Suzuki Jimny
The Suzuki Jimny is a four-seat SUV with a length of 3,660 mm. It features petrol engines with displacements between 1,300 and 1,500 cc, achieving a top speed of 141 km/h and emitting 177 g/km COâ‚‚ under WLTP testing for new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025. Five recall campaigns have been registered for this model in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1970 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 75 kW (101 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 177 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,272 kg |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 4 EU/EEA countries that registered the Suzuki Jimny in 2025 (231 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Suzuki Jimny cars registered for the first time across 5 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 603 |
| Germany | 205 |
| Italy | 16 |
| Romania | 9 |
| Sweden | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 75% of Suzuki Jimnys pass their MOT test first time, based on 24,934 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
5 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Suzuki Jimny. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-04-12
- Passenger carsEU · Safety Gate (Greece)
The brake booster does not work adequately and thus the brake pedal operation can be harder, consequently the stopping distance can be longer.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-09-23
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
Resin fragments inside the brake hydraulic control unit might get stuck in the hydraulic control valve which could lead to the anti-lock braking system (ABS) not working properly.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-08-21
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Suzuki recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Suzuki Jimny have?
- The Suzuki Jimny produces 75 kW (101 hp).
- How much does the Suzuki Jimny weigh?
- The Suzuki Jimny has a kerb weight of about 1,272 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Suzuki Jimny?
- A new Suzuki Jimny registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 177 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).