This obviously doesn't affect us here in the North American market, but it's still good to hear that the Jimny is continuing to win fans in other markets around the world.
Though it's a bit crude and a throwback to an earlier time, the Jimny has become a sort of icon in it's own right. In that regard, it's a bit like the original BJ/FJ Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery/Defender, and Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero. It's a shame that this vehicle hasn't found a home in other areas of the world. With fuel prices a concern for most consumers, a rugged and capable off-roader would be a boon to many customers who need something competent but don't want to pay a huge gas bill.
We obviously won't be able to purchase one in the US now that Suzuki has exited the market. But if GM is still on "good terms" with Suzuki (and if it can be federalized in light of more stringent fuel economy/crash-test standards), it might make a nice offering for GM customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico who miss the capability of Tracker/Samurai and find the Trax too bland or pedestrian. Granted, it won't sell in huge numbers compared to other offerings in Chevrolet's stable (just as Nissan sells many more Pathfinders and Muranos than it does Xterras), but it don't mean it won't find a home among customers who need something more adept for their daily needs.
2004 Chevrolet Tracker
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Though it's a bit crude and a throwback to an earlier time, the Jimny has become a sort of icon in it's own right. In that regard, it's a bit like the original BJ/FJ Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery/Defender, and Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero. It's a shame that this vehicle hasn't found a home in other areas of the world. With fuel prices a concern for most consumers, a rugged and capable off-roader would be a boon to many customers who need something competent but don't want to pay a huge gas bill.
We obviously won't be able to purchase one in the US now that Suzuki has exited the market. But if GM is still on "good terms" with Suzuki (and if it can be federalized in light of more stringent fuel economy/crash-test standards), it might make a nice offering for GM customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico who miss the capability of Tracker/Samurai and find the Trax too bland or pedestrian. Granted, it won't sell in huge numbers compared to other offerings in Chevrolet's stable (just as Nissan sells many more Pathfinders and Muranos than it does Xterras), but it don't mean it won't find a home among customers who need something more adept for their daily needs.
2004 Chevrolet Tracker
