Jimny GL now on showroom floors

Suzuki has elevated the enchantment of its Jimny array with the introduction of a mid-array GL specification level.

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Designed to convey numerous of the ought to-have luxuries of the GLX to a wider viewers, the GL slots in just over the utilitarian GA product and brings with it the possibility of an automated transmission to the mid-range purchaser.

Intended to convey quite a few of the must-have luxuries of the GLX to a wider audience, the GL slots in just above the utilitarian GA model and brings with it the choice of an computerized transmission to the mid-assortment consumer.

“No just one, our team included, could have predicted the achievement of the Jimny in South Africa and across the world.

“As a fully off-street capable SUV, it is as relaxed in the interior town as it is on the dunes of the Namib. And at a starting off selling price of only R336 900 for the GL guide and R357 900 for the GL vehicle, it will the desires of journey a fact for 1000’s of people,” claims Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Supervisor at Suzuki Car South Africa.

Carpenter suggests that while gross sales of each the GA and GLX models have considerably exceeded their first supply, they have spoken to quite a few clients who would like more amenities than the GA provides but who are not able to thoroughly extend their budgets to the GLX. This is primarily true for clients searching for an automatic model.

In reaction to this demand, and in partnership with its Japanese Head Business office and Indian production facility, Suzuki Car South Africa has produced the GL assortment.

Considered from the outside the house, the GL shares a lot of of its GLX sibling’s attributes. Main among these are the hardened off-highway prepared alloy wheels, completed in a smoky chrome trim and with an alloy-outfitted full-size spare wheel. It also shares the flagship’s front fog lights in the squared-off entrance bumper.

The GL will also be out there with a decision of all entire body colours and the two-tone paint possibility, where the roof is concluded in a contrasting colour to the rest of the body.

Within the Jimny is in which the GL solutions all the thoughts posed by mid-vary consumers. The model is out there with the alternative of either a five-velocity guide or four-pace automatic transmission, air conditioning, and power steering as normal.

Also typical in the GL are electric windows, electrically adjustable mirrors and a Suzuki audio technique with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and steering wheel controls.

Not concluded, Suzuki has also extra a 50:50 split rear bench seat and distant central locking as normal.

“We believe that the Jimny GL is the total solution to the dilemma from intrigued prospects who enjoy the Jimny and its assure of adventure, but who do not want all the luxuries and accompanying increased rate of the GLX model,” says Carpenter.

A brief reminder of the Jimny’s specialized pedigree

Unlike all other compact lifestyle SUVs, the Jimny is categorised as a entire-blooded 4×4.

All Jimny types are fitted with a 1.5 litre petrol engine with variable valve timing and multi-place injection that provides 75 kW at 6 000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4 000 rpm. This engine, code-named K15B, is rated at a frugal 6.3 litres/100 km for the guide product and 6.8 litres for the 4-velocity computerized version.

All models are fitted with a ladder frame chassis, rigid axles in the front and rear with a three-hyperlink suspension system, and a thoroughly mechanical reduced array transfer circumstance.

The Jimny is further fitted with a ball-screw steering method that lets for immediate steering and superior feed-back, which safeguards the driver from sudden jerks and jolts that outcome from hefty-responsibility off-roading.

All Jimny models are also outfitted with Suzuki’s popular AllGrip technique, which utilises the brakes and digital security regulate unit to generate or brake personal wheels in very technological off-street situations.

Finally, all Jimny products have Hill Descent Manage, which electronically controls the motor and brakes in the course of steep descents, allowing for the driver to emphasis on steering inputs.

A significant-level Jimny Grade Walk

With the addition of the Jimny GL in manual and automated, the vary now is made up of five versions. They are:

Jimny GA

• 4×4 process with Suzuki AllGrip
• Ability steering
• Stomach muscles with EBD
• Electronic Stability Method

Jimny GL – all of the higher than, and:

• Electric home windows
• Electric powered mirrors
• Alloy wheels (incl. spare wheel)
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Bluetooth- and USB-related audio program
• Distant central locking
• A detailed 4-calendar year / 60 000 km service program.

Jimny GLX gives the earlier mentioned luxuries, and:

• Automated LED headlamps
• Automatic local climate regulate
• Cruise regulate
• A touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Car
• A leather-coated steering wheel
• The rear cargo convenience-offer, which consists of an additional 12V socket, rear inside gentle, and flat-ground luggage box with tricky plastic cladding.

Rhino Version is now readily available

1st announced in late 2021, the exclusive Rhino Version Package will get there at sellers at the exact same time as the new GL in guide and computerized selections.

The kit resurrects the properly-acknowledged Jimny Rhino logomark that first appeared on the Suzuki SJ-collection just 40 decades ago. It has considering that turn into synonymous with the sturdiness, plucky and go-anywhere mother nature of the Jimny.

The Rhino Version adds the adhering to structure elements to a Jimny:

• Unique Rhino decals
• A Rhino-branded soft spare wheel address
• The Suzuki Heritage grille
• Red Suzuki mud flaps
• Rain and wind deflectors

Suzuki Automobile South Africa will also associate with its world-wide mother or father business and affiliate marketers throughout the earth to assist rhino conservation in South Africa and throughout the continent.

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