2018 Suzuki Jimny launched in Japan, possibly arriving Indian market

Suzuki has launched the 2018 Jimny in the Japanese market. On the official launch of the fourth-gen Jimny, the other three previous generations which include Maruti Gypsy – the sec-gen, also appear on the stage. 

The new generation of the Jimny comes into 2 different variants, which are the standard and the Sierra. Each variant is available at three trims, XG, XL, and XC. The Sierra promises to bring better space and more features. 

Here are the dimension specifications of the Jimny. The standard Jimny is 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide. It is measured at 1,725 mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 2,250 mm of length. For the ground clearance, it is measured at 205 mm. Sierra’s dimension is on the larger side with 3,550 mm in length, 1,645 mm in width and 1,730 mm in height. However, it remains the same wheelbase and the ground clearance increases slightly to 210 mm.

With regard to the exterior, 2018 Suzuki Jimny features LED headlights and headlight washer. The front profile features a bold matte black grille and a rough bumper. The exterior features dual tones, with the black treatment to cover the roof, bumper, OEVMs as well as the arch wheel. 

The impressive dual tone exterior is available at the top-spec Suzuki Jimny 

The interior of the new Jimny offers a decent number of features

The Jimny offers a variety of exterior paints. The color palette includes Jungle Green, Medium Gray, Blue Black Pearl, Silky Silver Metallic, Spare White, Pure White Pearl. And the dual-tone exterior which is only available in the top-of-the-line XC variant includes the following colors: Kinetic Yellow, Chiffon Ivory, and Blyisque Blue Metallic.

2019 Suzuki Jimny Sierra Exterior and Interior - First look

In terms of engine option, Suzuki Jimny receives power from K15B 1.5 liter engine. The peak power it could bring is 102 PS and the peak torque is 130 Nm. The transmission duty is done by either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

The price for a new Jimny is set at JPY 1,458,000 (Rs 9,02 lakh) and goes up to JPY 1,857,600 (Rs 11,49 lakh).

Maruti hasn’t mentioned a word on the launch of the new Jimny in the Indian market but there is a high chance that it would be introduced soon as the replacement for the Gypsy which fails on the crash tests and could be discontinued.

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