Suzuki Motor Corporation will officially unveil the
new generation Jimny series in July. Suzuki's Japanese subsidiary has commenced
promotional activities, and according to Asahi Motors, a Suzuki dealership, the
2019 Suzuki Jimny will be officially revealed on July 5, 2018. According to the
image, two variants of the SUV premiere - Jimny and Jimny Sierra. The company
has already started circulating promotional content in the build-up to the
launch of the Jimny.
The new Suzuki Jimny was recently previewed at a
closed-door event in Japan. Patent images shared earlier this week revealed the
dashboard layout of the upcoming model that borrows parts from the Swift and
the Ignis. The exterior and interior design follow a neo-retro approach
blending utilitarian lines with modern touches in the form of projector
headlamp, a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and
more.
The Jimny was pictured in a 3-door hardtop
configuration. However, more body styles including a soft top and extended
wheelbase versions could launch in the future. Recent images also indicate that
series production of the new Jimny is underway at the Japanese plant. The
vehicle rides on a specially developed ladder-frame chassis making it a one of
a kind compact SUV.
The Japanese market will get a 0.66 L R06A petrol
engine to help meet Kei car requirements that qualify for tax benefits.
Globally, the Suzuki Jimny could employ drivers including the 1.0 L K10C
Boosterjet, 1.2 L K12C DualJet, and 1.2 L K10B petrol depending on the market.
There will be manual and automatic transmission options along with Suzuki's
AllGrip 4x4 system.
