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More than 1000 examples of the Suzuki Jimny were reported as delivered in Australia last month – the first time in its history – with the off-roader surpassing its best sales performance for the fifth time this year.
The Suzuki Jimny off-road SUV has set a sales record for the fifth time in 2024, with the off-road SUV exceeding 1000 sales last month.
VFACTS new-car sales data reveals 1111 Suzuki Jimny 4WDs were reported as sold in Australia in November 2024, a 350 per cent increase over the same month in 2023 amid increased demand and reduced wait times.
Year-to-date, Suzuki has delivered 9096 examples of the Jimny – up 95 per cent over 2023.
The November 2024 result is the fifth time the SUV has set a sales record in 2024 alone, following best performances set in March, April, May and August.
The Suzuki Jimny was the second-best-selling vehicle in its 'light SUV' market segment in November 2024, behind the ageing Mazda CX-3 – itself near an all-time sales record in 2024 – but ahead of the Kia Stonic, Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Venue, and others.
They are followed by the Jimny's Suzuki Ignis (1694) showroom mate due to be replaced by the mild-hybrid Fronx in 2025.
The Suzuki Jimny is the only vehicle in its segment to offer four-wheel-drive capability – the Yaris Cross can be optioned with all-wheel drive while all others are front-wheel-drive only – and is it now available in three-door and five-door bodies to broaden its appeal.
Earlier this year, Suzuki Australia said the demand for the Japanese-built three-door Jimny and the Indian-built five-door Jimny XL was approximately 50:50.
By August 2024, the Jimny had already surpassed its full-year sales result of 5002 vehicles achieved in 2023, with its annual result for 2024 likely to be almost double last year at close to 10,000 cars.
It compares to $30,490 before on-road costs previously, or between $33,500 and $35,000 drive-away depending on the state or territory.
Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded by classic Fords and Holdens, brand-new cars, and everything in between from birth, with his parents’ owning an automotive workshop in regional Victoria. Jordan started writing about cars in 2021, and joined the Drive team in 2024.
