Suzuki Jimny is a small SUV, manufactured by the concern since 1968. For almost 50 years, three generations of cars have been presented to the world, the last update was released in 1998. After 20 years, the company is ready to present a new, fourth generation of the well-known compact jeep.
The main advantage of the car is a high level of cross-country ability, which is guaranteed:
- short wheelbase;
- frame body;
- integrated low gear;
- rigid front axle;
- low weight;
- significant ground clearance.
The main positive qualities of the car should include its small size, maneuverability, as well as a high level of reliability and efficiency.
It is precisely due to the above-mentioned qualities that the car is in great demand, especially for those who prefer active rest. For this reason, there is nothing surprising in the fact that the concern decided to start producing and releasing a new version of the car that will appear on the market in 2018.
Car exterior
During the development of the appearance of the car, the company followed a simple principle: "the perfect jeep does not require strong changes."It is for this reason that the new version of the SUV has retained all the best qualities of its predecessor. However, in spite of all this, the design solutions introduced will allow us to immediately find out the novelty.
Notable changes:
- smooth lines of the front bumper and grille;
- rounded hood got a smaller air intake;
- bumper has a stepped design;
- the car body is edged in the form of a plastic body kit of a dark color;
- "Fog" moved closer to the middle of the front bumper;
- wheel arches are enlarged and have a convex shape;
- car profile has a wide dark molding instead of the usual vyshtampovochny line;
- on top of the trunk there is a visor, and the combined lights have a new design.
4th generation jimny sizes
The new version of the popular SUV has the following dimensions:
- length - 3700 mm;
- width - 1600 mm;
- height - 1700 mm;
- wheelbase - 2250 mm;
- ground clearance - 190 mm.
Interior novelties
The exterior of the car corresponds to its intended purpose, namely - the conquest of off-road. It is for this reason that the interior of Suzuki is quite conservative and organic.
For trim used:
- soft plastic;
- expensive fabric;
- decorative inserts and trim (in more equipped versions).
The front seats have a comfortable and high seating, equipped with high-quality lateral support. The instrument panel is protected by a special visor, and all elements have a standard rounded shape. The center console of the jeep is equipped with an integrated multimedia complex touch screen. Deflectors have a rectangular shape and are located above the monitor. Under it you can see the various buttons and keys that are responsible for managing the systems of Suzuki Jimny.
The second row of seats can be folded in the ratio of one to two, in order to increase the useful volume of the trunk from 115 liters to 315. When folding the seats to a flat floor it is not necessary to wait, but this was not to be expected from a small SUV with not a spacious trunk. To increase the capacity, designers and designers have provided a large number of shelves and niches.
Specifications, parameters and equipment
Initially, it is planned to release a new car model with a power unit, which has already been tested by time - a 1.3 liter engine with an output of 84 horsepower. The car is made entirely of aluminum and has two separation shaft. Over time, a richer selection of power units is planned, and manufacturers also announced that a diesel version will appear.
For completing the car, two variants of transmission are offered: 4-oh speed automatic and 5-range mechanics. Depending on the terrain, three modes of transmission are assumed for movement:
- 2WD - for the city and solid country tracks (ordinary roads);
- 4WD - all-wheel drive for difficult roads;
- 4WD-L - for off-road and the possibility of using downshift.
Basic version equipment:
- security systems - ESP and ABS;
- airbags (2 pcs.);
- bars mounted in the door;
- electric heating front row of seats and rear window;
- electric front window lifts;
- on-board computer, navigation system;
- air conditioning.
Additional options for a fee:
- leather steering wheel and seat trim;
- help during the upward movement;
- electric mirrors;
- automatic adjustment of headlights.
Price and sales start
Suzuki Jimny is a small SUV, positioning itself as an image model. Although the volume of its sales is not particularly large in Russia, deliveries will be made.
The appearance of the car in the salons of official dealers is planned for the winter of 2018.The starting price will be 1.25 million rubles for the basic package, however, this is only an estimated price.
