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After an official preview last month, Suzuki dropped all the information on its fourth-generation off-road Jimny, including the highly anticipated specs.
As with the previous generation model, the 2018 Jimny comes in two versions: the mini-car (sold exclusively in Japan as Jimny) and the compact car (sold as Jimny Sierra in Japan). ). The main difference is that the first is equipped with a 0.66 liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine R06A, while the latter is equipped with a newly developed 1.5-liter K15B atmospheric four-cylinder .
More power and torque economy
The Jimny World interests us the most, and the big change is a 1.5-liter engine replacing the 1.3-liter unit of the old model. It delivers 102 horsepower (100 hp) at 6,000 rpm and torque of 130 Nm (96 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm. These are healthy increases of 17 hp and 20 Nm on the outgoing model, with Suzuki saying that the driver now has more torque on every lap. However, the top speed remains modest at 145 km / h
. Despite being larger, the new engine has smaller overall dimensions predecessor and is lightened by 15 percent, which helps improve fuel efficiency. Speaking of which, the 2018 Jimny comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and a part-time four-wheel drive system for an average fuel economy NEDC of 6.8 l / 100 km (154 g / km). CO2). In addition, an optional four-speed automatic transmission is hung on the same four-wheel-drive system that is rated at 7.5 l / 100 km and 170 g / km of CO2. Suzuki says the new manual offers gear ratios optimized for the new engine and features a redesigned gearshift lever to reduce vibration. As for the automatic, it has also been redesigned to offer less friction and better fuel economy.
Best off-road, best on the road
The redesigned Suzuki Jimny stays true to the rugged character of its predecessors, with a ladder frame, suspension rigid three-armed with coil spring and four-wheel drive half-time with a reduced transfer speed (Allgrip Pro). Despite all this equipment, it is still ridiculously light, with an unladen weight of 1090 kg (2,403 lb) for the base model – 1,135 kg (2,502 lb) with full options.
This is an authentic all-terrain clearance of 210mm, a wide angle of approach of 37 degrees, a tilt angle of 28 degrees and a starting angle of 49 degrees. Needless to say, these numbers allow the Jimny to overcome obstacles and steep slopes "without scratching the bumpers or underbody".
4WD Part Time System With low range transfer gear, one can easily switch 2H modes (2WD-high gear) , 4H (4WD-high gear) and 4L (4WD-low gear) to a gear lever directly connected to the transfer gear. The Jimny also features a standard LSD traction control brake that turns out convenient when two diagonally wheeled wheels lose traction by automatically braking the slippery wheels to redistribute the torque on the other side and gain traction.
Suzuki says that the higher torsional stiffness of the frame of the scale allows a more comfortable and solid ride on the road. In addition, it is said that a new steering damper on the front suspension minimizes the vibration and bounce of the steering wheel
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The Japanese off-road is still a tiny car (3,480 mm long, 1,645 mm wide, 1,725 mm high), but now has 377 liters of luggage (VDA method) with the rear seats folded down – 53 liters more than its predecessor. When the four seats are occupied, the capacity is reduced to 85 liters, however. To facilitate the removal of dirt and stains, the backrest of the rear seats and the floor of the trunk are covered with plastic
Suzuki Safety Support as standard
All Jimny models are equipped with the system. Suzuki Safety Driving Assistance Includes dual sensor brake mount (DSBS), lane departure alert and weave alert function, high beam attendance and the recognition of signs. Other safety technologies include hill control, downhill control, tire pressure monitoring and many other things.
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