Fancy the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class? You’re not alone, but the price and positioning of the G-Wagen might be a bit prohibitive for most. Here’s something that’s just as retro, and just as rugged – the new Suzuki Jimny. Here are official photos from a microsite, which fully reveal the small 4×4 that will hit showrooms next month.
The Jimny is not a small SUV like the ones your neighbours have (for Suzuki, that’s the Vitara), but a true off-roader famed for its ability to go further down the trail than its size suggests. The third-generation Jimny first surfaced in 1998, which means that it has been around for 20 years. This new one doesn’t reference the outgoing car in design though, going further back into the catalogue to look truly retro. And cool.
There aren’t a lot of official details to go with the pics, but the Jimny will continue with a ladder frame, three-link rigid axle suspension and part time four-wheel drive, with low-range transfer gear for off-road excursions. The boxy body can be had as it is (above pic), or with wide over-fenders (top pic) – the former might be to keep dimensions within kei car boundaries.
Word is that the new Jimny will be powered by Suzuki’s 1.0 litre Boosterjet three-cylinder turbo engine, with the option of a 1.2 litre NA unit. A five-speed manual will be offered alongside a torque converter auto option, but both will get an old-school manual low-range gear selector, which can be seen in one of the interior images.
I’ve been wanting a modern Suzuki for sometime now, and this new Jimny continues the brand’s current trend of cool designs, even while keeping it true to the model’s ethos. What do you think?
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a real off roader.
Look much garang for offroad. TM, plz rebadge all suzuki model for ur new national car plan. Hehe. Suzuki have lot of good car. Such as swift, ertiga, vitara and this cool new jimny. And plz dont change jimny name to jibny. Lols.
Proton-Suzuki JV bah
https://paultan.org/2016/01/14/proton-suzuki-jv-new-joint-model-due-end-2016/
Suzuki don’t want Proton culture. All sleep, don’t come to work, tuang, lazy, looking for aweks during office hours etc
Suzuki follow Japanese culture. Work hard and highly focused in their work……oh wai!!!
You mean that’s how jepunis engineers create killing airbags?
This could be our new Perodua Kembara:)
I think the talking cock, relakslah brader culture, jom tidur etc is now changing with Geely on board:)
Dont use a Muslim / Malay name to bash the Malays la you noob. We know who you are. If Malays are lazy, Malaysia would be in ruins by now.
malaysia is better than indonesia because 40% of the population is non-earthprince. similarly , singapore is better than malaysia because, well look at their population ethnicity.
This is more realistic option for Tun M…
Suzuki with its none inflated pricing with make both proton and Perodua models overpriced junk
No, thanks, dowan its sedan design sucks, just look at dzire, duh
More like a cheaper smaller JEEP instead.
The 660cc model reflects the true spirit of a jimny – fun and light instead of the 1.0l or 1.2l has the bulky wheel arches and bumper. It feels like Jeep in some angles.
Will it be launched in Msia? If yes, when?
it wont as Suzuki have pull out from Malaysia long ago, also the JV with Proton is like see no road in Malaysia as now Proton owned by Geely…
Proton Jibby
Finally the wait is over, let’s wait for the CBU unit’s
Never thought Jimny was a fantastic off- roader until i experienced driving it many years ago. Looking forward to this new suzuki model
Cool design. I like this car, hope can launch in Malaysia soon.
Not chick magnet, sorry
I don’t think this car will come here as an official import. Suzuki Malaysia sudah gulung tikar.
What a great move in the design. I love the JDM 660cc jimny model, the bumper less bulky. It definitely shows the kei car side of jimny, small and happy. Hopefully the new jimny is available in Malaysia. The perfect car to have!
This Suzuki Jimny is light weight and always handles like a “SAMPAN”.
May encounter car sickness and body balancing problem after a short ride in it .
Not suitable for travelling on ordinary roads daily except suitable for use in orchards and plantations only.
Looks outdated and not safe, if test under IIHS sure fail.
I kept 2010 Jimny for over 4 years and no doubt this mini suv is really fun and amazing to drive. What would be the price tag on this new Jimny btw?
It will be a failure like its predicessor becsuse of exhobitant price.caused by malysian high car import duties.waiting for ph goverment promise
I prefer this model to be fitted with 1.3 litre engine preferably with turbo if possible. The 1.0 litre is too small although the power may be sufficient enough.
If Suzuki were to bring it in here, they should bring in with the wheel arch, looks better with it.
Is it coming to Malaysia?
I owned the original Suzuki Jimny 1.0 version and used it extensively for my off roading learning experience.
My take on this:
1. It must have sufficient torque when you are fully loaded to tackle deep muds and steep uphill sections.
2. It must be stable, since it has high CG and short wheelbase. Else it could easily over turn on uneven terrains or hill slopes.
3. Must have sufficient interior space for passengers and all camping gears – such as tents, cooler box, folding tables/chairs, stove, recovery equipment,food, etc.
4. The fuel tank capacity must be big enough for extended range. The last thing you want is to be out of fuel while deep in the Malaysian jungle. Else you need to bring a Jerry can and a place to hang it on to the vehicle.
5. Sufficient power sockets/USB outlets to charge your gadgets and other portable equipment – such as portable electric pump, lights, walkie talkie, etc.
6. OE accessories for various active lifestyle activities, such as camping, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, etc.
7. Sufficient spare parts at reasonable price. Not everything must come from Japan, because it will be expensive. My previous Perodua Nautica Air Filter cost me RM140.00/unit because it uses the original Daihatsu part and has to be imported form Japan.
8. Attractive selling price to attract FCB and young executives with active lifestyle. Good Luck!
When and how much of this Jimny can buy in Malaysia?
Any Recon / imported unit available in Msia?
When or where the new Suzuki Jimny 2019 showrooms? for test drive?
No more Suzuki in Malaysia. Best hope is wait for imported units. Hopefully there will be..
Hi…..Just wondering if I wanted to get one Jimny…Is there any possible way?
Hi there , I’m Veloo from MALAYSIA I’m really interested to buy new jimmy 2019 or 2018 auto kindly advise me
Available in Malaysia?
would import to malaysia or not?
My dream car, where to buy in sabah malaysia?