What kind of car is the Suzuki Jimny?
The Suzuki Jimny is a compact four-wheel-drive off-roader, with a small footprint and a design made for rough ground as well as ordinary roads. Its ladder frame, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and rigid-axle suspension give it a traditional off-road layout.
The Jimny has been part of Suzuki’s range since 1970. The third generation (JB23, JB33 and JB43) ran from 2010 to 2018 in the markets listed here. The fourth generation (JB64 and JB74) began in 2018. It brought a newly developed 1.5-litre engine while retaining the Jimny’s off-road layout.
Engines and power
In the European Union, Jimny engines range from 1.3 to 1.5 litres, with power from 62 kW (84 PS) to 94 kW (128 PS). Fuel categories include petrol, diesel, hybrid and other. UK versions range from 1.3 to 1.5 litres and are listed with petrol engines producing 75 kW (102 PS). France’s ADEME figures list petrol versions with power from 62 kW (84 PS) to 63 kW (85 PS).
The engine and power ranges reflect versions from different years and specifications.
Fuel consumption and registrations
The lowest stated European Union consumption is 7.3 L/100 km on WLTP for petrol, diesel or hybrid versions. UK and French listings each show a low of 7.1 L/100 km on NEDC. WLTP and NEDC are different European test procedures, so their results are not directly comparable.
Official European Union registration figures record 272,731 Jimnys from 2010 to 2025. UK figures span 2000 to 2020, while France’s ADEME listings span 2012 to 2015.
Questions and answers
What distinguishes the Jimny from a small road car?
It is a compact off-roader with a ladder frame, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and rigid-axle suspension.
What is the lowest stated EU fuel-consumption figure for the Jimny?
It is 7.3 L/100 km on WLTP for petrol, diesel or hybrid versions.
What engine and power are listed for the UK Jimny?
UK versions range from 1.3 to 1.5 litres, with petrol engines producing 75 kW (102 PS).

