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Suzuki to revive Jimny in Indonesia
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An image of a Suzuki Jimny Sierra. After almost ten years, the Suzuki Jimny jeep is set to be sold once more in Indonesia. (Photo courtesy of Suzuki Japan) (Photo courtesy of Suzuki Japan)
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span class="caption">An image of a Suzuki Jimny Sierra. After almost ten years, the Suzuki Jimny jeep is set to be sold once more in Indonesia. (Photo courtesy of Suzuki Japan)
After almost ten years, Suzuki will once again sell Jimny jeeps in Indonesia.
The new Jimny jeeps, which will be built in Japan, will reportedly be available in the first semester of 2016.
"The current price set by private importers is between Rp 450 million [US$32,410] and Rp 500 million. It could be cheaper than that," Suzuki Indonesia product development head Donny Saputra recently told kompas.com.
In Japan, there are two types of Jimny jeeps currently being sold: the 0.6L Jimny and 1.3L Jimny Sierra. The latter model will be the one made available for the Indonesian market.
Suzuki Indonesia used to produce Jimny jeeps but following changes in the taxation rules on 4x4 automobiles, the company introduced a 4x2 version called 'Katana'. Local production for Jimny jeeps stopped in 1992 but the company continued to manufacture Katana until 2006.
"Jimny is a legend in Indonesia. The comeback is long time coming for its fans," Donny said. (anh/kes)(+)
