Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) has officially rolled out the all-new Jimny 5-Door model for the local market with three variants - the entry-level GL, GLX, and the GLX Two-tone. The new version is still built on the same sturdy off-road capable platform, but it uses a slightly extended body in order to accommodate dedicated doors for its rear cabin.
2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
So what can prospective buyers expect from this new version of the Jimny? Let’s talk about its specs and features to find out.
Exterior
On the outside, the 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door retains the boxy look of the original version. From the front, it features a beefy-looking bumper that houses a pair of fog lamps, and a rectangular grille with five vertical slats that are flanked by a pair of circular LED headlamps (GLX).
Over to the side, it gets beefy fender flares and a black plastic side skirt just like before. The key feature of this new compact SUV though, is the new doors dedicated to the rear passenger cabin. This adds better ingress and egress for the vehicle’s rear occupants.
The 5-Door is slightly longer than the 3-Door version.
The model’s squared-off rear end meanwhile, gets a pair of bumper-mounted LED taillights, a tailgate-mounted full-size spare tire, a rear window de-mister, and a rear wiper.
As mentioned above, the Jimny 5-Door was elongated a bit and its overall length now spans 3,820mm, which is 170mm more compared to its three-door sibling. Its width and height, however, remain the same at 1,645mm and 1,720mm, respectively. Its wheelbase, on the other hand, was stretched up to 2,590mm.
Just like the older 3-door Jimny, the Jimny 5-Door gets a generous ground clearance of 210mm. Its climbing and descending ability is also ensured by short overhangs that provide an approach angle of 36 degrees, a ramp breakover angle of 24 degrees, and a departure angle of 47 degrees.
Jimny 5-Door from the rear
Due to its slightly larger frame, the Jimny 5-Door’s top-spec version has a curb weight of 1,205 kg. That’s 95 kg more compared to the top-spec 3-door model.
Interior
Step inside the Jimny 5-Door and you’ll be greeted by a predominantly black cabin that carries over the 3-door version’s design. Its dashboard remains dominated by a large touchscreen display, while most of its sections including the interior door cards are made out of sturdy plastics.
For the model’s higher-spec GLX trim, interior comfort is ensured by an automatic air-conditioning system with physical buttons and knob controls. It also gets physical controls for the vehicle’s mechanical functions.
A peek inside the all-new Jimny 5-Door's front cabin
Over to the driver-side of the Jimny 5-Door is a modern-looking three-spoke steering wheel equipped with buttons for the cruise control (GLX) and audio control switches. This wheel is similar in design to the one on the Jimny 3-door, the Ertiga Hybrid, XL7, and the Swift. Behind the steering wheel are sturdy-looking analog gauges that flank a small digital display.
The seats of the Jimny 5-Door meanwhile, are clad in fabric. All get a manual adjustment, and the ones for the rear feature a 50:50 split-folding function. At maximum, the 5-Door model can still fit four adults, and the Japanese brand says it has improved its rear seats with thicker cushions. Both the front and rear cabin occupants share two cup holders mounted on the center console.
With the rear seats folded down, it can carry up to 332 liters of cargo.
With the rear seats folded, the Jimny 5-Door can carry a total of 332 liters of cargo. With the rear seats in use, the vehicle has a default cargo space of 211 liters. According to Suzuki, more luggage space was freed up thanks to the removal of the luggage box that’s currently on the 3-door. The company likewise lowered this section’s floor height.
Tech & Safety
Handling onboard entertainment needs for the Jimny 5-Door GLX is a nine-inch touchscreen display paired with a four-piece speaker system. For smartphone connectivity, this screen is kitted out with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In-vehicle charging is done through 12-volt accessory sockets on the vehicle’s center console and luggage compartment, as well as a center console USB port.
The Jimny 5-Door GLX is equipped with a nine-inch toucshcreen display.
For safety, the 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door features dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, anti-lock braking, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, a reverse parking camera, rear parking sensors, and electronic stability control, among others.
Engine & Performance
As mentioned, the 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door gets three variants for the local market. 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.
For all variants, they use a 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 gasoline that’s also on the Jimny 3-door. At the most, this four-banger can make up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque.
The Jimny 5-Door's 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 gasoline engine.
Just like its slightly smaller 3-door sibling, the all-new Jimny 5-Door gets a part-time 4x4 system with a two-wheel-drive mode, 4x4-high mode, and a 4x4-low range mode. The control scheme for this 4x4 system is a lever positioned slightly below the gear shifter.
Stopping power is supplied by a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. Off-road stability and ride comfort are delivered by a 3-link rigid axle suspension with coil springs for both the front and rear. Those aforementioned bits are combined with a rigid and durable full ladder frame chassis.
Price
When it comes to price, the 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door starts at Php 1,558,000 for the entry-level GL. The GLX meanwhile, retails for Php 1,698,000 for the mono-color versions. The GLX Two-Tone then retails at Php 1,708,000.
Ready to go on more adventures.
The two two-tone color options for the GLX include Sizzling Red Metallic with Bluish Black Pearl and Chiffon Ivory Metallic with Bluish Black Pearl. The mono-color options buyers can choose from include Jungle Green, Celestial Blue Pearl Metallic, Arctic White Pearl, and Granite Gray Metallic.
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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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