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Could the Latest Model May Be the Last?

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10 Jan 2014 05:59 #99919 by mwright999@hotmail.com

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Has anybody heard any FACTS regarding this current model may be the end of the Jimny series? What will replace it and will it still be a genuine 4x4. I note the Vitara went 4 wheel drive. Any info please.

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10 Jan 2014 07:05 #99921 by ZookFastback

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The Jimny has finished in Oz because it doesn't have traction control as required on all new cars in Australia. Last sales were November 2013. This may have happened or going to happen in the UK too.

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10 Jan 2014 07:07 #99922 by ZookFastback

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Here is a relevant article from Oz...

news.drive.com.au/drive/melbourne-motor-...-20110701-1gu3x.html

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10 Jan 2014 08:37 #99927 by kirkynut

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I'm suprised it's lasted so long due to the crash protection for pedestrians. Then again I suppose the same could be said for the 4wd pick ups on the market as I'm thinking it's the ladder chassis that might be a bit hard to bang your head on at speed!

The Jimny does have a crumple bit I suppose and I think the GV is still made on a ladder chassis is it not?

I might be a but off the mark and have possibly just argued well against my own thoughts!

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10 Jan 2014 18:59 #100008 by Rhinoman

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Australia has an updated Jimny coming with ESP; I'm amazed that the Jimny is still around, its an ancient design. I guess that Suzuki just don't have the money to develop a new small 4x4, especially after the joint agreement with VW was a disaster. There are a lot of new models due but mainly based on the Swift platform.

Some Suzukis and a bunch of motorcycles.

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11 Jan 2014 22:52 #100164 by helijohn

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Rhinoman wrote: I'm amazed that the Jimny is still around, its an ancient design. I guess that Suzuki just don't have the money to develop a new small 4x4,

You'd think they could have updated it for comparatively little extra cost. :unsure:

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