[volkman10]

Suzuki to stop selling Jimny in Europe . Suzuki Jimny waiting list now up to a year in the UK.

The Jimny will fall victim to stricter European CO2 norms that take effect in 2021; SUV likely to return to Europe in the future with a different engine.

The Jimny will, however, make a return to select market in Europe sometime in 2021 as an N1 commercial vehicle. This means, Suzuki will sell the Jimny as a commercial vehicle without rear seats and with minor interior tweaks, but with the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as the outgoing passenger version

Jimny will return to the European market as a passenger vehicle in the future with an engine update that would help the brand achieve the brand’s CO2 targets.

The company has already begun communicating with its European dealer network to stop accepting new orders for the Jimny, with immediate effect. The Jimny’s departure from Suzuki’s European line-up has to do with stricter European norms for CO2 emissions that come in to effect in 2021.

EU legislation sets mandatory emission reduction targets for new cars and for 2021, each carmaker can have a maximum fleet average of 95g of CO2/km.
In order to achieve this target, the brand had been phasing out diesel vehicles since 2018, and is currently in the process of introducing a 48V mild-hybrid version for the Vitara SUV, which will be the first Suzuki model in Europe to benefits from this new powertrain.

Suzuki will henceforth sell all vehicles in Europe with some level of hybridisation. The company already sells the Ignis and the Swift with a 12V system, while the more expensive models, like the S-Cross and Vitara SUV, come with the 48V hybrid system coupled with a new K14D 1.4-litre petrol engine.

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[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Suzuki to stop selling Jimny in Europe .

It is not like they are suddenly pulling the plug of Jimny with immediate effect creating a void. Only the booking is closed, not delivery. It may be the huge waiting list that made Suzuki to announce this decision at this early stage. They have a huge waiting list for about an year, and may continue to deliver the cars till the end of that. Once done, they can restart booking and delivery for the commercial version.

[_lewie_]

Suzuki Jimny will make it's debut at the 15th Auto Expo next month

https://www.google.com/amp/s/gaadiwa...KAE%253D#ampf=

Equipped with a low ratio gearbox and the sweet 1.5 litre producing 102 PS power and 130Nm torque, it can give a tough competition to the Thar. If launched in india.

And if anyone's forgotten what it's actually capable of, here's a quick recap via Mat Watson.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wsQ8oSg4wYE

[romeomidhun]

Source: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/s...pe-140551.html

"Suzuki Confirms “Very Limited Numbers” for the 2020 Jimny in Europe"

Seems like electrification is the only way ahead for car manufacturers, unless they invent some path-breaking technology to run cars using water.

[venks]

Suzuki Jimny Sierra showcased in India !


https://gaadiwaadi.com/maruti-showca...time-in-india/

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by venks

Suzuki Jimny Sierra showcased in India !

And here is the response it gets





Source:Gaadiwaadi

[indian21r]

Originally Posted by volkman10

And here is the response it gets

That is why Maruti should launch this in India without delay and keep it as is

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by wacso

The 6th gear thing needs to be......
.....
The other nonsensical comments are: This is the baby G-Klasse. Jimny is an SUV. The new Jimny does not have differentials. Normally, power goes to the front axle....

Thanks for the info. High RPM rates at highway speeds makes me tear my hair, especially if it's a new car.

More than the NVH din, it's the feeling that we are burning more fuel than we ought to for the given speed.

By the way, you sure that it's Front Wheel Drive in 2H mode?

Given its platform and from reviews, I believe it is RWD in 2H.

Also it may not be an off-roader with lockable differentials.
BUT it is WAAYY BETTER with ladder frame chassis and proper 4X4 system with low ratio gearbox than the scores of high-riding cars that use the SUV acronym.

Originally Posted by wacso

Is there anything particular, you would like to know about the JB74w Jimny or see...
Please feel free to ask.

You have already clarified most of the doubts and there are more reviews/videos about the Jimny than any recently launched cars.

Still.

1. How is the ride comfort in low speeds, (in reference to any popular Indian cars) ?

2. How is the sheet metal strength? Below Scross quality? At par? Or better than Scross?

Thanks.

[volkman10]

Is this Australia’s most sought-after new car?

If there’s one car that’s hot right now, it’s the new Suzuki Jimny.

It seems (almost) everyone either wants one or wants to be seen in one.

Even if you order one today, you’ll still have to wait around 12 months (maybe more) to actually get it.

But, owners around the country appear to be cashing in on the news, posting dozens of near-new and/or lightly modified examples for close to $10K more than their original asking prices.

There are dozens of current-model Jimnys listed on carsales right now, some priced close to $40,000, accompanied by messages like “Don’t wait over a year to get one!” and “Extremely rare”.

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[volkman10]

Suzuki New Zealand Converts Jimnys Into Tiny Flatbed Trucks.

Suzuki New Zealand is converting 2020 Jimnys to “utes” by cutting off the rear section of the vehicle’s cabin and replacing it with a tiny aluminum bed. There’s now a neatly trimmed wall behind the front seats, which have instantly become the only seats. It’s all certified and official as it’s done by the local Suzuki importer, which we take to mean the warranty remains unaffected. To underline the truck’s working attitude, it’s only available in base spec and with the 5-speed manual gearbox, with steel wheels and halogen headlights and without climate control or touchscreen infotainment.

However, the new Jimny’s added handiness doesn’t come cheap. Driven says the conversion adds 12,000 NZD ($7276) on top of the Jimny’s base price, meaning that it’ll cost you 37,990 NZD for a complete turn-key package, or over $23k in American dollar

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[wacso]

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Jimny is an unfulfilled dream for many enthusiasts in India. And considering your varied experience, it would be great if you can write a small review specially on its offroad capability, suspension, engine etc with few pictures.

