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    Suzuki Jimny JLX (1998) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1998 Suzuki Jimny JLX is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Suzuki Jimny is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $20,250 before on-road costs.

    This Suzuki Jimny is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 59 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 104 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Suzuki Jimny measures 1705mm (67.1 inches) in height, 3625mm (142.7 inches) in length, 1600mm (63.0 inches) in width with a 2250mm (88.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1030kg (2270.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Jimny JLX comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    57.14 - 57.56 kW/t
    54.74 kW/t
    57.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    113 litres
    113 litres
    Price
    $16,890 - $22,690
    $16,890
    $39,600
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 - 100,000 km
    60,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    3 - 7 years
    3 years
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,420 kg
    1,420 kg
    2,515 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 kg
    1,100 kg
    2,800 kg
    Approach Angle
    42°
    28.5°
    42°
    Departure Angle
    46°
    35°
    46°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 mm
    195 mm

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    Dimensions

    3,625 mm
    1,600 mm
    1,705 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,625 mm
    Overall Width1,600 mm
    Overall Height1,705 mm
    Wheelbase2,250 mm
    Turning Circle9,800 mm
    Load Capacity390 mm

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    JLX

    1.3L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 74
    Engine (cc): 1298
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.3
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 75.5
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 10.6
    Capacity (L): 40

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 2

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 8.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 28

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 8.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.4

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 80
    Maximum Power (kW): 59
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 77
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 104
    Measurement Standard: SAE
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
    Selectable While Driving: yes

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
    Size of Body Side Molding: Wide

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    Front Track (in): 53.3
    Front Track (mm): 1355
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
    Overall Height (in): 67.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1705
    Overall Length (in): 142.7
    Overall Length (mm): 3625
    Overall Width (in): 63
    Overall Width (mm): 1600
    Rear Track (in): 53.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1365
    Wheelbase (in): 88.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2250

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 42
    Departure Angle: 46

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1420
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3131
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2271

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Detachable Panel

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Type: Partial

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 3
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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