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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Suzuki Jimny: Updated off-roader locked in for Australian launch
The three-door Suzuki Jimny is coming back to Australia, armed with more safety technology than before. Technically, you'll still find examples of the pint-size off-roader at local showrooms, but no examples of the Japanese-built three-door are currently being imported. 'Production restarts later this year, so it should be here in the first quarter of 2026,' Suzuki Queensland general manager Paul Dillon told CarExpert. Suzuki Queensland is the distributor for not only the Sunshine State, but also the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. It's expected the updated three-door Jimny will also be available in other Australian states and territories in the same timeframe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Suzuki Jimny. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Pre-update models remain at dealerships, with Mr Dillon noting: 'As far as Queensland dealers are concerned, it's something like around 350 in dealer stock at the moment.' The Japanese-built Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade that will see it match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. A report from Japanese outlet Creative Trend earlier this month said the updated Jimny, due in Japan in August, will gain the following equipment: 'Dual camera brake support' Reverse brake support Adaptive cruise control Backward false start prevention function Of these, only the first will reportedly be fitted to both manual and automatic variants, with the others being exclusive to auto vehicles. No other changes are expected, according to Creative Trend, apart from what it claims will be a 'significant price increase'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other models in its lineup, didn't meet newly introduced Australian Design Rules (ADR) outlining specific technical requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. At the time, it said investigations were underway into making the popular off-roader compliant and that its 'position on this product' had 'yet to be confirmed'. Sales of the Jimny, along with other Suzuki models that fell afoul of the new ADR, have continued as the automaker secured sufficient stock complied before March 1, 2025, when ADR 98/00 came into effect. The Jimny XL is unaffected by this new ADR. It features a stereo camera instead of a forward-facing monocular camera and laser radar like its three-door sibling, which allows Suzuki to offer both adaptive cruise control and night-time pedestrian detection. Supplied Credit: CarExpert As of January 1, 2025, the Jimny is unrated by independent safety authority ANCAP. Its three-star rating from 2018 expired on December 31, 2024. The Jimny is by far Suzuki's best-selling vehicle locally. To the end of June, Suzuki Australia and Suzuki Queensland have together delivered 4365 examples so far this year. The Swift light hatch was a distant second with 1953 deliveries. Not only does the Jimny outsell every other Suzuki, it's more popular than almost every other so-called light SUV. The only exceptions are the Mazda CX-3 (8221) and Toyota Yaris Cross (5887). However, in the first half of 2025, Jimny sales dropped by 7.3 per cent from the same period last year. Overall, the Suzuki brand was down 18.7 per cent, with the only model to post a sales increase being the Vitara… despite shipments of this model to Australia also ceasing. The updated Jimny isn't the only fresh metal arriving in Suzuki's Australian showrooms early next year. Also locked in are the Vitara Hybrid and electric eVitara SUVs, though only the latter is likely to be offered in Suzuki Queensland showrooms. MORE: Explore the Suzuki Jimny showroom
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Suzuki Jimny: Updated off-roader locked in for Australian launch
The three-door Suzuki Jimny is coming back to Australia, armed with more safety technology than before. Technically, you'll still find examples of the pint-size off-roader at local showrooms, but no examples of the Japanese-built three-door are currently being imported. 'Production restarts later this year, so it should be here in the first quarter of 2026,' Suzuki Queensland general manager Paul Dillon told CarExpert. Suzuki Queensland is the distributor for not only the Sunshine State, but also the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. It's expected the updated three-door Jimny will also be available in other Australian states and territories in the same timeframe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Suzuki Jimny. Click here to get a great deal. Pre-update models remain at dealerships, with Mr Dillon noting: 'As far as Queensland dealers are concerned, it's something like around 350 in dealer stock at the moment.' The Japanese-built Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade that will see it match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. A report from Japanese outlet Creative Trend earlier this month said the updated Jimny, due in Japan in August, will gain the following equipment: 'Dual camera brake support' Reverse brake support Adaptive cruise control Backward false start prevention function Of these, only the first will reportedly be fitted to both manual and automatic variants, with the others being exclusive to auto vehicles. No other changes are expected, according to Creative Trend, apart from what it claims will be a 'significant price increase'. Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other models in its lineup, didn't meet newly introduced Australian Design Rules (ADR) outlining specific technical requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. At the time, it said investigations were underway into making the popular off-roader compliant and that its 'position on this product' had 'yet to be confirmed'. Sales of the Jimny, along with other Suzuki models that fell afoul of the new ADR, have continued as the automaker secured sufficient stock complied before March 1, 2025, when ADR 98/00 came into effect. The Jimny XL is unaffected by this new ADR. It features a stereo camera instead of a forward-facing monocular camera and laser radar like its three-door sibling, which allows Suzuki to offer both adaptive cruise control and night-time pedestrian detection. As of January 1, 2025, the Jimny is unrated by independent safety authority ANCAP. Its three-star rating from 2018 expired on December 31, 2024. The Jimny is by far Suzuki's best-selling vehicle locally. To the end of June, Suzuki Australia and Suzuki Queensland have together delivered 4365 examples so far this year. The Swift light hatch was a distant second with 1953 deliveries. Not only does the Jimny outsell every other Suzuki, it's more popular than almost every other so-called light SUV. The only exceptions are the Mazda CX-3 (8221) and Toyota Yaris Cross (5887). However, in the first half of 2025, Jimny sales dropped by 7.3 per cent from the same period last year. Overall, the Suzuki brand was down 18.7 per cent, with the only model to post a sales increase being the Vitara… despite shipments of this model to Australia also ceasing. The updated Jimny isn't the only fresh metal arriving in Suzuki's Australian showrooms early next year. Also locked in are the Vitara Hybrid and electric eVitara SUVs, though only the latter is likely to be offered in Suzuki Queensland showrooms.
