As expected, the appearance remained the same. The angular little SUV continues to charm with its purposeful simplicity. And if you suddenly want to change its appearance, there is no shortage of factory and non-original parts.
Inside, the Jimny received two pleasant updates. The instrument panel now includes a 4.2-inch display between the analog dials — a change that will surely please fans of classic devices as opposed to fully digital ones.
Buyers can also choose a 9-inch multimedia system screen with an updated interface borrowed from the Swift. However, base versions still come with a large plastic panel above the center console.
More importantly, the three-door Jimny has finally caught up with the five-door model in terms of safety equipment. It received the "Dual Sensor Brake Support II" system along with standard lane departure prevention, automatic high beams, and sign recognition.
Additionally, models with automatic transmission received adaptive cruise control and a hill start assist function.
Mechanically, everything remains unchanged. The Jimny is still equipped with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 658 cc and a power output of 63 hp, while the Jimny Sierra has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 103 hp. Both are paired with either a five-speed "manual" or a four-speed "automatic."
The updated model is already available for order in Japan and is likely to appear in some export markets in the future.
Prices range from 1,918,400 to 2,160,400 yen (12,800–14,400 dollars) for the Jimny and from 2,271,500 to 2,385,900 yen (15,200–15,900 dollars) for the Jimny Sierra. The optional 9-inch display costs 128,700 yen (860 dollars). Depending on the configuration, prices have increased by approximately 1000–2000 dollars.
Source: Suzuki