1999 Suzuki Jimny Wide 4WD

1999 Suzuki Jimny Wide 1.3 4WD – Rare Wide-Body JDM SUV, Manual, Fully Serviced

The 1999 Suzuki Jimny Wide is one of the rarest and most desirable variants of the Jimny platform, a wider, more stable, more powerful version built specifically for better highway manners and improved off-road performance. Unlike the kei-class Jimnys with 660cc turbo engines, the Jimny Wide uses a 1.3L four-cylinder engine, making it far more usable in American driving conditions while preserving the classic Jimny character.

This example is finished in a beautiful deep green metallic, a color that suits the compact boxy design perfectly. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and a selectable 4WD system (2H / 4H / 4L), giving you real off-road capability. With 140,428 km (~87,200 mi), it has been fully serviced, including valve stem seals, tune-up, and multiple preventive items to ensure long-term reliability.

Inside, the Jimny Wide offers a clean and functional cabin with seating for four. The rear seats fold down for cargo, making it practical for daily use or adventure trips. With cold A/C, a comfortable seating position, and light steering, it’s easy to drive both in the city and on trails.

Compared to the U.S.-market Suzuki Samurai, the Jimny Wide is a significant upgrade. The Samurai uses leaf springs, while the Jimny features coil-spring suspension, offering a smoother ride and better articulation off-road. The 1.3L EFI engine is also far smoother and more reliable than the Samurai’s carbureted powerplant, making the Jimny Wide a superior vehicle in both comfort and performance.

This Jimny is fully sorted, rust-free, and ready for adventure — a rare opportunity to own one of the most capable and collectible compact 4x4s from Japan.

Interesting Facts

• The Jimny Wide (JB33) was sold only in select markets, making it very rare in the U.S.
• Features coil-spring suspension, unlike the leaf-spring Samurai.
• 1.3L EFI engine produces more torque and better highway cruising than kei Jimnys.
• One of the lightest true 4x4s ever made — ladder frame, low range, and short wheelbase.
• Known globally as a “mini G-Wagen” or “mini Land Cruiser” for its styling and capability.

Key Features

• 1.3L EFI 4-cyl engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Selectable 4WD (2H / 4H / 4L)
• 140,428 km (~87,200 mi)
• Deep green exterior
• 4 seats · Folding rear row
• Cold A/C · Radio
• Preventive maintenance completed
• Coil-spring suspension
• Rust-free · Fully serviced