Suzuki Australia has announced a new special edition Jimny Rhino, which is now available to order in Australia. The Rhino is based on the five-door XL model and it adds a number of cosmetic upgrades compared with the standard model. Priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs, the Rhino asks $7500 more than the standard XL, and a full $13,000 more than the entry-level Jimny Lite.

The headline feature of the Rhino is the ‘Kinetic Yellow’ paint colour, which isn’t available on the regular XL, and is the only available colour option for the Rhino, paired with a black roof. There are unique decals on the sides of the Rhino, with “exclusive Rhino-themed side decals featuring a charging rhino motif accompanied by twin stripes that sweep rearward from the iconic Rhino logo.” The ‘サイ’ at the rear is the word rhino written in Japanese script.

Other exterior features include new 15-inch alloy wheels, satin silver side skirt and front bumper trims, a “heritage” front grille that’s available on other Jimny models as a dealer-fit accessory, mud flaps, a rhino badge on the rear and even LED puddle lamps.

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Inside, there are also upgrades to the Rhino, including black leather trims on the door handles and grab handles, a laser-etched Rhino logo and silver accents on the air vents and gearbox surround. Manual models also gain a retro-design shifter.

There is also LED ambient lighting — which can be set to the same Kinetic Yellow as the exterior colouring — as well as a four-speaker Pioneer audio upgrade and rubber floor mats.

Finally, each Jimny Rhino will also receive a ‘Rhino Go Pack’ with merchandise including:

  • Rhino-branded metal key presentation case
  • Rhino-branded key chain
  • Bucket hat with Rhino Special Edition logo embroidered in Kinetic Yellow stitching
  • Portable lantern with Rhino Special Edition logo in Kinetic Yellow
  • Drink bottle with Rhino Special Edition logo
  • Rhino-branded blanket
  • Rhino-branded thermos tumbler
  • Rhino-branded cooler box
  • Portable Bluetooth speaker with Rhino Special Edition logo
  • Rhino Rations: Koko Black 9-piece Dark Chocolate Pistachio praline box presented in a bespoke Rhino Special Edition branded sleeve

The Rhino’s new equipment is in addition to the standard features on the Jimny XL, which include dusk-sensing automatic LED headlights, remote central locking, heated/electric-folding mirrors, single-zone automatic climate control, a 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and a reversing camera. The automatic also features adaptive cruise control.

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Because the Rhino gives no mechanical upgrades to the standard Jimny, the 75kW/130Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine remains unchanged, as does its part-time four-wheel drive system and either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission options.

2026 Suzuki Jimny pricing (plus on-road costs):

Lite 3-door 5-speed manual$31,990
Jimny 3-door 5-speed manual$33,990
Jimny 3-door 4-speed automatic$36,490
XL 5-door 5-speed manual$34,990
XL 5-door 4-speed automatic$37,490
Rhino 5-door manual$44,990 (new)
Rhino 5-door automatic$47,490 (new)

The Suzuki Jimny Rhino is now available to order, except in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, where the company uses a different distributor.