The new Suzuki Jimny has been confirmed for Thailand, according to Headlightmag. However, it is not certain yet if the compact 4×4 will be locally assembled in the Land of Smiles – where Suzuki has production facilities – or imported from Indonesia or Japan, the auto website adds.
The Jimny is quite a legend in the off-road world, a true 4×4 famed for its ability to go further down the trail than its size suggests. First unveiled last month, this all-new fourth-generation Jimny continues with a ladder frame; three angles, three-link rigid axle suspension with coil springs; and part-time 4WD with low range transfer gear (2H, 4H, 4L). Once again, this is no crossover – the Vitara covers that segment.
The new Jimny comes with a new “x-member” and two additional cross members for further reinforcement and increased torsional rigidity. The approach angle of 37 degrees, ramp breakover angle of 28 degrees and departure angle of 49 degrees are all ample, and allow the Suzuki to climb over obstacles without scraping its underbody.
Two body styles are available in Japan, one slightly more slimline and minimalist than the other. That’s the Jimny, and the one with the chunkier bumpers and wide over-fenders is the Jimny Sierra.
The slimline Jimny is to keep the 4×4 within kei car size boundaries, and it’s 155 mm shorter, 170 mm narrower and 5 mm lower than the still-compact Sierra, which will be the regular Jimny for global markets. Both share the same 2,250 mm wheelbase and 377 litre luggage space, which is 53 litres larger than before.
The kei car Jimny is powered by the regulation 660cc turbocharged triple with 64 PS and 96 Nm. Japanese buyers can choose from a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic.
The Japanese Sierra and the rest of the world gets a 1.5 litre engine to replace the previous 1.3 litre unit. This 102 PS/130 Nm unit delivers stronger torque at all rpm than before. Despite the increased displacement, it is smaller in size and 15% lighter than before. The transmission choice is also between 5MT and 4AT.
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bring this to malaysia lah!!!!!!
DRB suzuki, bring this to malaysia lah!!!
DRB suzuki closed down already la.. seriously.. all car brands managed by DRB don’t do well.
Except for DRB Honda apparently.
actually not DRB ler, its Proton, and car company that V with Proton close shop or dont do well in malaysia (mitsu, citroen, suzuki) in which before that they do pretty ell
Agree.
We do not need this Sampan ride Suzuki.
Better you get yourself and count us out.
The people had spoken
new Jimny should be lower than previous RM92k with zero rated GST.
I know Jimny fans will not like what I’m going to say. For RM92k, that is way too expensive even if U discount 6%. john will say its DOA(death on arrival).
Shaddap n take my money!!
sigh…. will this be in malaysia?….
With Suzuki now under proton will this be rebadged?
Bring here! Will sell like hot cakes!
DRB faster JV with Susuki to rebadge it become 3rd national car
Get sea sick cos it rides like Sampan.
Sorry no interest.
Bring it in!!! Presume it will not be a Japanese CBU unit, rather an Indonesian assembled unit to make it cheaper….
Damn, ini saja kereta yang membuatkan aku pertimbangkan 4wd. Bosan dikelilingi kereta besar tetapi takut akan jalan tidak rata
i thought i’m d only one
I wonder if Suzuki is going to be revived here in Malaysia…
We are probably not going to get this. The last Suzuki dealership is now selling Proton. What a shame
Pls bring this to malaysia !!!
Bring more colours in Malaysia. And bring more parts & accessories for this lovely Jimny.
can any body tell me from where i can get suzuki jimni 2019 zero meter near malyasia? i want to export it to dubai, so i want to know whether its available in singapore or not?and whether its available in thailand or indonesia??