
Suzuki Jimny Fourth Generation 2018

Production of the fourth generation commenced in Japan on 29 May 2018 at Suzuki's Kosai plant.
Images of the fourth generation Jimny were leaked on the internet in August 2017.
The official images of this Jimny were revealed on 19 June 2018. The fourth generation Jimny and Jimny Sierra was launched in Japan on 5 July 2018. It has a retro style with a boxy design, not only reminiscent of the earlier LJ and SJ Jimny generations, but one that has also been called a small cross-breed between the Mercedes G-Wagen and the Land Rover Defender.
Fourth generation (2018–present)
Fourth generation (JB64W/JB74W) | |
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![]() ![]() The top Jimny JB64 is compliant with Japan's kei-car class dimensions, by omitting fender flares and having tucked-in bumpers. All other (export) versions have pronounced fender flares and larger bumpers.
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Also called | Suzuki Jimny Sierra |
Production | 2018 |
Assembly | Japan: Kosai, Shizuoka |
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Wheelbase | 2,250 mm (88.6 in) |
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The basic version is powered by an R06A 660 cc, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine, while the wide version (Jimny Sierra) has a newly developed K15B 1.5 L four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine (75 kW (100.5 hp) at 6,000 rpm, 138 Nm (101.8 lb ft) at 4,400 rpm). The Jimny also features a clamshell bonnet, X-Lumbar integrated in the underbody, and tail lamps are positioned low on the rear bumper. The vehicle is available in eight color options and three dual-tone options.
The Jimny is one of the Suzuki vehicles, in addition to the Swift, to have adopted Suzuki Safety Support for preventive safety technologies.
The fourth generation Jimny was displayed in Indonesia at the 26th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in August 2018 and at the 27th Telkomsel Indonesia International Motor Show through April to May 2019, and launched at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 18 July 2019. It was also unveiled at PIMS 2018 for the Philippine market.
Safety
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Adult occupant: | 27.9 | 73% |
Child occupant: | 41.4 | 84% |
Pedestrian: | 25.1 | 52% |
Safety assist: | 6.5 | 50% |