Deliveries of the five-door Suzuki Jimny have reportedly been paused in Australia following a stop-sale order from the brand’s head office in Japan. 

Known locally as the Jimny XL, the long-wheelbase model has been temporarily pulled from sale due to what’s understood to be a quality control issue. Details are still scarce, but it’s believed the problem isn’t safety-related. Owners can continue to drive their vehicles without restriction.

Suzuki retailers were reportedly instructed late last week to stop handing over any five-door models, including showroom stock and vehicles already allocated to customers. The stop-sale only affects the Indian-built five-door XL and not the Japanese-made three-door version.

The Jimny XL has quickly become one of the most popular compact 4x4s in Australia, thanks to its added practicality and the same go-anywhere DNA that’s made the three-door such a favourite. With demand already high and supply limited, the delivery pause is expected to create further delays for buyers waiting on vehicles.

Launched in Australia in early 2024, the XL stretches the Jimny’s wheelbase by 340mm and adds a second set of doors for easier access to the back seats. Mechanically, it’s unchanged from the short-wheelbase version – powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a part-time 4WD system and low-range transfer case. Off-road specs include a 36° approach angle, 47° departure angle, 24° ramp-over, 210mm ground clearance and 300mm wading depth.

Pricing for the Jimny XL starts at $34,990 for the manual and climbs to $37,490 for the automatic. There’s also a Heritage Edition for $36,490, with retro decals and a colour-coded roof.

A Jimny five-door, nicknamed “Sergeant Jim,” recently joined the Lake Macquarie Police District’s Crime Prevention Unit to boost community engagement through a sponsorship with no cost to the public.

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