Someone asking for new model of Suzuki Jimny (in 2006)

Source: http://site.motortrader.com.my/Cars/Forums/f192/fp2/t943643/Suzuki-Jimny.aspx

And the answer was the plan to bring Jimny to Malaysia is in the pipeline. However, until now there is no outcome at the end of the pipeline. Clogged pipeline perhaps.

Suzuki Jimny Malaysia Forum @ Autoworld.com

The only related forum specifically to Suzuki SJ in Malaysia at Autoworld.com, however is quiet lately. Take a look at this link:


http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=79632&st=470 

Article: Suzuki Jimny for the fun loving and tough drivers

Source: http://www.auto.com.my/content.php/527-Suzuki-Jimny-for-the-fun-loving-and-tough-drivers 

Suzuki Jimny for the fun loving and tough drivers 
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Published on 13-11-2010 12:35 PM 

Targeted at those who are looking for a fun and easy to drive SUV buyers,t he Jimny surely has all you would be expecting. In fact, this car looks good and surely is unique. This essentially is a no-nonsense and nothing sophisticated 4WD that gets you what you need. Period. It does not come with those sophisticated system or high-tech handling stuff that you usually see in most SUVs. In fact, this car is basic enough and yet gives you that extra something.

It sits 4 passengers comfortably and comes with standard power windows and air-conditioning with reasonable cargo space and such. Comes with the 1.3 liter VVT 4 cylinder engine which gets you up to 63kW and a 110Nm of maximum torque. The engine is paired with either a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic transmission gearbox. Controlling the car is easy and is at arm’s length with a button to activate its all-wheel drive system whenever you need to.

You get a 3 spoke steering wheel with a 2 speaker CD player. Typically, as mentioned this car sits 4 people comfortably although it’s a bit cramped up behind. Surely if you have seen the previous Jimny you will like its new design. Gone are the boxy designs on the body and in comes the more modern persona with nice curves around the car. It still looks similarly small with the 2 door standard being maintained. Otherwise, you would also appreciate its ‘outdoor’ ruggedness which seemed to be quite a nice touch.

Somehow, the Jimny seemed to have it all. A contemporary look with the off-road motifs. Integrate the two and you get an outdoor personality which is so often missing in recent models. You cannot help but compare this with the Land Rover and such and then you might also turn your focus on the Rav4 as well. It seemed a bit confusing but one thing for sure, it is on the better side of things.

Suzuki Jimny SJ Modified Suspension

Kaamatan Ranau 4x4 Challenge

Suzuki Cabin Body on Modified 4x4 Competition Car

During Kaamatan Ranau 4x4 Challenge 2012

Suzuki Jimny Malaysia: Japan Jimny X-Adventure & Suzuki Jimny Sierra X-Adventure

Japan - The two new models of Suzuki Jimny are already being sold in Japan as Special Edition, the Suzuki Jimny X-Adventure with 0.66L DOHC Turbo and Suzuki Jimny Sierra X-Adventure 1.3L DOHC VVT.

Product Name	Engine	Drive	Transmission	Price (in yen)
"X-Adventure" special edition Jimny	0.66L DOHC turbo	Part-time 4WD	5MT	1,524,600
			4AT	1,632,750
"X-Adventure" special edition Jimny Sierra	1.3L DOHC VVT		5MT	1,666,350
			4AT	1,774,500

* Current currency exchange (for 0.66L DOHC 5MT):
JPY 1 = MYR 0.0377
Japanese Yen = 15,246,00 
Malaysian Ringgit = 57,477.42

Approximately RM57,477.42 will be the price in Malaysia, unfortunately it is not including tax. What would be the price in Malaysia for such car?

