--- title: "New Suzuki Jimny Heritage Edition Packs a 5-Speed Manual and Retro Goodness" date: "2023-03-05" modified: "2023-03-05" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-suzuki-jimny-heritage-edition-packs-a-5-speed-manual-and-retro-goodness" categories: - "News" --- # New Suzuki Jimny Heritage Edition Packs a 5-Speed Manual and Retro Goodness ![]() Suzuki's little [Jimny ]()has been around since 1970, providing affordable, simple, and dependable off-road capability to the masses. This latest generation is an adorable, inexpensive off-roader with the looks of a baby Mercedes [G-Class]() and the rugged durability of a [Jeep Wrangler]() and 300 lucky Australian customers are about to get an even cooler version. The Suzuki Jimny Heritage Edition is a new limited-run version that brings retro goodness to an already lovable package. What separates the 300 Suzuki Jimny Heritage Edition models from the standard Jimnys? A retro-themed livery, which features '70s-inspired red and orange stripes and a "Jimny Heritage" logo, red mud flaps, 15 inch wheels, and a five-speed manual. No automatic option is offered and all Heritage models are four-wheel drive. ![]() ![]() ![]() All Heritage Edition cars also come pretty similarly equipped. They're only offered in GLX trim and come with quite a bit of standard kit, such as automatic LED headlights, a backup camera, lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, a leather steering wheel, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and even an *extravagant* two-speaker surround sound system. The only real option for customers to choose from is color, of which there are four: Jungle Green, Medium Gray, Black Pearl, and white. Only the latter of which is standard, all other colors will cost an additional $695 AUD. The starting price of the Heritage Edition is $33,490 AUD ($22,666 USD), which isn't too much more than the $31,990 AUD price of the typical Jimny GLX manual and it does look quite a bit cooler. ![]() ![]() ![]() Suzuki is only offering the Heritage Edition on the three-door Jimny, as the newly announced five-door models won't hit Australian dealerships until later this year. It really is easy to love the Jimny for its adorable, shrunken G-Class looks, low starting price, and off-road prowess, and the Heritage Edition is even more appealing. Unfortunately for us Yanks, the Jimny isn't offered in North America, which frustrates many American off-roading enthusiasts. If Suzuki were to sell these in the U.S., I'd be first in line at the dealership. Until then, though, I have to settle for being happy for (and jealous of) our Australian friends. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()