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The five-door Suzuki Jimny has finally made its way to the South African market. The off-roader was recently revealed at the Festival of Motoring 2023 show in South Africa. The registration of the upcoming Jimny in five-door guise has commenced and it is expected to be offered with a single powertrain option across two variants.
Variants and exterior highlights of the five-door Jimny
Currently, the three-door Jimny on sale in South Africa is available in three trim levels – GA, GL, and GLX. However, the five-door version will likely be offered in the latter two variants. In terms of exterior styling, the international version carries the same design identity as the Indian iteration. However, Suzuki has showcased a new Military Green colour with the South Africa-spec Jimny.
South Africa-spec five-door Jimny feature list
As for its features, the five-door Jimny will come equipped with a nine-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, and cruise control. Also on offer will be features such as six airbags, keyless start/stop button, rear parking camera, headlight washer, rear wiper with washer, hill hold assist, ESP, and ISOFIX.
Powertrain and specifications of five-door Suzuki Jimny
Mechanically, as the off-roader is being exported to the global markets, the specifications will remain the same as the India-spec Jimny. It will be powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and a four-speed torque converter unit. This motor is capable of producing 103bhp and 134Nm of peak torque. Meanwhile, the brand’s AllGrip Pro 4×4 system will be offered as standard across the range.
