Maruti Suzuki Gypsy to be phased out

The iconic Maruti Suzuki Gypsy was launched in December 1985 and since has barely had any major changes in terms of the way it looks. Underneath the skin, the car has gone through a fair few updates including a wider track and the evolution from the 1-litre to the 1.3-litre crab engine to the current 1.3-litre MPFI BS4 engine in order to meet emissions standards. That said, production of the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy will now come to an end in March 2019 as it will not be getting an update for the new ABS and airbag rules that are soon to be enforced in India. Bookings for the new car will continue through November and will be shut next month.

The Gypsy has always been a fun car, offered cheap thrills for a relatively low price point and it the most affordable way to get wind in your hair motoring with its removable soft top. Gypsy is the kind of car that you either love or you hate in terms of driving dynamics. Especially since it has no AC, no power steering and no creature comforts in general.

As we mentioned earlier, the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy gets a 1.3-litre petrol engine under the bonnet that meets BS4 standards. The Gypsy comes with four wheel drive as standard and it also comes with either a canvas soft top or a factory fitted hard top option.