Suzuki South Africa
has showcased the fourth generation Jimny at the ongoing Johannesburg Festival
of Motoring. The 2018 Suzuki Jimny will go on sale this November. Final prices
are to be confirmed, but Suzuki South Africa has indicated that the 2018
Jimny's price range will start at R 265,000. The top-end
variant will cost approximately R 320,000. The new model
will hit the market in three trims - GA Manual, GLX Manual, and GLX Auto.
Powering the 2018
Suzuki Jimny is the new K15B 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 102 PS of maximum power at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of peak torque at 4,000
rpm. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic. All
variants come equipped with Suzuki's ALLGRIP PRO part-time 4WD system that is
supported by the vehicle stability control (ESP) and a new Brake-enabled
Limited Slip Differential system.
The South
Africa-bound 2018 Suzuki Jimny measures 3,550 mm in length, 1,645 mm in width,
and 1,730 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,550 mm wheelbase along with a
ground clearance of 210 mm. Standard safety features on all the trims include
ABS, brake assist system (BAS), electronic stability control (ESP), ISOFIX
child seat mounts, and dual SRS front airbags.