Body			3 door
Model name			Jimny Cross Adventure		Jimny Sierra Cross Adventure
Drive system			Part-time 4WD
Model-car name			Suzuki · ABA-JB23W		Suzuki · ABA-JB43W
Symbol models			JXGU-SAD9	JXGR-SAD9	GWZJ-SA8	GWZR-SA8
Transmission			5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Dimensions and weight	Length (mm)		3,395		3,600
	Width (mm)		1,475		1,600
	(Mm) Height		1,680		1,670
	Room dimensions (mm)	Length	1,685
		Width	1,220
		Height	1,210
	Wheelbase (mm)		2,250
	Tread (mm)	Before	1,265		1,355
		Later	1,275		1,365
	Minimum ground clearance (mm)		200		190
	Vehicle weight (kg)		980	990	1,050	1,060
	Seating capacity (name)		Four
Performance	Fuel consumption rate (km / L) ※	(The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)	14.8	13.6	13.6	12.6
		(The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)	16.4	14.8	14.0	12.8
	Major measures to improve fuel economy		Electric power steering		Variable valve Timing	Variable valve Timing, With lock-up mechanism Torque converter
	Minimum turning radius (m)		4.8		4.9
Engine	Type		K6A type		M13A type
	Type		3-cylinder liquid-cooled 4-cycle series Turbo intercooler		Water-cooled inline four-cylinder 4-cycle
	Valve system		DOHC12 valve		DOHC16 valve VVT
	Inner diameter × stroke (mm)		68.0 × 60.4		78.0 × 69.5
	Total displacement (L)		0.658		1.328
	Compression ratio		8.4		9.5
	Fuel supply system		EPI (electronically controlled fuel injection system)
	Maximum output (KW / rpm) net		47 <64PS> / 6,500		65 <88PS> / 6,000
	Maximum torque (N · m / rpm) net		103 <10.5kg · m> / 3,500		118 <12.0kg · m> / 4,000
	Fuel tank capacity (L)		40
	Fuel use		Regular unleaded gasoline
Power transmission device	Clutch		Single plate dry Diaphragm	Elements form a three-stage phase 2 Fluid torque Converter	Single plate dry Diaphragm	Elements form a three-stage phase 2 Fluid torque Converter
	Transmission gear ratio	A speed	5.106	2.875	4.425	2.875
		2-speed	3.017	1.568	2.304	1.568
		3-speed	1.908	1.000	1.674	1.000
		4-speed	1.264	0.696	1.190	0.696
		5-speed	1.000	-	1.000	-
		Recession	5.151	2.300	5.151	2.300
	Transfer (Sub-transmission)	Form	Chain-type + gear
		High speed gear ratio	1.320
		Low-speed gear ratio	2.643
	Final reduction ratio (before and after)		4.300	5.375	3.416	4.090
Steering	Gear form		Ball-nut
Brake	The main brake Form	Before	Disk
		Later	Leading trailing
	Brake booster		Times the vacuum power formula
	Braking force control device		ABS, proportioning equipment
	Parking brake form		After two mechanical wheel control
Suspension device	Suspension system (front and rear)		3-link rigid axle type coil spring
	The form of stabilizers (front)		Torsion bar
	Tire		175/80R16 91Q		205/70R15 95S

Perlumbaan Kereta Tahan Lasak 4x4 Suzuki

 Photo source: Friend's facebook

Date: 30 th June - 1st July 2012
Organizer: Persatuan Gabungan Berwawasan 4x4 Daerah (PGB4) & Boustead  Sdn. Bhd. Brunei

Interesting 4x4 challenge (rally) event at Brunei Darussalam specifically for Suzuki 4x4 car owners competing for Open Standard Rally, Open Modified Rally and Open Rally Team.

Why the new model of Suzuki Jimny isn't available in Malaysia?

I don't know exactly why Jimny isn't available in Malaysia, but the similar question has been asked in the US, here [1]. In the US, one of the reasons was the rollover issue following to an unfavorable 1988 review of the Samurai in Consumer Reports for being unsafe and prone to rollovers led to a controversial lawsuit [2], [3].

In the South East Asia, the Jimny is available as a gray import in Singapore [2], while Jimny in Brunei is under a company named Bested Sdn Bhd. Interestingly, Suzuki Philippine has listed the Jimny at their website (price e.g. Jimny SN413 JX M/T at 708,000Php).  

[1] http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110925123517AAeBgy0
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Jimny
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_v._Consumers_Union

Suzuki Jimny Malaysia SJ410 with Toyota 4AGE Engine

One of the regular participants of Borneo Safari Sabah.

 

Suzuki SJ with Toyota 2C Engine

Toyota 2C engine

Rocky front axle and coil spring suspension setup 

Rocky axle and leaf spring at rear

Suzuki Jimny Malaysia - SJ410 - Adjusting the timing belt

Adjusting the timing belt on SJ410 is pretty simple and straight forward. Most important is the marks need to be aligned properly between the two pulleys. 

Suzuki SJ Coil-over Suspension Conversion

One of the competitor from PGB4 4x4 Brunei Challenge with front suspension to coil-over conversion.

Need more lift on SOA in Suzuki SJ?

Add a steel block or teflon on Spring Over Axle setup

Install Rear Anti-roll Bar Stabilizer to reduce the rear end sway

Suzuki SJ413 of PGB4 Member in Brunei Suspension Modification

Rear axle, modified suspension by SOA, reducing the leaf, adding coil spring and absorber (Rancho)

Front axle, modified suspension by SOA, z-link, reducing the leaf, adding coil spring and absorber (Rancho 9000)

Suzuki Jimny JB32 of PGB4 Member in Brunei

Suzuki SJ Modified Suspension

Converted coil-over spring front suspension

Modified rear suspension to SOA