On May 30, 2025, Suzuki announced that it will increase local production of the new Jimny Nomad, for which orders are currently not being accepted, at Maruti Suzuki India to approximately 3,300 units per month from July 2025.
The long-awaited Jimny Nomad, a five-door model in the Suzuki Jimny series, beloved off-roaders worldwide, was officially announced on January 30, 2025, and released on April 3. Upon its release, it quickly became a hot topic. While maintaining the ladder frame structure that supports serious off-road performance, its five-door design, which improves ease of use in urban areas, drew attention as an innovation that overturned the Jimny’s previous concept. The explosive popularity, with over 50,000 orders pouring in within just four days of its announcement, far surpassed Suzuki’s initial monthly sales target of 1,200 units, led the company to take the unprecedented step of temporarily suspending orders on February 3.
However, good news about this long-awaited model was officially announced by Suzuki on May 30, 2025. Starting in July 2025, the Gurgaon plant of its Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, plans to significantly increase production of the Jimny Nomad to approximately 3,300 units per month. This is roughly three times the previous production capacity, and there are high hopes that this will lead to a resumption of orders and shorter delivery times for customers who have already placed orders. The establishment of this increased production system will be an important step toward the Jimny Nomad once again creating a “Jimny whirlwind” in the Japanese automobile market.
Reference: Suzuki news release
Why is the Jimny Nomad so popular?
There are three main reasons why the Jimny Nomad has captured the hearts of so many users and garnered such enthusiastic support. These factors have combined to create a model with a unique presence that is steadily establishing itself in the market.
1. Opening up an unexplored “blank area” of a 5-door, full-fledged off-road vehicle
The previous Jimny, especially the 3-door model, had attracted many fans with its unparalleled off-road capability and unique worldview. However, due to its compact design, there were certain limitations in terms of everyday use for families, ease of getting in and out of the rear seats, and usability of the luggage space. This is why the long-awaited 5-door Jimny Nomad was finally released.
Suzuki Jimny Nomad (5-door)
While maintaining an overall length of 3,985mm, perfectly within Japan’s compact car standards, the Jimny Nomad dramatically improves rear-seat ingress and egress and significantly expands cargo space. This dramatically improves practicality for a wide range of situations, from family leisure trips and everyday shopping to carrying outdoor gear, without compromising on its performance as a full-fledged off-road vehicle. Currently, there are very few clear competitors in the five-door SUV category, which combines serious off-road performance with the convenience of family use. The Jimny Nomad fills this market void, garnering enthusiastic support from many users. Its unique positioning strongly stimulates consumer appetite as a new option in the existing SUV market.
Jimny Nomad (5-door) specifications
| Specifications | Jimny Nomad (5-door) |
|---|---|
| full length | 3,985mm |
| Overall width | 1,645mm |
| Overall height | 1,720mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590mm |
| minimum ground clearance | 205mm |
| engine | Inline 4-cylinder 1.5L DualJet engine |
| Maximum power | 75kW (102ps) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 130Nm (13.3kgm) / 4,000rpm |
| Drive system | 4WD (part-time 4WD) |
| transmission | 4AT/5MT |
2. Pursuit of thorough cost performance that is typical of Suzuki
Another major attraction of the Jimny Nomad is its incredible cost performance. This model has already been available in the Indian market since 2023, fully demonstrating Maruti Suzuki India’s local production know-how and thorough cost competitiveness. As a result, even the Japanese version is expected to be offered at an excellent price range of 2,651,000 to 2,750,000 yen, which is hard to imagine given its specifications.
The fact that you can get a full-fledged SUV with a ladder frame structure, part-time 4WD with an auxiliary transmission, and ample interior space at this price is an overwhelming value proposition that cannot be matched. In particular, the Jimny Nomad is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, users living in rural areas who need off-road capability, and even those considering using it as a second car in urban areas. The secret to its popularity is that this model fully embodies Suzuki’s corporate philosophy of “providing quality products at affordable prices.”
Price of the Japanese model of the Jimny Nomad (5-door)
The price of the 118.4 Japanese model is 2,651,000 yen to 2,750,000 yen. The Jimny Sierra’s top grade JC is set to start from 2,084,500 yen, making the price difference 599,500 yen.
| grade | transmission |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|
| FC | 5MT | 2,651,000 yen |
| FC | 4AT | 2,750,000 yen |
3. Iconic design and worldview that inherits the Jimny tradition
Despite the major change of becoming a five-door, the Jimny Nomad faithfully inherits the iconic design elements and unique worldview of the previous three-door Jimny. The round headlights, square and sturdy body shape, and simple interior design that pursues functional beauty do not lose the “identity” that long-time Jimny fans recognize as “this is the Jimny.”
There were concerns that the five-door design would lose the Jimny’s inherent ruggedness and sense of unity, but Suzuki has dispelled those fears by completing a design that firmly adheres to the Jimny’s DNA. This uncompromising design policy has been highly praised by both new and old fans, further enhancing its appeal as a “car that symbolizes a lifestyle” that goes beyond the scope of a simple practical vehicle. The successful fusion of tradition and innovation is one of the factors that determines the success of the Jimny Nomad.
