Suzuki dismisses plans for a Jimny pickup truck due to low demand and engineering challenges

ithome.com (Chinese)

Suzuki has no current plans to release a pickup truck version of its popular Jimny off-road vehicle. Despite fan interest and past concept vehicles, Suzuki's chief engineer cited low demand and engineering challenges, including frame reinforcement and powertrain limitations, as reasons for not proceeding with a Jimny pickup. Previous considerations for electric versions were also dismissed due to concerns about compromising the Jimny's core characteristics.


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