Suzuki has used the Delhi motor present to disclose the long-anticipated Jimny 5-Door, a extra sensible model of its iconic mountain goat 4×4.
Whereas the corporate has offered 3.2 million Jimny fashions in 199 nations, this physique form is one thing new.
At 3985mm lengthy, the Jimny 5-Door is 340mm longer than the common mannequin, whereas the 2590mm wheelbase on the ladder body grows by the identical. Floor clearance is a claimed 210mm.
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There are not any modifications to the drivetrain to deal with the added bulk, with the present 1.5-litre petrol carrying over – mated to a part-time 4×Four system with low-range, and accessible with five-speed guide or four-speed automated transmission decisions.
Maruti Suzuki in India did, nonetheless, point out the fitment of automated begin/cease.
Official particulars are extremely scarce – the absence of spec sheets and press releases after the world premiere is obtrusive – however the livestream talked about the fitment of curtain airbags for each rows.
In contrast to the Japan-made Jimny, the Jimny 5-Door shall be assembled in India for export to Australia.
The excellent news for potential Australian consumers – who, as we’ve reported, are lining up in droves already – is that the longer mannequin ought to lob right here earlier than 12 months’s finish.
Australia has change into a serious marketplace for the Jimny. It was Suzuki’s second top-selling mannequin right here final 12 months and stays topic to lengthy wait occasions after 4 years on sale.
“With the launch of the all new Jimny 5 Door, we have given Jimny lovers precisely what they’ve needed for therefore lengthy – an Further Giant Jimny!” claims Suzuki Australia common supervisor Michael Pachota.
“Jimny has constructed an absolute cult following in Australia and can solely proceed to develop with a brand new breed of followers that want the additional area.
“The launch of this new variant will solely add to this mannequin’s iconic standing and can proceed to be one of the vital liked 4x4s within the nation.”
Sorry for the dangerous photos, Suzuki failed to offer excessive decision ones so we have grabbed some from the Delhi livestream for now.
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