Keen to personalise your new Suzuki Jimny without voiding your warranty? Check out these 5 factory-backed accessories available from Suzuki dealers around South Africa…
Since its arrival late in 2018, the 4th-generation Suzuki Jimny has developed a frankly massive following in South Africa. There’s just something about the Japanese firm’s pint-sized 4×4 – in addition to its genuine off-road ability, of course – that holds incredibly broad appeal among local buyers.
Naturally, the Jimny’s popularity prompted a surge in the number of aftermarket accessories available. This includes serious 4×4 upgrades such as suspension lift kits and rock sliders, and even long-range fuel tanks. Thing is, fitting unapproved items will almost certainly void your vehicle’s warranty.
So, what if you want to personalise your Jimny without forfeiting your aftersales cover? Well, Suzuki Auto SA offers a wide range of factory-backed accessories, many available for both the 3- and 5-door body styles. We’ve sorted through the circa-60 dealer-fitted accessories on offer to pick out what we think are the top 5.
1. Suzuki’s Heritage Grille
While there’s certainly nothing wrong with the Jimny’s standard 5-slot grille, the so-called “Heritage” version adds a fittingly retro flavour to this little 4×4’s bluff front end. Featured as part of the special “Rhino Edition” kit rolled out in Mzansi in 2022, the Heritage grille ditches the traditional 5-slot arrangement and “S” logo in favour of a simpler design centred around bold “Suzuki” lettering.
2. Steel Roof Rack
Looking for something a little more functional? Consider Suzuki’s genuine roof rack, which is fashioned from rectangular steel bars that are painted black and feature end caps. These items weigh 6.3 kg and can be fixed neatly to the roof’s integrated drip rails.
The roof-rack system also opens the door to other roof-related accessories from Suzuki, including a roof basket and carrier systems for items such as bicycles and surfboards. However, keep in mind the roof racks have a listed load capacity of 30 kg.
3. Jimny Differential Guards
While Suzuki Auto SA doesn’t currently offer factory-backed suspension upgrades, the automaker’s official list of Jimny accessories does include another off-road enhancement: differential guards. These guards are made from 3 mm aluminium plate and are offered for both the front and the rear. They’re designed to protect the Jimny’s differentials during demanding off-road jaunts.
4. Suzuki Jimny Mud Flaps
We’d consider these flexible mud flaps both functional and aesthetic. Not only do they deflect dirt and road debris away from the vehicle body, but they suit the Jimny’s plucky character down to the ground.
Suzuki’s official list of accessories includes black mud flaps (with Suzuki branding) and red versions (featuring the Jimny logo), though we’d argue the latter don’t suit all paint colours. They are generally sold in pairs; 1 for the front axle and 1 for the rear.
5. Cargo Tray for Jimny 3-Door
A significant criticism of the 3-door Suzuki Jimny (addressed with the launch of the 5-door Jimny) is the fact that the luggage compartment is downright tiny. As a result, many owners who seldom ferry more than 1 passenger leave the rear bench dropped flat, freeing up much-needed packing space.
If that’s your situation, you should consider Suzuki’s cargo tray, which fits neatly over the folded-down rear seats. Featuring raised edges, this waterproof tray measures 1 305 mm long, 865 mm wide and 255 mm deep. Note, however, that it requires the upper luggage floorboard to be in place. In addition, it’s not suitable for the since-supplanted GA grade, which did without the 50:50 split-folding function for the rear seats.
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