The third generation Suzuki Jimny debuted in 1998 and lasted on the global market until 2018, when production of the fourth generation car started in Japan. Nevertheless, the old model continued to be produced at the MMC Automotores plant in Catalao, Brazil, and only now this SUV has finally been retired.
Suzuki Jimny third generation
The previous Jimny could continue to be sold in Brazil as a cheaper alternative to the fourth-generation model. However, environmental standards have become stricter, and upgrading the 1.3-liter engine to meet the new requirements, according to Suzuki, turned out to be economically unfeasible.
Suzuki Jimny fourth generation
Brazilian Suzuki dealers still have some stock of unsold third-generation Jimny 2022 model year at prices ranging from 112 to 138 thousand reais (22 – 27 thousand US dollars). For comparison, for a modern Jimny Sierra imported from Japan with a 1.5L engine, they ask from 157 to 180 thousand reais (30.7 – 35.2 thousand dollars).
Source: Motor1
