Unveiled in 2018, the new-generation Jimny was easily one of, if not THE most anticipated cars when it launched locally, with reserverations and wait times reportedly extending over a year. Much of the excitement over the compact crossover related to its cute retro design cues, meant as a throwback the Jimnys of years past. The round LED headlights embedded in the grille pay homage to the classic, first-gen model, while the clamshell hood harks back to both the second- and third-gen models. Even the placing of the taillights in the rear bumper mirrors that of the second-gen of the mini crossover.
Despite having all the trappings of a vintage vehicle, the 2021 Jimny—a 2020 carryover—still manages to be modern with plenty of contemporary embellishments including headlight washers, steering wheel controls, rearview camera, and more. Inside, a touchscreen infotainment system brings the dashboard elements together, which also houses a climate control air conditioning. Another digital display for the vehicle's settings can be found between the two orange-on-black gauges.
Powertrain-wise, the all-new Jimny is available with a newly-developed 1.5-liter K15B engine that produces 100hp and 130Nm of torque, mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual or gearbox.
Utilizing a newly-developed ladder frame, the Jimny body rides on three-link rigid axle suspensions with coil springs. Meanwhile, an AllGrip Pro part-time, four-wheel-drive system with low-range transfer gear boosts its off-road capabilities. Ground clearance sits at a comfy 210mm, and approach, break over, and departure angles of 37-, 28-, and 49-degrees, respectively.
For those interested, the Suzuki Jimny costs PHP1.06 to 1.18 million brand new, with four different variants to choose from. Check out the breakdown of features for each below.
Suzuki Jimny GL 5MT (PHP1.06 million)
SPECIFICATION
- Dimensions (mm): 3480 x 1645 x 1725
- Wheelbase (mm): 2250
- Ground clearance (mm): 195
- Seating Capacity: 4 Persons
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Raised (Liters): 85
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Folded (Liters): 377
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Liters): 40
- Curb Weight (kg): 1090 / 1095
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1435
POWERTRAIN
- Engine Type: K15B Inline-4 16-Valve Multi-Point Injection
- Displacement (cc): 1462 (1.5L)
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Max power (hp / RPM): 100 @ 6000
- Max torque (Nm / RPM): 130 @ 4400
- Transmission Type: 5-Speed Manual
- Drivetrain: 4x4 All Grip Pro
- Front / Rear Suspension: 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring / 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring
- Front / Rear Brakes: Solid Disc / Leading and Trailing Drums
- Wheels: 195 / 80 R 15 + Alloy Wheels
EXTERIOR
- Headlights: Halogen Multi-Reflector
- Front Fog Lamps: With
- Lamp Washer: Without
- Automatic Lamps: Without
- Headlamp Levelling: Without
- Outside Door Mirrors: Unpainted
- Outside Door Handles: Black
- Tailgate Opener: With
- Drip Rails: With
- Wiper: 2-Speed Intermittent with Washer (Front) / 1-Speed with Washer (Rear)
- Paint Options: Solid Jungle Green, Solid Medium Gray, White, Pearl Bluish Black, Metallic Silky Silver
INTERIOR
- Air Conditioning System: Manual
- Cruise Control: Without
- Steering Wheel: Urethane
- Gear Shift Knob: Chrome
- Seat Material: Fabric
- Power Windows: With
- Audio System: 9-inch Multimedia Audio Touchscreen
- Connectivity: USB, 12V Socket, Bluetooth, MirrorLink
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Luggage Box: Without
SAFETY
- Airbags: Driver and Front Passenger
- Brake Assist: Without
- Reverse Parking Camera: Without
- Reverse Parking Sensor
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Side Impact Door Beams
- Electronic Stability Program
- Offline Navigation
- Hill Hold Control
- Engine Immobilizer
Suzuki Jimny GL 4AT (PHP1.12 million)
SPECIFICATION
- Dimensions (mm): 3480 x 1645 x 1725
- Wheelbase (mm): 2250
- Ground clearance (mm): 195
- Seating Capacity: 4 Persons
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Raised (Liters): 85
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Folded (Liters): 377
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Liters): 40
- Curb Weight (kg): 1110 / 1110
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1435
POWERTRAIN
- Engine Type: K15B Inline-4 16-Valve Multi-Point Injection
- Displacement (cc): 1462 (1.5L)
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Max power (hp / RPM): 100 @ 6000
- Max torque (Nm / RPM): 130 @ 4400
- Transmission Type: 4-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: 4x4 All Grip Pro
- Front / Rear Suspension: 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring / 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring
- Front / Rear Brakes: Solid Disc / Leading and Trailing Drums
- Wheels: 195 / 80 R 15 + Alloy Wheels
EXTERIOR
- Headlights: Halogen Multi-Reflector
- Front Fog Lamps: With
- Lamp Washer: Without
- Automatic Lamps: Without
- Headlamp Levelling: Without
