2025 will be another big year for Suzuki as the Japanese automaker will be part of the 15th annual Simola Hillclimb, as well as the second #JimnyGathering.
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Three things we learnt from the #JimnyGathering
“Do you perhaps know why there were so many Jimnies in Clarens, and were you part of it?” was one of the first questions I was asked as soon as we entered the Lesotho border via the iconic (and 4×4-only) Sani Pass. It filled me with great joy to explain the reason behind this (let’s call this) Jimny take-over. Primarily, since I was part of a historic event, and hopefully, the first of many.
#JimnyGathering en Safari Town Festival hou Clarens feestelik
Suzuki Suid Afrika het onlangs die Vrystaatse dorp van Clarens goed wakker gemaak, met die onthaal van die eerste #JimnyGathering, sowel as die Safari Town Festival. Die plattelandse dorp, wat grens aan die “Golden Gate” Nasional Park, sowel as die Drakensberge, was die perfekte ligging om nie net soveel moontlik Jimnies bymekaar te bring nie, maar ook om ’n nuwe Wêreld Rekord te breuk.
Suzuki gears up for the #JimnyGathering
In 2022, Suzuki South Africa announced that it would host a Jimny gathering on the weekend surrounding Heritage Day (September 22nd to 24th, 2023).
Suzuki slaggereed vir die #JimnyGathering
In 2022 het Suzuki Suid Afrika aangekondig dat dit op die naweek rondom Erfenis dag (22 tot 24 September 2023) ’n Jimny saamtrek sal hou. Suzuki het pas bevestig dat hulle ’n addisionele Suzuki Safari Town Fees saam met die #JimnyGathering sal hou op 23 September.
Suzuki Fronx heading for Southern Africa
Along with the introduction of its first-ever fully-electric concept (set for a 2025 introduction), as well as the five-door Jimny, Suzuki also launched the new Fronx SUV, set for a Southern-African arrival.
Jimny 5-door revealed
At last, the 5-door version of the Jimny JB74 has been showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo in New-Delhi, India. Set to officially be launched in India around March 2023, Southern-Africans will have to wait a bit longer for the arrival of this eagerly anticipated off-roader.
Are you ready for the #jimnygathering ?
One of the largest motoring gatherings, certainly in the southern hemisphere, and potentially the world, is winking on the horizon.
Honda debuts all new call-sign FL5, Civic Type R
On your marks! … well, that’s about what we get from Honda worldwide so far after the unveiling of the all-new Civic Type R last week. We have pictures from all angles, inside / outside, but that’s about it.
Mahindra’s new look and Scorpio-N
Mahindra recently not only showcased their new premium SUV, but also their intentions within the Southern-African market. Confirmed to land on showroom floors in early 2023, the new Mahindra Scorpio-N is set to change the image of this rapidly growing and proven manufacturer.