Last November and December, there were few photos circulating over social media of car carrier trucks in the country’s expressways transporting the 5-door model of the Suzuki Jimny, which caused speculation as to when Suzuki Philippines will introduce the model in the country.
That speculated ended after Suzuki Philippines formally sent to members of the motoring media an invite to launch the 5-door Jimny on January 25, 2024 at The Cove, Okada Manila.
Suzuki Philippines President Koichiro Hirao, during the actual launch event, expressed excitement on the new evolution of a beloved iconic small SUV, emphasizing that the Jimny, through the 3-door version, has become a symbol of adventure and innovation for Filipino motorists.
“The Jimny, deeply rooted in a rich heritage, stands as a testament to Suzuki's commitment to excellence. Its popularity is not just a testament to its past glory but a promise of exciting journeys ahead,” he explained.
For his part, Norihide Takei, the Director and General Manager for Automobile Division of Suzuki Philippines, emphasized that the Jimny is as a lightweight, compact, authentic off-road vehicle capable of conquering diverse terrains.
“Get ready for an incredible journey and experience the beauty of places yet undiscovered that Nobody But Jimny can bring you,” Takei added.
EXTERIOR
When it comes to length, the 5-door model is 13 inches or 340 mm longer than the 3-door model.
The Jimny 5-door has a sturdy square body that not only conveys off-road capability and durability but also contributes to the driver's situational awareness.
The upright A-pillars and flat clamshell bonnet improve visibility through the front windshield, while the dipped lines of the driver and passenger windows extend visibility from the side.
The 5-door also model boasts chrome accents on the front grille, a distinctive feature that accentuates the grille's unique 5-slot design. Additionally, features such as the signature round headlamps and 15-inch dark-metallic alloy wheels further enhance the overall robust exterior styling.
INTERIOR
The 5-door Jimny avoids unnecessary colors or decorations in its interior to minimize distractions, allowing the driver to focus on navigating the vehicle. Horizontal lines on the instrument panel and vertical lines in the meter cluster and center console panels assist the driver in gauging the vehicle's angle, especially in challenging terrains such as rough or mountainous terrains.
Its rear seats have undergone enhancements, featuring thicker seat cushions to provide better seating posture and comfortably accommodate two adults.
The extended wheelbase of the 5-door model has resulted in an expanded luggage area. Although the luggage box from the 3-door model has been removed, the lowered floor height and increased depth of the luggage area now offer a spacious 211 liters of luggage capacity (with the rear seatback raised).
Similar to the 3-door model, the luggage area in the 5-door model comes equipped with an accessory socket.
SAFETY
Safety is paramount in the Jimny 5-door GLX variant, featuring SRS front airbags for both the driver and seat passengers, as well as side airbag and curtain airbags for occupants in both the front and rear seats. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with a reverse parking camera and sensors to enhance overall safety awareness.
PERFORMANCE
The Jimny 5-door features a powerful 1.5-liter engine, tuned for off-roading adventures. With a 340 mm longer wheelbase than the 3-door model, it maintains crucial off-roading features— ALLGRIP PRO, a sturdy ladder frame, exceptional approach, breakover, and departure angles, 3-link rigid axle suspension with coil spring and part-time 4WD with low-range transfer gear. Built for authentic off-road ruggedness and agile maneuverability, it serves as the ideal companion for global adventurers and wilderness professionals.
The New Jimny 5-door offers monotone color options for the GL and GLX variants, including Jungle Green, Celestial Blue Pearl Metallic, Arctic White Pearl, and Granite Gray Metallic. The GLX Two-Tone variant, on the other hand, is available in Sizzling Red Metallic - Bluish Black Pearl and Chiffon Ivory Metallic – Bluish Black Pearl.
The New Jimny 5-door is available in all Suzuki Auto Dealerships nationwide with the following suggested retail prices: GL MT - P1.558 million; GLX AT - P1.698 million; GLX AT – P1.708 million.
For more information, you may check out any authorized Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide or visit http://suzuki.com.ph/auto/. For daily updates on Suzuki, please like Suzuki Auto PH’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiAutoPH, follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SuzukiAutoPH and Instagram at @suzukiautoph.
