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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Suzuki Jimny Inches Closer to U.S. Approval. Or Is It?
The Suzuki Jimny is one of those vehicles that commands a global cult following not because of lavish features or massive power, but because of its charm, honesty, and go-anywhere capability. Now in its fourth generation, the boxy little off-roader remains in high demand years after its 2018 launch, with Suzuki continuing to report backorders for both the classic three-door and the newer five-door model. Despite this success, the US remains conspicuously absent from the Jimny's list of markets – a frustrating reality for American fans who have long pined for it. Why the absence? Safety regulations, primarily. While the Jimny meets homologation standards in many regions, the federal crashworthiness and ADAS standards in America are among the world's toughest, which makes the Jimny unfit for US safety regulations. Even with the Euro NCAP, the Jimny only got three stars, with shortcomings in pedestrian protection and safety assist systems. But that might soon change. According to a report from Japan's Creative Trend, Suzuki is planning a suite of safety upgrades to the Jimny 3-Door, potentially inching it closer to compliance and making it up to spec with the 5-Door model. These updates include "dual camera brake support," reverse brake support, adaptive cruise control, a backward false start prevention system, and an improved sign recognition function that can now recognize Stop signs. While Suzuki hasn't formally announced these improvements as part of a US strategy, they represent the most serious push yet to modernize the Jimny's active safety portfolio – an area where it has lagged behind its contemporaries. Curiously, the publication has labeled the upgrades as part of a fifth-generation revamp, which is a bit confusing for two reasons: a full model turnover will be too early since the current model was just introduced in 2018. Historically, the Jimny has a 10-year life cycle. Secondly, the updates were only for the safety features, with nothing changing in terms of exterior and interior design. Well, maybe, maybe not. Even with better sensors and smarter driver aids, the Jimny still faces fundamental challenges. US safety regulators also look at crash survivability, and small, lightweight vehicles tend to fare worse in offset and side-impact scenarios. The Jimny's ladder frame construction, though excellent off-road, isn't ideal for crumple zones or pedestrian protection. And then there's the matter of equipment like lane-keeping assist or blind spot monitoring – still absent in the Jimny, and hard to implement without bloating cost or complexity. Then there's the issue of size. Even with the new five-door variant stretching the Jimny to a more practical length, it remains tiny by American standards, smaller than many subcompacts – yes, even versus the outgoing Mitsubishi Mirage – with limited cargo space and cramped rear seats. It's also a niche product built in India (5-door) and Japan (3-door), so with Suzuki automobiles not having a presence stateside, importation will certainly bloat its pricing – if it passes the stringent US safety regulations at all. So yes, while safety upgrades are a welcome evolution, the Jimny still isn't quite ready for prime time in America. For now, the wait continues. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Auto Blog
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Can the Updated Suzuki Jimny Break Into the US?
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. America's Forbidden Fruit The Suzuki Jimny is one of those vehicles that commands a global cult following not because of lavish features or massive power, but because of its charm, honesty, and go-anywhere capability. Now in its fourth generation, the boxy little off-roader remains in high demand years after its 2018 launch, with Suzuki continuing to report backorders for both the classic three-door and the newer five-door model. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Full screen What is the Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1? Watch More Despite this success, the US remains conspicuously absent from the Jimny's list of markets – a frustrating reality for American fans who have long pined for it. Why the absence? Safety regulations, primarily. While the Jimny meets homologation standards in many regions, the federal crashworthiness and ADAS standards in America are among the world's toughest, which makes the Jimny unfit for US safety regulations. Even with the Euro NCAP, the Jimny only got three stars, with shortcomings in pedestrian protection and safety assist systems. But that might soon change. According to a report from Japan's Creative Trend, Suzuki is planning a suite of safety upgrades to the Jimny 3-Door, potentially inching it closer to compliance and making it up to spec with the 5-Door model. These updates include 'dual camera brake support,' reverse brake support, adaptive cruise control, a backward false start prevention system, and an improved sign recognition function that can now recognize Stop signs. While Suzuki hasn't formally announced these improvements as part of a US strategy, they represent the most serious push yet to modernize the Jimny's active safety portfolio – an area where it has lagged behind its contemporaries. Curiously, the publication has labeled the upgrades as part of a fifth-generation revamp, which is a bit confusing for two reasons: a full model turnover will be too early since the current model was just introduced in 2018. Historically, the Jimny has a 10-year life cycle. Secondly, the updates were only for the safety features, with nothing changing in terms of exterior and interior design. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Well, maybe, maybe not. Even with better sensors and smarter driver aids, the Jimny still faces fundamental challenges. US safety regulators also look at crash survivability, and small, lightweight vehicles tend to fare worse in offset and side-impact scenarios. The Jimny's ladder frame construction, though excellent off-road, isn't ideal for crumple zones or pedestrian protection. And then there's the matter of equipment like lane-keeping assist or blind spot monitoring – still absent in the Jimny, and hard to implement without bloating cost or complexity. Then there's the issue of size. Even with the new five-door variant stretching the Jimny to a more practical length, it remains tiny by American standards, smaller than many subcompacts – yes, even versus the outgoing Mitsubishi Mirage – with limited cargo space and cramped rear seats. It's also a niche product built in India (5-door) and Japan (3-door), so with Suzuki automobiles not having a presence stateside, importation will certainly bloat its pricing – if it passes the stringent US safety regulations at all. So yes, while safety upgrades are a welcome evolution, the Jimny still isn't quite ready for prime time in America. For now, the wait continues. About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Lawyer booked for taking ₹3-L fee, not pursuing client's case
