The all-new Suzuki Jimny was confirmed for Australia
the same day it was launched in Japan. Earlier this week, Suzuki announced that
it would offer this model in Russia as well.
With a flat clamshell bonnet, upright A-pillars,
round headlamps, front grille with five vertical openings, flat roof and a boxy
body the Suzuki Jimny retains its heritage of being a traditionally designed
UV. All that is in a more upmarket styling now, however. The interior also has
a straight and functional design with a minimalist approach. The old-school
dashboard design, rotary control knobs and cockpit inspired switches are in
line with the character of the UV.
The 2018 Suzuki Jimny measures 3,480 mm (3,645 mm
with spare wheel cover) in length, 1,645 mm in width and 1,725 mm in height. It
has a 2,250 mm wheelbase and a 210 mm ground clearance. Under the hood, is the
K15B 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 102 PS at
6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. A 5-speed manual
transmission/4-speed automatic transmission and the ALLGRIP PRO part-time 4WD
system work together to send power to the wheels.
The new generation Suzuki Jimny is produced at the
Kosai Plant in Japan for domestic and overseas markets.
