Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
GMC introduced the Jimmy with five doors as a badge-engineered vehicle for the Chevrolet Blazer, but with slightly different options and trim levels.
The market warmly welcomed the Jimmy. Despite being a good off-road vehicle, it didn't look scary or boxy whatsoever. Moreover, the five-door version proved to be better for city use than most mid-size station wagons on the market. Its comfortable suspension and big trunk made it worthy at the Walmart and Home Depot as well.
In the five-door version, the compact SUV was longer than its five-door sibling. Its profile resembled the one offered by Opel in Europe with the Frontera lineup. A nice design feature was at the rear, where the D-pillars were blackened and made the car looks like it had a continuous glass area wrapped around the trunk. Unlike its three-door sibling, the five-door sported the spare wheel under the trunk, not on the tailgate.
Inside, Jimmy featured cloth seats with an option for velour. The 1995 model featured a steering-column mounted gear selector and a knob for the 4x4 system: 2WD, 4WD auto, and 4x4 lock. The vehicles fitted with manual transmission featured floor-mounted gear-sticks and transfer-box selector. Unlike the Blazer, the Jimmy featured different seats, with wider headrests for the front passengers.
Under the hood, GM installed the same 4.3-liter V6 engine, but with lower power than the 1995 model. The decrease came from the new pollution control system, which included a different catalytic converter.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.3L V6 4AT (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4300 cm3 |
Power: | 142 KW @ 4400 RPM 194 HP @ 4400 RPM 190 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 250 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 339 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.8 in (4669 mm) |
Width: | 67.8 in (1722 mm) |
Height: | 64.3 in (1633 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55/55 in (1,397/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107 in (2718 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 73.4 cuFT (2078 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3887.4 lbs (1763 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5000.9 lbs (2268 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 341 g/km |