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Can the Maruti NEXA Jimny EV really be an off-roader, or is it just another city SUV in disguise?
31 December 2024 09:14
I think it will be even better off road. Rock crawling is great because electric motors have precise control. Exploring nature in silence, can you imagine?
Can the Maruti NEXA Jimny EV really be an off-roader, or is it just another city SUV in disguise?
31 December 2024 09:14
Most Jimny owners never take them off road anyway, so let’s be real. The EV version, at least, will be more practical to use daily and better for the environment.
Can the Maruti NEXA Jimny EV really be an off-roader, or is it just another city SUV in disguise?
31 December 2024 09:14
The batteries might actually add weight which helps with traction. And with some clever engineering, they could throw the weight around better than the petrol version.
Can the Maruti NEXA Jimny EV really be an off-roader, or is it just another city SUV in disguise?
31 December 2024 09:14
Without a manual transmission there is no true off roading. Half the fun is the clutch and the gears in tough terrain. It’s just a poser’s car now.
Can the Maruti NEXA Jimny EV really be an off-roader, or is it just another city SUV in disguise?
31 December 2024 09:14
You all are missing the point. The Jimny EV could bring off roading to an entirely new audience who were put off by regular 4x4s. It's progress!
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
The Jimny’s soul is this boxy design! So who cares if we lose a few km of range? It's not meant to cruiser at long distance anyway.
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
Every bit of range counts in the EV world. At the least, they should round some edges off to make things more efficient. That doesn’t have to be a literal box, it can still look rugged.
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
Perhaps there's some clever aero bits they could add, such as something as simple as retractable flaps, or something as complex as the active front grille. Best of both worlds!
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
The boxy design actually makes interior space. That extra room could be used for a larger battery to make up for the aero penalty.
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
Anyone buying a Jimny EV isn’t too worried about maximum range, let’s be honest. It’s about the style and how capable you are.
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
I’m sure they could do something to improve the aero without altering the overall look. Small tweaks to the windshield angle or underbody could be a big difference maker.
Will the boxy design of Maruti NEXA Jimny EV affect its range or is it a necessary evil to retain the character?
31 December 2024 09:14
Could the boxy shape actually help with cooling the battery pack? Form can follow function sometimes!
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
Torque in electric motors is so high that you don’t need a low-range gearbox. It will most likely be able to crawl even better over obstacles!
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
No way, dude. Manual low range boxes just can’t be replaced. For serious off roading, EVs are too all or nothing.
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
In the software, they could implement a virtual low range mode. A motor control is used to simulate different gear ratios.
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
Electric motors have the instant torque, which might actually be too easy. The challenge is part of the fun of off roading.
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
Engine braking would be required, but on steep hills, it would be sketchy without it. Hopefully they have a good regenerative braking system.
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
Torque vectoring is possible with electric motors. It’s this kind of control that we dream of; imagine being able to control power to each wheel independently!
How will the move to electric impact the Jimny’s well known low range gearbox and off road capability?
31 December 2024 09:14
An electric drivetrain is simple, and when you're in the middle of nowhere, fewer things break. Reliability is a big plus for that.
Will Maruti NEXA Jimny EV's expected higher price point push away its typical budget conscious buyers?
31 December 2024 09:14
It will have to cost more, but consider all the fuel and maintenance savings. It will pay for itself in the end.
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