After just five days, Suzuki has had to stop sales of the small, petrol-powered Jimny in its home country of Japan. The car is simply too popular.
The small petrol-powered Suzuki Jimny is so popular that the car brand has been forced to stop sales after just 5 days.
The great interest in the new model far exceeded expectations and led to a significant extension of the waiting time in the order books.
The Suzuki Jimny, a popular petrol vehicle among off-road enthusiasts, has long been known for its ruggedness and affordability.
With a distinctive design reminiscent of a small Mercedes G-Class and four-wheel drive, it has won recognition for its off-road capabilities.
This is reported by the media outlet Drive .
When Suzuki introduced the new five-door version of the Jimny to the Japanese market, it was met with enormous interest. But no one at Suzuki predicted that the car would be as popular as it has proven to be.
The new model, which goes by the name Jimny Nomade in Japan and Jimny XL in other countries, builds on the well-known concept from the previous three-door version.
The new car has a longer wheelbase, four doors and more space for passengers. Under the hood you will find a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, which can be combined with a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive with a low gear is standard equipment.
Despite the expected popularity, demand exceeded all expectations. Just five days after launch, Suzuki was forced to temporarily suspend sales.
The large number of orders received meant that the waiting time for delivery of the car has now reached four years. Around 50,000 people managed to order a Jimny before Suzuki had to pull the handbrake.
The significant interest in the Suzuki Jimny petrol car underlines the car's popularity and potential in the market. The new five-door version has apparently managed to appeal to a wider audience that appreciates both design, functionality and off-road capabilities.
