According to latest reports, the fourth generation Suzuki Jimny (Gypsy) might be launched by the end of 2018. It rumoured that the new Jimny might be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show in October this year.

In August 2017, the first leaked images of the 2018 Jimny had surfaced online. The images revealed the new Jimny's 3-door design and boxy proportions. The front of the car is almost reminiscent of the Mercedes G-Wagen. It features circular headlamps with round turn signals and a 5-slat grille, while the front bumper houses a pair of fog lamps. At the rear, the Jimny has a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate and rectangular tail lamps placed on the rear bumper. Inside, the car features a new dashboard with a touchscreen infotainment screen in the centre and a grab handle on the passenger side. It has a 3-spoke steering wheel and a twin-pod instrument cluster. 

Suzuki hasn't disclosed the engines that will be offered on the Jimny, however rumours suggest that Suzuki might offer a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in addition to a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol unit. It will also have four-wheel drive and a low range gearbox.

Meanwhile, there has been no word regarding its India launch yet.

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Images of the 2018 Suzuki Jimny first surfaced online back in August 2017. While the leaked images revealed the redesigned exterior and interior of the new Jimny in detail, latest spy images from an assembly line give us a first look at the actual production car.

The fourth-generation Jimny's exteriors seem to be inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. The front features a 5-slat grille finished in black with circular headlamps and turn signals. The car seen on the factory floor appears to be a lower variant since it doesn’t have fog lamps, or the black wheel arch extensions seen earlier.

In the second image, bodyshell is visible in an early stage of the assembly process. It has a black bumper with integrated tail lights already installed, as is the rear wiper. A slight recess on the rear door panel where the spare wheel will be bolted on can also be seen in the image.

The new Jimny will be offered as a 3-door and in multiple trim levels. Leaked images of the interior have indicated that the new model will be offered with a redesigned dashboard with a central touchscreen infotainment system, climate control and a three-spoke steering wheel. 

The second-generation Jimny was sold as the Gypsy in India. It has been rumoured that the new Jimny might get a 1.0-litre, turbocharged petrol engine with a choice of a manual or automatic transmission. A 5-door version could also be on cards, which might replace the Gypsy in India. 

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First images of the 2018 Suzuki Jimny have been leaked online. It looks like the 4th generation Jimny borrows styling cues from some legendary SUVs from the past and present. The design is clearly inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and the Land Rover Defender to a certain extent.

As per the leaked images, the Jimny will have boxy proportions with short overhangs. Like its predecessor, the new model will be offered in a three-door body style. The car featured here could be of a lower trim, given the fact that it is on steel rims and has basic ORVMs and door handles in black. Higher variants might get alloy wheels and dual-tone exterior colour options. The front end gets a 5-slat grille with large, round headlights and round indicators while the bumper houses a pair of fog lamps. From the rear, the Jimny looks a lot like the G-Wagen, especially with the centrally-mounted spare wheel and tail lights integrated into the rear bumper.

Inside, the Jimny gets a three-spoke steering wheel, a twin-dial instrument cluster and a central infotainment screen. Overall, the interior has been given a rugged look to match the vehicle's character.

The 2018 Jimny is rumoured to get a 1.0-liter, turbocharged petrol engine. The car featured in the image is sporting an automatic transmission however a manual version might also be on cards. It has been reported in the past that the next-gen Jimny would use the same lightweight platform that underpins the Baleno. Also, Suzuki might manufacture the Jimny in India and could introduce a five-door version in the local market.

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Media reports suggest that Suzuki is planning to make India the manufacturing hub for the next-gen Jimny. The new Jimny is likely to be launched before 2020, in markets such as Brazil, Indonesia and Europe. Since the Jimny is rumoured to be produced in India, it is possible that Maruti Suzuki will launch it in the domestic market as well.

The fourth-gen Jimny will reportedly be made on Suzuki's new, light weight platform that also underpins the Baleno hatchback. It will be manufactured at Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat plant, which is scheduled to start operations in early 2017. Reports further suggest that the new Jimny might be powered by the 1.0-litre BoosterJet petrol engine that develops around 110 BHP. A diesel engine will also be on offer.

The Jimny is currently in its third generation. It was originally launched in 1970 as the "Light Jeep" model named LJ10. The second-gen model was sold from 1981 to 1998. The Maruti Gypsy is essentially a long-wheelbase version of the second-gen Jimny. The third-gen (current) model has been around since 1998. As a result, the Japanese automaker will soon be introducing a comprehensively revised model of the popular compact off-roader.

In India, the Suzuki Jimny will be sold as a long wheelbase, four-door model. Moreover, Maruti might shed the Jimny moniker for the domestic market, and try to capitalize on the Gypsy brand name.

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