Suzuki Jimny - 2nd Gen (1981 to 1998)

The 2nd Gen Jimny was introduced by Suzuki in 1981 (Codenamed SJ for Suzuki Jeep - SJ30/SJ40). It maintained the compact 2-door off-roader style, available with either a soft or hard top and introduced a more squared-off, rugged design. It was known by a variety of names including Suzuki SJ, Maruti Gypsy, Samurai and Sierra. Always four-wheel drive and with a 4 or 5-speed manual transmission, the 2nd Gen Jimny had power that evolved from a 550cc inline three, up to a 1.3L inline four engines. This generation marked the moment when the Jimny grew in size, power and international presence. The 2nd Gen Suzuki Jimny was produced until 1998 when it was replaced by the 3rd Gen Jimny.