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Redesigned from the ground up in 2018 after 20 years of production, the Jimny is getting on a bit as far as the looks and oily bits are concerned. Suzuki also had to compromise in Europe because of the latest regulations for CO2 emissions that have forced the Jimny to morph into a commercial vehicle.
Offered with a three-cylinder turbo in Japan and a four-cylinder aspirated engine for export markets, the Jimny is expected to get a mid-cycle refresh next year for the 2022 model year, according to a fresh report from Japan. The facelift may include a long-wheelbase body style with four doors instead of two, which should help the mountain goat’s popularity as long as Suzuki complies with the Euro 6d emissions regulation in the EU.
Motoring publication Autoc One understands that a turbocharged powerplant and mild hybridization are in the pipeline, which is arguably the best compromise at the present moment. For starters, Suzuki already has a turbo mild-hybrid powertrain in the guise of the 48-volt Boosterjet MHEV. And secondly, the Japanese automaker doesn’t have too much experience in terms of all-electric vehicles. Going forward, Suzuki will rely on Toyota for BEVs as it does for the Toyota RAV4 Prime-based Across plug-in hybrid.
Turning our attention back to the Jimny Long, the family-sized utility vehicle is rumored to receive the 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder mill from the Swift Sport. Not as powerful as the ICE-only powerplant that used to be offered in the hot hatchback, this mill produces 129 PS or 127 horsepower and 235 Nm or 173 pound-feet. Those figures are more than adequate for a pint-sized SUV, especially if you compare them to the outgoing free-breathing 1.5 (102 PS or 101 horsepower and 130 Nm or 96 pound-feet).
There is, however, an obvious “but” the cited publication hasn’t mentioned regarding the mild-hybrid engine option sourced from the Swift Sport. I am referring to the WLTP emissions output of 127 grams per kilometer, which still is high compared to the mandated target of 95 grams of carbon dioxide.
Motoring publication Autoc One understands that a turbocharged powerplant and mild hybridization are in the pipeline, which is arguably the best compromise at the present moment. For starters, Suzuki already has a turbo mild-hybrid powertrain in the guise of the 48-volt Boosterjet MHEV. And secondly, the Japanese automaker doesn’t have too much experience in terms of all-electric vehicles. Going forward, Suzuki will rely on Toyota for BEVs as it does for the Toyota RAV4 Prime-based Across plug-in hybrid.
Turning our attention back to the Jimny Long, the family-sized utility vehicle is rumored to receive the 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder mill from the Swift Sport. Not as powerful as the ICE-only powerplant that used to be offered in the hot hatchback, this mill produces 129 PS or 127 horsepower and 235 Nm or 173 pound-feet. Those figures are more than adequate for a pint-sized SUV, especially if you compare them to the outgoing free-breathing 1.5 (102 PS or 101 horsepower and 130 Nm or 96 pound-feet).
There is, however, an obvious “but” the cited publication hasn’t mentioned regarding the mild-hybrid engine option sourced from the Swift Sport. I am referring to the WLTP emissions output of 127 grams per kilometer, which still is high compared to the mandated target of 95 grams of carbon dioxide.
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