The three-door Jimny is set to return to local showrooms early next year, following a brief production pause this year.

The pint-sized fan favourite will be priced from $31,990 (Jimny Lite), with the standard Jimny starting from $33,990 (manual), and topping out at $36,490 (manual) – all RRP.

Suzuki Australia has confirmed the three-door Jimny will re-enter the market after production was temporarily halted in 2025 while the model awaited updates to meet Australian Design Rules. That delay has resulted in safety and technology upgrades across both available variants – the Jimny Lite and the standard Jimny.

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The most notable changes centre on safety and in-car tech. The Jimny Lite now gets a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the regular Jimny steps up to a nine-inch unit. Both grades now include front and rear parking sensors, Dual Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II), lane-departure prevention and adaptive cruise control.

In a loss for anyone born last century, the Jimny Lite drops its CD player, previously one of the last factory-fitted units still offered in a new vehicle on the Australian market.

“We’re excited to be reintroducing the updated Jimny to Australian roads for 2026,” said Michael Pachota, General Manager, Automobile, Suzuki Australia. “Our customers are incredibly passionate about this model, and the new safety and connectivity updates make it even more appealing. The Jimny has always stood out as an iconic, capable, and authentic 4×4.”

The three-door Jimny sticks to the classic short-wheelbase formula – lighter, smaller and more manoeuvrable off-road, but with limited rear-seat access and tighter cargo space. The five-door stretches the wheelbase and body to add noticeably more room for passengers and gear, making it more practical for daily use and touring, though with a slight trade-off in overall agility on tougher tracks.

Earlier this year, Suzuki Australia also temporarily paused sales of its Jimny XL. Customer deliveries have resumed, but the hold was put in place after Suzuki’s head office in Japan flagged a potential quality control issue. 

The updated Jimny three-door is expected to arrive in dealerships from February 2026.

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