I thought I already did. The engine pulls nicely from low revs. The clutch and very linear throttle response allow for gentle power delivery especially in LOW or on snow. The suspension's characteristics is best described as very mild. I prefer low tire pressure around 2.2 bar, which enables smoother ride on pavement and helps absorb the small amplitude movement from rough pavement surface, which the heavy axles would otherwise amplify. The engine warms up quickly, which I appreciate on snowy winter mornings. However, HVAC is not sufficient and most of the winter driving is done with temp set to "HI". That is caused by lack of insulation applied to the passenger space.

Electronic systems such as lane departure alert and emergency braking assistant do in fact overreact. Lane departure alert basically vibrates the steering wheel when I go near the middle or outer line on the road. I decided to deactivate this aid, since I prefer to go outside of my lane instead of hitting potholes etc and the vibration is quite unpleasant. As a driver, I do not always wait until the car ahead leaves my lane and I do reduce the distance between us driving up to him. It is at those moments, when the Jimny starts beeping and activates the emergency braking procedure. The beeping sound/crash warning also occurs on one particular street in my town, where I travel at 50 kph and take a very slight left turn. Cars, parked on the right side of the road alert the system and red display accompanied by a loud beeping sound appear on the dash.

The 5 speed gearbox is very precise for having such a long lever. I have had problems going out of 5th to Neutral when "sailing" towards a corner or a stop sign. There seems to be some sort of notch in the 5th gear's slot right before the lever exits the slot and enters neutral position. I learned to deliberately hug the right side of the slot with the lever and when doing so, the lever goes out of 5th easily. Also, with more and more km on the clock, this notch has almost disappeared. It is also quite an experience to hear the various gear whines and differential noises when driving in city. The car appreciates shifting, since the 5speed is quite a short ratio box. There is a gap between 3rd and 4th gear, other gears are really tight. So 4th is your economy gear for city (50 speed limit). Jimny is easily parked, has a tiny turning radius, and takes of quickly, with a very clearly defined clutch bite point and extremely good throttle response. Forget all the delayed rev-ups in other vehicles. Revs rise and drop with no latency and that makes for a great driving experience.


Quite in contrast is the steering. Recirculating ball steering mechanism is a very durable solution, but it dictates a low steering ratio. It takes around 4 full turns from lock to lock. That alone is not a limiting factor, but you CAN NOT turn the wheel fast from lock to lock. The steering damper on the front axle works very strongly against any steering effort which goes further than 1/2 turn. So when driving out of a parallel parking stop, you need to go slowly and stay on clutch a little longer, otherwise the slow steering will put you in the opposite lane. It is simply impossible to steer quickly from one side to the other. Brakes are enough for city speeds and offroad. But I have had an emergency braking situation at 120 kph and that simply scared me. Half way through the pedal, I felt a softening notion and the braking force diminished. Note, that at that moment, the brakes were not hot or wet or dirty. I can not explain the reason for this behaviour, I only wish I will never feel this helpless again. As for economy, my Jimny CAN go 100 km for 6,6 litres 95 gasoline. Given my combination of road, offroad and city driving, I seem to always settle at around 7,2 litres/100 km.

On derestricted Autobahn, the car reached speeds of above 165 km and even that crazy push-the-limits drive returned a sub 8 litres consumption. Driving a 16v Japanese engine hard in the top register of the rev range is nothing harmful. After 7000 km, the engine run-in period was finished and you DO NEED to open any engine up at the end of running it in. Metal quality is... I do not know. Remember, the chassis holds the car together, the body is not a structural part. And as such, I guess it logically might be thinner, than self-support bodied cars like SX4 or Ignis or basically anything. I can only say, that the paint is quite thin and many hidden places i.e. in the engine bay are only covered by a mere overspray of the actual paint, grey grounding paint is showing everywhere. Remember, Suzuki is not a premium manufacturer and it is recommended to apply sealing wax or rubberised paint on the underbody when offroad use is intended. The BOSCH navigation and touchscreen unit works fine, is not slow or laggy and perfectly fits the car's purpose.

[desideep]

Hey Friends,

I bumped on the news that Suzuki has started selling Jimny UTE in New Zealand. I am sure we will see it on the Australian market soon. As they are experimenting I believe we may not be far from the 5 Door version.

Thanks
Deep.

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-new...by-ford-ranger

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Suzuki New Zealand Converts Jimnys Into Tiny Flatbed Trucks.

Guess they are badly missing the Maruti Gypsy based trucks(dubbed Suzuki Farmworker) :

[volkman10]

5 door Jimny being readied for India and rest of the world. Launch in early 2021.

Manufacture of the 3-door Jimny is set to commence at Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, around June 2020, with the entire production earmarked for exports

Production of the 5-door Jimny will commence six months later with the output shared between India and export markets. Maruti will retail the Jimny 5-door at its premium Nexa outlets with prices to start just under Rs 10 lakh.

In addition to the standard 3-door Jimny, Maruti Suzuki will also manufacture a new 5-door version at its Gujarat plant. And it’s the latter that will go on sale in India.

A larger cabin and the addition of rear doors will make this 5-door Jimny suitable to family buyers but what will be interesting to see is how the stretched dimensions, particularly the longer wheelbase, impact the off-roader’s ability in the rough. Size aside, the Jimny 5-door will be no different to the 3-door model in its basic ingredients. The 5-door Jimny will be built on a ladder-frame chassis, feature rigid axles at both ends, and employ four-wheel drive with low-range transfer case. The India-spec 5-door will come powered by the 105hp, 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that can also be found in the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Ertiga and Vitara Brezza.

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[govigov]

Even though, I welcome the 5 door Jimny rather than no Jimny at all, I would have still preferred the 3 door version over the 5 door version. Hopefully, later down the product line, they would consider the 3 door variant as well.