Suzuki, the most popular “protracted” jeep: the family version arrives

After leaving MotoGP, the Suzuki brand has decided to invest every resource in the automotive sector, in the electrical sector and in a range of new motorcycles. One of the most requested models “expands” and becomes a family version.

In a short time it has become an icon of the modern era. Many had set their sights on the off-road minivan Hamamatsu House Many were unable to obtain them due to import restrictions due to emissions regulations. Also in Italy it has been requested by many, but the Rising Sun brand has not been able to satisfy many requests, for this reason it was decided to focus attention above all on the electrical sector with the aim of achieving environmental sustainability in keeping with the times and with the engine / environmental laws.

there Suzuki Jimny It was highly acclaimed, but many failed to get it. However, new hopes have flared up among its customers, after some spy photos from India were circulated on the Internet, which show the new five-door version that will be officially shown incar show In January 2023. According to unconfirmed rumors, it can be called Jimny Long, given its longer dimensions compared to the previous three-door version. The new look of the off-road baby assumes a length of 385 cm, and therefore 30 more, while the width and ground clearance can remain unchanged.

Suzuki’s off-road baby becomes a 5-door

Some foreign sources speculate that a new Suzuki Jimny version could also be offered to 7 seats, with three rows of seats. But it remains to be seen if this solution will be offered to European customers as well, given that the interior space will be too small for Western tastes. In the passenger compartment, the space between the first and second row of seats and the trunk capacity will increase. Inside, it should come to grips with a new infotainment system with a 9-inch central dashboard display, inherited from other models of the Japanese brand.

After the presentation on January 13 at the Auto Show in India, the Suzuki Jimny will debut in Japan by the end of the year, while there are still no official confirmations regarding its possible landing in Europe. But the news will not only concern the bodywork, but also the engine range. In the new Jimny range, we can assume a full hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-liter petrol engine capable of delivering 130 hp. For the European market, a four-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology could be envisioned. confirmed Four-wheel drive AllGrip Pro 4WD is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, which must be mated by an automatic transmission as an option.

in Japan price It can be about 2.3 million yen, which is equivalent to about 16,000 euros. In the coming weeks, Suzuki could dispel any doubts and announce whether the five-door Gemini will also be available in Europe.