The particular version is proscribed to 300 models for Australian consumers, celebrating the heritage of the tiny off-roader
by Thanos Pappas
March 3, 2023 at 08:03
by Thanos Pappas
The Suzuki Jimny is already a very talked-about off-roader, however the Australian arm of the automaker made it much more fascinating with a brand new particular version. The Suzuki Jimny Heritage options retro decals and comes with a restricted availability of 300 models for the Australian market.
Suzuki says that the particular version celebrates the mannequin’s “vibrant 4×4 historical past from the 70s, 80s and 90s, when hair was lengthy, freedom was all the things, and Jimny’s cult following first started”. The spotlight is the orange and pink/pink ribbon decals operating by the profile and rear finish, alongside the Jimny Heritage emblem with a rhino graphic.
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The arguably cool decals could be mixed with the White, Jungle Inexperienced, Medium Gray, and Bluish Black Pearl exterior colours. One other nostalgic characteristic is the pink mud flaps with white “Suzuki” lettering, whereas the 15-inch alloy wheels and the LED headlights come commonplace.
Inside, there’s a particular cargo tray and the same old Jimny goodies. Customary tools features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 7-inch infotainment system with navigation, reversing digicam, a two-speaker audio system, local weather management, cruise management, AEB, and lane-departure warning.
Beneath the bonnet lies the identical naturally-aspirated 1.5-liter engine producing 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) and 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) of torque. Energy is transmitted to all 4 wheels solely by a 5-speed guide gearbox with a separate low-range shifter and the same old AllGrip Professional system.
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The Suzuki Jimny Heritage is priced at AU$ 33,490 (US$ 22,632) earlier than on-road prices. Judging from the recognition of the mannequin Down Beneath, the 300 models of the particular version will probably be bought out very quickly. Thoughts you, this isn’t the primary time that Suzuki affords retro stickers for the Jimny, as related kits are already supplied in Japan as a part of the elective accent catalog.
The present fourth-gen Suzuki Jimny was initially launched in 2018, so the automaker is reportedly engaged on a mid-lifecycle replace. Earlier this yr Suzuki launched the longer and extra sensible five-door variant, whereas a Jimny EV has additionally been confirmed for the European market.
