Suzuki Jimny
The Suzuki Jimny is a SUV and convertible model, produced 1998–2024, spanning 7 generations with 33 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Jimny (2022-2024), Jimny JB64 (2018-2022), Jimny Metal Top Facelift 2012 (2012-2017) and Jimny Metal Top Facelift 2005 (2005-2012). Body styles across the Jimny lineage span SUV and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Jimny JB23 (1998-2005) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Jimny generation.
How many generations does the Suzuki Jimny have?
The Suzuki Jimny has 7 generations with 33 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Suzuki Jimny produced?
The Suzuki Jimny has been produced 1998–2024. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Suzuki Jimny?
The Suzuki Jimny is available as SUV, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Jimny (2022-2024)
Jimny Metal Top Facelift 2012 (2012-2017)
Jimny Metal Top Facelift 2005 (2005-2012)
Jimny Cabrio Facelift 2005 (2005-2006)
Jimny Cabrio (2000-2005)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€8,306
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€3,460
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Suzuki Jimny: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- Chevrolet Jimny
- Chevrolet SamuraiColombia
- EljotGermany
- Farm WorkerNew Zealand
- Fox
- Holden DroverAustralia
- Jimny NomadeJapan2025–present
- Jimny SierraJapan
- Jimny Sierra
- Jimny Wide
- KatanaIndonesia
- LJ50/LJ55/LJ80
- Mazda AZ-Offroad
- Potohar
- Samurai
- Santan
- SantanaEurope
- Santana S-410/413Europe
- SierraAustralia
- SJ408/410/413
- StockmanAustralia
- Super JimnyIndonesia
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimny JB23 (1998-2005)1998–2005 | 79 hp | 21.2 s | 10 | €12k–€19k | ★ 1.6 |
| Jimny Metal Top Facelift 2005 (2005-2012)2005–2012 | 81 hp | 15.8 s | 9 | €18k–€23k | ★ 1.8 |
| Jimny Metal Top Facelift 2012 (2012-2017)2012–2017 | 85 hp | 15.4 s | 7 | €22k–€30k | ★ 1.5 |
| Jimny JB64 (2018-2022)2018–2022 | 102 hp | 9.5 s | 3 | €28k–€31k | ★ 2.1 |
| Jimny (2022-2024)2022–2024 | 102 hp | 9.5 s | 1 | €18k | ★ 2.3 |