- Suzuki Australia has announced a new Jimny Rhino Special Edition.
- It’s based on the five-door Jimny XL with Rhino stickers on the profile.
- It also gets new wheels and a bi-tone shade from the three-door model.
Eight years into its current generation, the Jimny still outsells every other Suzuki in Australia, which says as much about the appetite for small four-wheel drives as it does about the Jimny itself. Rather than letting the formula coast, the local arm is preparing a special edition with what it calls “distinctive markings and physical adaptations” aimed at the rougher end of the trail.
The Jimny Rhino Special Edition, billed by Suzuki as a “unique beast,” has been previewed in teasers styled like wildlife photography. Unlike the earlier Rhino Edition sold in Malaysia, the Australian car uses the five-door Jimny XL as its starting point.
The Stickers Do the Talking
The headline detail is the side graphics, which combine a rhino emblem with retro stripes. They’re bolder than the comparable decals found on the 2023 and 2024 Heritage Editions of the standard Jimny and the XL. The teaser keeps the grille hidden but confirms the regular headlights stay put.
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Another cool touch is the new wheels, which get a more rugged design and a dark finish. The bodywork looks to be wearing Kinetic Yellow, the launch color of the fourth-generation Jimny, paired with a Bluish Black Pearl roof. That combination isn’t normally offered on the Jimny XL in Australia, where it has been reserved for the three-door model.
It is unclear whether the special edition will get any unique touches inside the cabin such as different floor mats or additional rhino emblems. The Jimny XL comes standard with a 9-inch infotainment, the Dual Camera Brake Support System, and rear parking sensors.
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The underpinnings will most likely be carried over from the Jimny XL, including the naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) and the AllGrip Pro 4WD system. It remains to be seen whether the Rhino will offer a choice between a five-speed manual and an automatic, or follow the example of the manual-only Heritage editions.
Suzuki is currently accepting applications of interest rom prospective buyers Down Under who want to be “among the first to see Jimny Rhino Special Edition up close.” The model will likely be available in limited numbers, priced above the regular Jimny XL, which starts at AU$40,490 (US$29,000) drive-away.
Michael Pachota, General Manager of Suzuki Australia, said: “The Jimny community in Australia is thriving so yes, news of any new Jimny is hugely exciting.”
