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1998 Suzuki Jimny JLX Pricing and Spec
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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 $22,650 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 Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 40L fuel tank
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 1030kg (2270.8 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, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
57.14 - 57.56 kW/t
54.74 kW/t
57.56 kW/t
Boot Space
113 litres
113 litres
Price
$16,890 - $22,690
$16,890
$39,600
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 - 100,000 km
60,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 6 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,420 kg
1,420 kg
2,515 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 kg
1,100 kg
2,800 kg
Approach Angle
42°
28.5°
42°
Departure Angle
46°
35°
46°
Ground Clearance Unladen
195 mm
195 mm
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Dimensions
3,625 mm
1,600 mm
1,705 mm
| 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 | 390 mm |
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Explore Suzuki Jimny Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1298
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 74
Engine Stroke: 75.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 40
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 37
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 8.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.4
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 59
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 80
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 104
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Four Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 113
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 286
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 10.1
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 67.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1705
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2250
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 88.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 63
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1600
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 142.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3625
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1365
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 53.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1355
External Dimensions Front Track In: 53.3
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9800
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 32.2
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 42
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 46
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2271
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1030
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
Antenna
Antenna Type: Pillar
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
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