Naza Eastern Motors has opened booking for the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in Malaysia, as announced its social media platforms. Specifications of the Jimny 5-Door for Malaysia is yet to be revealed, but based on the global specs, power comes from the familiar K15B 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder engine, delivering 102 PS/130 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic gearbox, with the latter expected to be standard, aligning with the three-door model's configurat

With its retro looks and diminutive stature, the Suzuki Jimny isn’t just some plucky lil’ off-roader, it’s a trendy fashion statement on 4 wheels with a long waiting list everywhere it is sold. If you’re looking for a used one, tough luck, as they can be costlier than a new unit. In Indonesia, the Jimny was launched in 2018 and it became a massive hit despite its high price ranging from IDR 409.5 million to IDR 425.1 million (~RM 123k-128k). Sales were so overwhelming that the waiting list for t

Back in the 1930s, a Captain George Eyston decided that he wanted to set a new land speed record. So, he gathered a team of engineers to create the monstrosity known as the Thunderbolt and proceeded to set three land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Weighing almost 6,400 kg, the Thunderbolt’s body was made from aluminium and had a blunt, heavyset profile topped with a large triangular tailfin. Commonly described as the ‘behemoth’ or ‘leviathan’, the Thunderbolt is twice the weight of

Earlier today, the all-new 2021 Suzuki Jimny was launched in Malaysia. Naturally, some eyebrows were raised regarding the dainty SUV's price tag: RM 168,900 - and that's without insurance but with 50% SST discount applied. Though it isn't cheap, interest in the made-in-Japan (CBU) SUV has been strong. Our sources within Naza Eastern Motors - the new distributor of Suzuki models here - tells us that over 50 orders for the Jimny have been placed. Also read: All-new 2021 Suzuki Jimny launched in Ma

We’re halfway through 2021 and though it felt like time has been moving quickly to some, others might think that the first half of the year felt like the entirety of 2020 (albeit worse, perhaps?). Despite the persistent lockdowns, the first half of 2021 did at least gave a us a few model launches, from the Toyota Corolla Cross to the all-new Isuzu D-Max. Still, we have 6 more months to go before 2020 2.0 2021 ends. Without further ado, here are some of the cars we think could be launched in the

Back in January, we reported that Suzuki has commenced production of the Suzuki Jimny at their Gurugram plant in India. The Gurugram plant is the second plant after Suzuki Motor’s plant in Kosai, Japan to build the Jimny. Initially, the target market for the India-made Jimnys were Peru and Columbia, as well as African countries and the Middle East. With this recent piece of news, Philippines can now be added to the growing number of countries. As reported by CarGuide, Suzuki Philippines has shif