Suzuki Jimny gets automatic transmission:

Suzuki's offroad David gets a new automatic transmission to make taking on Goliath offroad courses that much easier.

Suzuki’s formidable mini 4×4, the Jimny, is a great proposition for those who love the outdoors without having the cash to fork out for the likes of a Wrangler or something in that neck of the price-woods.  But for years it’s only been available with a manual transmission, making daily commutes just a little more strenuous – until now.

 

Yes, Suzuki SA has officially launched the Jimny automatic, as well as a range of new paint colours and some upgraded equipment to go with the new transmission.  Along with the addition of two new paint-specs, Bison Brown and Khaki Pearl Metallic, the Jimny now boasts 15-inch alloy wheels, finished in dark silver.

 

On the inside, the Jimny features an all-new instrument cluster; featuring speed and rev counter dials, with a new digital display which includes fuel levels, engine temperatures, trip monitor, and transfer case info.  Upgraded upholstery is also included n the update, as well as a new steering wheel.

The Jimny also gets a newly updated instrument cluster, to keep it fresh.

 

The major inclusion of an automatic transmission for the Jimny is the biggest change.  The 4-speed ‘box, although somewhat old in technological time frames, should boast sturdy reliability as a key point.  Low range is still included in the automatic setup, meaning the Jimny can still go anywhere and conquer anything.

 

The familiar 1.3-litre petrol engine remains the same in the Jimny, with outputs of 63kW @ 6000rpm and 110Nm @ 4100rpm.

 

Minor updates keep the Jimny fresh, but the one thing that never ages in the conquer-all ability from a pint-sized package, available for the price of R219 900 in manual guise and R234 900 for the new automatic-equipped model.

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