Canada News.Net
5 days ago
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Trump hails Japan trade pact as job-creating breakthrough
WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, President Donald Trump unveiled a new trade framework with Japan, announcing a 15 percent tariff on goods imported from the country—a significant reduction from the 25 percent rate he had previously warned would take effect on August 1. Trump hailed the deal as a historic win for the U.S. economy, writing on Truth Social, "This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it." He also emphasized continued strong ties between the two nations, saying, "The United States will continue to always have a great relationship with the country of Japan." According to the president, Japan has agreed to invest US$550 billion into the United States economy "at my direction" and to open its market to more American products, specifically automobiles and rice. This new agreement marks a strategic pivot in Trump's tariff campaign, replacing an earlier, more aggressive stance with a framework he claims will enhance trade fairness and boost domestic job creation. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responded early on June 23, stating that the agreement would prove mutually beneficial and foster greater cooperation between Tokyo and Washington. The acknowledgment signals a rare moment of harmony amid months of tariff escalations and trade tensions. While Trump's initial round of tariffs, introduced in early April, rattled global markets and triggered fears of a slowdown, those concerns appear to have eased for now. Still, the president's latest social media statement left some questions unanswered—most notably, whether the 25 percent tariff on Japanese-built automobiles remains in effect or has been folded into the new 15 percent rate. The Japan agreement fits within Trump's larger strategy of framing tariffs not as punitive but as economically transformative. His administration argues that revenues generated from tariffs will help reduce the U.S. budget deficit, incentivize companies to shift manufacturing to American soil, and address chronic trade imbalances. Officials believe this will result in a stronger, more self-reliant industrial base. However, the effectiveness of this approach remains contested. Tariffs are still causing deep uncertainty in business circles, where companies fear rising costs. A stark example came on a day earlier, when General Motors reported a 35 percent drop in net income for the second quarter. The company blamed the slump partly on tariff pressures and warned of further hits to its business in the near future. Its stock took a sharp downturn following the announcement, underlining the volatility that continues to shadow Trump's trade agenda. As the August 1 deadline nears for the imposition of new tariffs outlined in letters sent to world leaders, Trump has expanded his strategy. Alongside the Japan deal, he also announced a new trade framework with the Philippines, imposing a 19 percent tariff on Filipino goods, while ensuring American exports to the country would remain untaxed. Similarly, he reaffirmed an identical 19 percent tariff on goods imported from Indonesia. Trade data shows the U.S. had a $69.4 billion trade imbalance with Japan last year, while the imbalance stood at $17.9 billion with Indonesia and $4.9 billion with the Philippines. These figures reflect how the U.S. imports significantly more from these nations than it exports to them. Both Indonesia and the Philippines, being less affluent economies, could be more vulnerable to the impact of these tariffs. Amid these moves, the European Union is also under pressure. Trump had sent a letter earlier in the month, threatening all 27 EU member states with 30 percent tariffs on their exports, effective August 1, if no agreement is reached. Meanwhile, separate negotiations with China remain underway. The current round of talks is scheduled to continue until August 12, while a baseline 30 percent tariff remains in effect on Chinese goods. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced he would travel to Stockholm on July 28 and 29 to meet with Chinese counterparts. As Trump escalates his multi-front trade strategy, the coming weeks will be pivotal in determining whether these new agreements can hold, and whether the bold predictions of job growth and economic revival will come to pass—or give way to rising costs and deeper global uncertainty.
