Here's Why The Suzuki Jimny Is Not A Good Daily Driver [Car Review]
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Here's Why The Suzuki Jimny Is Not A Good Daily Driver [Car Review]
The Suzuki Jimny is an off-roading SUV. It is an automotive icon, and despite its humble price, the 2022 Suzuki Jimny still commands the same reverence as other off-roading greats, like the Jeep Wrangler. Until you drive it and live with it as a daily driver. In this Filipino car review, I take a deep and honest look at the 2022 Suzuki Jimny GLX to see if it is a suitable daily driver. A lot of people buy the Suzuki Jimny because it is cute, it looks quirky, retro, but do they really understand that the Suzuki Jimny is meant for off-roading only? The 2022 Suzuki Jimny GLX can be used as a daily driver, as long as you are willing to accept its shortcomings on paved roads. The 2022 Suzuki Jimny may look cute, but it is also a compromise on city streets. The Suzuki Jimny's primary purpose is to be an offroader, so if the Suzuki Jimny will spend most of its time on paved roads, then it is not performing its life purpose.
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This car is definitely for single, introvert, no kids or commitment, financially capable, non-race car driver, loves kawaii and nature kind of person😂 that’s why I want it. It’s so easy to buy car accessories to quirk up the inside like cute cup holders and stuff for a cheap price anyway. I’d still buy this car. Hopefully, soon☝️🙏💕
That's me😂
ywnbaw
u are spot on- this is an accurate description of the jimny target haha
financially capable meaning rich kid.
single/introvert meaning failed to meet rich-parents' expectations
My feeling exactly! Have one for just these reasons. And I love the car Off, or On road. I have no problems driving it on the highway either.
This is not a car to buy if you are looking for comfort. This is a car you buy to have fun!
I loved the Jimny on first sight so I said to myself, "that would be my next sidekick car". I understood from the start that it is tiny, so little cargo, not so comfy, but I still wanted to have it, even for being just a second utility car. I know what I'm going into! But when I saw the price tag - then looked again at the car's features, or lack thereof - I immediately realized that I'm gonna be robbed. Suzuki got so unscrupulous with its pricing just because Jimny so enamored everyone. I didn't proceed to buy it of course, not because I didn't have the budget, but because I don't like the feeling that I'm being duped. You hit the nail on the head, sir, kudos to you for further shedding light on why this car should only really about half of the price it is being sold.
As a Jimny owner, I can tell you this car has many flaws and is impractical if you're more than 2 people. Some of these shortcomings can be solved with some aftermarket accessories and while it is rough around the edges, it still is a lovable and fun car to drive around. Great review!
Edit: I have a video about my Jimny on my channel in case anyone wanted to see the modifications I made 🙂
Agree. With all it's imperfection, I can say that it's the perfect vehicle to take to any terrain, esp if you love to travel in the countryside.
Hi, can you share how it is fun?
HOW IS THE AIRCON?
Your perspective is always refreshing. Thank you!
Finally, an honest and practical review. If this is 300k -400k less, I would definitely get one, no question.
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300k 400k are you serious? hahahah
kahit benta lang nila ng 700k....then tanggalin ng rear pasengger seats, infotainment sys, then mag lagay ng donut wheels, halogen lamps, pwede na
@@joedirt8285 4x4 yan kaya mejo pricey pero dpt below a million yung price lalo n maliit yung sasakyan
You can say that it is overpriced.. but the waiting list is quite long.. specially in other countries..
Good thing Suzuki Motors allowed you to review the Jimny despite of many cons from your review. Thank you for honest review.
Thank you! The cons apply only for those who drive it without doing any offroading.
Comparing a car to a wife that can't cook, nor can keep the house clean, as if that's all a wife is good for just doesn't sit well with me. Other than that, I think it's a good and honest review.
He presumes that all men are sexist.
Comparing husbands to whatever the heck social media and hollywood culture dictates doesn't sit well with us either so we are even.
