Suzuki Jimny gets technology and safety upgrades for 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 14:36 · Archive

Suzuki's Jimny compact SUV has received technology and safety upgrades, though prices have increased.

Suzuki's Jimny compact SUV has returned to sale with significant technology and safety upgrades. The fourth-generation model, which launched in 2019 and had remained largely unchanged until 2026, now offers a 7.0-inch touchscreen in the base Jimny Lite model and 9.0-inch screens in other variants. These additions brought wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Safety improvements represent the more substantial change. The three-door lineup now includes front and rear parking sensors, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, and updated autonomous emergency braking, which directly addressed reasons for an earlier stop-sale. The five-door XL model already featured some of this technology.

Suzuki has also introduced limited-edition Rhino and Heritage variants to the range. The core three-door Jimny remains available with its existing four-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive with low-range gearing. Despite being the only compact SUV based on a rugged ladder frame, the Jimny continues to rank among Australia's three most popular light SUVs, though the price increases accompanying the upgrades represent a significant cost to buyers.

How it is being reported

• 2027 Suzuki Jimny reviewThe Jimny is more expensive than ever and remains an acquired taste, but there's an unexplainable charm that keeps us coming back.The West Australian · 8 Nov, 14:02
• 2027 Suzuki Jimny reviewThe Jimny is more expensive than ever and remains an acquired taste, but there's an unexplainable charm that keeps us coming back.Perth Now · 8 Nov, 14:02

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