Suzuki Zimni 5 Door 'Nomad' Launched..I've got both space and practicality
Feb 05, 2025
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Jimney Nomad was first unveiled in India two years ago. It is still produced at the Gurugram plant in India, and it will start targeting the global market in earnest with the launch of this Japanese production.
The full length is 3890mm, which is 340mm longer than the existing Zimney Sierra (3 doors). The wheelbase has been expanded to 2,590mm, allowing more space in the back seat. There were many complaints that the existing three-door model was inconvenient to move for a long time due to the narrow second-row seats.
In comparison, the five-door model has no problem with adult boarding. Trunk space has also increased, increasing utilization. The five-door model maintains basic off-road performance and has practicality that can be used as a family car.
Suzuki Zimney 5-door Nomad
The front and rear designs are the same as the existing Zimney Sierra. The difference is that the 5-slot grill has a "gun metallic" finish and a chrome plate frame is added. While adding sophisticated details, it maintained its strong image unique to the existing Zimney.
New color options have also been added. "Sisling Red Metallic" and "Selester Blue Pearl Metallic" have been newly provided, expanding consumer choices.
Suzuki Zimney 5-door Nomad
The off-road performance, which is Jimny's strength, remains the same. The minimum ground height is maintained at 210 mm, and the approach angle (36°) and the departure angle (47°) are the same as the three-door model. As the wheel base increased, the lamp angle was adjusted to 25°, down 3° from the previous one. The part-time 4WD system is basically applied for the Humvee driving performance. Suzuki focused on maintaining the DNA of the authentic off-roader even in the five-door model.
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engine is equipped with the same 1.5-liter natural intake gasoline engine as before. It exhibits a maximum output of 103 horsepower (77 kW/105 PS) and a maximum torque of 134 Nm (99 lb-ft). The transmission can be selected from 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
Suzuki Zimney 5-door Nomad
Suzuki has secured reliability by maintaining a proven powertrain. However, the possibility of releasing hybrid or electric vehicle versions remains unclear.
Sales will begin on April 3 in the Japanese market. The price is 2,651,000 yen (about 24.9 million won), which is 566,500 yen (about 5.32 million won) higher than the existing Zimney Sierra. It is produced in India and then imported into Japan.
Suzuki Zimney 5-door Nomad
Suzuki did not elaborate on the timeline for the Zimney facelift model launch. Initially, an electric vehicle model aimed at the European market was planned, but CEO Suzuki recently said the project was canceled. It has also officially denied the release of hybrid models and is showing a cautious attitude toward its electrification strategy.
For now, it is highly likely that the Zimney lineup will be operated around internal combustion engine models. However, as electricity is accelerating in the global automobile market, attention is being paid to what strategies Suzuki will come up with in the future.
Editor Kim Tae-won tw.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
