Suzuki resumes Jimny XL sales in Australia after temporary pause

Suzuki Australia has lifted the temporary sales hold on the Jimny XL, with customer deliveries to begin immediately.

The stop-sale was announced last month after Suzuki’s head office in Japan issued a pause, reportedly linked to a quality control concern. During the investigation, Suzuki advised its dealers to focus on customer experience by offering refunds to those waiting on vehicles, given there was no clear timeframe for resolution.

That investigation is now complete, with Suzuki Motor Corporation confirming there are no issues with the Jimny XL’s quality, safety, performance or compliance.

“Our customers’ well-established trust in Suzuki is built on the promise that quality and safety always come first,” said Michael Pachota, General Manager for Automobiles. “While this pause was undoubtedly disruptive, it was absolutely the right step to ensure we deliver on this promise.

“I want to personally thank our customers and dealer partners for their patience and support throughout this period. With sales now resuming, we’re excited to continue delivering one of the most loved vehicles in our line-up for Australian drivers.” added Pachota.

The Jimny XL brings the same rugged, go-anywhere character that made the three-door a cult favourite, but with extra space and practicality. Launched locally in early 2024, the XL adds 340mm to the wheelbase and a second set of doors, making rear seat access far easier than the short-wheelbase Jimny. Under the skin it’s unchanged – still running the 1.5-litre petrol, part-time 4WD and a proper low-range transfer case.

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The off-road credentials carry over too: 36-degree approach, 47-degree departure, 24-degree ramp-over, 210mm ground clearance and 300mm of wading.

Pricing kicks off at $34,990 for the manual, $37,490 for the auto, or $36,490 for the Heritage Edition with retro graphics and a colour-matched roof.