New design updates for Suzuki’s Jimny compact SUV

Suzuki GB PLC has just announced some styling refreshments to its highly popular Jimny compact 4x4 model. The 2013 model is to receive a number of exterior and interior design updates to help modernise its appearance. Don't worry though, Suzuki say it will still maintain the long established tough and capable reputation Jimny has amongst its 20,000 loyal owners in the UK.

Design revisions include a new front bumper and grille design, new design bonnet shape incorporating central air intake as well as repositioning of the front fog lamps. The new front bumper design has resulted in a slight increase in overall length of 30mm to 3,675mm – although Jimny will remain the most compact SUV on sale currently in the UK.

The interior will boast a new seat fabric trim has been adopted for the SZ3; both SZ3 and SZ4 models have new design front and rear headrests as well as ISOFIX child seat mountings fitted as standard to the rear seats. Breeze Blue has now been added to the optional metallic paint range of four colours available for the higher specification SZ4 model with three metallic and one solid colour available for SZ3. Metallic paint is a £399 option.

Not forgetting to mention the all-alloy 16-valve 1.3-litre engine which benefits from variable valve timing, ensuring lively performance, and strong fuel economy. Maximum output is 85PS, with 81lbft of torque delivered at 4,100 rpm; a flat torque curve means near maximum torque is delivered from as low as 2,500 rpm, giving Jimny the kind of flexible driving character and pulling power that are integral to a successful SUV. These are clear benefits in terms of fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions: with the manual transmission model returning an official 39.8mpg in combined cycle driving (38.7mpg for the automatic); respective CO₂ outputs are 162 and 167g/km.

Sounds like we are in for a treat with the new styled Jimny. Below are further details provided in the latest Suzuki press release:

• 43rd Anniversary of Suzuki’s first compact SUV in 2013


• Global sales of 2.6million, sold across 188 global markets


• Euro 5 emissions fuel efficient 1.3-litre petrol engine with variable valve timing gives 39.8mpg combined fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of 162g/km (manual transmission)


• SZ3 model priced at £11,995 on the road


• Higher specification SZ4 model priced at £12,900 with manual transmission or £13,800 with automatic transmission


• SZ4 features synthetic leather/cloth front seats with ‘Jimny’ logo emblems, air conditioning, alloy wheels, leather trim steering wheel and rear privacy glass as standard equipment


• A genuine compact off-roader with push-button selectable four-wheel drive and high and low gear ratios


• All Suzuki models are covered by a three-year/60,000-mile new vehicle warranty, one year AA Suzuki Assistance, providing 24-hour UK and European roadside assistance, recovery and associated services; and by a 12-year perforation warranty.


• On the road prices include VAT, delivery to dealer, number plates and First Registration Fee.


• Best of all, the new exterior and interior design updates for Suzuki’s compact SUV are on sale now

For more details, please visit Suzuki's website here.