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[[File:Maruti jeep.jpg|thumb|Maruti Suzuki Gypsy King of the Indian Army]]The Gypsy was exported to countries like Chile and Kenya. Within Europe, it is most often found in [[Malta]]. In contrast to [[Suzuki Jimny]], the Gypsy is available either with four bucket seats or rear bench seats and a sizable trunk. Currently, the Gypsy is available as a "soft top", "hard top" and as an "[[ambulance]] car". In India, it is widely used by the police and military forces. In fact, the MG413W model is now the mainstay of the Indian Army. In civilian use, the Gypsy is a popular choice as a low-cost SUV and is a common sight at rally and autocross events. | [[File:Maruti jeep.jpg|thumb|Maruti Suzuki Gypsy King of the Indian Army]]The Gypsy was exported to countries like Chile and Kenya. Within Europe, it is most often found in [[Malta]]. In contrast to [[Suzuki Jimny]], the Gypsy is available either with four bucket seats or rear bench seats and a sizable trunk. Currently, the Gypsy is available as a "soft top", "hard top" and as an "[[ambulance]] car". In India, it is widely used by the police and military forces. In fact, the MG413W model is now the mainstay of the Indian Army. In civilian use, the Gypsy is a popular choice as a low-cost SUV and is a common sight at rally and autocross events. | ||
As quoted by Autocar India, "There is nothing that can touch a Gypsy off the road, except perhaps an [[Arjun MBT|Arjun battle tank]].The trouble is that everything else does better on the road - the ride from the archaic leaf springs all round is horribly bumpy and the interiors are utilitarian as well. Gypsy in a loaded condition (>200 kg load) is more comfortable. And available with only two doors, its inconvenient too." The price of a new Maruti Gypsy, if purchased in [[India]], is US$11,250 (6,00,000 [[Indian Rupees|INR]] in 2012). As a 4x4 at this price point, its only Indian competitors are sold by [[Mahindra Thar]] and [[Force | As quoted by Autocar India, "There is nothing that can touch a Gypsy off the road, except perhaps an [[Arjun MBT|Arjun battle tank]].The trouble is that everything else does better on the road - the ride from the archaic leaf springs all round is horribly bumpy and the interiors are utilitarian as well. Gypsy in a loaded condition (>200 kg load) is more comfortable. And available with only two doors, its inconvenient too." The price of a new Maruti Gypsy, if purchased in [[India]], is US$11,250 (6,00,000 [[Indian Rupees|INR]] in 2012). As a 4x4 at this price point, its only Indian competitors are sold by [[Mahindra Thar]] and [[Force Gurkha]]. As of 2010, the Gypsy is only available against an order with an advance payment and a waiting period of over 3 months. This has led to the creation of a strong market for used Maruti Gypsys. | ||
In addition to the above refurbished Gypsies retrofitted with Nissan or Isuzu diesel engines are also available in some parts of India, although this practice is still limited to unorganised market and there are some issues with RTO registration with retrofitted engines. | In addition to the above refurbished Gypsies retrofitted with Nissan or Isuzu diesel engines are also available in some parts of India, although this practice is still limited to unorganised market and there are some issues with RTO registration with retrofitted engines. | ||