The 2019 Suzuki Jimny is official, and we are officially bored

Suzuki unveiled all the details on the all-new 2019 Jimny, and that did nothing to dilute our enthusiasm – or our fury – about the tiny off-roader. The new Jimny was viewed last month, only in its fourth generation, although it was originally launched in 1970.

According to what we can say, this is not the case. is also very good. The Japanese automaker has nailed the basics, ensuring that the 2019 Jimny rolls on a scale chbadis, with the three-link suspension axle suspension with coil springs. , and the 4WD part-time with a low range transfer. The style, too, is a clever mix of retro and new.

We knew all this from the overview, but now Suzuki is digging into the details. On the outside, the square design is intended both to attract fans, but also to be practical in urban and wild conditions. The shell-shaped hood is flat and the A-pillars are upright, which helps visibility. The lines of the side window are soaked, meanwhile, improving what you can see on the side.

Indeed, convenience is the word of order here, and although the 2019 Jimny can be said to be affordable, it does not mean that Suzuki has skimped on the details. The roof edges, for example, are fitted with gutters, so that when you open the door, you do not get muddy water in the cabin. The taillights have been moved to the bumper, so that the hatch can be wider.

Like the Jimny models of the past, there are round headlights with separate LEDs, and slots built into the front fenders. It's also lightweight: less than 2,450 pounds empty weight in its purest form. An approach angle of 37 degrees, a drift angle of 28 degrees and a starting angle of 49 degrees, as well as an 8.3-inch ground clearance should make the Jimny fairly agile on a ground complicated.

The new ALLGRIP PRO 4WD system should also help. Suzuki has added a new "x-limb" and two additional crossmembers for more torsional rigidity to the ladder chbadis, and the LSD brake traction control can move the torque from left to right depending on the amount of torque. ; adhesion. There is the choice of 2H (2WD-high gear), 4H (4WD-high gear), and 4L (4WD-low gear), with the latter pushing more torque to the tires in the lower gears. The old 1.3-liter engine is replaced by a smaller 1.5-liter four-cylinder and lighter. You can have a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic, to put the 101 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque in the mud. Suzuki also added its safety support system, with auto-collision front-end braking, lane departure and weave warnings, automatic high beam and sign recognition.

There is also hill climb control and descent control, tire pressure monitoring and six airbags. The cabin itself is quite minimalist, with a scratch and stain resistant finish, and bulky controls designed to always be usable even if you're wearing gloves. A 7-inch touchscreen – also suitable for gloves – for the infotainment system is an option.

Honestly, there are many things to love here, so Suzuki's continued decision not to bring the 2019 Jimny to the US is all the more frustrating. The automaker left the US auto market in 2012, with its US arm declaring bankruptcy amid disappointing sales of gloomy products.

However, the same criticism can not be made at Jimny 2019. It will go on sale in Europe, Australia and other markets early in the New Year, and prices will be confirmed closer to that. point.