Suzuki Jimny 3-Door: ideal outdoor companion

Suzuki’s SUV is small, but it is a true off-roader

Suzuki Jimny 3-Door: ideal outdoor companion

In just a few months, the cold weather of January will eventually switch to the vibrant heat of summer. As such, many car buyers will be looking to get behind the wheel of versatile rides with the ability to conquer the outdoors

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is the price of the Suzuki Jimny 3-Door GLX AT in the Philippines?

    In the Philippines, the Suzuki Jimny GLX AT starts at P1.32 million.
  • How much horsepower and torque can the Suzuki Jimny 3-Door produce?

    The Suzuki Jimny 3-Door can produce up to 101 horsepower and 130 Newton-meters of torque.
  • One such ride outdoor enthusiasts can turn towards is, of course, the Suzuki Jimny 3-Door, which Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) touts as the “ultimate companion to fuel your passion for exploration.” 

    Jimny 3Door Photo from Suzuki Philippines Incorporated

    So, what are the characteristics of the Jimny 3-Door that make it the perfect adventure companion? Let’s find out here. 

    Go anywhere setup

    First off, the Jimny 3-Door has maintained its go-anywhere nature attitude for quite some time. Even as the Japanese marque globally rolled out its fourth-gen iteration in 2018, it maintained a high-riding stance while keeping a sturdy ladder-frame chassis. 

    Suzuki Jimny from Suzuki PH Photo from SPH

    Paired with its relatively high ground clearance of 210-millimeters (mm), it also boasts the Suzuki Allgrip Pro four-wheel-drive (4WD) system. Per the marque,  the said component allows the tiny off-road to confidently pass through various kinds of terrain, including rocky mountains, muddy paths, and steep climbs. 

    For its powertrain, the Jimny 3-Door relies on a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline mill that can be paired to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. At maximum, it can produce 101 horsepower and 130 Newton-meters of torque. This figure isn’t huge, but the top-spec Jimny 3-Door GLX boasts a very light curb weight of just 1,110 kilograms

    Jimny suspension system Photo from SPH

    Suzuki's off-road rig features a front and rear three-link rigid axle suspension system and a recirculating ball steering system, which add flexibility and durability. Its Allgrip Pro 4WD also has a low-range transfer gear, which allows the Jimny to handle extreme conditions that require rock crawling. 

    Versatile size

    Everyone familiar with the Jimny 3-Door will describe it as a small sports utility vehicle (SUV). However, its diminutive size isn’t a weakness but rather one of the model’s key strengths. 

    In fact, SPH says its narrow size can allow the Jimny 3-Door to cut through tight off-road trails. At the same time, its compactness provides the Suzuki-made model a huge advantage when it comes to parking lots. And beyond the outdoors, it likewise has the versatility to become a daily commuter in cities with tight thoroughfares and alleyways. 

    Jimny 3Door Photo from SPH, Facebook page

    While small, Suzuki shared that the Jimny has the strength to handle towing jobs. It can handle lugging around a small trailer, personal watercraft, or even small boats. Plus, it comes with a load-bearing roof, with attachment points for additional storage devices, and even overlanding gear such as tents or side-mounted awnings for camping. 

    Bold, boxy design

    Apart from its adventurous nature, the Jimny 3-Door boasts a bold and boxy design, which is sure to turn heads. 

    Up front, it gets the familiar fitments of a tough offroader. It comes standard with a beefy front bumper, a square-shaped grille, and an impressively generous approach angle of 37 degrees. Its rear end, meanwhile, sports a tailgate-mounted full-size spare tire, a chunky rear bumper, and a departure angle of 49 degrees. 

    Suzuki Jimny Feature Image Photo from SPH

    Additionally, the current Philippine-spec Jimny 3-Door carries a lot of retro-inspired design elements. It sports a pair of round headlamps, just like the original LJ10 Jimny. It also comes with a vertical grille design, which was present on the tiny Japanese-made off-roader since the second-generation SJ30 and popularized by the third-generation model. 

    Other notable exterior details found on the current-gen Jimny 3-Door include the following:

    • Headlamp washers
    • 15-inch alloy wheels
    • Front fog lamps
    • Rear window demister
    • Roof drip rails
    • Electronically adjustable side mirrors
    • Remote opening fuel lid

    Suzuki Jimny 3-Door: specifications

    Model

    Suzuki Jimny 3-Door GLX AT

    Exterior

    Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)

    3,480 x 1,645 x 1,725

    Wheelbase (mm)

    2,250

    Ground clearance (mm)

    210

    Wheel size

    15-inch

    Lighting system

    LED 

    Interior

    Material

    Fabric

    Amenities

    • Four-piece speaker system
    • Clinometer display
    • 12-volt accessory outlets
    • USB socket
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • 50:50 split-folding rear seats
    • Luggage box

    Infotainment system

    Nine-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, Mirror Link

    Seating capacity

    Four

    Powertrain

    Engine

    1.5-liter inline-4 

    Fuel type

    Gasoline

    Transmission

    Four-speed automatic

    Horsepower

    101 

    Torque

    130 Nm

    Technology

    Safety

    • Dual front airbags
    • ISOFIX
    • Anti-lock braking
    • Stability control
    • Hill-decent control
    • Reverse parking sensors
    • Reverse parking camera

    Price

    P1.32 million


    Final thoughts

    With all the characteristics mentioned above, the Suzuki Jimny is a very capable ride on or off-road. It fits the bill as a good in-city daily driver, and of course, it has more than enough off-road cred to be described as a competent adventure vehicle. 

    At the moment, the price of the Philippine-spec Jimny 3-Door ranges from P1.258 million-P1.331 million. Higher-priced trims either come with a two-tone paint job or, as the recently launched Rhino Edition, which was fitted with plenty of visual enhancements. 

    For folks who are curious, do visit the nearest Suzuki Philippines dealership to give the Jimny a thorough test drive. 

    Also read: 

    Suzuki PH to start releasing 3-door Jimny Rhino Edition

    Here are the Suzuki Jimny 5-door's 6 available colors

    Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Vs 3-Door: Key Similarities and Differences

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    A car enthusiast who dreams to spread his love of automobiles through writing. If he isn’t penning stories about cars, he usually spends his time in the digital race tracks of Assetto Corsa.

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