The Suzuki Jimny is categorized as off-road vehicles. It was first introduced in the 70s. The site even then successful Mini was manufactured until 1981. Then the production was initially set and the Jimny replaced by the LJ 80. Since 1998, Suzuki produced in the old tradition again an SUV called Suzuki Jimny. The current Jimny models are as a 3-door sedan and a convertible available. With a length of only 3.6 meters, it is one of the smaller members of the site series in which it can be decided between steel roof, a hardtop version and a soft-top version.
The Daihatsu Terios the Japanese Show Their First Mini-SUV
In Japan, large-displacement SUVs to drive, that has always been a little more expensive than anywhere else in the world due to the large car taxation. The Japanese automaker Daihatsu, who had originally produced motorized tricycle rickshaws, used his experience in the construction of small commercial vehicles and specialized since the 1960s on tax-advantaged vehicles with a maximum capacity of one liter. The advantages of this concept was implemented in the class of SUVs, the Japanese proved the mid-1970s, when they first developed 1 liter SUV with its Daihatsu Wildcat with all-wheel drive, which was introduced a little on the European markets later. With the follow Daihatsu Rocky there was an SUV with a large turbo diesel engine, all-wheel drive and limited slip differential, which documented its off-road performance and design. A year before the previous partner Toyota finally took over the majority in Daihatsu; the Japanese presented their concept of a small sport utility vehicle (SUV), which was given the name Daihatsu Terios was launched in 1998 and delivered to the dealers.
Features of Jimny
The standard of Jimny comes with the selectable four-wheel drive and 5-speed manual transmission. In the design especially the 2005 version has increased significantly. In addition to the new paint options Kashmir Blue Pearl Effect and Azure Grey Metallic drops the slightly modified Suzuki "S" on the front emblem. Furthermore, the interior was given a visible facelift. It should also be mentioned that now integrated in the dashboard double DIN radio and, however, only available in petrol, radio-Central.
All-wheel drive as an Option for the Daihatsu Terios
The all-wheel drive version of the Daihatsu Terios was offered in combination with a 1.3 liter engine, which came from the Daihatsu Charade, but for the mini-SUV has been adjusted so that he contributed 65 kW (89 hp) in the Daihatsu Terios. In addition, a turbo engine with 68 kW (92 hp) and for the two-wheel-driven variant had a 103 kW (140 hp) engine is available. With gearbox could be selected as standard with five-speed manual or a four-stage automatic switch.
Performance of Suzuki Jimny
In terms of performance, the small but powerful Jimny has never been weak in the chest. In the new version is no different the new 1.3-liter 16V engine 63 kW or 86 hp instead of the previous 60 kW (82 hp). Despite the power increase, the development has no effect on consumption and thus on the wallet. The powerful 4-cylinder in-line engine requires premium gasoline even less than its predecessor. Additional amenities at hand a diesel version with 1.5 liter displacement and turbo engine for this car. It is further available in the special editions Rock am Ring, Convertible and Summer Snow.