The adorable Suzuki Jimny was introduced back in 2018, but despite rumors and reports resurfacing from time to time, the automaker has yet to reveal the long-awaited five-door variant of the popular off-roader. Our spy photographers spotted a camouflaged prototype of the five-door Suzuki Jimny testing in Europe, confirming the rumors and proving we are getting closer to its debut.
The prototype was photographed along the regular three-door Suzuki Jimny after Suzuki employees unloaded it from the back of a truck in a remote location. Back in 2021, we spotted a long-wheelbase prototype of the Jimny but that one only came with three doors.
See Also: Japanese Students Built A Lifted Five-Door Suzuki Jimny Called “Mountain God”
Despite being fully covered in camouflage wrap, it is obvious that it comes with an extended wheelbase, extra windows at the back, and a set of rear doors. The front and rear ends of the model appear to be identical to the regular Jimny. The interior sports what appears to be a much larger infotainment touchscreen, alongside the unchanged analog dials and special equipment for evaluation purposes.
Reports from India suggest that the five-door Jimny will come with a 2,550 mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase, which is 300 mm (11.8 inches) longer than the three-door Jimny. The SUV is said to measure 3,850 mm (151.6 inches) long, with the other dimensions remaining unchanged. The stretched ladder-frame architecture and the extra bodywork will bring increased legroom for the rear passengers, and a more practical trunk, making it more suitable for a wider range of customers.
Strict emission regulations in Europe have forced Suzuki to offer the three-door Jimny exclusively in two-seater LCV form since 2021. This is going to change soon, since the automaker is reportedly electrifying the off-roader, as with the rest of its lineup. The five-door Jimny will most likely benefit from the addition of mild-hybrid technology, although Suzuki also has a full-hybrid system in its lineup. Our sources claim that the naturally-aspirated 1.5-liter will be swapped for a mild-hybrid turbocharged engine, helping improve the performance credentials despite the extra weight.
The five-door Suzuki Jimny, rumored to get the “Long” moniker, is expected to debut sometime in late 2022 or early 2023. The model will likely arrive together with a facelifted version of the regular three-door Jimny, benefiting from the same mechanical updates in terms of electrification.
![](https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/themes/carscoops/assets/images/icons/arrow.png"){kind=icon}