Suzuki Launches the All-new Jimny 4WD Vehicles in Japan

Suzuki Motor Corporation has launched the all-new Jimny 4WD minicar and compact car in Japan on 5 July 2018 for the first time in 20 years. Its authentic off-road functions and performances have been enhanced, and the all-new Jimny compact car has been installed with a newly-developed 1.5 litre engine.

In 1977, the first compact car Jimny, the LJ80 (sold in Japan as Jimny 8), was launched. It installed a 0.8 litre engine onto a body based on the minicar Jimny, and was active as an authentic compact 4WD vehicle in overseas markets as well. The Jimny has shown its performances in a wide range of scenes from daily to leisure uses in 194 countries and regions worldwide.

The all-new Jimny has further evolved their desired authentic 4WD performances while inheriting its half a century of core concept and technologies. It inherits the Jimny’s traditional body structures of newlydeveloped ladder frame with front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, part-time 4WD with low range transfer gear, and 3-link rigid axle suspension. Plus, brake LSD (limited slip-differential) traction control is standard equipment on all variants, realizing high offroad performances.

Functionality is pursued in both interior and exterior designs, with maneuverable body size, while also pursuing user-friendliness to meet various needs by evolving its visibility, as well as roominess and ease of use in luggage space. Safety equipment is fulfilled by adopting the Suzuki Safety Support preventive safety technology.