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Is the Suzuki Jimny Safe? Crash Ratings, Airbags and Brake Support Explained
The JB74 Jimny scored three stars from Euro NCAP and ANCAP in 2018, and both ratings have now expired. What the tests found, why…
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Suzuki Jimny Towing Capacity: What It Can Legally Tow, and What It Should
The Jimny is rated to tow 1,300 kg braked and 350 kg unbraked. Here is how South African trailer-brake rules and licence codes apply…
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Will the Suzuki Jimny Go Hybrid or Electric? What Suzuki Has Actually Said
No hybrid or electric Jimny is on sale or announced. Here is everything Suzuki has said on the record since 2023, what is pushing…
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C.L.Link’s GMC Typhoon Jimny: the Retro Five-Door Kit Headed for Tokyo Auto Salon
Hiroshima tuner C.L.Link has turned the five-door Jimny into a tribute to the 1992-93 GMC Typhoon: square lamps, UMC badges and a 1-inch drop,…
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2026 Suzuki Jimny Heritage: the Retro Limited Edition Returns, Automatic Only
Suzuki Australia revives the Jimny Heritage for 2026: 300 numbered retro three-doors from AUD 42,490 drive-away, automatic only, and confirmed as the final run.
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Jimny Gathering 2027: Dates, Venue, Tickets and What to Expect in White River
The Jimny Gathering moves to Mpumalanga for 2027: 23-26 September at Firefly Farm on Klipkoppie Dam outside White River. Dates, tickets, camping, trails and…
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Jimny vs Jimny Sierra: What’s Actually Different?
In Japan the Jimny is a 658cc kei car and the Sierra is the wide body 1.5L the world buys. Specs, prices, import rules…
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Suzuki Jimny History & Heritage — From 1970 to Today
The complete Suzuki Jimny history: from the 1970 LJ10 through the SJ/Samurai era and the third generation to today’s global cult JB74 — generation…
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Submit Your Suzuki Jimny Build — Get Featured
Submit your Suzuki Jimny build to Compact Conqueror to be featured: why to submit, what we look for, how to submit, and tips for…
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Suzuki Jimny Events & Meetups — Find & Join the Community
A guide to Suzuki Jimny events and meetups: the types of events, how to find them, what to expect at your first, and how…
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Suzuki Jimny Owners’ Clubs Worldwide — Find Your Club
How to find and join a Suzuki Jimny owners’ club: the benefits, where to look by region (including South Africa), and how to get…
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Suzuki Jimny Online Communities — Forums, Groups & Reddit
Where to find the online Suzuki Jimny community: Facebook groups, Reddit, forums, Instagram and YouTube — and how to make the most of them.
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