How long to wait for the 2022 Suzuki Jimny? Update on delivery times for popular 4x4 light SUV

The fourth generation Suzuki Jimny has been a bestseller since its launch in January 2019.

Since its launch in early January 2019, the fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny SUV has been a huge success in Australia.

Its boxy retro yet modern minimalist design, authentic off-road capabilities and relatively low price point made it an instant hit upon launch.

Suzuki Australia had queues for the light SUV shortly after its showroom debut, purely due to its popularity, but semiconductor shortages and various other COVID-related issues have further impacted Australia deliveries.

So, how long will you have to wait if you order your Jimny now?

This was announced by the representative of Suzuki Australia. Cars Guide that waiting times have changed since launch, but over the past three months, delivery has taken an average of six to eight months from the date of purchase.

The spokesperson added that the future waiting time depends on deliveries, which are confirmed on a monthly basis after production is completed. As a result, they said it's hard to predict the exact waiting time for a Jimny bought this month.

More than 2000 Jimny vehicles are in line nationwide, according to Suzuki Australia, and the list is growing.

Another 1000 are on reserve in Queensland, which has a different distributor than the rest of Australia.

Weekly orders are also up 160% year-over-year, which will also impact delivery times.

Wait times may vary by dealer, so check with your nearest Suzuki dealer for the latest information.

Jimny sales continued to grow in 2021, up 41.5% from 2020, and ended the year with 3350 sales. Suzuki had a good December, with Jimny sales up 135% from December 2020.

Interest in the Jimny increased even more last year with the release of a stripped-down Lite version. It loses hardware like the automatic transmission and replaces the media screen with a simple radio, CD player and Bluetooth setup, and lowers the price of the regular option.

The manual-only Lite is priced at $26,990 before travel expenses, while the regular manual Jimny costs $28,490. The automatic version of the Jimny costs $29,990.