Suzuki’s mini-4x4 Jimny can go anywhere

The first video and action shots of the all-new Suzuki Jimny have been released, revealing the go-anywhere ability of the 4th generation small off-roader.



As you can see in these images shot in moody, icy landscape by Australian photographer Benjamin Hardman, who also appears in the promo video, the new Suzuki Jimny will deliver hard-core levels of wheel articulation and off-road traction.

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The 2019 Suzuki Jimny – only the fourth all-new version since April 1970 and the first full redesign since 1998 – will be powered by a cheap 'n' cheerful 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline unit called the K15B. It's tuned for bang on 100 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque, and comes with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto transmission, both of which come with a high/low transfer gear ratio selector to make it suitable for steep and slippery off-road action.

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The off-roading ability of Jimny is characterized by a rigid ladder frame and 3-link rigid axle suspension at both ends paired with Suzuki’s dual-range ALLGRIP PRO four-wheel drive system with low-range.

At the same time, major tech advances will include the availability of a 7.0-inch touch-screen projecting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, high-beam assist, daytime running lights, hill-hold, hill decent control, dual front, front-side and side curtain airbags, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB).



Image Gallery: Suzuki Jimny 4x4

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Image & video credits: Suzuki

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The all-new Jimny was expected to make its global debut at the 2017 Tokyo motor show but it now seems the first public showing will be at a global motor show next year, possibly the 2018 Geneva motor show.



The new Jimny will come built on a ladder- frame chassis. Like the earlier Jimnys, the new model will have a small footprint which should give it excellent approach, departure and ramp break-over angles. So far, only a three-door hard-top version has been seen, but a larger five-door model and soft-top variants are expected as well.

The interior seems to have taken several components from Suzuki's existing bin, sharing parts with the new generation Suzuki Swift among other models.



There are also many reports that suggest that the Jimny would be built in India, at Maruti’s Sanand factory in Gujarat. India could also become this compact SUV’s global export hub.

According to preliminary reports, the Jimny will be equipped with a 1.2-liter 92-horsepower petrol engine and a 1 liter-3 cylinder BoosterJet turbocharged unit.  A Hybrid variant is also rumoured to be introduced at launch. The off-roader will be have an all-wheel drive layout as standard.



source: team-bhp