CNBC
7 days ago
- Automotive
- CNBC
Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick says U.S. auto CEOs are 'cool with' higher tariffs than Japan
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that American auto CEOs told him they are "cool with" President Donald Trump's new trade deal, which could put lower tariffs on cars imported from Japan than on cars made by U.S. companies in Canada and Mexico. Lutnick brushed off complaints from a group representing General Motors, Ford and Stellantis that Trump's plan could give Japanese automakers an advantage over the "Big Three" Detroit car companies. "Oh my God, that's just so silly," Lutnick said on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" after being asked about criticism by the American Automotive Policy Council. Trump on Tuesday announced an agreement that would see Japan accept a tariff of 15% on cars it exports to the U.S., in addition to pledging $550 billion in U.S. investments. But American auto companies will be on the hook for that 25% levy on cars they make in Canada and Mexico and import into the U.S. under tariffs imposed by Trump in April. Shares of Japanese auto brands Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda soared on news of Trump's trade deal with Japan — but U.S. carmakers sounded alarms. "Any deal that charges a lower tariff for Japanese imports with virtually no U.S. content than the tariff imposed on North American-built vehicles with high U.S. content is a bad deal for U.S. industry and U.S. auto workers," said Matt Blunt, head of the American Automotive Policy Council, on Tuesday. Lutnick on Thursday told CNBC that "PR people" are "ginning up" discontent over the deal, and that the CEOs whose companies are represented by the group do not oppose the pact. "They are cool with it," Lutnick said, after noting he had spoken to the American car CEOs earlier Thursday. He said he understood that U.S. companies would be "a little bummed out" to see tariffs on imports of Japanese-built autos fall from 25% to 15%. But Luntnick said domestic auto companies could avoid paying tariffs on cars they build in Canada and Mexico by moving their manufacturing facilities to the United States. "Come on, there's no tariff if you build it in America," he said. "American manufacturers are going to do extremely well in America — as long as they build it in America. You build it in America, you're good," he said. Blunt did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment on Lutnick's remarks. Trump's tariffs have already taken a toll on the Big Three automakers. GM in May issued full-year guidance that included a $4 billion to $5 billion hit from tariffs. The company confirmed this week that tariffs cost it $1.1 billion in the second fiscal quarter of 2025. Stellantis on Monday said that it expects a nearly $2.7 billion net loss in the first half of the year, which is partly due to the effects of the tariffs.
Calgary Herald
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Calgary Herald
Japanese trade deal with U.S. creates lower tariff rate for vehicles than Canada faces
Article content A new U.S.-Japan trade deal reportedly gives the Asian country a 15 per cent flat tariff rate — providing a potential edge in key export areas such as auto manufacturing, where Canadian finished vehicles currently face a 25 per cent tariff rate. Article content United States President Donald Trump announced the deal with Japan on Tuesday but details remain vague, as no official text of the deal was released. Article content Article content Article content That is similar to other trade deals that the U.S. has announced in recent weeks, where the details remain undisclosed. Still, as Canada inches toward an August deadline on negotiations with the U.S., auto industry professionals offered mixed reactions as to how Japan's deal could affect the competitiveness of Canada's sector. Article content Article content 'If you're Japan, and you're looking around and saying where are my competitors, you're feeling pretty good,' said Eric Miller, president of Washington, D.C.-based Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, a consulting firm on trade policy. 'Autos are about a quarter of their exports, and the auto access was a significant piece of this.' Article content Indeed, according to the World Bank, auto and related exports accounted for about 20 per cent of Japan's trade in 2022. Article content Within Canada's auto sector, the agreement spurred mixed reactions. Article content Article content On the one hand, if Japanese-built vehicle exports to the U.S. face a lower duty than Canadian built ones, this could in theory incentivize some automakers to move production to Japan. Article content Article content On the other hand, that is considered unlikely by many within the auto industry who hold out hope that in the end, Canadian-built autos are likely to receive a lower tariff rate than Japan. Article content 'That's certainly the hope,' said David Adams, president of the Global Automakers of Canada, a lobbying group that represents Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. among other foreign automakers. Article content He and others say that vehicles built in Canada, often in border towns such as Windsor, have far more spillover effects in terms of creating jobs in the U.S. than vehicles built in other countries that are separated from the U.S. by an ocean. Article content In reality, Canadian automakers are already paying below 15 per cent in many cases. That is because the Trump Administration adjusted its policies such that automakers can declare the value of any Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant parts contained within a vehicle and deduct that amount from the total value of the vehicle subject to a tariff.
