THE rumours seem to be true, and the wait for a bigger Jimny might be nearly over.
The globally popular Suzuki Jimny will soon be available in a five-door variant alongside the existing three-door range.
The all-new Suzuki Jimny five-door variant was revealed at the Auto Expo 2023 in India, sharing the stage with another all-new SUV – the sporty and compact Fronx.
The five-door Jimny and Fronx are both production-ready models and while timing is still to be confirmed, both are heading to South African shores.
The Jimny joins the line-up to bring its go-anywhere-and-do-anything appeal to a wider audience. As such, Suzuki’s engineers have not tampered with the off-roader’s capabilities, power or structural rigidity.
The brand has kept the Jimny’s popular 1.5 petrol engine and the choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. It also kept the off-roader’s ladder frame chassis, its impressive 210mm ground clearance and it’s advanced AllGrip four-wheel drive system that allows for a change between 2WD and 4WD on the fly.
The new Jimny is also equipped with its brother’s low range 4WD system for technical off-road driving.
However, the dimensions have changed. The new five-door variant is 360mm longer than its three-door brother while the width and height remain unchanged. While not affecting off-road capabilities, the larger footprint has allowed Suzuki to add two more doors and stretch the load compartment.
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It has also allowed for unique interior features such as front seats that can fold flat to connect with the rear seat and create two cushioned sleeping spaces for adventurers who want to spend the night inside the Jimny on rugged adventures.
