The first batch of Suzuki’s ‘extra large’ Jimny XL has landed in Australia ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for January 2024.

Revealed by Suzuki Australia’s General Manager, Michael Pachota on Facebook who shared a photo of an Australian-specification Jimny XL bearing the personalised number plate ‘JBOXXL’; the much anticipated five-door Jimny will launch officially on the 5 December.

It is also the first time the Jimny XL name has been officially confirmed.

To recap, the Jimny XL is 340mm longer than the popular three-door model, with all of this going between the front and rear wheels to accommodate an extra rear door. Ground clearance is claimed to be 210mm.

It will share the regular model’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine pumping out 75kW at 6,000rpm and 130Nm at 4,000rpm. It is married to a part-time four-wheel drive system with low-range and is offered with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

There is no word yet on the XL’s pricing, which will be revealed at launch. However, the current three-door Jimny starts at $30,490 plus on-road costs.

Suzuki Australia says it has already received over 1,500 pre-orders for the Jimny XL early this year.

The five-door model will be built in India for Australia, while the three-door Jimny will continue to be sourced from Japan.

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Word on the street is that the Suzuki Swift will undergo a full model change around mid-2022, with an official model launch expected later that year. A high achiever in the class of compact hatchbacks, the next-generation Suzuki Swift is expected to step up in design, dynamics and technology.

Like the current Swift, the new line-up will include multiple variants but what we are really looking forward to see is the new Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatch. It’s expected that the current 103kW/ 230Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged engine will retain, albeit with improved performance and efficiency. More than that however, speculation has it that the four-pot will be boosted with a 48V mild hybrid system.

Mated to either a 6-speed auto or manual transmission, the new Swift Sport is expected to better the current model’s 0 to 100km/h sprint of 7.1 seconds. Drive will continue to be channeled to the front wheels, however, don’t rule out an all-wheel drive option for the future.

As for styling, expect no less than pumped up front and rear bumpers, side skirts and large wheels hooked up to a lowered sport suspension. While nothing official from Suzuki has been revealed as yet, Japanese publication BestCarWeb created this wicked rendering of the new hot hatch. We think it looks absolutely ready to be adopted for production.

Via BestCarWeb

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The 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatch will reportedly adopt a new hybrid powertrain as part of the Japanese maker’s move to meet stricter emissions regulations and electrify its range.

According to Autocar, the facelifted Swift Sport will get a mild hybrid set-up with a 48V system to the existing car’s reworked 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The set up will slightly boost the Sport’s low end torque to 235Nm from under 2,000rpm to 3,500rpm, while power dips slightly to 96kW. The 0-100km/h dash takes 9.1 seconds en route to a top speed of 210km/h.

For comparison, the current 1.4-litre Boosterjet develops 103kW at 5,500rpm and 230Nm from 2,500 to 3,500rpm in order to lower CO2 emissions to 127g/km under the WLTP protocol. Fuel consumption is also said to improve by 6%.

Dubbed the “Smart Hybrid” system, it consists of an Integrated Starter Generator and lithium-ion batteries located under the passenger seat. The system will also be adopted by the S-Cross and Vitara down the line.

“It’s not about out-and-out power any more. We’re trying to make 48V work at a more efficient pace lower down the rev range. The Switch Sport has never been a hot hatch. The Switch Sport is a car to have fun in at good speeds, but safely and without getting into trouble,” a Suzuki spokesman told Autocar.

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Pick-up trucks are big business these days with the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton proving popular with buyers but what if you wanted something smaller (and cuter)? Meet the Suzuki Jimny ute!

Offered by Suzuki New Zealand, the Jimny ute conversion comes with a NZ$37,990 (A$37,270) price tag or NZ$12,000 (A$11,773) more than the base JX Manual trim the ute is based on in the country (Australian models start from A$25,990).

For the outlay, you get full factory warranty and decent workmanship. The mini-ute also retains the Jimny’s small footprint and front cabin, with its rear seats and boot swapped out for a small loading deck with collapsible sides. The modification sees a carpeted area behind the front seats to keep things tidy.

