It's a happy moment for Suzuki Jimny fans in Australia as the Japanese automaker has released a special edition version of the small SUV. 

The Heritage Special Edition of the Suzuki Jimny is limited to only 300 units and is based on the GLX variant of the SUV. It has extra body cladding around the vehicle and retro dirt racer-inspired decals. 

The special edition Jimny is available in four body colors: Black Pearl, Jungle Green, White, White, and Medium Grey, with all getting 15-inch alloy wheels.

And in case you're wondering, yes, Shaider did drive an open-top Suzuki Jimny back in the '80s. Hence, the retro reference.

Like in the Philippines, the small SUV has been a sales success, with orders still active for the car three years after its original launch. 

The SUV is still loved for its versatility and off-road capability, which has made it a famous hit for Suzuki. 

It is essential to note that this is a decal kit for the SUV and retains features such as LED headlights with automatic on-off and a rearview camera. It also includes safety features such as lane keep assist and emergency braking. 

The SUV still has a 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as its other technology. It also has automatic air conditioning and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. 

Power remains the same for the Suzuki Jimny Heritage Special Edition as it has a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder 16-valve gasoline engine that produces 102 PS and 134 Nm of torque. 

One key difference is that the special edition version of the vehicle is available only with a five-speed manual transmission. The regular versions of the Suzuki Jimny can be had with a four-speed automatic or the aforementioned manual transmission.

The Japanese automaker is pushing for the manual gearbox as the automatic transmission models are a hit in Australia. Still, bookings and reservations for this variant have become too high, and Suzuki needs to catch up with the demand for the automatic version. 

Do you think this retro Jimny look will be a hit in the Philippines?