Waiting for the 4-door version of the Suzuki Jimny it’s finally here and it’s been spied without camouflage in India this 2023. The longest Jimny has been spied for the first time, ahead of its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo next January.
The SUV was photographed near the city of Leh, the joint capital of India’s Ladakh region. Unlike previous sightings of prototypes camouflaged in Europethis time he was exposed due to an ongoing photo and video shoot for promotional purposes.
Suzuki Jimny 2023 spied without camouflage
The design of the four-door Jimny (or 5-door, if you count the tailgate) closely resembles its three-door counterpart, looking identical right down to the B-pillar. 4-door models typically have smaller front doors. than their three-door equivalents, although this is not the case for the Jimny.
The rear doors are slightly shorter despite the longer wheelbase that is rumored to increase by 300 mm (11.8 in) to 2,550 mm (100.4 in). The stretched model is expected to measure 3,850 mm (151.6 in) long, with the other dimensions unchanged.
The profile now features three windows, while the front and rear overhangs remain fairly short so that approach and departure angles are not compromised. The back of the Jimny it is also inherited from the three-door model, including the side-hinged tailgate with the spare wheel and taillights in the bumper. In the photos, he sports a “Jimny” badge, debunking previous rumors about the possible use of a different name.
Rushlane reports that the longer Maruti Suzuki Jimny could be optionally available with a three-row configuration, though passenger space would be limited in a possible seven-seater variant. In any case, the Jimny is expected to offer a decent amount of legroom for rear passengers and an adequate trunk.
This would make it a practical ladder frame SUV suitable for families. The dash will most likely carry over from the current model with minimal changes, including a new 9″ infotainment screen from other models. suzuki.
Jimny power train and launch
Rushlane and Autocar India report that the Jimny will be equipped with the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine. The unit that already powers the three-door Jimny makes between 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) and 107 hp (79 kW / 108 PS) depending on the market. Other outlets, including Motor Beam, suggest the four-cylinder will be upgraded with mild hybrid technology, which would benefit performance and reduced emissions.
The expected electrified engine would allow Suzuki to once again make the Jimny available as a passenger SUV in the old world. In either case, power will be transmitted to all four wheels with the help of the AllGrip Pro 4WD system. Besides the Manual gearbox standard five ratio, includes a automatic transmission optional to join the range.
The market launch of Suzuki Jimny in India it is expected by mid-2023, with other markets expected to follow in the near future. Europeans, meanwhile, don’t have much choice when it comes to affordable ladder frame SUVs, so the competition will be limited to the Dacia Duster one-piece but off-road ready and to the Suzuki Vitara.
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