The interior is carried over from the regular Jimny, too, including its Bluetooth audio system, manual air-conditioning, urethane steering wheel and fabric seats.

Similarly, its 1.5-litre aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 75kW and 130Nm continues to motivate the little ute. It is connected to a 5-speed manual and Suzuki’s Allgrip Pro dual range four-wheel drive system.

What do you think? Would you like to see the Jimny ute in Australia?

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Yep, it’s only a matter of time but someone has finally done it – turning the humble little Suzuki Jimny into a Mercedes-AMG G63 look-alike.

While there’s a gulf between their price points, $25,990 for the Jimny auto against an eye-watering $246,971 for the G63 AMG auto here in Australia, they both share legendary status and are the longest-surviving off-roaders on the market.

The good news is you can now transform your Jimny into a mini G-Wagon lookalike without breaking the bank.

Developed by Fast Car Service from Dubai in the Middle East, the comprehensive package comes with a new front bumper, bonnet, bull bar and muscular front and rear wheel arches that are all modeled after the G-Class.

The aftermarket tuner has also swapped the Jimny’s headlights with a set pinched from yet another well-known off-roader – the current-generation Jeep Wrangler.

If you noticed the turn signals up front look suspiciously similar to the original G-Class’, that’s because they are. Not so the wing mirrors and side steps, though. What the Jimny does get is the genuine side exiting dual exhaust tips from the G63, although only the one on the left actually works.

Fast Car Service has also done an excellent job at the back, with the taillights and rear bumper all mimicking the real deal, along with the spare wheel cover. The latter also incorporates a rear view camera. Rounding off the Jimny’s mods is a set of custom absorbers and 18-inch wheels borrowed from the G-Class.

The cost? Just US$12,250 (A$17,425)!

While the body kit and modification does make the Jimny look like a G63, its diminutive size compare to the G63 will give it away as the imitation.

Source: ArabGT via Motor1

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Well, it’s finally upon us – the plucky little Suzuki Jimny has entered just its fourth generation since all the way back in 1970, and it’s been making rather the splash in the world of off-roaders since it was first unveiled last year.

In a time when technology-filled expensive SUVs and utes the size of aircraft carriers are what most turn to when heading off-road, the Jimny is serving as a reminder of when things were much more simple.

You see, where most off-roaders these days have to serve many purposes, being able to ride and handle well and offer strong straight-line performance, the Jimny has just one task it’s focused on – proving that all you need to cross any terrain is dual-range selectable four-wheel drive and a plucky little four-pot engine all tucked inside a short and narrow body that makes it look like a toy car next to the four-wheeling behemoths of today.

While we’ve already written about how the Jimny performs well in the urban jungle as a cheap and cheerful run-about car that’s easy to park and drive, what I wanted to do when I got my hands on not one but two Jimnys was see just how well the new model can really handle itself over the rough stuff.

Few things separate the two Jimny variants on test here. Just the sole GLX specification level is offered in Australia, which sees creature comforts like satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and automatic climate control made standard, along with safety features like AEB and lane departure warning.

A few unexpected niceties are also offered, too, such as the fantastic LED headlights with washers and auto high beam control that are brilliant for if you’re off-roading at night. However, it’s clear to see where corners have been just to keep the cost down – for instance, there’s no variable intermittent windscreen wipers, along with no intermittent setting for the rear wiper at all, while the stereo is pumped through just two speakers. We also miss out on items available in other markets such as heated seats as well, as the blank switches remind.

Under the skin, the same engine is fitted to all Aussie Jimnys – a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder producing just 75kW and 130Nm. To put it into context, that’s slightly less power and the same torque as an original Mazda MX-5 from the early 90s, although at least the Jimny doesn’t weigh all that much more than one.

It’s a good thing, then, that we only receive what’s known in its home market of Japan as the wide-body Jimny Sierra, as the regular Jimny over there sports only a 660cc three-cylinder.

