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The Jimny Departs Europe with a Collector's Edition
The Suzuki Jimny is bowing out from Europe—again. After facing increasingly stringent emissions regulations, Suzuki gradually phased out Jimny sales in Germany and across the EU by mid-2024. Once a light commercial vehicle workaround extended its life, even that option has now come to an end.
As a parting tribute, Suzuki is launching the Jimny 55th Anniversary Edition — a limited run of just 55 units exclusively in France. This model not only celebrates 55 years and over three million units sold worldwide, but also marks the final bow of the Jimny's current generation in Europe.
What Makes the 55th Anniversary Edition Special
Based on the French Privilège V.U. trim, this special edition draws visual inspiration from the Jimny Horizon — the edition that marked the model's farewell in Germany. The 55th Anniversary model includes several exclusive features:
Numbered commemorative plaque at the center console
Retro-styled grille, side decals, and rhino-branded accessories
Unique color options: White, Jungle Green, Bluish Black, and Medium Gray
Extras like rubber floor mats, leather keychain, and a custom leather-bound logbook
A 4×4 training course offered to French customers to master its off-road potential
Standard features remain generous, including air conditioning, heated seats, Bluetooth audio, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high beam assist.
Performance and Dimensions
The Jimny 55th Anniversary is powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine, delivering 102 horsepower through a 5-speed manual transmission. While it lacks the automatic gearbox option in this edition, the Jimny has previously offered a 4-speed automatic in global markets. Weighing in at just 1,090 kg (2,403 lbs) and measuring 11.4 ft in length, it remains both agile off-road and practical in tight urban environments.
Thanks to its body-on-frame construction, AllGrip Pro 4WD system, and exceptional clearance angles (37° approach, 49° departure, 28° breakover), the Jimny continues to be a serious off-roader, not just a nostalgia piece.
Availability and Global Continuation
Orders for the 55th Anniversary Edition were open in France only from June 2 to June 10, with customer deliveries scheduled for later in the month. If you're not on the list, it's already too late.
Still, this goodbye is not the end. The Jimny lives on outside Europe, with ongoing availability across Australia, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, India, and Latin America. It continues to evolve with new 5-door variants and is offered in both manual and automatic transmissions in select markets.
