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Suzuki to finally sell the 5-door Jimny in Japanese market

Bearing the Nomade suffix and an ADAS suite

It's the same five-door model, just with a unique name. PHOTO FROM SUZUKI

We’re all familiar with the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door as sales began in the Philippine market last year. However, you might be surprised that it didn’t debut in Japan. Usually, Indian-sourced models weren’t released in the brand’s home country until recently with the Fronx crossover.

Good news: The Maruti-assembled tiny SUV will finally reach Japanese shores bearing the name Jimny Nomade to differentiate it from the kei-regulated Jimny and wider Jimny Sierra.

Most of the safety features are made for the automatic variant. PHOTOS FROM SUZUKI

Like the local model, the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and its 102hp output were left untouched with the same choices of a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. Sans the right-hand-drive configuration, the dashboard also remains familiar with the utilitarian instrument cluster and the nine-inch infotainment screen.

A significant addition to the JDM-spec five-door Jimny is the inclusion of Suzuki Safety Support to comply with Japanese regulations promoting advanced driver-assistance systems. The suite includes automated emergency braking, vehicle-in-front departure warning, lane departure warning, and cruise control.

Looking forward to seeing local owners snag these JDM goodies. PHOTOS FROM SUZUKI

In true JDM fashion, Suzuki also provides OEM accessories and decals for the Jimny Nomade. The Rhino Style contains flashier options than the local version, bearing larger rhino logos, steelie-inspired wheels, and a gigantic badge.

The Urban Edge and the Metal Style tone down the bombastic off-road nature with chrome accents and concave five-spoke wheels. Those seeking subtler ways to enhance their Jimny can choose from six distinct spare-tire wheel covers with Nomadeinscribed.

Would you rent one for a cross-country road trip across Japan? PHOTOS FROM SUZUKI

The Jimny Nomade will begin exporting from Suzuki’s Gurgaon plant, with sales in Japan commencing on April 3. As Suzuki Safety Support becomes available in the Indian lineup for the Japanese market, can we expect it to be applied to future models in the Philippine market soon?



Justin Young

Justin loves cars of all forms. Molded by motoring TV shows and Internet car culture, he sees the world from a different perspective that not many get to see every day.



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