With all Jimnys coming standard with dual-range part-time four-wheel drive, there’s just one difference between them, which is their transmissions. The white Jimny you see pictured came with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the green car was fitted with a four-speed automatic. And if you want to talk money, the automatic asks for an additional $2,000 on top of the Jimny’s base price of $23,990.

Before we even get to how they perform off-road, it’s worth pointing out – since our first drive of the Jimny was in the manual – that the automatic is, quite frankly, a bit of a waste of time. Unless you simply cannot get the hang of driving a manual, which shouldn’t be too hard given just how easy the clutch and gearbox in this thing is to master, there’s no reason as far as I can see it for paying another two stacks for the slushbox.

With just four gears on offer, and even an overdrive lockout switch which is something I last encountered in a Nissan 300ZX, it would be fine if this was the 1980s, but in today’s age it feels archaic. It also feels as though it’s wringing the neck of the little 1.5-litre engine constantly, too, due to the tall gearing and greater parasitic power loss meaning it’s forever working harder, which is reflected in the much higher real-world fuel consumption of 8.0L/100km for the auto and 7.3L/100km for the manual.

I won’t say that it entirely spoils the fun or ruins the charm of the Jimny entirely, but for a $2,000 premium you’d expect better, especially given just how fantastic the manual is to drive.

With a suprisingly tight and notchy shifter given the height of it, and a light and progressive feel to the clutch, it’s incredibly easy to drive whether in traffic or in the middle of the bush. Plus, it lets you extract all of what the little engine has to give far more easily, which is almost necessary in something with as little grunt as this.

The lack of power is only really noticed on the open road, however, where it revs high and lacks oomph when you’re trying to overtake. Around town, it’s totally adequate though, and when you’re off-road it simply doesn’t factor into the equation at all.

Remember how I said that all this thing has been designed to do was absolutely kill it off road? Well, thanks to it’s incredibly low gearing when low-range is selected, the power issue simply isn’t one any more.

Over any terrain or up any incline, the Jimny always manages to feel far more powerful than it actually is. In the automatic especially, traversing steep ascents requires barely any throttle input at all as it just relies on slipping the torque converter, while in the manual, second gear will get you anywhere you need.

And given its excellent 37 and 49 degree approach and departure angles respectively, along with the fact everything is tucked up close on the underside of the car with the differentials being the expected low points, you’ll have no trouble clearing any obstacles you encounter either.

When you’re on really challenging terrain especially, it becomes clear very quickly just how rugged the Jimny really is. With a proper ladder frame that is stronger more rigid than before, and three-link coil-sprung live axles both front and rear, this is not toy off-roader – it’s the real deal.

There’s an almost complete lack of technological assistance when it comes to off-roading this thing, too, meaning the responsibility all falls back onto you as the driver.

In fairness, however, there are a couple of features it does have that help out where they can. To account for the lack of locking differentials, the traction control system will do its best to mimic limited-slip diffs by applying the brakes to whichever wheel requires it as a way of torque vectoring, while there’s also Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control to lend another helping hand every now and then.

But on every surface I pitted the Jimny against – gravel, sand, mud, and water – I found myself not really needing to use any of the few systems it offered, because it simply never seems to struggle for traction for more than a fraction of a second. I’m being entirely honest when I say that it’s one of the easiest and most capable cars I’ve ever driven off-road, as it just requires no real thought.

It’s narrow enough and has a tight enough turning circle to get you through and around anything, and its 210mm of ground clearance means you’re never really worried about scuffing it up too much.

The fact it rides on just 15-inch wheels means there’s plenty of sidewall on those highway-terrain Bridgestone Duelers as well, meaning not only does it ride suprisingly well – even if it does hop around a bit on bumpier tracks – but you never have to worry about damaging those alloys.

And, given just how light it is at around 1.1 tonnes depending on which transmission you opt for, the low weight means the road-biased tyres never feel like they’re struggling to keep putting the power down and pulling you along off-road.

It’s very impressive just how composed the Jimny remains when you’re pushing it to its limits. Clearly, all the chassis stiffening and other tweaks added over the old model – along with some extra power – has all done the trick in making this new Jimny a joy to drive around town and off the beaten path.

