Suzuki has set loose the Jimny Rhino Down Under, a special edition variant offered in five-door (XL) configuration in manual and automatic guise with flash paintwork, 15-inch alloys, silver side skirts, heritage grille, badging, and mudflaps. Mechanically identical to donor vehicle.

Production pause on Japan-built Jimny 3-Door compact SUV ends this month ushering in revisions including improved ADR compliance, extra safety kit and tech, and a price rise. Jimny and Jimny Lite are available, the former with five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto.

Suzuki is cashing in on the incredible popularity of the Jimny with a limited edition Jimny Heritage, a nod to the tiddler-sized fourbie’s 53-year history, priced from $33,490 plus on-road costs. Only 300 will be available in manual transmission only.

Suzuki strips back to the essentials as a way of sating Australian demand for the sell-out success that is the Jimny.