Suzuki Jimny 2026 is about to launch, adding "fancy" ADAS feature

Changes on the new upgraded 2026 Suzuki Jimny small off-road SUV will be modest, focusing mainly on technology rather than design.

The fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny has been on the market since 2018 without any significant changes. However, that hasn't stopped the compact SUV from becoming a beloved icon in many parts of the world .

Now that the compact SUV is approaching its seventh birthday, speculation is growing about a mid-life facelift. According to new reports from Japan, Suzuki is expected to launch a mildly facelifted version of the Jimny in August 2025. However, the changes will be modest, focusing mainly on technology rather than design.

Specifically, the 2026 Suzuki Jimny will be equipped with the latest active safety system (ADAS) called Suzuki Safety Support, similar to the 5-door version called Jimny Nomade that was just introduced in the Japanese market earlier this year.

According to information from Creative Trend, the upgraded version of this small SUV will have an automatic emergency braking system with dual cameras and a traffic sign recognition system with a pause feature.

For versions with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the car will be supplemented with driver assistance features such as reverse brake assist, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. These additions will significantly expand the previously very limited ADAS package on the Suzuki Jimny.

In terms of design, the 2026 Suzuki Jimny is expected to remain the same. This will not affect much because Jimny lovers are usually off-road enthusiasts and they do not care much about whether the car has a new appearance or not. Japanese media said that Suzuki also has no plans to launch a special edition of the Jimny in this update.

The reason stems from the fact that the company is still struggling to deal with a huge backlog of orders, especially for the Jimny Sierra for the international market and the 5-door Jimny Nomade. Previously, Suzuki received 50,000 orders for the Jimny Nomade in just 4 days of sales, equivalent to about 3.5 years of production. Customer demand was so high that Suzuki had to temporarily stop taking orders for the 5-door Jimny in the Japanese market.

It is likely that the 2026 Suzuki Jimny will not have any changes in terms of engine. In the Japanese market, the domestic version of the Jimny still uses a 3-cylinder, turbocharged, 660cc engine to comply with kei car regulations. Meanwhile, the Suzuki Jimny Sierra and Jimny Nomade continue to use a 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated, 1.5L engine.

In Europe, Suzuki has already started rolling out special editions to bid farewell to the Jimny, further suggesting that an updated version of the car could be near. If hybrid or mild hybrid technology is integrated, the company could bring the passenger version of the Jimny back to Europe. Previously, the company only sold the car as a two-seat cargo van (LCV) due to emissions regulations.

Meanwhile, plans for a fully electric Jimny have been scrapped. Last year, Suzuki President Toshihiro Suzuki confirmed that the car would continue to use a conventional internal combustion engine while the company focused on alternative fuels. That means the Suzuki Jimny EV that was proposed for the European market will not be realized.

Video : Introducing the 2025 Suzuki Jimny Nomade 5-door version.

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