There are not many affordable off-roaders in India, and they are certainly not many petrol-powered ones. Maruti Gypsy was the sole exception in our market. It was inexpensive, light, and relatively easy to maintain.
The Indian army, the Forest Department, preferred the Maruti Gypsy as their transportation choice, owing to the car's go-anywhere ability and ease of maintenance.
History Of Indian Automobile Design (1985)