尽管下一代铃木吉姆尼的外观设计已经曝光，但铃木在对新车进行测试时还是对其进行了伪装。最近谍照记者拍到了该车最新的测试照片，显示车厂对新车和老款车共同测试，以便进行比较。新一代吉姆尼扔采用了传统的方正造型和粗犷风格，同时保留了圆形前大灯，但转向灯变得更细窄。吉普风格的格栅和垂直竖条，仍然从中央向两侧大灯部分扩展。为了增加时尚性，新车采用双色涂装的轮拱，车顶，前保险杠，其中在车顶某些部分采用对比鲜明的黑白双色。另外，铃木还提供了多个时尚的轮圈选装件，其中包括了复古风格，看上去与这辆微型SUV很搭配。车辆内装也获得大幅提升，突出实用性，厚重的外表提供了未来主义美学。硕大控制键更容易操控，甚至还提供了手套箱。两个硕大圆形仪表位于驾驶员正前方，集时尚性和易读性于一提。新车仍将继续采用非承载车身结构，消费者可选择后轮或全轮驱动布局。铃木的AllgripPro4x4系统很可能提供低速传动箱以便能在湿滑路面提供越野性能。目前还不清楚该车动力系统，但或许将采用取自Ignis的1.0升三缸涡轮引擎。预计该车将在10月开幕的东京车展亮相。
Next-gen Suzuki Jimny Spied Testing With Current Model
Despite the design for the next-generation Suzuki Jimny already leaking out, the Japanese brand continues to test the tiny, off-roader in heavy camouflage. The latest batch of photos let us see it under development with the current model bringing up the rear. Seeing them both at once provides a perfect opportunity for comparison.
The new Jimny doesn't give up the model's legacy of boxy, rugged styling. It also retains circular headlights, but the turn signals now have their own, tiny lights. A Jeep-like grille with vertical slats still spans the center area between the lamps.
For an extra dash of style, the new Jimny gains a two-tone aesthetic that paints the fenders, roof, front bumper, and (in some cases) the roof in contrasting black or white. Several stylish wheel options are available, too, including some with a retro look that looks fabulous on the little SUV.
Inside, the cabin receives major improvements, too. The new design features a utilitarian, chunky appearance that provides a retro-future aesthetic. Controls with large knobs look like they would be easy to handle, even while wearing gloves. Two large instrument dials sit in front of the driver. The result looks like a great combination of style and the ability to work.
Mechanically, the Jimny should remain quite a rugged by continuing to use body-on-frame construction. Buyers would be able to choose from rear- or all-wheel-drive layouts. Suzuki's Allgrip Pro 4x4 system would likely offer a low-range transfer case for getting out of slippery situations off-road. Engines remain a mystery, but the 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder from the Ignis might be part of the lineup.
Speculation puts the Jimny's debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.