2023 Suzuki Jimny Long five-door gets the green light

The 2023 Suzuki Jimny Long has been given the green light in India, according to local publication Autocar.

As one of the most important markets to Suzuki, the carmaker’s Indian arm has reportedly signed off on the much-anticipated five-door Jimny Long, which is said to be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, potentially with the addition of mild-hybrid technology.

The news comes just days after a report out of Japan suggested the Jimny Long will be unveiled in late 2022, ahead of a launch in the first half of 2023.

These renderings created by artist Aksyonov Nikita for Russian publication Mail.ru provide an idea of what the Jimny Long could look like when it arrives.

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Image: 2022 Suzuki Jimny Long rendering, courtesy mail.ru

The Jimny Long is expected to add 300 millimetres to the standard model’s length, growing to 3850mm, while the four-wheel-drive’s wheelbase will increase to 2550mm.

Expect the 2023 Suzuki Jimny Long to also feature a horizontal front grille to help differentiate it from its three-door sibling.

An earlier rumour from Japanese publication MOTA suggested the new Jimny could debut with a fresh turbocharged powertrain, and also as a mild-hybrid to help reduce emissions for European markets.