Suzuki SJ

Years1982–1988
Generations1
Total variants7
Body stylesSUV
DesignerHiroyuki Yonezawa
AssemblyJapan: Iwata · Indonesia: Bekasi · Kenya: Nairobi · New Zealand: Whanganui · Colombia: Bogotá · India: Gurgaon · Pakistan: Karachi · Spain: Linares
PredecessorHopeStar ON360
SuccessorMazda Flair Crossover
Also known asChevrolet Jimny · Chevrolet Samurai (Colombia) · Eljot (Germany) · Farm Worker (New Zealand) · Fox · Holden Drover (Australia) · Jimny Nomade (Japan, 2025–) · Jimny Sierra (Japan) · Jimny Sierra · Jimny Wide · Katana (Indonesia) · LJ50/LJ55/LJ80 · Mazda AZ-Offroad · Potohar · Samurai · Santan · Santana (Europe) · Santana S-410/413 (Europe) · Sierra (Australia) · SJ408/410/413 · Stockman (Australia) · Super Jimny (Indonesia)

The Suzuki SJ is a SUV model, produced 1982–1988, spanning 1 generation with 7 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. The SJ (1982-1988) generation is the most extensively documented, with 7 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.

Generations · 1

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Suzuki SJ have?

The Suzuki SJ has 1 generation with 7 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 SJ produced?

The Suzuki SJ has been produced 1982–1988. 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 SJ?

The Suzuki SJ is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

18,850Estimated total · €3,770 per year
  • Depreciation0
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 22

Suzuki SJ: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Chevrolet Jimny
  • Chevrolet Samurai
    Colombia
  • Eljot
    Germany
  • Farm Worker
    New Zealand
  • Fox
  • Holden Drover
    Australia
  • Jimny Nomade
    Japan
    2025–present
  • Jimny Sierra
    Japan
  • Jimny Sierra
  • Jimny Wide
  • Katana
    Indonesia
  • LJ50/LJ55/LJ80
  • Mazda AZ-Offroad
  • Potohar
  • Samurai
  • Santan
  • Santana
    Europe
  • Santana S-410/413
    Europe
  • Sierra
    Australia
  • SJ408/410/413
  • Stockman
    Australia
  • Super Jimny
    Indonesia

Equipment

SJ (1982-1988)

Does the Suzuki SJ have parking sensors?
Standard (rear)on all versions