Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch the 2018 Jimny in India sometime next year. If launched, the small SUV will replace the Maruti Gypsy, which has been around without any major changes for over three decades and is likely to be phased out after more stringent crash safety norms are implemented in 2020. While we have already compared the Jimny with the Gypsy, let's find out how the upcoming SUV fares against its supposed arch-rival, the Mahindra Thar, which is also likely to be retired soon. The Thar has been the go-to vehicle for people looking for an affordable mud plugger. Hence, we can’t help but compare the Jimny against it on paper.