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    Suzuki Jimny Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

    Suzuki Jimny Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

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    $30,490

    The Suzuki Jimny represents the continuation of a little 4x4 legend that's been punching above its weight for five decades.

    It’s not very spacious, not particularly comfortable, but surprisingly comes with most modern features you expect in a new car. It even packs decent safety features, but does fall short with a three-star ANCAP safety rating. This rugged little charmer trades on its cuteness and heritage, though, and it epitomises honest, simple motoring at a good price. And it’s surprisingly capable off road. Rebuilt from the ground up in 2019, it offers just one powertrain; Suzuki’s clever 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol backed by a five-speed manual or four-speed auto.

    Current prices range from $30,490 for the Jimny GL Lite (qld) to $37,490 for the Jimny XL.

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    6.4L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    5 Speed Manual
    Unleaded Petrol
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    Rating Summary
    Price and features
    8
    Practicality
    7
    Driving
    7
    Safety
    6
    Overview
    Likes
    Fun to drive
    Adorable
    Still not too expensive
    Dislikes
    Would get tiring on a long trip
    Quite spartan in terms of features
    Low power, surprisingly high fuel use

    Suzuki Jimny News

    EXISTING MODELS
    Don't like touchscreens and digital displays? These are the last cars left with analogue dials and physical buttons including the Suzuki Vitara, Subaru Outback and more
    30 Mar 2025
    EXISTING MODELS
    2025 Suzuki Swift Champions concept revealed alongside Suzuki Jimny Conqueror, giving a glimpse at how a next-generation Hyundai i20 N-rivalling Suzuki Swift Sport could take shape
    22 Jan 2025
    SPECULATION
    Next-gen 2026 Suzuki Jimny ute and hybrid take shape: Iconic 4WD won't be electric car as it could recreate Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series success in miniature
    16 Nov 2024
    SPECULATION
    Going electric 'would ruin' cult favourite 4WD: Suzuki boss rules out EV and hybrid version of Jimny 4x4 and instead will focus on commercial use like a mini LandCruiser 70 Series: Report
    5 Nov 2024
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Want a 2025 Suzuki Jimny sooner? Act fast as supplies are set to slow down for the cut-price alternative to hardcore 4WDs such as the Toyota LandCruiser, Jeep Wrangler and Ford Everest
    7 Aug 2024
    PRICE AND SPECS
    Big price move for cult Aussie 4x4! Suzuki Jimny moves to "easier than ever" drive-away pricing in Australia to shake-up the more expensive 4WD market dominated by the Toyota Prado, Toyota LandCruiser and Ford Everest
    18 Jul 2024
    PRICE AND SPECS
    2024 Suzuki Jimny XL 5-door gains retro Heritage edition as the tiny SUV outsells the Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Stonic and Hyundai Venue
    15 May 2024
    PRICE AND SPECS
    Budget brand hikes prices in Australia: Suzuki forced to increases prices on nearly every model including the 2024 Jimny 4WD and Vitara SUV
    12 Apr 2024
    EXISTING MODELS
    2024 Suzuki Jimny 4x4 wait times cut: But you have to be quick
    13 Mar 2024
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    Suzuki Jimny Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Suzuki Jimny varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $30,490 and going to $37,490 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Suzuki Jimny Colours

    Arctic White Pearl
    Bluish Black Pearl
    Chiffon Ivory Metallic
    Jungle Green.
    Medium Grey
    Sizzling Red Metallic

    Suzuki Jimny Accessories

    Standard equipment in the Suzuki Jimny XL includes a 9.0-inch (up from 7.0 inch) touchscreen multimedia system (with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto), AEB, adaptive cruise control (on auto variants), rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, LED headlights, and 15-inch alloys.

    Suzuki Jimny Interior

    The Suzuki Jimny XL has a basic but comfortable cabin; cloth seats, hard, durable plastics, and everything, including the controls, is practical.

    The XL is longer than the three-door Jimny so there is a bit more room inside the cabin, in general, but there is plenty of head, leg and shoulder room in the two-person rear seat.

    There is also a little bit of extra space in the rear cargo area than in the three-door Jimny, allowing you some more flexibility in terms of what, and how much, you can pack in there.

    Suzuki Jimny Wheel Size

    The Suzuki Jimny has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 195x80 R15 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 5.5x15 inches.
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    Suzuki Jimny Towing Capacity

    The Suzuki Jimny has maximum towing capacity of 1300kg for the latest model available.
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    Suzuki Jimny Engine

    The five-door Jimny XL has the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the three-door – and that produces 75kW at 6000rpm and 130Nm at 4000rpm.

    The XL is available with either a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual gearbox.

    It has a part-time four-wheel drive system with high- and low-range, and off-road traction control.

    Suzuki Jimny Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Suzuki Jimny SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Suzuki Jimny FAQs

    Do you know if Australia will get the new Suzuki Jimny five-door this year or next?

    The backlog of orders for the retro little Suzuki Jimny means that buyers need to be patient. At the start of this year, Carsguide was told that the average waiting time between purchase and delivery in Australia was between six and eight months. While ever Suzuki is experiencing demand like that, you wouldn’t expect any rush to expand the range.

    That said, reports have emerged that Suzuki has, indeed, green-lighted a five-door Jimny which would have those two extra doors as well as the possibility of a turbocharged engine and even a mild-hybrid driveline (mainly to suit European tastes). The five-door concept is said to be 300mm longer and will probably weigh a little more as well.

    At this stage, rumours suggest the five-door wouldn’t be in production until 2023 at the very earliest, but given Australia’s demand for the two-door version, you’d expect Suzuki to give serious consideration to sending the five-door Down Under.

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    Stretching out service intervals?

    As much as I don't like to recommend that you don't service your car I think in this case you could extend the time between services, but don't let it go beyond 12 months.

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    Ongoing issues with 2000 Suzuki Jimny

    Because of the long time that has passed since the crash it will be very hard to connect the problems you are having to the prang. Crank angle sensors often fail on all makes and models, I wouldn't attribute that to the crash, and the head and head gasket problems you have had are unlikely to be related either. The second instance of head cracking and the head gasket failure are more likely to be the result of poor repairs to the head when it first cracked.

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    Suzuki Jimny Fuel consumption

    The Suzuki Jimny is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.4L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Suzuki Jimny Seats

    The Suzuki Jimny XL is a four-seater wagon: two seats in the front and two in the back.

    Suzuki Jimny Boot Space

    With the second-row seats in use, rear cargo space in the Suzuki Jimny XL is listed as 211L. With the second row stowed away, there’s a claimed 332L of cargo space.

    Suzuki Jimny boot space

    Suzuki Jimny Speed

    The Suzuki Jimny XL is able to do the 0-100km/h sprint in approximately 12 seconds.

    Suzuki Jimny Range

    The Suzuki Jimny XL has an official fuel consumption of 6.4L/100km (on a combined cycle).

    It has a 40L fuel tank so, going by those official fuel-use figures, a full tank should give you a driving range of about 625km.