Body size comparison between the Jimny Nomad (5-door) and Jimny Sierra
Compared to the Jimny Sierra, the Jimny Nomad (5-door) is 415mm longer in overall length and has an extended wheelbase of 340mm. The larger body size means more interior space, with a noticeable difference especially in the rear seats. Furthermore, by folding down the rear seats, it can carry even more luggage than the Jimny Sierra. The luggage compartment floor length when carrying four passengers is 359mm longer than the Jimny Sierra, and the luggage compartment is fitted with a non-slip carpet.
Jimny Nomad
Jimny Nomad luggage compartment example
The luggage capacity is 211L (VDA method) when four people are on board, which is 152L more than the Sierra.
| Specifications | Jimny | Jimny Sierra | Jimny Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,395mm | 3,550mm | 3,965mm |
| Overall width | 1,475mm | 1,645mm | 1,645mm |
| Overall height | 1,715mm | 1,730mm | 1,720mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250mm | 2,250mm | 2,590mm |
| minimum ground clearance | 205mm | 210mm | 210mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.8m | 4.9m | 5.7m |
| Approach angle | 41 degrees | 36 degrees | 36 degrees |
| Ramp breakover angle |
28 degrees | 28 degrees | 25 degrees |
| Departure Angle | 51 degrees | 50 degrees | 47 degrees |
Jimny Nomad body size
The approach angle is excellent at 36 degrees and the departure angle at 50 degrees, but the ramp breakover angle is inferior to that of the Jimny Sierra at 25 degrees.
The story behind the unexpected success: the flood of orders and the temporary suspension
The Jimny Nomad was announced in Japan on January 30, 2024. However, immediately after the announcement, the Japanese automobile market faced an unprecedented situation. In just four days, a total of 50,000 orders poured in. This was an explosive pace that even the company hadn’t anticipated, more than 40 times Suzuki’s monthly sales target. In response to this unprecedented situation, Suzuki was forced to conclude that its supply system could not keep up with demand, and on February 3, it made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend order acceptance across the entire company.
There were several complex factors behind this unusual move. First, all Jimny Nomads for the domestic market were produced at Maruti Suzuki India’s Gurgaon plant in India, meaning the supply structure was dependent on imports. When the announcement was first made, the Gurgaon plant’s monthly production capacity for Japan was limited to around 1,200 units, which was not enough to meet the overwhelming demand. Furthermore, the entire system for transporting vehicles, inspecting them in Japan, and registering them was not yet in place to handle the extraordinary pace of orders. The combination of these factors led Suzuki to decide that “it was essential to quickly establish a system for increasing production,” which led to the announcement of this production capacity expansion.
Suzuki to increase production to 3,300 units per month from July 2025 – details of nearly triple production increase and its resolve
And now, the details of this production expansion have finally been revealed. On May 30, 2025, Suzuki officially announced plans to significantly increase monthly production of the Jimny Nomad at Maruti Suzuki India’s Gurgaon plant from the current approximately 1,200 units to approximately 3,300 units. This is an extremely large-scale undertaking, as it will increase production capacity by approximately three times.
This significant production increase will be achieved through a multifaceted approach, not simply by adding more production lines. Specifically, the company will drastically improve production efficiency at existing dedicated production lines, review and strengthen procurement contracts with suppliers, and optimize and improve vehicle transportation schedules between Japan and India. Through the establishment of this increased production system, Suzuki has made a strong statement, saying, “We will make every effort across the entire company to resume accepting orders as soon as possible.” The company also expressed consideration for existing customers, demonstrating its sincere stance as a company, saying, ” We will continue to make our utmost efforts to deliver vehicles that have already been ordered to customers as soon as possible .” This production increase is not simply a matter of increasing production capacity; it also strongly reflects Suzuki’s extraordinary expectations for the Jimny Nomad and its sense of responsibility to its customers.
When will orders resume? Delivery dates and expected schedules
Unfortunately, Suzuki has not yet announced the official date for the resumption of orders for the Jimny Nomad. However, considering that the current monthly production system of 3,300 units is scheduled to begin full-scale operation from July 2025, it is highly likely that orders will begin again as early as autumn 2025 or later this year.
Currently, some dealerships are reportedly accepting provisional registrations for vehicles on a waiting list for cancellations or resale, so for those considering purchasing, gathering information early and contacting a local Suzuki dealer will be the key to getting the vehicle they want. Suzuki itself has emphasized that it is making company-wide efforts to resume accepting orders as soon as possible, and consumer expectations are only growing.
A word from the editorial department
The Suzuki Jimny Nomad is a remarkable model that embodies the “just right” size and functionality for the Japanese market – neither a light car nor a large SUV. Its one-of-a-kind presence, authentic off-road performance and outstanding cost performance continue to garner enthusiastic support, especially from outdoor-oriented users.
This significant increase in production capacity to 3,300 units per month is nothing but good news for both users who have been waiting a long time for delivery and those considering purchasing a new car. Strengthening the production system will stabilize supply to the market, increasing the opportunities for more people to own a Jimny Nomad.
Preparations are now steadily underway for the Jimny Nomad to once again take the domestic market by storm, creating a “Jimny whirlwind” in the second half of 2025. We’ll be keeping a close eye on how this innovative five-door off-roader will impact the Japanese automotive scene in the future.
