Suzuki Jimny JLX (1998) price & specs
JLX
Overview
The 1998 Suzuki Jimny JLX is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Suzuki Jimny is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $18,750 before on-road costs.
This Suzuki Jimny is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 59 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 104 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Suzuki Jimny measures 1705mm (67.1 inches) in height, 3625mm (142.7 inches) in length, 1600mm (63.0 inches) in width with a 2250mm (88.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1025kg (2259.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Jimny JLX comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,625 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,600 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Explore Suzuki Jimny Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 74
Engine Cc: 1298
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.3
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 75.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 10.6
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 40
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 2
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 39
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 29
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 8
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.1
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 80
Power Maximum Power Kw: 59
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 77
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 104
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 53.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1355
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 32.2
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 67.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1705
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 142.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3625
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 63
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1600
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 53.7
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1365
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 88.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2250
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 42
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 46
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1420
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3131
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1025
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2260
Antenna
Antenna Type: Pillar
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Detachable Panel Type: Detachable Panel
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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