1998-2018 Jimny OverviewSuzuki Jimny Overview (1998 - 2018)
1998 - 2018
Tech Specs Summary
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- 83 - 90 mph
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- 14.1 - 21.2 seconds
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- 64 - 85 hp
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- 28.6 - 38.6 mpg
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- 2,337 - 2,712 lbs
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- 4 - 28.8 ft3
This generation of the Suzuki Jimny was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki between 1998 - 2018. It's a front engined SUV with either four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. There are five power levels available from either a 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and live axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Jimny is the Suzuki Jimny 2WD which scores 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 79 hp and a power/weight ratio of 29.59 lb/hp it has a top speed of 87 mph and gets to 62 mph in 21.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Suzuki Jimny 1.3 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 350 miles and can store 4-28.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 772 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.