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Suzuki Jimny Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1970–1981) — First Generation

The first-generation Suzuki Jimny is a compact three-door SUV made for tight trails and daily errands. You sit in a short, upright body with a drivetrain that favors traction over highway polish.

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Suzuki Jimny Engines and Transmissions

The Suzuki Jimny engine in this generation is a small gasoline unit with a simple powertrain. One example is the 0.8 MT three-door, pairing a manual transmission with all-wheel drive so you can pick gears on steep or loose ground. That drivetrain suits slow, controlled off-road work.

SUV 3-doors — Suzuki Jimny Engines and Transmissions

SUV 3-doors Suzuki Jimny Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
0.4 MTGasoline359 cm³25 hp18 kWNot providedManualAWD
0.4 MTGasoline359 cm³28 hp21 kW36 N⋅mManualAWD
0.5 MTGasoline539 cm³26 hp19 kW56 N⋅mManualAWD
0.5 MTGasoline539 cm³33 hp24 kW56 N⋅mManualAWD
0.8 MTGasoline797 cm³41 hp30 kW60 N⋅mManualAWD

Suzuki Jimny Dimensions

SUV 3-doors — Suzuki Jimny Dimensions

SUV 3-doors Suzuki Jimny Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
0.4 MT3170 mm1395 mm1685 mm1930 mm590 kgNot provided240 mm
0.4 MT3170 mm1395 mm1685 mm1930 mm600 kgNot provided240 mm
0.5 MT3170 mm1395 mm1685 mm1930 mm700 kgNot provided240 mm
0.5 MT3170 mm1395 mm1685 mm1930 mm700 kgNot provided240 mm
0.8 MT3170 mm1395 mm1685 mm1930 mm790 kg1140 kg240 mm