Best review i have seen. THX
Loved your review, very practical comments. My latest crush is Jimny these days. Driving a Prado 120
Wow. This is very helpful, sir!
It all comes down to your needs, great review Sir Rey!
Thanks!
Very honest review, it will open the eyes of the car buyers.
Props to you Sir Reygan for having the courage to discuss every reason why this car is so impractical for daily driving, especially for pointing out the cupholder issue, it may seem like a detail that can be ignored by some, but it seems like a big deal for me given the price point and time we are in. Also, to the ones who keeps on saying that you should speak in Tagalog, don't mind them, you are doing great, Sir. I'm a lowkey supporter of your channel.
Cupholder is not a big deal, just buy an aftermarket one :)
@@seniorbrusko The aftermarket accessory supply for the Jimny is impressive and I think that was not emphasized in the video. I think people who enjoy the Jimny also want to personalize it and don't mind adding cup holders, etc., it's not for people who are not interested in doing that. The reviewer who should be praised for being thorough tells us near the end that he is interested in sports cars with tight handling, as such his conclusion that it's not for him is actually inevitable.
Awesome content, appreciate your unbiased insights all throughout the video, and i agree with what you said, you have to accept on how the Suzuki Jimny performs, anyway you can't have the best of both worlds 👍
Great review!
Glad you like it!
Thanks for the review. How’s the aircon? Worried about summer
Very on point Rey, thanks for a very nice perspective review
Thanks for watching SJ!
Been eyeing this Jimny to be my future “hometown car”. 😍 Perfect fit when getting back home for a vacation, going around town and visiting our farmlands. I guess engine performance is pretty adequate when driving on normal provincial four-lane highways. This thing is a forbidden fruit in a place where I’ll be living soon hence my desire to own one. Plus those flaws aren’t a deal-breaker for me who’s going to drive it for maybe a number of weeks in a year.
awesome production quality as always 🥳
Thank you! Cheers!
Same sentiments. My heart was so set at getting the Jimny as my very first car 2 years ago but when I saw it in person, the practical side of me just kept saying no. Went with a Vios instead. Maybe next time once Suzuki releases a four door model.
Yes, the 5-door variant will be very nice esp for families 😊👍
But of course, the price will be much much higher 😅
Bwahahahahahahahahaha VIOS
Initially a respectable review but that model metaphor was big yikes
The Jimny is a toy car that is offroad capable.. if you want it to be a daily driver purely for paved roads, you should think otherwise.. The fun part of owning a jimny is the mods.. you can search a lot of customized jimnys on youtube which are very cool😎
Very good review.....very fair....
Nice review
I have one and I love it. Great honest review there. I have the same concerns too but there are more things to love the Jimny.
Very good 👍
bought a jimny, installed an aftermarket throttle control. no regrets!
the downside is the price pero matagal ma luma si jimny di kagaya ng ibang sasakyan dyan na halos every year me ibabago.
Thanks for this comprehensive review Reygan. Also kudos for pointing out the cup holder issue, as my day is not complete without drive thru sa mcdo ordering their iced coffee haha 😂
My pleasure! You get 1 cupholder without the creaky optional armrest. 👍
If you love the jimny, you also have to love his shortcomings. Honest review bro! Very well said 👍
As someone who daily drives a Suzuki Jimny, this is 100% accurate. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE driving my jimny, but around the city there were definite times that driving it was cumbersome. Luckily I got it in 2019, so I wasn't affected by the price increase. Great review!
You were lucky because 2019 model is a Japanese made.
Why is it cumbersome? Is it because of the steering?
@@kayann3 There are times I wish it had 5 doors instead of 3, steering is okay but not the best, and for speed, you need to exert more effort when properly overtaking as it's not the fastest. HOWEVER, these are all minor as all the pros of the jimny outweigh its cons.
sir kalas ba sa gasolima pag city driving?