It might not be the best highway cruiser, but did you really expect it to be? And sure, it skimps on a few minor items we take for granted these days – Suzuki, please add variable intermittent wipers when you get the chance! – but what do you expect given the $24k price point?

In a nutshell, the Jimny is honestly all the off-roader that you need, and it’s one of the most fun cars I’ve had the pleasure of driving off-road in quite some time.

Verdict

2019 Suzuki Jimny pricing and specifications

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The four-year-old Suzuki Vitara has been given a refresh for the 2019 model year, and it’s one Suzuki deems to be significant enough to warrant it being dubbed the Series II version.

This update is more than Suzuki simply giving it the usual styling tweaks and adding some nicer interior bits, even though it may just look like that on the surface. In reality, however, the levels of safety equipment have been ramped up significantly and the line-up has been given an overhaul, meaning the changes are more than skin-deep.

To figure out if these efforts have paid off and have done enough to keep the Vitara feeling fresh in 2019, we grabbed the keys to the range-topping Turbo AllGrip variant, which sees the greatest number of changes.

What’s new?

The focus for the Series II Vitara has been the increased levels of active safety kit for the two Turbo variants. A camera and laser-based autonomous emergency braking system, lane-departure warning, weaving alert, radar and camera-guided adaptive cruise control, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert have all been added to the two most expensive Vitara variants. However, none of that is available on the unnamed base model (which replaces the RT-S) even as part of an options pack.

The two Turbo variants also gain what’s dubbed premium suede upholstery on the centre-section of the seats and front door cards, which is dressed-up with some embossed patterns, although they do lose the red interior highlights around the air vents and gauges of the Series I model. The Turbo AllGrip does, however, gain a panoramic sunroof as standard, something previously offered only on the outgoing RT-X diesel.

The other thing the Turbo AllGrip gains from the RT-X is, as the name suggests, its AllGrip multi-mode all-wheel drive system. Controlled by a rotary dial selector on the centre console, it offers an Auto mode for on-road use that determines if power needs to be sent to the rear wheels; a Sport mode that instructs the transmission to hold onto the gears longer and makes the steering feel heavier; a Snow mode which seems somewhat pointless in Australia but does aid when driving on loose gravel; and 4WD Lock which splits the power 50/50 between the front and rear wheels, which is only able to be used with the car in Snow mode.

Not all the new upgrades are reserved for the Turbo models, however, as all variants now gain a sliding front armrest, a 4.2-inch colour screen in the instrument cluster, and the use of softer plastic for the dashboard.

Additionally, the looks have been tweaked slightly, with a revised front bumper with chrome accents around the fog lights and DRLs, along with some new alloy wheel designs, and some tinted taillights at the back to deliver a more uniform look.

What’s still the same? 

The Vitara retains the same basic exterior shape and interior design, so other than the line-up shuffle that has come with the Series II model, it’s really just a mild facelift and opportunity to tweak a few things. As such, there haven’t been any major improvements made with regard to interior comfort and packaging, other than the new sliding armrest.

Interior comfort is good in the front, with comfortable and fairly supportive seats and nicely padded armrests, and the driving position is excellent with all controls kept perfectly within reach. There’s a good array of little storage cubbies and shelves, and the door pockets are nicely-sized too. The new soft-touch dash does lift the cabin ambience slightly, although the rest of the interior plastics are rather harsh and cheap-feeling, and there’s also a lot of road and wind noise intrusion in the cabin at freeway speeds. It should be said, however, that everything does feel very solidly put together.

While headroom is good and legroom is fine for the outboard rear-seat occupants, it’s worth pointing out that there’s no centre armrest, and that the armrests on the doors aren’t padded like those in the front.

The size of the boot also manages to present one issue. While we do like that there’s an adjustable false floor that allows for the boot to be deeper with the rear seats up, or flush with them when they’re down, it is rather on the small side – something that became apparent when I needed to give two friends a lift to the airport and was unable to fit both of their suitcases in the boot.

