Suzuki has been spied testing a long wheelbase version of the new generation Jimny in Southern Europe.
The front doors appear to be roughly the same size, but the rear quarter panels and side windows are noticeably longer. Strangely enough, the camouflaged Jimny had three doors, and according to our spy photographers, no rear seats. So, could we be looking at a new light commercial version of the small 4×4? That’s we’re inclined to think. Moreover, a LWB derivative could also serve as the basis for the rumored five-door model, or perhaps a pickup – remember the Jimny Sierra Pickup Style Concept?
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The front and rear ends appear identical to the production model’s, but we wouldn’t be surprised if Suzuki decides to revise the lighting units and bumpers at both ends when it goes official, probably before the end of the year. That’s an assumption based on the fact that the current Jimny will celebrate its third anniversary this summer so it’s possible it might get a refresh.
We have yet to find out what will power the Jimny LWB, but it will likely retain the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder in the global version, perhaps with a few upgrades that will cut down on fuel consumption and emissions. In the current Jimny, it pumps out a modest 101 HP (102 PS / 75 kW) and 95 lb-ft (130 Nm) of torque, and can be hooked up to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
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