@@kayann3 also it shakes a lot, especially when there’re big trucks passing by, feels like it will flip over
Maybe in the future when Suzuki could finally cater the supply and demand fiasco they could lower the price again. I remember the aging last gen being priced somewhere in the 800k mark when it was still sold new. This is one of my dream cars too 👌
with the current chip crisis, the war in Ukraine and the inflation caused by the war and the US and the West's dumb decision to enforce sanctions, it's not going to be so soon.
And I doubt Suzuki PH and their distributors here will likely slash the price since Filipinos are, like it or not, very greedy and corrupt especially those in business.
It has practically been the norm for Pinoy distributors to overprice the Japanese, Euro, Korean or American cars here.
It's ironic that the nationality Filipinos in general and even the media has portrayed as very corrupt and greedy were the ones who actually broke the mold with their low prices and how they managed to find distributors who would accept selling their cars for the cheap.
ive tested this car offroad in legit extreme offroad conditions (stock).
you all can try your Jimnys in RIOT RIZAL INTERNATIONAL PARK
although the problems with my jimny is that around city driving I can get around only 7.3 average of kmPL
and i do agree that the rear space is enough for just an umbrella HAHAHA
EDIT: and yes, this car can accelerate fast from the stoplight. its quick but not fast at topspeed.
and also, the transmission can be loud when it whines......
Nice honest review Sir Reygan. I have been a subscriber of your YT channel for almost 2 years already. You are the only one who has the guts to give an honest review of an automobile. This helps prospective buyers in their choices. By the way, it is "up up down down left right left right A B B A". 😃
Thanks! No wonder I can't get those 30 lives! Wrong formula! 😆😆
@@ReygansRides 😂😂😂
mag taglish kana kc Reygun
Taglish or Tagalog is not for my channel bro. Trust me, I've done my analysis, and I know what's best for my channel.
Great analogy.
My heart wants the Jimny but my practical mind thinks the Toyota Raize would be better for me... But as someone who works and often goes to unpaved areas, I really think the Jimny is the best one for me.... Hoping to get one by the end of the year....
For rough roads, nothing beats the Jimny for the price.
how rought is it? does it really need a 4x4 or just needs ground clearance?
un lng tlga npaka low tech ng jimny compared sa mga kalaban tpos ggmitin mo lng sa city... mura pa raize terri coolray
Honest review!
Thank you!
wow! that was honest!
Thanks for a realistic review. It helped me decide to pass on the Jimny. The greedy dealers asking for ₱200k over MSRP didn't helper either 😅
Nice review sir. I believe a 5-door version with upgraded powertrain is coming soon.
Hope to see that soon!
Excellent review..in India 5 Door Jimny is getting launched but the Question which is haunting me is Can it be used as Daily driving City car !?
I had a friend who was planning to buy a Jimny for his family (A family of 4) because its cool looking for him. Told him to buy a sedan instead because that car might be cool to look at but its definitely not family friendly specially the size of the family is more than 2.
door jamb says 26psi. at that pressure it rides just fine, just a little bit worse than a Jazz GD. when i picked up my unit the tires were at 40psi so i immediately bled off the excess. at 26psi it's definitely usable as a daily driver
What would you recommend as small city SUV closest to Jimmy as possible? Thx
I daily drive a 2002 Jimny with a 660cc engine on island roads. I'm 6'1" tall and can just about squeeze my already long legs in the driver's seat. Shocking enough, there is an abundance of headroom. In terms of drivability, I go off-road all the time, and apart from a bit of back pain, vehicle is almost always unscathed, even after driving 3 miles across the ocean to another island. Around small and winding roads bordered by walls, a very safe vehicle. On paved and fast roads, I'm more likely to blow out the turbo. Fuel economy ranges between 6 and 16 kmpl, depending on a multitude of driving scenarios. Parking is effortless. 100,000mi and still on its original suspension. As small as it is, it takes a lot of skill to handle the steering.
Honest review
Excellent review! What is the better daily city driver, a Jimny, a Miata, a coupe, or a small crossover? Am tired of driving and parking big SUVs when am alone 90% of the time ......
Drive the car that makes you smile and meets your needs.
