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Waiting time for the newly launched Jimny Nomade in Japan now hits 3.5 years!

The Suzuki Jimny Nomade, or more precisely, the more practical 5-door Jimny, has just been officially launched for the Japanese market.

However, within just four days, the demand has been overwhelming, with 50,000 orders already recorded.

This situation has forced Suzuki Japan to temporarily close the order books for this model.

In a message posted on the official website, Suzuki apologized for the inconvenience faced by customers wishing to order the Suzuki Jimny Nomade.

“The (Suzuki) Jimny Nomade has received a very positive response, and we have received orders that far exceed the production capacity.”

“As a result, we will temporarily close the order books and will update when orders can be reopened, taking into account future production circumstances.”

The high popularity among Japanese buyers is due to the 5-door Jimny’s offering, which is significantly more practical.

The addition of two extra passenger doors and a longer wheelbase creates a more spacious cabin, which is beneficial for family activities, unlike the Jimny (kei car) and Jimny Sierra, without compromising the off-road driving advantages that are synonymous with the Jimny name.

It is worth noting that, unlike the 3-door Suzuki Jimny produced in Japan, the Suzuki Jimny 5-door (including units that have already arrived in Malaysia) is built at the Gurugram factory located in India.

With production limited to 1,200 units for the Japanese market, the wait time now reaches up to three and a half years!

The first deliveries of the Suzuki Jimny Nomade in Japan will take place on April 3.

Due to the extremely encouraging demand, Suzuki has also had to cancel all planned exhibition events for the Suzuki Nomade in Japan.

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Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage – 500 units, only for Australia

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SUZUKI Jimny enthusiasts know that the small SUV has a long history that dates back to the 1970s era.

To commemorate this, Suzuki has introduced a limited edition model for the Jimny XL  (Jimny 5-Door) known as the Heritage. Only 500 units will be produced, all destined for the Australian market.

What makes the Jimny XL Heritage stand out?

The limited-run model is adorned with retro-style decals in orange and red on the sides and rear. This is complemented by the classic rhino logo on the rear shoulder and red mudflaps on all four corners.

Additionally, there are five exterior colours to choose from – White, Chiffon Ivory + Bluish Black Pearl, Jungle Green, Bluish Black Pearl, and Granite Grey Metallic.

Elsewhere, it’s exactly the same as the non-Heritage version. Under the hood, there is still a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 101 hp and 130 Nm.

The Jimny XL is normally available with either an automatic or manual transmission, but for the Heritage, Suzuki only offers a five-speed manual transmission.

Needless to say, the AllGrip Pro all-wheel-drive system is onboard to help channel power to the wheels.

Other niceties include a nine-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a cargo tray.

The selling price of the Jimny XL Heritage starts from AUD36,490 (RM114,047), about AUD1,500 (RM4,688) dearer than the standard version.

But pricing won’t be a problem, seeing as how the 3-door Jimny Heritage sold out in just two days.

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Suzuki Jimny 5-Door now open for booking in Malaysia

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NAZA Eastern Motors, the official distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Malaysia, recently uploaded a teaser image for an upcoming model set to enter the local market soon.

Although the puzzle in the teaser is incomplete, it clearly shows that the vehicle in question is in fact the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.

According to the caption in the post, order books for the off-road mini SUV are now open. However, the official launch date is yet to be announced.

The specifications for the Malaysian market are still unknown at the time of writing, but looking at the spec sheet for the international market, we know that the Jimny 5-Door comes with the familiar K15B 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 102 PS and 130 Nm.

The engine is available with both manual and automatic transmission options, but for our market, we expect the Jimny 5-Door to be offered only with the automatic gearbox just like the 3-Door.

Needless to say, the Jimny 5-Door has a larger footprint than its 3-Door sibling with a length of 3,985 mm and a wheelbase of 2,590 mm. However, the width, height, and ground clearance all remain at 1,645 mm, 1,720 mm, and 210 mm, respectively.

With the longer body, the approach angle of the Jimny 5-Door is reduced from 37 to 36 degrees, while the breakover angle decreased from 28 to 24 degrees.

Nevertheless, the larger dimensions mean the 5-Door offers a larger boot space of 211 litres (compared to 85 litres in the Jimny 3-door) and a more spacious rear passenger legroom.

No hint of pricing yet but it will be slightly higher than the 3-Door, which is sold starting at RM168,900 for the Rainforest Edition.