Suzuki Jimny 1.5
A small, square off-roader with a separate frame and a special set of low gears.
2019 Suzuki Jimny 1.5, fourth-generation JB74 global-market three-door, blue, photographed in Leiderdorp, Netherlands · Rutger van der Maar; Commons crop by Alex Neman · CC BY 2.0
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More than a set of wheels.
Suzuki launched the fourth-generation Jimny in Japan in July 2018. Japan received a small-engine kei version and the wider 1.5-litre Sierra; overseas, the 1.5-litre vehicle is called Jimny. It reached New Zealand in 2019. This profile uses that launch specification, with the manual gearbox, rather than the later five-door model.
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Three doors means two side doors plus the door at the back. The spare wheel is mounted outside that rear door.
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A ladder underneath
The Jimny’s body sits on a separate ladder frame. Its front and rear wheels use rigid axles with coil springs. The axle links the wheels across the vehicle, helping them move together over uneven ground. The design puts off-road ability at the centre of the small vehicle.
Source: Suzuki · Jimny chassis and four-wheel-drive explanation ↗What low range changes
Low range adds gear reduction: the wheels turn more slowly for a given engine speed, with greater turning force available. It does not increase the engine’s rated power. The Jimny’s transfer lever selects 2H, 4H or 4L; these are different drive modes, not extra cylinders.
Source: Suzuki New Zealand · 2019 launch specifications ↗Where these facts come from
- Suzuki · July 2018 Jimny launch in Japan
- Suzuki New Zealand · 2019 launch specifications
- Suzuki · Jimny chassis and four-wheel-drive explanation
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.