Suzuki has finally taken the wraps off the anticipated Jimny 5-door SUV, introducing it at the Auto Expo 2023 in India alongside the Fronx subcompact crossover. Apart from the size, Suzuki’s latest off-roader now also comes with mild-hybrid tech.
The Suzuki Jimny 5-door comes to life
The extended-wheelbase mini off-roader is based on the current fourth-generation global model, utilizing the same body-on-chassis platform with a ladder frame. For the most part, it resembles the 3-door version, with the added length expected to benefit interior space and handling.
Exterior
Measurements for the new Jimny 5-door include a length of 3,985mm, a width of 1,645mm, and a height of 1,720mm. These make it 335mm longer and 5mm lower than the standard model, with the additional length also apparent in the new Jimny’s increased 2,590mm wheelbase. Ground clearance remains at 210mm.
It retains the familiar styling of the 3-door version
The familiar design elements of the 3-door Jimny have been carried over to the bigger model. These include the overall boxy design and the vertical fascia that features a grille with silver trim surrounded by LED headlamps. As the Jimny 5-door is based on the global trim (also known as the Sierra in Japan), it gets the same beefy bumper and fender extensions that are absent on the JB64 Kei variant.
Two additional doors make ingress and egress easier for rear passengers
Of course, what serves as the conversation piece on the new Jimny is the presence of an additional rear door on both sides, accompanied by a sliver of rear quarter glass. The added windows look to be a two-piece affair, topped off by a contrast black roof. Meanwhile, the rear still features the spare tire mounted on the side-swinging tailgate hovering over the protruding rear bumper. A set of 15-inch alloy wheels is standard.
Interior
There are hardly any changes to the interior layout as well, with the Jimny 5-door remaining mostly faithful to its older sibling. Angular shapes and hard-wearing surfaces dominate the cabin, still surrounding up to four occupants. The dashboard retains the familiar rugged look with large toggle switches as well as prominent rivets on the passenger side grab handle.
The utilitarian interior of the 3-door has been carried over
The benefit that a longer body brings to the Jimny is the increased cargo space, measuring at a default 208 liters and expandable to 332 liters, allowing users to bring more gear on off-road jaunts. Presumably, the longer wheelbase should also somewhat improve ride quality, but not by much.
Tech & Safety
The same array of instruments and amenities on the 3-door Jimny can be found on the longer model, with dual analog speedometer and tachometer gauges surrounding a small multi-information display. A floating-type touchscreen head unit runs Maruti Suzuki’s SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system, complemented by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Connectivity options include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Standard safety kit on the Jimny 5-door comprise anti-lock brakes, six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, hill descent control, and a rear-view camera.
Engine & Drivetrain
Still powering the upsized Jimny is the mainstay 1.5-liter K15B gasoline engine rated at 105 horsepower and 134 Nm of torque. However, what’s new about the power unit is that it is also accompanied by mild-hybrid assist that brings an idle-engine start/stop system. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and 4-speed torque-converter automatic.
The 1.5-liter gasoline engine is now enhanced with mild-hybrid tech
The Jimny 5-door utilizes Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4WD system, with a manual transfer case and low-range gearbox that allows users to select between 2WD High, 4WD High, and 4WD Low settings. Buoying the SUV above the ground is a 3-link rigid axle suspension.
Pricing
Maruti Suzuki says that pricing for the 2023 Suzuki Jimny 5-door will be announced in May 2023, estimated to be at Rs 12 lakh (Php 812,000). It will be assembled in India for both local and export markets, and has been confirmed for distribution in Australia by the fourth quarter of 2023.
The 2023 Suzuki Jimny 5-door will be produced in India
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Know more about Suzuki Jimny 2024
The Suzuki Jimny 2023 is a 4x4, ladder-frame mini-SUV. In the local market, this model is available in three different variants. There’s the GL 1.5 MT, the GLX 1.5 AT (Monotone), and the GLX 1.5 AT (Two-tone). Their prices range from Php 1,258,000 to Php 1,330,000.
Under the hood, the Suzuki Jimny uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of producing up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The entry-level GL variant may come with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the GLX exclusively uses a four-speed automatic transmission. All then come with the Suzuki 4x4 All Grip Pro drivetrain.
Size-wise, the Suzuki Jimny has a length of 3,480mm, a width of 1,645mm, and a height of 1,725mm. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,250mm, and a ground clearance of 210mm.
Locally, the Suzuki Jimny technically doesn’t have direct competitors. Then again, the closest off-road-focused recreational vehicles available locally are the Toyota FJ Cruise and the Jeep Wrangler. Size-wise though, the Jimny is more in line with the Hyundai Kona, MG ZS, Geely Coolray, Kia Seltos, Chery Tiggo 2 Pro, and Mazda CX-3, among others.
₱ 1,258,000 - ₱ 1,330,000
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