Suzuki is gearing up for the European market launch
of its all-new Jimny Germany is one of the first countries where Suzuki has released
pricing for the Jimny, which starts at € 17,915 (US$ 20,922),
including VAT. That sum will buy you the entry-level Comfort model equipped
with a five-speed manual transmission. As Japanese brands have accustomed us,
standard equipment for the Jimny Comfort is more than decent.
It includes air conditioning, CD player with MP3
playback, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, front power windows, cruise
control with speed limiter, heated front seats, height-adjustable multifunction
steering wheel, power mirrors, light sensor, and fog lights. Upgrading to the
four-speed automatic transmission costs € 1,180.
The other trim level available in Germany is
Comfort+, offered exclusively with the five-speed manual gearbox. Available
from € 19,985 (US$ 23,330), it’s more content-rich thanks to features like LED
headlights, automatic climate control, an audio system with smartphone
connectivity and navigation, leather steering wheel, heated mirrors, and a
cargo box.
It’s also got upgraded styling due to the 15-inch
alloys, tinted rear windows, black mirror caps, and body-color door handles.
The only optional extras are the metallic paint (€ 500) and two-tone metallic
paint scheme (€ 330) — the latter only available for the Comfort+.
Standard safety features include an autonomous emergency
braking system and a traffic sign recognition system for the first time. Too
bad the Jimny only got three stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. All Suzuki Jimny models feature
the same technical platform consisting of a ladder frame chassis, Allgrip Pro part-time
4WD system with low range gearing, a 102 PS 1.5-liter naturally
aspirated gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual transmission (a four-speed
auto is optional).
The claimed average fuel economy for the manual
model is 6.8 l/100 km (41.5 mpg UK/34.6 mpg US), with corresponding CO2
emissions of 154 g/km. The automatic version averages 7.5 l/100 km (37.6 mpg
UK/31.3 mpg US) and 170 g/km CO2.
The 2019 Jimny’s German market debut will take place
on October 27-28.
