Suzuki Jimny III

Suzuki Jimny III
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The Suzuki Jimny III (1998–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 32 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: JB23, JB33, JB43 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,700 mm RDW3,195–4,125 mm
Width1,600 mm RDW1,395–1,545 mm
Height1,660–1,710 mm RDW1,665–1,845 mm
Wheelbase2,250 mm RDW2,030–2,375 mm
Front track1,355 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,365 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight960–1,050 kg RDW730–1,120 kg
Mass in running order1,060–1,150 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,365–1,420 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,100–1,300 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer350 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW–
Doors2–3 RDW–
Fuel tank–40 L
Performance
Top speed135–140 km/h RDW130–145 km/h
Torque110–160 Nm ASTRA104–200 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/70R15, 195/80R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years92.1% (90.8–93.3)91.0%1,782
6–8 years86.1% (85.3–86.9)86.4%7,778
9–12 years82.0% (81.2–82.8)77.9%9,450
13 years and older67.9% (67.4–68.3)69.2%41,249

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes35.8%32.4%
Suspension29.7%34.5%
Body, chassis and structure22.5%14.3%
Tyres17.6%30.6%
Lights and electrics17.0%23.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks13.3%13.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 32 versions of the Suzuki Jimny III

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European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20181.3 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol163–169 g/km94,332
20181.5 L75 kW (102 PS)Petrol155 g/km7,070
20171.3 L94 kW (128 PS)Petrol163 g/km422
2011–20151.3 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol163–168 g/km79,128
2010–2014––Petrol164–196 g/km2,818
20141.3 L68 kW (92 PS)Petrol162 g/km16
20131.3 L–Other fuel162 g/km952
20111.5 L63 kW (86 PS)Diesel162 g/km852
20111.6 L–Petrol141 g/km16
20101.3 L–Petrol173 g/km20,055
20101.5 L–Diesel162 g/km11,428
2010––Other fuel170 g/km53

United Kingdom 18 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–20181.3 SZ3 4X4 · 1.3 SZ4 4X4 · 1.3 4x41.3 LPetrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2015–20181.3 SZ4 4X4 · 1.3 4x41.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2013–20141.3 SZ3 4X4 · 1.3 SZ4 4X41.3 LPetrolManual7.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2013–20141.3 SZ4 4X41.3 LPetrolAutomatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
20121.3 SZ3 4X4 · 1.3 SZ4 4X41.3 LPetrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
20121.3 SZ4 4X41.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2008–20101.3 JLX Hard Top From VIN JSAFJB43V00340046 · 1.3 JLX+ Hard Top From VIN JSAFJB43V003400051.3 LPetrol–7.2 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2008–20101.3 JLX+ Hard Top From VIN JSAFJB43V003400041.3 LPetrol–7.6 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2006–20081.3 JLX Hard Top From VIN JSAFJB43V003000771.3 LPetrol–7.8 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2006–20081.3 JLX Hard Top From VIN JSAFJB43V002000341.3 LPetrol–7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2006–20071.3 JLX Soft Top1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2001–20041.3 JLX Soft Top From VIN VSEFJB33C001072931.3 LPetrol–7.5 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2001–20041.3 JLX(A) Soft Top From VIN VSEFJB33C00109072 · 1.3 JLX(A) Soft Top From VIN VSEFJB33C001090721.3 LPetrol–7.8 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2001–20041.3 JLX Estate From VIN JSAFJB43V001000011.3 LPetrol–7.8 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2001–20041.3 JLX(A) Estate From VIN JSAFJB43V001000011.3 LPetrol–8.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2000–2001Jimny 1.3 JLX · 1.3 JLX Estate Up to VIN Prefix JSAFJB33V1.3 LPetrol–8.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2000–2001Jimny 1.3 JLX(A) · 1.3 JLX(A) Estate Up to VIN Prefix JSAFJB33V1.3 LPetrol–8.3 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
20011.3 JLX Soft Top Up to VIN VSEFJB33C001072921.3 LPetrol–7.2 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km

France 2 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2015JIMNY BERLINE 1.3 VVT–62 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2013–2014JIMNY BERLINE 1.3 VVT–63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.