In January this year, within the framework of the Auto Salon of India, the expected 5-door Suzuki Jimny manufactured by Maruti was presented in society. In times like today, where cars with two or three doors are no longer sold, Suzuki makes sure to multiply the sales of this valued and highly entertaining SUV. In fact, it will only be put up for sale in India on June 7, but the demand is such that there are already 30,000 reservations in that country alone, with tentative values of between 12 and 15 thousand dollars; It would be a miracle if it arrived at those prices in Mexico.
This statistic is important considering that the Normal Jimny, since its debut, has burst Suzuki’s production capacitywith such long waiting lists in different markets that the brand had to open a second production hub in India, so that together with exports from Japan, they could meet demand.
Jimny “XL”
What he did Suzuki was to stretch the base model by 340 mmwhich allowed it to add two more doors, but keeping the rest of the technical features, including its chassis design, suspension scheme and off-road aptitudes.. With the narrow auxiliary window in the rear quarters, it’s impossible not to be reminded of the Suzuki Sidekick/Nomade first generation.
At least in India, two levels of equipment will be offered, including LED lights, a multimedia system with a 9″ screen and up to six airbags. The mechanical offer is also preserved, with a 103 Hp 1.5 engine and 99 lb-ft associated with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Of course, it has the brand’s AllGrip Pro 4WD traction system, with 2H, 4H and 4L modes..
