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Tuesday, May 15, 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

Friday, May 11, 2012

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.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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

Suzuki Jimny Sierra JB43V with M13A Engine 1.3cc

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


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