All You Need To Know About The New Suzuki Jimny

Suzuki has released new information and new images for the adorably chunky Jimny
All You Need To Know About The New Suzuki Jimny

Despite the fact the car was leaked months ago, Suzuki has been rather slow releasing anything about the all-new Jimny. Recently the Japanese manufacturer finally revealed some basic studio shots of the car, plus a handful of details. We were told it’d be built on a ladder frame chassis, have a three-link rigid axle suspension, a part-time four-wheel drive system, and, erm, that was it.

Now though, Suzuki has at last revealed all about its boxy, pint-sized Land Rover Defender alternative, and included some on-location pictures. Doesn’t it look terrific out in the wilderness?

All You Need To Know About The New Suzuki Jimny

First up, let’s look at what powers it. Gone is the 1.3-litre inline-four, replaced by a 1.5 that’s actually lighter and has smaller outward dimensions. It’s still naturally-aspirated, and develops 101bhp and 96lb ft of torque. Not exactly dramatic figures, but this is a Jimny: it’s not exactly heavy, and in any case, it’s not something you’re going to want to hoon anyway. On the subject of weight, it tips the scales at 1090kg in its lightest configuration. The top speed meanwhile is - hold on to your hats - 90mph.

The five-speed manual gearbox has new ratios to fit the new engine better, and the shift lever has a new design intended to cut down vibrations. The four-speed automatic has been tweaked, too.

All You Need To Know About The New Suzuki Jimny

Want to get your Jimny muddy? That won’t be a problem. The part-time four-wheel drive system has a low range transfer gear, and there’s a clever brake-based traction control to distribute torque as necessary when you’re on an especially slippery surface. There are also new cross members that increase rigidity.

Approach, breakover and departure angles are 37, 28 and 49 degrees respectively, compared to the old car which managed 34, 31 and 46.

All You Need To Know About The New Suzuki Jimny

Being a tiny vehicle, the Jimny has to make do with a tiny boot - you only have 85 litres of room to play with. However, fold the rear seats down, and you’re left with a 377 litres load space - about the same as a C-segment hatchback. That’s an increase of 53 litres relative to the old one.

Like what you see? The car will be launched soon in Japan, before arriving in the UK early next year. Expect a starting price of around £15,000.

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Comments

hummerinator (Suzuki samurai, lada niva & iveco daily lover)

In reply to by Gabriel 7

Lol

07/05/2018 - 17:22 |
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DL🏁

A 1.3 engine replaced by a 1.5 naturally aspirated engine
Weighs less than 1100kg
Costs £15,000

Is this the perfect car?

07/05/2018 - 16:36 |
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hummerinator (Suzuki samurai, lada niva & iveco daily lover)

In reply to by DL🏁

Yes

07/05/2018 - 17:23 |
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SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

In reply to by DL🏁

Perfect budget car, yes.

07/07/2018 - 11:42 |
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DL🏁

Please please CT get this as a long-termer and make a short series or something with it

07/05/2018 - 16:37 |
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hummerinator (Suzuki samurai, lada niva & iveco daily lover)

Hey matt, i like you like it, look my latest posts to see nice things

07/05/2018 - 17:27 |
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Basith Penna-Hakkim

When is the new Jimny coming to India?

07/05/2018 - 17:32 |
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suckingnozzles

Wait.. these are gonna start from £15.000?! I thought these were cheap little things 🤷🏼‍♂️

07/06/2018 - 04:10 |
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Thats pretty cheap for what it is

07/06/2018 - 07:30 |
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Anonymous
  1. It isn’t coming to the US. 😤
07/06/2018 - 04:15 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Suzuki was pretty much thrown out of the us after consumer reports rigged that one rollover test and I’m pretty sure that they won’t be coming back, ever

07/06/2018 - 15:28 |
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suchdoge

Widh they would sell these in Canada, unfortunately Suzuki no longer sells vehicles here anymore…

07/06/2018 - 11:49 |
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