One thing we do still like, however, is the infotainment system that’s retained that offers a 7.0-inch touchscreen with standard satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It might not have the most incredible screen resolution out there, but it’s very simple to use with its colour coded menus, and programming the sat nav or hooking up your phone doesn’t require an electrical engineering degree.

What’s under the bonnet?

Two petrol engines are available in the revised Vitara, with our tester sporting the more powerful 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 103kW and 220Nm. Paired exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission, its available with either front-wheel drive or Suzuki’s AllGrip all-wheel drive system, the latter of which we have on our range-topping tester.

While it would be easy for the unfamiliar to think that the engine in the Vitara Turbo is simply a slightly-detuned version of what’s in the Swift Sport, it’s actually the other way around, as this peppy little unit was lifted from the Vitara to power Suzuki’s pint-sized hot hatch.

Fuel consumption in the Vitara Turbo AllGrip is listed at 6.2L/100km – opt for the front-drive Turbo model and the claim drops to 5.9L/100km – and we saw an indicated return of 8.0L/100km over the course of our week with the car. This is up a bit from Suzuki’s claims, although it’s worth noting our tester was brand-spanking new when we grabbed the keys with just 74km on the clock, so you can expect fuel consumption to go down slightly over time. Do also note that the turbocharged versions demand premium 95RON fuel.

If performance isn’t of concern, a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine making 86kW and 156Nm is also available in the base Vitara with either a five-speed manual or six-speed auto, and is only available with front-wheel drive.

What’s it like to drive?

Suzuki’s reputation for building sharp-handling, fun-to-drive cars is thankfully not lost on the Vitara, with the Swift Sport link clear to be felt from behind the wheel of the Turbo variants.

Although its 1.4-litre engine is definitely on the smaller side, it’s got plenty of punch once you sink your foot into the loud pedal, with it really coming to life above the 3,000rpm mark. Admittedly, there is a big of lag lower-down in the rev range simply due to its low displacement, which is exacerbated more in the Vitara than the Swift Sport due to its heavier weight, but it does help it feel stress-free when putting around town.

The conventional six-speed automatic makes for a great transmission paring, with its shifts feeling predictable and surprisingly quick. It’s nice and responsive to command from the paddle shifters on the back of the steering wheel, too, meaning it really does tick all the boxes.

Despite the torsion beam rear suspension utilised in all variants, the Vitara handles itself rather well, remaining flat and composed through all but the most off-camber of corners. The torsion bean does, admittedly, make itself known over particularly sharp mid-corner bumps, as you can feel it doesn’t quite have the ability to absorb them as well as a multi-link setup would, but it’s easy to forget that it’s all you’ve got back there.

Its steering, as is often the case with Suzukis, is a real highlight though. Well-weighted, progressive, and linear in feel, regardless of whether it’s in its standard or Sport setting, it has one of the nicest-feeling steering racks in the class – further enhancing what is already a very fun, sporty little crossover.

Its quick steering, combined with its diminutive size and punchy engine, makes it a real gun in traffic too, as you can simply cut your way through any gaps that appear, while its suspension remains fairly absorbent of most road imperfections that you’d expect around town.

How does it compare to its key rivals?

The small SUV crowd among which the Vitara competes is one of the largest, fastest growing, and most competitive segments in the Australian market, with the Vitara now faced with a few newer rivals. Nonetheless, it held a fairly respectable 4.1 per cent market share during 2018.

Working in the Vitara’s favour most is that turbocharged engines are few and far between in the segment, and the one it sports is one of, if not the sweetest among them. It feels far peppier and more eager to rev than what some of its rivals offer, and its pairing to a conventional automatic transmission makes it feel far more predictable and smooth, too.

The Vitara easily matches the best in class in regards to handling as well, exhibiting almost none of the typical body roll expected from most SUVs despite only sporting a torsion beam rear-end, rather than an independent multi-link setup.

For a somewhat sporty version such as the Turbo AllGrip on test, it stacks up well on price, too, coming in at $33,990 before on-road costs. We feel it could be a little cheaper – especially seeing as the price is up $1,000 from last year – but it is still pretty good value considering how much additional active safety tech you’re now getting.

