More details regarding the new 2019 Suzuki Jimny and
Jimny Sierra have surfaced online. Images shared by users on Imgur reveal
brochure, interior, exterior, and safety features of the JDM-spec Suzuki Jimny
and Suzuki Jimny Sierra.
One of the images of the brochure reveals the
difference between the regular Jimny and the Jimny Sierra. The latter features
a wider body courtesy of additional protective cladding around the wheel
arches. It appears to have wider tires as well wrapped around a slightly
different set of alloy wheels.
Both models feature projector headlamps, black
bumper, ORVMs with turn indicators, and tail gate mounted spare wheel. The
underside of the left ORVM appears to have an attachment possibly for the BSD
(blind spot detection) system or a driver aid related feature.
These images also shed light on the cabin of the
2019 Suzuki Jimny. The dashboard features a
touchscreen to support the infotainment system. It is likely to be
Suzuki's 7-inch Smartplay setup. Controls for the air conditioning system have
been lifted from the Suzuki Swift. The steering wheel too is quite similar to
the hatchback's, but it isn't a flat bottom unit. The Jimny will be launched in
a 3-door hardtop configuration with seating for four.
The JDM-spec Jimny is likely to get a 0.66 L R06A
petrol engine. Globally, the engine options could include 1.2 L K12C and 1.0 L
K10C petrol engines and a 1.2 L K12B petrol. One of the images reveals that
there will be at least one automatic transmission variant on offer.
The 2019
Suzuki Jimny will be uneviled on July 5, 2018. Following its launch in its home
market in Japan, the 2019 Suzuki Jimny should start reaching international
markets towards the end of this year or early next year. Series production of
the SUV is already underway in Japan and the upcoming model was recently
showcased at a closed-door event.
