Suzuki Jimny 2023– car dimensions: 3820 mm long, 1645 mm wide and 1720 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,200 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin offers a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support across grades, often wireless on higher ones. Climate control is automatic on upper trims like GLX while base has manual air conditioning. Cruise control is available on higher grades, with adaptive versions on automatics in some markets. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are fitted as standard. Automatic emergency braking via dual camera or sensor systems, lane departure warning, and related aids appear on many trims and markets, while blind spot warning and full lane keep assist are limited to certain specifications.
Boot space measures 211 litres with the rear seats raised and expands to 332 litres when folded, providing practical room for gear on adventures.
Towing capacity reaches 1300 kg braked and 350 kg unbraked. Payload sits around 345 kg based on kerb weights near 1200 kg and GVM of 1545 kg. The ladder frame with 3-link rigid axles and coil springs supports light work and off-road use without specialised heavy-duty options listed.
The cabin offers thick-cushioned seats for four adults with fabric upholstery and 50:50 split-folding rears that lock in two positions for better comfort. Front seats recline near-flat. Climate control air-conditioning with pollen filter is standard on higher grades, with manual air-con on base. Leather-wrapped tilt-adjustable steering wheel with controls appears on upper trims. Power windows front and rear, cupholders, assist grips and 12V sockets front and rear add everyday ease. Rear space and luggage grow usefully over the three-door, though the upright driving position and hard plastics keep it simple and functional rather than plush.
1.5-litre petrol engine, 40-litre tank
Claimed combined fuel use 6.4 L/100 km manual, 6.9 L/100 km automatic
Service every 12 months or 15 000 km
Five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty in several markets
Six airbags, ABS, ESP, hill hold and descent control standard or on most grades
AEB, lane departure warning and reverse camera/sensors common. five-door unrated by ANCAP
The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol runs on regular unleaded from a 40-litre tank. Official combined figures sit at 6.4 L/100 km for the manual and 6.9 L/100 km for the automatic under NEDC testing. Real-world mixed driving often lands higher, closer to 8 L/100 km, and rises further off-road.
Scheduled servicing falls every 12 months or 15 000 km, whichever comes first. Several markets include a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty plus roadside assistance that renews with dealer services. Capped-price programmes cover the first five years or 100 000 km in places such as Australia.
Safety kit centres on dual front airbags across the range, with side and curtain airbags bringing the total to six on higher grades. ABS with EBD, brake assist, ESP, hill-hold and hill-descent control are widely fitted. Many markets add Dual Sensor Brake Support AEB, lane-departure warning, weaving alert and a reverse camera with rear parking sensors. The five-door itself carries no current ANCAP or Euro NCAP star rating.
Keeping the Jimny is straightforward: durable ladder-frame construction, part-time four-wheel drive and simple mechanicals suit long ownership. Regular oil and filter changes plus checks on the transfer case and axles keep it reliable for both road and trail use.
Length 3820 mm, Width 1645 mm, Height 1720 mm, Wheelbase 2590 mm (Jimny 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Suzuki NZ, oto.com Indonesia specs, SA Suzuki and brochures.