Suzuki Jimny Nomade Bookings Reopen in Japan

Suzuki has officially reopened the order books for its incredibly popular 5 door Jimny Nomade in Japan. This comes as a major relief for Japanese fans who missed the initial booking window after overwhelming demand forced Suzuki to hit pause. 

When Can You Place Your Order?

30 January 2026. That's the day bookings officially recommence. This date is exactly one year after the model's initial booking frenzy began. The reopening follows a brief shipment suspension earlier this year, which has since been resolved, allowing cars to steadily flow into the Japanese market once more.

Why Was the Wait So Long?

Simple math. When the Jimny Nomade launched, it racked up over 50,000 orders in just four days. With an initial production of only 1,200 units per month, the waiting period ballooned to a staggering four years. Facing this massive backlog, Suzuki had no choice but to temporarily close the order books to manage expectations.

Is the Waiting Period Shrinking?

There is a real effort to speed things up. Suzuki has been working to ramp up production. As of July 2025, monthly output for the 5 door Jimny has been increased to approximately 3,300 units. This is a significant jump from the initial numbers.

Shipment data from Japan shows this push in action. After a dip during the temporary halt, imports surged to 3,999 units in September 2025 alone. While the queue is still long, this increased production is the key to slowly chipping away at that four-year wait.

Where is the Jimny Nomade Made?

Here's an interesting fact for Indian readers. The 5-door Jimny that Japan loves is built exclusively at Maruti Suzuki's plant in Gurugram, Haryana. From here, it is exported around the world, including to Japan, Australia, and South Africa. The global demand for this Indian-made SUV is a testament to its appeal.

End Note

Get ready for January 30, 2026, to secure your spot if you're in Japan and have been dreaming of a practical, go-anywhere 5-door Jimny.