Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition
While getting a host of exterior and interior updates and an exclusive accessories package, the Jimny Rhino Edition continues with the same 1.5-litre engine
Earlier this month, Suzuki launched the Jimny Rhino Edition in Malaysia. This was based on the 3-door Jimny. Suzuki has now introduced the Rhino Edition in Australia, based on the 5-door Jimny. While the special Rhino branding is based on the same basic idea, the kit is different for both markets.
Jimny Rhino Edition Australia – What’s new?
Suzuki sells both the 3-door and 5-door versions of the Jimny in Australia. The latter is sold as the Jimny XL. With the Rhino Edition, the SUV’s off-road capabilities are expressed in a more impactful manner. At the front, the Rhino Edition gets the iconic SUZUKI nameplate on a blacked-out grille with hex pattern elements. The front bumper gets better highlighted with a chrome under garnish.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition
This chrome treatment can be seen on the side skirts as well. The overall effect is even more pronounced when the front doors open, triggering the side lamps. Jimny Rhino Edition also gets 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels with wheel nut covers in a black finish. These have a special Shuriken-inspired design, which gives a sense of movement even when the vehicle is not in motion.
Other highlights include special Rhino decals on the front doors. These are combined with stripes in gloss black and satin aluminium finish. The decals create the impression of a moving Rhino. Suzuki is offering the Jimny Rhino Edition with only a single colour option – Kinetic Yellow with a Pearl Black roof.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition
Interior updates
Inside, the Jimny Rhino Edition in Australia gets bespoke black leather inserts on the doors. These have stitching in contrasting kinetic yellow shade. The inserts also have the special Rhino logo and Rhino lettering in Japanese Katakana script. With laser etching of these elements, the appearance changes depending on the way the light is reflected.
Other exclusive updates include an 8-colour customizable footwell illumination. The footwell area also gets bespoke rubber floor mats with Jimny branding. Chrome accents have been applied on the air vents, the new AT shift panel and retro-inspired gear shift knob. The dashboard also gets black leather inserts with Rhino logo and contrasting stitching.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition
Also added are special badges on the dash with Rhino logo and Rhino Special Edition lettering. Functional updates include a luggage tray mat at the rear. The audio system has also been upgraded with the Jimny Rhino Edition.
Jimny Rhino Go accessories package
Every Jimny Rhino Edition also comes with a Rhino Go Pack. This is essentially an exclusive accessories package, with each item getting the Rhino branding. These accessories are also functionally relevant. Items included in the Jimny Rhino Go Pack include:
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition
Rhino branded metal key presentation box
Rhino branded key chain
Bucket hat with Rhino Special Edition logo embroidered in kinetic yellow stitching
Portable lantern with Rhino Special Edition logo in kinetic yellow
Drink bottle with Rhino Special Edition logo
Rhino branded blanket
Rhino branded thermos tumbler
Rhino branded cooler box
Portable Bluetooth speaker with Rhino Special Edition logo
Rhino Rations: Koko Black 9-piece Dark Chocolate Pistachio praline box
Powertrain, pricing
There are no performance upgrades with the Jimny Rhino Edition. The SUV continues with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated, four cylinder engine that generates 101 hp and 130 Nm of torque. Transmission choices include 5-speed manual and a 4-speed AT. Jimny is equipped with the AllGrip Pro 4WD system.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition
Jimny Rhino Edition in Australia is priced at AU$ 44,990 (Rs 29.80 lakh) for the manual variant and AU$ 47,990 (Rs 31.79 lakh) for the automatic variant. That’s an increase of around AU$ 10,000 (Rs 6.62 lakh), as compared to the standard variant. At this price, the Rhino Edition is the costliest ever Jimny 5-door.