Suzuki has launched the Jimny 5-door in Australia as the ‘Jimny XL’ with the model being sold alongside its three-door version. The Suzuki Jimny XL is made in India and exported to Australia. With the launch of the Jimny XL, Suzuki Australia has also reopened bookings for the Jimny 3-door automatic that were halted earlier this year due to a high waiting period.
The Suzuki Jimny XL is about 340 mm longer than its three-door version and measures 3,985 mm. The majority of that increment has gone into the wheelbase that now measures 2,590 mm, liberating more space with a functional second row and a larger boot. Visually, the off-roader looks identical to the Indian version carrying the same bumper, round headlamps, and a boxy profile.
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The cabin too remains identical on the Jimny XL with a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay. There’s also wired Android Auto and automatic climate control. The fabric seats make it easier to clean the Jimny after a day of off-roading. The instrument dials get the retro look, which remains a highlight in the cabin of the off-roader.
Power on the Suzuki Jimny XL comes from the 1.5-litre petrol engine. The Australian-spec version makes 100 bhp and 130 Nm of peak torque, which is marginally down from the India-spec model. Transmission options include the 5-speed manual and automatic that sends power to all four wheels with 4x4 as standard.
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Other features include DAB digital radio, adaptive cruise control on automatic variants, and the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), which is mandatory as per local regulations. The Jimny 5-door has not been crash-tested yet.
The Suzuki Jimny XL is priced from $34,990 (about Rs. 19.15 lakh) in Australia for the manual, which is about $3,000 more expensive than the three-door version. Do note that the Jimny three-door arrives in Australia from Japan, while India is the sole supplier of the Jimny five-door globally. Suzuki Australia says it has received more than 2000 pre-orders for the five-door Jimny since it was unveiled nearly a year ago. Buyers who order now will have to wait for about six to nine months due to the high demand.