Verdict

2019 Suzuki Vitara Turbo AllGrip pricing and specs

Competitors: Subaru XV, Hyundai Kona, Mitsubishi ASX, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Mazda CX-3, Toyota C-HR, Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Captur, Jeep Renegade, Holden Trax

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Tuners and enthusiasts alike love the new Suzuki Jimny’s Mercedes G-Class inspired looks and the latest to get their hands on the mini off-roader is Wald International with their Black Bison kit.

The Japanese tuner seems to have taken inspiration from the rugged G500 4×4² with their exterior kit for the Jimny, as it’s not hard to spot the similarities, from the round headlights, upright grille and LED daytime running lights to the aggressive bonnet scoops and roof-mounted LEDs.

The package also includes a set of large off-road wheels and tyres attached to a set of jacked up suspension to improve ground clearance, and even a side exiting exhaust system.

Around the sides, the G-Class vibes continues with the flared wheel arches, while at the back, there’s a prominent roof-mounted spoiler and new rear bumper. For some unknown reason, Wald International has chosen to delete the tailgate mounted spare wheel, leaving it with an unsightly left over spot.

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While the aggressive bodykit might suggest a bump in power but the tiny 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine remains unchanged. As a result, the Black Bison still packs a modest 75kW of power and 130Nm of torque, channeled to all four wheels via a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

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The long awaited Suzuki Jimny will this Saturday return to Australian dealerships as part of a dual Australia Day launch alongside the new Suzuki Vitara.

The all-new Jimny continues the core character of the one-and-only, small, lightweight 4X4 vehicle following nearly 50 years of worldwide popularity.

Featuring a rugged exterior and interior, the new Jimny is built on a tough ladder frame body and equipped with a 4WD system with a low range transfer gear, which can be easily switched from 2H (2WD-high gear), 4H (4WD-high gear) and 4L (4WD-low gear).

Heritage design elements have been carefully included in the new design, including round head lamps with independent indicators, front grille with vertical openings, horizontal slit-like design and finally, gathered rear combination lamps.

On the safety front, the most technically advanced Jimny to date comes fitted with Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS), hill descent control, lane departure warning, six airbags, high beam assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), reversing camera and LED headlights all fitted as standard equipment.

Motivating the compact 4×4 is a 1.5-litre engine developing 75kW and drive through a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.

Other specifications include:

• Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
• 7-inch multimedia satellite navigation
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Reversing camera
• Digital climate control & air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Front fog lamps
• 15-inch alloy wheels
• Privacy glass

Retail pricing is as follows:

• 5-speed manual transmission: $23,990
• 4-speed automatic transmission: $25,990

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Suzuki has dropped two teaser images of its first custom concepts based on the all-new Jimny off-roader, which is scheduled to debut at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon in mid-January.

Called the Jimny Survive and based on the JDM model, the first concept is powered by a 0.66-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, making it qualified as a Kei car in Japan.

As implied by its name and looks, the Survive is designed as a rugged vehicle for extreme conditions despite packing a modest 47kW. It comes equipped with headlights protection, steel front bumper featuring a winch and tow hooks, outer roll cage, rear window delete and aftermarket wheels shod with off-road tyres.

The second custom study, and one which is bound to be of more interest to Aussie buyers, is the Jimmy Sierra Pickup Style.

Based on the Jimny Sierra, the wide-body model with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine is envisioned as a retro workhorse complete with wooden panels on the sides.

It features a rugged-looking front bumper with tow hooks, colour coordinated front grille and a quartet of LED spot lights mounted on the roof. It even comes with a set of retro looking steel wheels with hubcaps to complete the throwback styling.

Suzuki hasn’t provided details on its load carrying capacity but we don’t expect it to be generous due to its diminutive size.

Along with the two Jimny-based concepts, Suzuki is also bringing the Swift Sport Yellow Rev to the show, which is all about the yellow paintjob exclusive to the show car.

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