Again, Suzuki = purpose-built. It is not a family car, arguably not a road trip car either. Suspension and steering are stiff, by Suzuki standards. NVH won't be good by the looks of that frame.
Definitely a mountain goat, perfectly put. Nonetheless, there are videos out there that this little guy are pitted against Jeeps, Benzs, and FJs and bested them on some HARDCORE off-road challenges.
Practical? Nah. Iconic and and a true offroader? Oh yes!
A B A B select start. Batang 90's feels hehehe
its a fantasic car and abslutely fantastic value. soon 4-doors version will come out. as i know also will come out 2-door with extended wheel base. and pickup version as well. i deeply hope that cabrio version will come out as well for both 2 and 4 doors versions.
4-doors is garbage 🗑.
The 2door already is low on power, and can barely keep up. What makes you think adding more weight of 4 doors and people would solve anything.
@@oscarbear7498 i guess the engine will be a bit bigger for 4-door model no??? the idea of jimny is like that. i know the engine power is not the best but generally the jimny is fantastic value and deal. car has a fantastic reliability and durability. they must put the 2.5 engine for 4-door model. 1.5 engine must be for 2-door only.
@@johnreno8909 it's the same engine, check. If the could put a better engine they would. In Japan they actually have a smaller engine there to be happy with the 100hp engine lol. If your in the market, get a TJ JEEP 2003-2006.
You can get one in good condition for 11k (half thr cost of Jimny) with 190hp inline 6 cylinder engine. You can also get the rubicon with Dana 44 axles and go rock crawling. Unless you have kids 2-door always , better handling, mpg, engine health, everything better.
4 door jimny is a soccer mom car, it's the same thing with jeeps. 2door is for dudes, and 4 door is for moms
@@oscarbear7498 if it is a same engine it is a huge mistake for suzuki corporation. wrangler is legend and one of the very best car ever. wrangler is much much higher class than jimny. wrangler is totally different story and different class. i luv wrangler and i also still like jimny despite the small engine.
@@johnreno8909 I was actually going to buy a jimny , here in USA You can't get them but.... if you have dual citizenship with Mexico. You can buy it in Mexico get Mexican plates and drive it over to USA as a Mexican 😂
To get it was a wait list of 2 months, I was so ready for it but then I saw a friend's jeep. That's when I kinda thought about if a jeep is better?
I compared both for, costs, functionality, capability, etc.
Jeep was better by alot in everything, wasn't even close if your buying a used jeep with 100k miles.
I bought a 2006 jeep rubicon for $11k with 150k miles. Its in perfect condition and drives great. The extra horse power means I can carry my dirt bike in the back and bring a friend too.
With jimny I wouldn't be able to bring the motorcycle
thanks for your honest review! good thing your not emotionally swayed
I appreciate that!
Bro made me laugh yes 😂😂😂. Awesome truthful review, answered my question....not gonna get it as a daily
Supposedly an honest and comprehensive car review, except for the part comparing it to a “supermodel wife who can’t cook”. Why can’t it be described in a manner not ‘degrading’ wives?
Don’t get me wrong, I always watch your reviews and most doesn’t have those degrading comments..
If he only said wife and not supermodel wife, I'd be with you 💯%! Pero hindi eh. Supermodel wife sinabi niya. Meaning may context.
The second part of what you said highlights it even more. Sabi mo "degrading [wives]", which he didn't just say wives. He said supermodel wife that can't cook to contextualize na you cannot have everything. He wasn't degrading wives in general. Context and mindset are key to perception.
I think in India Maruthi-Suzuki is trying on a five door Jimney with a total length of 3850mm which would be a very practical off roader.
Hope they include cupholders in the 5-door Jimny.
Im thinking of buying a Jimny as a daily driver. I have a prado 150 as well. Can someone tell me if this is good as a daily driver?
I want a jimny, but he’s right tho. Its not like youre gonna daily drive it off road. The reality is, you also want to daily drive it in the city. For its price point, it’s just worth questioning “is it worth it?” Yeah sure keep the price point, but do have some good amenities there!
