The Maruti Gypsy is ideal for adventure treks, cross country driving and long night drives. With its sturdy and robust structure it’s always being a vehicle for any weather. It is very comfortable and reliable for any kind of place from snowy hilly area to rough desert and from streams to dirt tracks.
It runs smoothly on hills due to its high ground clearance of 210 mm and its diaphragm spring clutch designed in such a way so that it can withstand higher rotational speeds. Its lighter petrol engine of 1300cc gives higher power and better control. Its engine, which is higher on thermal conductivity, heats up very quickly even in cold places, thereby helping it to start easily.
Again, because of its thermal conductivity property it is helpful in releasing heat faster. So even in a desert this vehicle can run easily. Its 4 wheel drive has more power for control. Its maximum power of 80 bhp@6000 rpm helps in crossing a stream easily. It is safer in crossing any muddy terrain and stream due to its better power to weight ratio 0.0812 which gives better acceleration.
In spite of its gigantic structure, the Gypsy is a light vehicle, weighing 1020kg for the hard top and 985 for the soft top version. It offers a mileage of about 10-11 kms/ltr within the city, which is as good as most petrol cars.
Vroom Tip: The other vehicles to compare this car with are the Tata Sumo Victa and ICML Rhino.
Technical Specifications :
| Dimensions |
| Overall length |
4010 mm |
| Overall width |
1540 mm |
| Overall height |
1875 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2375 mm |
| Front Track |
1300 mm |
| Rear Track |
1310 mm |
| Seating Capacity |
5 persons |
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| Weight |
| Unladen weight |
985 kg (soft top), 1040 kg (hard top) |
| Laden weight |
1585 kg (soft top), 1620 kg (hard top) |
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| Engine |
| Type |
G13BB MPFI 16V Gasoline |
| No. of cylinders |
4 |
| Piston displacement |
1298 cc |
| Maximum output |
80 bhp at 6000 rpm |
| Maximum torque |
103 Nm at 4500 rpm |
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| Power Transmission |
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5-forward, all synchromesh,
1 reverse |
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| Steering |
| Steering |
Rack & pinion |
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| Suspension |
| Front |
Rear Leaf spring with Double action damper |
| Rear |
Rear Leaf spring with Double action damper |
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| Brakes |
| Front |
Disc |
| Rear |
Drum |
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| Tyres |
| Tyre size |
F78-15-4 PR 205/70R15 |
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| Capacity |
| Fuel tank capacity |
40 litres |
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