2019 Robu Jewel SEL shown above.
The 4th generation Robu Jewel (Stylized “robu jewel”) is a compact passenger vehicle available in either sedan or hatchback form.
The vehicle has been on sale since February 2019 in North America, and since May 2019 in Europe and Asia. The Robu Jewel is manufactured in Suzuka, Mie, Japan.
United States & Canada
In United States and Canada, the Jewel is only sold as a sedan, with other countries only receiving the hatchback variant. Engine choices include:
- 1.8L Turbocharged Direct-Sport inline-4 (All trims excluding S): 6-Speed manual or 7-Speed dual-clutch automatic. 207 HP @ 5900RPM; 222 lb-ft @ 4300RPM.
- 2.4L N/A SSI Inline-4 (S only): 6-Speed manual. 201 HP @ 6700RPM; 178 lb-ft @ 5200RPM.
A sport model is available, and includes a body kit, 20" alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and is only available with a 6-Speed manual, and the 1.8L Turbocharged engine.
US trims include; S, SE, SEL, Ultra.
Canada trims include; S, SE, SE Upgrade, Pro.
Japan
In Japan, the Jewel is only sold as a hatchback. Japan is the only country other than the Philippines & Pakistan where all the engine choices are turbocharged. Engine choices for the Jewel in Japan are:
- 1.8L Turbocharged Direct-Sport inline-4 (All trims excluding J & JE): 6-Speed manual or 7-Speed dual-clutch automatic. 207 HP @ 5900RPM; 222 lb-ft @ 4300RPM.
- 1.6L Turbocharged Direct-Sport inline-4 (J & JE only): 7-Speed dual-clutch automatic. 172 HP @ 5800RPM; 194 lb-ft @ 3300RPM.
A RS model is available, and includes performance suspension and tires. Sport front and rear bumpers are also included, as are black mirrors. The RS uses the 1.8L Turbocharged engine mated to a 7-Speed DCT.
Trims include; J, JE, JEL, JEX, JEX Sport, RS.
The Jewel is often used as an inner-city taxi because of its good fuel economy and reliability. It is not uncommon to find older Jewels with over 1,000,000 kilometers on them. Jewel taxis that reach 1 million kilometers are awarded a new gauge cluster that has a 10 million kilometer odometer, and a badge on the front grille.
Europe
Europe is the only continent to receive a hot-hatch variant, which includes a V6 engine, and is paired to a 9-Speed automatic. Engine choices include:
- 1.8L Turbocharged Direct-Sport inline-4 (All trims excluding SE, RX, & SD): 6-Speed manual or 7-Speed dual-clutch automatic. 207 HP @ 5900RPM; 222 lb-ft @ 4300RPM.
- 2.5L Turbocharged Twin-6 V6 (RX only): 9-Speed automatic. 262 HP @ 6400RPM; 284 lb-ft @ 3200RPM.
- 1.5L Turbocharged TD inline-4 (SD only): 8-Speed automatic. 134 HP @ 5000RPM; 146 lb-ft @ 4300RPM.
The RX trim level is a hot hatch variant of the regular Jewel. The RX includes a body kit, a 2.5L twin-turbo V6, a yellow interior stitching package with carbon-fiber trim, 20" aluminum wheels, a body kit, dual-exhausts, high-performance suspension, and yellow exterior trim. The RX starts from €33,595, and options can increase the price to €39,990.
Europe is also the only continent to receive a diesel engine. The SD trim level is an SE, but with a 1.5L Diesel engine. The SD achieves 6.2 l/100km combined. The United kingdom does not get the 1.8L Direct-Sport engine, instead getting the 1.6L Direct-Sport engine.
Trims include: SE, SD, SE Upgrade, SEL, RX.
Other Countries
The Robu Jewel is sold in other countries with various body and equipment changes. Engine choices also vary from country to country. The Robu Jewel is not sold in Africa (Excluding South Africa), Russia, Latin America, Brazil (Sold as Seichi Cumbia).
In China, the Robu Jewel is sold as the Robu 最大, with a 2.0L N/A engine, and either a 5-Speed manual, or an 8-Speed automatic. Trim levels for China are:
2000 Base Manual, 2000 Plus Manual, 2000 Plus Automatic, 2000 Extra Automatic.