The Chandigarh Police have registered a case against a city-based advocate for allegedly duping a Punjab resident of nearly ₹3 lakh on the pretext of filing a case in the consumer court. The complainant, a Punjab resident, has alleged that Pankaj Chandgothia duped him of nearly ₹ 3 lakh on the pretext of filing a case in the consumer court. (HT File) The complainant, Gurwinder Singh Walia, a resident of Lohgarh, Punjab, stated that he approached the consumer court in Sector 19 last year after discovering a technical fault in his newly purchased Jimny car. During the process, he came into contact with advocate Pankaj Chandgothia, who claimed to be practising at the court. According to Singh, he initially transferred ₹22,000 via Google Pay, followed by ₹2.8 lakh in cash to Chandgothia. He also handed over all the necessary car-related documents for filing the case. 'He kept assuring me that my case was under process. But each time I called, he either ignored the calls or cited personal emergencies,' Singh stated in the complaint. Eventually, Singh received an online case ID from the advocate. However, when he and his wife visited the consumer court on January 3, they were informed that no such case had been filed and the ID was fake. Following this, Singh approached the police, and an FIR was registered on July 13 under Section 420 of the IPC against Chandgothia. When contacted, Pankaj Chandgothia denied the allegations, stating, 'The complaint is baseless. I never received any cash from the complainant. I have already submitted my statement to the police.'
The Advertiser
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Suzuki Jimny getting significant safety upgrade
The Japanese-built Suzuki Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade to match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. Japanese outlet Creative Trend reports the updated Jimny, which is set to launch in Japan this August, will gain the following equipment: 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 claims will be "significant price increase". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other vehicles 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 has 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. Suzuki Australia confirmed earlier this month that the three-door Jimny would be in greater supply during the first quarter of 2026. We've contacted the company to confirm exactly when the updated Jimny will arrive here. From 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, it has 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). MORE: Explore the Suzuki Jimny showroom Content originally sourced from: The Japanese-built Suzuki Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade to match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. Japanese outlet Creative Trend reports the updated Jimny, which is set to launch in Japan this August, will gain the following equipment: 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 claims will be "significant price increase". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other vehicles 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 has 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. Suzuki Australia confirmed earlier this month that the three-door Jimny would be in greater supply during the first quarter of 2026. We've contacted the company to confirm exactly when the updated Jimny will arrive here. From 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, it has 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). MORE: Explore the Suzuki Jimny showroom Content originally sourced from: The Japanese-built Suzuki Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade to match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. Japanese outlet Creative Trend reports the updated Jimny, which is set to launch in Japan this August, will gain the following equipment: 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 claims will be "significant price increase". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other vehicles 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 has 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. Suzuki Australia confirmed earlier this month that the three-door Jimny would be in greater supply during the first quarter of 2026. We've contacted the company to confirm exactly when the updated Jimny will arrive here. From 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, it has 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). MORE: Explore the Suzuki Jimny showroom Content originally sourced from: The Japanese-built Suzuki Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade to match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. Japanese outlet Creative Trend reports the updated Jimny, which is set to launch in Japan this August, will gain the following equipment: 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 claims will be "significant price increase". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other vehicles 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 has 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. Suzuki Australia confirmed earlier this month that the three-door Jimny would be in greater supply during the first quarter of 2026. We've contacted the company to confirm exactly when the updated Jimny will arrive here. From 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, it has 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). MORE: Explore the Suzuki Jimny showroom Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Suzuki Jimny getting significant safety upgrade
The Japanese-built Suzuki Jimny three-door is getting a safety upgrade to match its Indian-built Jimny XL five-door sibling. Japanese outlet Creative Trend reports the updated Jimny, which is set to launch in Japan this 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 claims will be 'significant price increase'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Suzuki Australia confirmed in February 2025 that the three-door Jimny, among other vehicles 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 has 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 Suzuki Australia confirmed earlier this month that the three-door Jimny would be in greater supply during the first quarter of 2026. We've contacted the company to confirm exactly when the updated Jimny will arrive here. From 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, it has 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). MORE: Explore the Suzuki Jimny showroom
