Suzuki Jimny launched in Japan

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Suzuki has launched the Jimny in Japan. Sold in two models - Kei-spec Jimny and Jimny Sierra will be made at the company's Kosai plant in Japan. International markets will get the Jimny Sierra only.

The car measures 3,480 mm in length, 1,645 mm in width and 1,725 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,250 mm. The car's ground clearance is rated at 210 mm, while its boot space of 85 litres can be expanded to 377 litres with the rear seats folded.

The Jimny gets projector headlamps, a black 5-slat grille, circular foglamps and blackened ORVMs. It is also availed in a two-tone paint scheme. The car rides on 15-inch black alloy wheels shod with 195/80 section tires and gets flared wheel arches in black and side steps.

On the inside, the Jimny gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a dual pod instrument cluster with a central MID, dashboard mounted power window switches and climate control .

The international-spec Jimny is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 101 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm. Power is sent to all the wheels on demand via a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox. A low range transfer box is also provided.

Coming to safety features, the car gets front and side airbags, a seat belt reminder system for all occupants, radar-based collision assistant, high beam assist, lane departure assist and traffic sign recognition among others.