Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The 1997 Jimmy was a badge-engineered Chevrolet Blazer, restyled to fit the GMC brand's image and different trim levels.
Introduced in 1995, Jimmy was warmly welcomed by the market. Despite being a tough off-road vehicle, it didn't look scary or boxy whatsoever. Moreover, the three-door version proved to be a very good urban vehicle, able to cope with curves and potholes and still fit in the parking spot of a compact-sized vehicle. Two years later, the carmaker decided to do a facelift for both Blazer and Jimmy.
In the three-door version, the compact SUV was even shorter than its five-door sibling. The styling took some inspiration from the European Opel/Vauxhall Frontera, with a triangular window behind the doors. Even though there was a new trend to install the spare wheel under the car, in the trunk area, GMC decided to mount it on the tailgate. A nice feature was the independent rear window opening system.
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 5MT (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: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
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: | 177.3 in (4503 mm) |
Width: | 67.8 in (1722 mm) |
Height: | 64.9 in (1648 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55/55 in (1,397/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.7 in (2532 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8 in (203 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 66.3 cuFT (1877 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4449.7 lbs (2018 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 325 g/km |