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The 2019 Jimny and Vitara Series II will hit dealerships on the controversial January 26, but no official pricing yet.

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5 December 2018

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5 December 2018

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Suzuki Australia has confirmed the new-generation Suzuki Jimny small off-roader and Vitara Series II SUV will launch on January 26.

Official pricing for the Jimny off-roader is yet to be revealed in Australia, but the Japanese brand says it has received over 200 pre-orders so far.

The range is likely to land between $25-$30,000 and, as previously reported, will be powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing around 75kW/130Nm.

It will also feature a 7.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity but was recently handed a three-star NCAP rating.

The Series II Vitara will launch on the same day, with the most notable improvements being a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine for lower variants, and a significantly-improved safety offering including AEB, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.

While a lot of hype surrounds the Jimny, the Series II Vitara will gain significant safety and drivetrain upgrades.

Stay tuned for official pricing and spec levels for both cars when they are officially revealed closer to the January 26 release date.

Will you be lining up for a Vitara Series II or the new Jimny on Australia Day? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Tom White

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Despite studying ancient history and law at university, it makes sense Tom ended up writing about cars, as he spent the majority of his waking hours finding ways to drive as many as possible. His fascination with automobiles was also accompanied by an affinity for technology growing up, and he is just as comfortable tinkering with gadgets as he is behind the wheel. His time at CarsGuide has given him a nose for industry news and developments at the forefront of car technology.

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5. Iconic hot hatch now $8000 cheaper: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gains equipment and a lower price to fight off the Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R

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