Comparison: Ground clearance Suzuki Jimny vs. competitors 2025

Ah, the Suzuki Jimny - the plucky little off-roader that's silently carving out a space in the rugged terrain of the automotive landscape. If there's one attribute that stands tall and proud, it's the ground clearance. This tiny titan sports a 205 mm ground clearance in its current fourth generation. It's a figure that you'd cheerfully wave about if you're a fan of bounding over rocky paths and muddy trails. Jumbling over rubble has never felt more effortless.

Suzuki Jimny - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Let's rewind a bit. How has the Jimny fared over the generations? Well, the third generation (1998-2005) might as well have been driving inches off the ground with its lackluster data. But then, the heavens smiled and from nowhere, the first facelift (2005-2012) bounced up to 190 mm, which remained steadfast through the second facelift (2012-2018). Enter the fourth generation (2018-now), waving its 205 mm badge like it's the new sheriff in town. That's a ground clearance that's practically poking fun at those pebbly lanes.

Suzuki Jimny generations
  • Jimny, Model year 2018 (4.Generation) 205 mm
  • Jimny, Model year 2005 ) (3.Generation (1. Facelift) 190 mm
  • Jimny, Model year 2012 ) (3.Generation (2. Facelift) 190 mm
  • Jimny, Model year 1998 (3.Generation) 0 mm
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (3.Generation) from 1998 and last generation (4.Generation) from 2018 is 20.5cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Jimny is 205 mm.

Variants

Suzuki Jimny variants: Jimny vs. Jimny NFZ
  • Jimny 205 mm
  • Jimny NFZ 205 mm

The ground clearance compared to other Suzuki models

Now, comparing the Jimny to its Suzuki siblings is like comparing a mountain goat to a bunch of sheep. The Swift might be nimble, but with just 115 mm, it’s practically hugging the road. The Vitara? At 185 mm, it’s better but still doesn’t quite match the Jimny’s altitude. The Across and Ignis are both sidling up closer with 180 mm, but it’s still the Jimny towering over the others at 205 mm. Even the S-Cross and its 175 mm clearance can’t quite stare it in the eye, making the Jimny the lofty champion of the Suzuki lineup.

Suzuki Jimny vs other current cars by Suzuki
  • Across ) 180 mm
  • e Vitara 180 mm
  • S-Cross 175 mm
  • Vitara 175 mm
  • Swace ) 135 mm
  • Swift 115 mm

How does the ground clearance of the Suzuki Jimny compare to it's nearest competitors?

But what about the competition? The Renault Kangoo, for instance, dares to aim higher with a 215 mm clearance. In comparison, the Jimny looks almost grounded. Then there's the Jeep Wrangler towering with 224 mm, practically making the Jimny eat its dust. The Fiat Panda, with a modest 165 mm, is skirting around much lower down. Meanwhile, cars like the Ford Transit Courier at 179 mm and the Ford EcoSport at 190 mm still keep their feet firmly lower than the Jimny. A notable nod to the Lada Urban with its respectable 220 mm, narrowly outstripping the Jimny. In the grand theatre of off-roaders, the Jimny middleweights lie somewhere delightfully in between, not the highest but certainly not the lowest.

Suzuki Jimny vs. similar cars
  • ladaLada Urban 2016 220 mm
  • jeepJeep Wrangler 1988 208 mm
  • suzukiSuzuki Jimny 2018 205 mm
  • Land Rover Range Rover 1971 190 mm

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