The owner of a Suzuki Jimny from the UK has swapped his mini SUV for a large 6×6 vehicle. Since Jimny is popular here in the Philippines, some local enthusiasts find this edition interesting.
Suzuki JImny 6×6 [Photo: Willg777, Reddit]
The said build was posted by a Reddit user named Willg777 on the Jimny subreddit. It is based on a Jimny 3-Door, which he extended to accommodate a third axle. The latter allowed for a third set of wheels. Above the third axle is a small cargo bed, a functional tailgate, and a custom tube sports bar. Overall, it looks like it’s a pretty clean build.
Aside from the modifications discussed above, the rest of the Jimny appears to be original. In the Reddit thread where the 6×6 was presented, the manufacturer also commented that it had chosen to keep its 1. 5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine.
Interestingly, the automaker explained that the extra axle is a “lazy axle. “This means that it does not work with the Jimny’s 4×4 engine. Initially, he planned to create a 6×6 formula similar to the Mercedes AMG G-Wagon 6×6, but limited it through his budget.
Suzuki JImny 6×6 is noticeable from behind [Photo: Willg777, Reddit]
Die-hard Jimny enthusiasts on the social network’s forum commonly had reviews for percentages on this bizarre 6×6 creation. One user worried about the extra weight, while another said “That bad engine,” implying that your inline 4 will have a hard time powering the vehicle.
By the way, the Philippine versions of the Jimny can produce 101 horsepower and Nm of torque. Its engine is mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.
The new 5-door edition of the 2024 Suzuki Jimny has a curb weight of 1,205 kilograms, while the 3-door edition is lighter at 1,110 kg. The manufacturer of the 6×6 hasn’t shared its weight, but suffice it to say that it’s heavier. than the original model.
It features a small cargo bed [Photo: Willg777, Reddit]
For those who need to get behind the wheel of a Suzuki Jimny, they deserve to know that the 3-door Jimny in the Philippines starts at Php1,258,000, while the new 5-door edition starts at Php1,558,000.
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The 2023 Suzuki Jimny is a 4×4 mini-SUV with a ladder chassis. In the local market, this style is available in 3 other variants. There’s the GL 1. 5 MT, the GLX 1. 5 AT (monotone), and the GLX 1. 5 AT (two-tone). Their costs range from Php 1,258,000 to Php 1,330,000.
Under the hood, the Suzuki Jimny uses a 1. 5-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine capable of generating up to 101 hp and 130 Nm of torque. The entry-level GL variant can be equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the GLX exclusively uses a four-speed automatic transmission. All of them are supplied with the Suzuki 4×4 All Grip Pro transmission.
In terms of dimensions, the Suzuki Jimny has a length of 3,480 mm, a width of 1,645 mm and a height of 1,725 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2,250 mm and a ground clearance of 210 mm.
Locally, the Suzuki Jimny technically has no direct competitors. On the other hand, the closest off-road RVs that can be obtained locally are the Toyota FJ Cruise and the Jeep Wrangler. In terms of size, the Jimny is more in line with the Hyundai Kona. MG ZS, Geely Coolray, Kia Seltos, Chery Tiggo 2 Pro and Mazda CX-3, among others.
₱1,258,000 – ₱1,330,000
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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in the city of Iligan, Lanao Del Norte. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology. In the past, he worked as a freelance editor for websites. , as a member of the City of Iligan’s disaster risk reduction management training staff and as a medical representative.
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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in the city of Iligan, Lanao Del Norte. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology. In the past, he worked as a freelance editor for websites. , as a member of the City of Iligan’s disaster risk reduction management training staff and as a medical representative.
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