These instructions apply to the Suzuki Jimny Mk3 (JB) 1998-2018.
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Verified specifications for the Suzuki Jimny third generation (chassis JB, 1998–2018), sold across Europe as the 1.3-litre M13A VVT. The figures below come from the factory workshop manual, the vehicle’s own data, and the tire-pressure placard on the car.
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| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,665 mm |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm |
| Track (front / rear) | — |
| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,060-1,090 (in running order) kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,420 kg |
| Payload (approx.) | — |
| Max axle load, front | — |
| Max axle load, rear | — |
| Towing (braked trailer) | 1,300 kg |
| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| Engine code | M13A |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders / layout | 4, in line (DOHC 16v, VVT) |
| Displacement | 1,328 cc |
| Max power | 63 kW (85 PS) @ 6,000 |
| Max torque | 110 Nm @ 4,100 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph) | — |
| Top speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
| Drive | Part-time four-wheel drive (2WD / 4WD-High / 4WD-Low) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (4-speed automatic optional) |
| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 7.1 l/100km (NEDC) |
| Urban / extra-urban | — |
| CO₂ (combined) | 162 g/km (NEDC) |
| Fuel tank | 40 liters |
| Drive-by noise | — |
| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Tyre sizes | 205/70 R15 |
| Rim sizes | 6J x 15 |
| Tyre pressures, normal (front / rear) | 205/70 R15 unladen: F 1.6 / R 1.8 bar (160 / 180 kPa, 23 / 26 psi) |
| Tyre pressures, laden (front / rear) | 205/70 R15 full load: F 1.6 / R 2.0 bar (160 / 200 kPa, 23 / 29 psi) |
| Wheel-nut torque | — |
| 1.3 VVT (M13A) 3-door 4WD · facelift 2005-onEU | |
|---|---|
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.0 L (with filter) · 5W-30 (API SG / SH / SJ) |
| Coolant | 5.9 L · ethylene-glycol antifreeze/anticorrosion |
| Gearbox oil (manual) | — |
| 12 V battery | 12V · 36 Ah (JIS 55B24R) or 28 Ah (JIS 38B20R) |
| Air-con refrigerant | — |
| Spark plugs | — |
| Spark-plug gap | — |
Sources: Workshop data · Owner's manual · Factory service manual. Where an owner’s manual or homologation figure exists it takes precedence; workshop data fills only what those omit.
Suzuki Jimny (JB) at a glance
- Engine: 1.3 M13A, 1,328 cc DOHC 16-valve with variable valve timing, 63 kW (85 PS) and 110 Nm.
- Drivetrain: part-time four-wheel drive with a 2WD / 4WD-High / 4WD-Low transfer case, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
- Fuel tank: 40 liters. Engine oil: 4.0 L with filter, 5W-30. Coolant: 5.9 L.
- Tires: 205/70 R15 on 6J×15 rims. Cold pressures: front 1.6 bar (23 psi), rear 1.8 bar (26 psi) unladen; raise the rear to 2.0 bar (29 psi) when fully loaded.
- Battery: 12V JIS 55B24R (36 Ah) or 38B20R (28 Ah).
The Jimny has no tire-pressure monitoring system, so set the pressures by hand against the placard on the door pillar and recheck them cold every couple of weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What are the correct tire pressures for a Suzuki Jimny (JB)?
On the standard 205/70 R15 tires: front 1.6 bar (23 psi) and rear 1.8 bar (26 psi) cold for normal use, with the rear raised to 2.0 bar (29 psi) when fully loaded.
How much oil does a Suzuki Jimny 1.3 take?
About 4.0 liters with a new filter, to a 5W-30 grade meeting API SG/SH/SJ.
How big is the Jimny fuel tank?
40 liters.
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