Two new, tidy-looking Suzuki models are headed for Australia following their launch at January’s Auto Expo 2023 in Delhi, India.

Firstly, Suzuki has confirmed that a 5-door variant of the small, and very cool, Jimny 4×4 is on its way. The 5-door will be longer – the Indian spec is given as 3,985mm long x 1,645mm wide by 1,720mm tall with the wheelbase growing to 2,590mm.

Performance and engine specs remain the same as the 3-door variant, with power coming from a 1.5-litre engine offering 75kW and 130Nm. There’s part-time 4×4, and 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic options.

Another new model coming our way is the Fronx SUV. The small SUV is a nice-looking entrant into the segment, and while, like the 5-door Jimny, there are plenty of details yet to be revealed, it was launched for the Indian market with the option of a 1-litre mild hybrid with 5-speed manual or 6-speed auto transmission, or 1.2-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual or 5-speed auto.

Suzuki also said that equipment would include a 360-dgree view camera, head up display, wireless charger and rear-seat air conditioning vents, amongst other features.

The exact Australian-spec details, including pricing, for both models are yet to be announced.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (February 2023)

14 February 2023