Suzuki Jimny

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Suzuki Jimny
1999 Suzuki Jimny JLX
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1998–
Predecessor Suzuki Samurai
Class Mini SUV
Body style 2-door SUV
2-door convertible
See also the Suzuki LJ and Suzuki SJ, which used the Jimny name in some markets

The Suzuki Jimny is a mini SUV built by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki. Two body styles are available: a hard top and convertible. The Jimny replaced the popular Sierra/Samurai model in most markets in 1999, though its predecessor remains in production. The Jimny is equipped with the same 1.3 L 16-valve four-cylinder electronically fuel injected engine as its predecessor. A ladder type chassis and a dual ratio transfer case is standard, unlike many competing compact 4WDs which lack a low range, and are strictly in the crossover SUV category.

The Jimny's vacuum-locking hubs allow the vehicle to be shifted from 2WD to 4WD while travelling at up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Shifting to low range requires the vehicle to be stopped, but there is no need to exit the vehicle. Newer Jimnys feature electronic "push-button" selectable four-wheel drive.

1999 Suzuki Jimny JLX
1999 Suzuki Jimny JLX

The Jimny features large windows, giving excellent visibility, apart from a rather serious blind spot caused by the oversized "B" pillar. The large amount of glass also creates a greenhouse effect, and the Jimny comes with air conditioning as a standard feature.

Two models of the Jimny are available in some markets, the standard hard top, and a canvas roofed "Cabrio" version. Both models come in JX and JLX specifications. These are fairly standard designations across the Suzuki off road range, with the JLX being the fully-optioned "luxury" version. In the case of the Jimny, the JLX adds roof rails, power steering, power windows, electronically adjustable exterior mirrors, and several interior comfort improvements. Both models are available in 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic gearbox. There is also a 2WD option, only available in 5 speed manual.

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[edit] History

The history of Suzuki four wheel drives goes back to 1969. Suzuki bought out a rival company and produced 15 vehicles called hopestars. Then in 1970 they produced the first "real" suzuki. It was called an LJ10 it had an air cooled 359cc 2 cylinder two stroke engine. In 1972 saw the introduction of the LJ20. They converted the engine to water cooled but was still a 359cc 2 cylinder 2 stroke. then in 1974 they upgraded again to the LJ50It had a 537cc 3 cylinder two stroke engine and larger diffs.

The LJ80 was an updated version with a 800cc 4 cylinder 4 stroke engine, followed by the SJ410 and SJ413. A version of the SJ413 known as the Samurai was released in the US. The series from SJ410 to SJ413 was known as the Sierra in Australia, and remained the Jimny in some markets.

The new Jimny was released in 1998, and now bears the same name in all markets. The 1998 release used the G13BB EFI engine, replaced by the M13AA VVT engine in 2005, in conjunction with some interior redesign.

[edit] Colombia

In Colombia the Jimny is locally produced under license by GM Colmotores, where it is marketed as the Chevrolet Jimny.

[edit] Model

[edit] First generation 1 ( 1970 - 1972 )

Jimny ( 360cc l2 air-cooled )

  • LJ10
    • Type 1 ( '70 04 )
    • Type 2 ( '71 02 )

[edit] First generation 2 ( 1972 - 1976 )

Jimny ( 360cc l2 water-cooled )

  • LJ20
    • Type 1 ( '72 05 )
    • Type 2 ( '74 11 )
    • Type 3 ( '75 12 )

[edit] First generation 3 ( 1976 - 1981 )

Jimny 55 ( 550cc l3 )

  • SJ10
    • Type 1 ( '76 )
    • Type 2 ( '77 )
    • Type 3 ( '78 )
    • Type 4 ( '79 )

Jimny 8 ( 800 )

  • SJ20 ( 1977 - 1981 )

[edit] Second generation 1 ( 1981 - 1984 )

Jimny 550

  • SJ30
    • Type 1 ( '81 05 )
    • Type 2 ( '83 07 ) The full transistor ignition.

Jimny 1000 / SJ410

  • SJ410 ( 1981 - 1998 )
  • SJ40 ( 1982 - 1986 )

[edit] Second generation 2 ( 1984 - 1990 )

Jimny 550

  • SJ 30
    • Type 3 ( '84 07 )
    • Type 4 ( '86 01 ) Dashpanel was changed being common to with JA51 / 71.
    • Type 5 ( '87 04 )

Jimny 1300

  • JA51 ( 1984 - 1990 )

Jimny 550 Turbo

  • JA71
    • Type 1 ( '86 01 ) Four-stroke F5A engine with Turbo charger was introduced.
    • Type 2 ( '87 08 )
    • Type 3 ( '87 11 ) Intercooler was added,and the front grill was changed.
    • Type 4 ( '89 04 )

[edit] Second generation 3 ( 1990 - 1995 )

Jimny 660

  • JA11
    • Type 1 ( '90 03 ) 55PS.
    • Type 2 ( '91 06 ) Increased 58PS. Fan coupling was equipped and the front grill was changed.
    • Type 3 ( '92 07 ) PS and AT were introduced.
    • Type 4 ( '94 04 ) Turbo warning lamp abolished, Seat belt warning lamp added.
    • Type 5 ( '95 02 ) Improved to 64HP.

Jimny SIELLA ( 1300 )

  • JB31 ( 1993 - 1995 )

[edit] Second generation 4 ( 1995 - 1998 )

Jimny 660

  • JA12 ( SOHC : F6A ) / JA22 ( DOHC : K6A )
    • Type 1 ( '95 11 )
    • Type 2 ( '97 05 ) Air locking hub was equipped

Jimny SIELLA ( 1300 )

  • JB32 ( 1995 - 1998 )

[edit] Third generation ( 1998 - )

Jimny 660

  • JB23 ( K6A )
    • Type 1 ( '98 10 )
    • Type 2 ( '99 10 ) Position of the catalytic converter was changed.
    • Type 3 ( 2K. 08 ) Hazard lamp switch was Changed.
      • J2 ( 2WD ) ( '01 02 )
    • Type 4 ( '02 01 ) F-Grill , Intake were Changed.
    • Type 5 ( '04 10 ) Trim , MT / Transfar were Changed.
    • Type 6 ( '05 11 ) Head lamp optical axis adjustment was added.




Jimny Wide ( 1300 : G13B)

  • JB33 ( 1998 - 1999 )

Jimny Wide / SIELLA ( 1300 : M13A )

  • JB43 ( 2000 - )

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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