Suzuki Philippines is once again expanding its dealer network as it held the groundbreaking of a new dealership in Silang, Cavite.
Suzuki Philippines expands its dealer network anew
Suzuki Auto Silang, which is the second 3S dealership to emerge from the Japanese company’s partnership with NXT Mile Motors Inc., is set to be operational by the first quarter of 2025. The upcoming Suzuki Auto Silang will be situated at Dragon Textile Compound, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Lalaan 1.
Suzuki Philippines Automobile Division General Manager Norihide Takei expressed his heartfelt appreciation and excitement for the commencement of this groundbreaking venture. Takei also extended his sincere gratitude to NXT Mile Motors Inc. for their unwavering support and dedication, highlighting their pivotal role in bringing Suzuki Auto Silang to fruition.
"I'm deeply appreciative of everyone who has contributed to making this project a reality … Let's work together to ensure its success and eagerly await its opening day," Takei said.
Suzuki Auto Silang is set to officially open in the first quarter of 2025
Suzuki Philippines said that the new dealership will have the capability to display five vehicles in the showroom as well as come with eight service bays, spanning a total dealer area of 2,000 sqm.
The company added that the upcoming Suzuki Auto Silang dealership will offer the residents of Silang, Cavite, and neighboring areas convenient access to Suzuki vehicles and exceptional service. It also aims to create a welcoming environment for all customers, embodying Suzuki's commitment to excellence.
2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
The latest offering from Suzuki Philippines is the 2024 Jimny 5-Door, which is offered in three variants with a starting price of Php 1,558,000 for the entry-level GL trim. The mid-spec GLX meanwhile, retails for Php 1,698,000 for the mono-color versions. The GLX Two-Tone then retails at Php 1,708,000.
All 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door variants are powered by a 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 gasoline that delivers 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The entry-level GL gets a five-speed manual transmission while the GLX and GLX Two-Tone trims are fitted with a four-speed automatic gearbox.
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Know more about Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 2024
The all-new 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is a compact SUV for the Philippine market. It is a slightly larger version of the original 3-Door version, and locally, it has two available variants. The entry-level Jimny 5-Door GL MT retails at Php 1,558,000, while the GLX AT is priced at Php 1,698,000. The GLX 5-Door AT Two-Tone meanwhile, retails at Php 1,708,000.
Size-wise, the Jimny 5-Door is 3,820mm long, 1,645mm wide, and 1,720mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,590mm and a ground clearance of 210mm.
Under the hood of the Jimny 5-Door is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that generates up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The GL exclusively uses a five-speed manual gearbox, while the upper trims come with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Locally, the Jimny 5-Door has a few similar ladder-frame competitors. But its closest rivals (size-wise) are the Geely Coolray, Toyota Raize, Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Chery Tiggo 5X, Hyundai Creta, etc.
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Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Launch
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door was introduced to the Philippine market in January 2024. At launch, it has three different variants. There’s the GL MT, GLX AT, and the GLX AT Two-Tone. Prices for these range from Php 1,558,000 to Php 1,708,000.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Exterior
On the outside, the Jimny 5-Door gets the same boxy body as the 3-Door version. It features a beefy bumper, a pair of circular headlamps, a slatted grille, and fog lamps. On the GLX, it gets LED headlamps with dedicated washers.
Over to the side, this off-road-ready SUV gets beefy fender flares and a black-colored side skirt. It likewise features a set of 15-inch alloy wheels. The higher-spec trims also have power-folding side mirrors. As per its name, it likewise features dedicated doors for its rear passenger cabin.
The rear of the Jimny 5-Door meanwhile, is equipped with a rear window de-mister, and a pair of LED taillights.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Interior
Inside the JImy 5-Door is a straightforward cabin that’s mostly made out of durable plastic. Its seats meanwhile are clad in fabric.
For the GLX and GLX Two-Tone, occupants are kept cool by an automatic climate control system. Standard on all trims meanwhile are power windows, a pollen filter, remote-control door locks, cabin lights, front and rear cup holders, and a total of three 12-volt accessory outlets.
The driver of the Jimny 5-Door is then provided with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. Driving information is provided by a digital trip meter and analog gauge clusters, and the steering wheel itself is tilt-adjustable. Only the GLX trims get cruise control.
Technology & Safety Features
The 2024 Jimny 5-Door’s GLX trims are kitted out with a nine-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said screen is linked to a four-piece speaker system.
Handling safety for the Jimny 5-Door are dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, anti-lock braking, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, reverse parking sensors, a reverse camera, and an engine immobilizer, among others. Added to the GLX variants are a shift lock, front-side airbags, and curtain airbags.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Chassis
The Jimny 5-Door is built on a ladder frame chassis. It uses a 3-link rigid axle with coil springs for both front and rear. Braking for this model meanwhile, is handled by a front disc brake and a rear drum brake.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Engine
The 2024 Jimny 5-Door uses a 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 gasoline engine. At the most, it can generate up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The GL trim uses a five-speed manual, while the GLX trims get a four-speed automatic transmission.
All Jimny 5-Door trims come standard with a part-time 4x4 drivetrain. This is controlled via a lever-type shifter knob and it offers a 4x2 mode, a 4x4 high mode, and a 4x4 low-range mode.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 2024 Price List
Variants | Price |
---|---|
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 1.5 GL 4x4 MT | ₱1,558,000 |
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 1.5 GLX 4x4 AT | ₱1,698,000 |
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 1.5 GLX 4x4 AT Two-Tone | ₱1,708,000 |
₱ 1,558,000 - ₱ 1,708,000
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