	Multi point fuel injection	Multi point fuel injection
Layout	4 cylinder in-line	4 cylinder in-line
Torque	103 Nm @ 4500 rpm	103 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Valve gear	4 valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder
Fuel consumption
Overall	16 kmpl	16 kmpl
Transmission	Manual- 5 speed	Manual- 5 speed
Type	Four wheel drive	Four wheel drive
Type	Rack-and-Pinion	Rack-and-Pinion
Front	Leaf spring with double action damper	Leaf spring with double action damper
Rear	Leaf spring with double action damper	Leaf spring with double action damper
Tyres	207/70 R15	207/70 R15
Wheel make	Pressed Steel	Pressed Steel
Wheel size	F78-15-4PR	F78-15-4PR

Gypsy King HT Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	502,799	5,715	N.A.	16,291	524,805	519,090
Chennai	509,368	18,600	35,200	12,122	540,090	556,690
Delhi	484,735	4,465	4,465	15,863	505,063	505,063
Mumbai	530,442	27,300	N.A.	19,880	577,622	550,322
Pune	508,196	24,168	64,824	12,567	544,931	585,587

Gypsy King ST Euro 2

City	Ex-Showroom	Registration & Service Charges (Individual)	Registration & Service Charges (Company)	Comprehensive Insurance	Total (Individual)	Total (Company)
Calcutta	482,192	5,715	N.A.	15,653	503,560	497,845
Chennai	488,577	13,850	24,850	11,652	514,079	525,079
Delhi	464,128	4,465	4,465	15,225	483,818	483,818
Mumbai	508,742	26,400	N.A.	19,130	554,272	527,872
Pune	487,342	23,334	62,322	12,096	522,772	561,760

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