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Suzuki Jimny is king of A-segment SUVs; Best-selling in its class

Jerrica · Jun 30, 2021 03:23 PM

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The Suzuki Jimny once again establishes itself as the world’s favourite A-segment SUV! The Jimny ran away with the crown as the best-selling A-segment SUV in 2020.

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According to Jato Dynamics, the A-segment SUV segment sold only around 125,800 units last year. The Suzuki Jimny took up most of the pie with about 83,000 sold. Sales for the Jimny increased by 20% in 2020 compared to 2019.

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Lada Niva Legend, aka Lada Niva and Lada 4x4

Coming in second is the classic Lada Niva Legend, formerly known as the 4x4, selling 30,000 units in 2020. The number is 17% less than the previous year.

Also read: India set to launch 5-door Suzuki Jimny and facelifted 3-door model in 2022

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Mahindra Thar

Following a far pace behind is the Mahindra Thar. The Thar sold 5,500 units last year, which is a 39% improvement from the previous year. This could be because Mahindra launched a refreshed version of the Thar not too long ago.

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Suzuki Gypsy. Photo credit: Gypsy Lovers Facebook

Then follows the Suzuki Gypsy, which is essentially a long-wheelbase of the second-generation Jimny, with 3,200 units sold. Meanwhile, the previous generation Suzuki Jimny sold 2,700 units in 2020.

The soon to be discontinued Ford-owned Brazilian Troller T4 rounds up the top 6 with 1,400 units sold.

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Standard Suzuki Jimny

The Suzuki Jimny is currently facing a supply crunch due to the chip shortage issue. Currently, second-hand Jimnys are fetching higher prices in both Australia and Japan than a brand-new unit as new owners scramble to purchase a car during the pandemic.

Also read: 5-year waiting list for the Suzuki Jimny in Indonesia

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Troller T4

Though the A-segment SUV segment is seen as a dwindling market, the Suzuki Jimny is keeping it niche thanks to the mass enthusiastic following worldwide.

Also read: In Aussie, Japan, and Indonesia, a used Suzuki Jimny is more expensive than a brand-new unit

Jerrica

Writer

There isn’t a time in memory that doesn’t involve staring at cars. After discovering the excitement of watching Schumacher vs Hakkinen, Formula 1 became a major part of life. The love for cars and F1 ultimately led to a job with CAR Magazine. The untimely death of the magazine meant a hiatus from cars at lifestyle women’s magazine Marie Claire before another opportunity came knocking again.

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