- Outside Door Mirrors: Unpainted
- Outside Door Handles: Black
- Tailgate Opener: With
- Drip Rails: With
- Wiper: 2-Speed Intermittent with Washer (Front) / 1-Speed with Washer (Rear)
- Paint Options: Solid Jungle Green, Solid Medium Gray, White, Pearl Bluish Black, Metallic Silky Silver
INTERIOR
- Air Conditioning System: Manual
- Cruise Control: Without
- Steering Wheel: Urethane
- Gear Shift Knob: Chrome
- Seat Material: Fabric
- Power Windows: With
- Audio System: 9-inch Multimedia Audio Touchscreen
- Connectivity: USB, 12V Socket, Bluetooth, MirrorLink
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Luggage Box: Without
SAFETY
- Airbags: Driver and Front Passenger
- Brake Assist: Without
- Reverse Parking Camera: Without
- Reverse Parking Sensor
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Side Impact Door Beams
- Electronic Stability Program
- Offline Navigation
- Hill Hold Control
- Engine Immobilizer
Suzuki Jimny GLX 4AT (PHP1.16 million)
SPECIFICATION
- Dimensions (mm): 3480 x 1645 x 1725
- Wheelbase (mm): 2250
- Ground clearance (mm): 195
- Seating Capacity: 4 Persons
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Raised (Liters): 85
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Folded (Liters): 377
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Liters): 40
- Curb Weight (kg): 1110 / 1110
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1435
POWERTRAIN
- Engine Type: K15B Inline-4 16-Valve Multi-Point Injection
- Displacement (cc): 1462 (1.5L)
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Max power (hp / RPM): 100 @ 6000
- Max torque (Nm / RPM): 130 @ 4400
- Transmission Type: 4-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: 4x4 All Grip Pro
- Front / Rear Suspension: 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring / 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring
- Front / Rear Brakes: Solid Disc / Leading and Trailing Drums
- Wheels: 195 / 80 R 15 + Alloy Wheels
EXTERIOR
- Headlights: LED Projector Low Beam
- Front Fog Lamps: With
- Lamp Washer: With
- Automatic Lamps: With
- Headlamp Levelling: With
- Outside Door Mirrors: Painted
- Outside Door Handles: Body Color
- Tailgate Opener: With
- Drip Rails: With
- Wiper: 2-Speed Intermittent with Washer (Front) / 1-Speed with Washer (Rear)
- Paint Options: Solid Jungle Green, Solid Medium Gray, White
INTERIOR
- Air Conditioning System: Automatic
- Cruise Control: With
- Steering Wheel: Leather-Covered
- Gear Shift Knob: Piano Black
- Seat Material: Fabric
- Power Windows: With
- Audio System: 9-inch Multimedia Audio Touchscreen
- Connectivity: USB, 12V Socket, Bluetooth, MirrorLink
- Number of Speakers: 4
- Luggage Box: With
SAFETY
- Airbags: Driver and Front Passenger
- Brake Assist: With
- Reverse Parking Camera: With
- Reverse Parking Sensor
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Side Impact Door Beams
- Electronic Stability Program
- Offline Navigation
- Hill Hold Control
- Engine Immobilizer
Suzuki Jimny GLX AT Two-Tone (PHP1.18 million)
SPECIFICATION
- Dimensions (mm): 3480 x 1645 x 1725
- Wheelbase (mm): 2250
- Ground clearance (mm): 195
- Seating Capacity: 4 Persons
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Raised (Liters): 85
- Luggage Capacity Seatback Folded (Liters): 377
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Liters): 40
- Curb Weight (kg): 1110 / 1110
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1435
POWERTRAIN
- Engine Type: K15B Inline-4 16-Valve Multi-Point Injection
- Displacement (cc): 1462 (1.5L)
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Max power (hp / RPM): 100 @ 6000
- Max torque (Nm / RPM): 130 @ 4400
- Transmission Type: 4-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: 4x4 All Grip Pro
- Front / Rear Suspension: 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring / 3-Link Rigid Axle with Coil Spring
- Front / Rear Brakes: Solid Disc / Leading and Trailing Drums
- Wheels: 195 / 80 R 15 + Alloy Wheels
EXTERIOR
- Headlights: LED Projector Low Beam
- Front Fog Lamps: With
- Lamp Washer: With
- Automatic Lamps: With
- Headlamp Levelling: With
- Outside Door Mirrors: Painted
- Outside Door Handles: Body Color
- Tailgate Opener: With
- Drip Rails: With
- Wiper: 2-Speed Intermittent with Washer (Front) / 1-Speed with Washer (Rear)
- Paint Options: Solid Kinetic Yellow / Black, Metallic Brisk Blue / Black, Metallic Chiffon Ivory / Black
INTERIOR
- Air Conditioning System: Automatic
- Cruise Control: With
- Steering Wheel: Leather-Covered
- Gear Shift Knob: Piano Black
- Seat Material: Fabric
- Power Windows: With
- Audio System: 9-inch Multimedia Audio Touchscreen
- Connectivity: USB, 12V Socket, Bluetooth, MirrorLink
- Number of Speakers: 4
- Luggage Box: With
SAFETY
- Airbags: Driver and Front Passenger
- Brake Assist: With
- Reverse Parking Camera: With
- Reverse Parking Sensor
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Side Impact Door Beams
- Electronic Stability Program
- Offline Navigation
- Hill Hold Control
- Engine Immobilizer
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