Small man's G-class. Small in budget, small in height. It's a great, useful and nice looking car.
if there is a way to edit out 10:25 to 11:15, i suggest you do so. there are a million other things you can make your analogy with. other than that, awesome review! this has been something I was wondering about since we've been looking for a daily driver.
Ikr. I lost respect for this guy’s thoughts because of that effed up analogy. 😂 Fck logic
Western mentality haha. Imagine using that angoly in the west,career over. I'm so glad i moved and love the Philippines. Getting this Suzuki too lol ✌🏼
Napunta ako dito via RiT. First video to watch, tumigil ako sa 11:15 mark. Looked for this comment. Totally agree with you. Diyos ko, 2022 na.
Yes, I, agree. That analogy is unnecessary.
It was good until the supermodel comparison. 😏 I just got mine in black and beige and so many interior accessories are available and those add to it being an already expensive cute car.
with that price, you can buy a hilux 4x4 in manual transmission.
Shit no cup holder. That's the real issue.
I was so fine half of the review and the 4 speed AT is just something that I really need to properly look but hell after knowing that this doesn't have a cup holder - oh hell!
Have been driving suv or pickup on my daily routine. Months ago, I planned to buy smaller vehicle. Jimny is in my choices before. But I don't usually go offroad and I think it's impractical given it's overpriced, the cargo and the passengers allowed is sooo limited. In result, I bought Raize instead.
you will kiss it when typhoon struck manila where flood is prone everywhere
Hi master, official statement ba ng Suzuki ung supply and demand kaya tumaas ung presyo ng Jimny for this year? Kahit walang changes?
No, just a personal observation.
I'd love to have this generation as a second car, but I'm in the US and we don't get it. :-(
Im a beginner .. decided to get this sana..but your reviews made me think twice.. should i still get this or my second option the ford teritory?? Pls help me decide.😭😭
Take it. Nothing beats jimny
The Jimmy is meant for off reading, period. City driving is not it’s primary purpose. This SUV rates high in real tough off roading cases. Next time, take this baby to a rougher and muddier place to admire its unique features. Unfortunately, you’re not an off roader yourself.
Is this useful for frequently flooded streets of Manila? like hips level..?
nobody drives their car in hip level floods. at least nobody in their right minds.
This car is not for everyone…not everyone can afford to be impractical
HOW IS THE AIRCON??
Where Did you get the armrest
media unit came with it.
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Sorry Sir Reygan, but I have to state this: Suzuki is simply overpricing this vehicle (aka taking advantage of its popularity).
Still, it is a very attractive offroader 👍
No need to apologize, same sentiment here. Just a question of how much non-offroaders are willing to pay for quirky good looks.
@@ReygansRides Thanks! We appreciate your honesty as a car reviewer 👏👍
I guess the Jimny is like a very beautiful and capable woman who we have to strive harder for 😅
I really like the Jimny but I always thought that Jimny is a project car for rich people to customize.
12:30 *Concrete po. 😁
Cement is that wet mixture pa lang. 😁
one dimensional vehicle.. looks good though :)
This is a fun car, not your daily comfort car. You should know what you are buying.
Seems to me the price increase is comenserate with inflation as well as supply and demand as you said. As for made in Japan vs India, if I had a choice I'd choose the Japan made vehicle every time.
inflation has nothing to do with the pricing.
even before the war Suzuki PH has bumped up the price and even made efforts to force potential buyers not to buy the Jimny because they have had a hard time keeping up with demand.
the only time inflation has anything to do with the Jimny would be the manufacturing since parts, raw materials and the pricing for these objects when manufacturing the cars either in Japan, India or wherever plant they have will make their overall output to be low overall.
@@dickmelsonlupot7697 since when inflation not a factor in pricing?
@@Dranreb865
since inflation is an "Effect" and not a cause.
It's basic economics, why not try researching or reading up on economics?
You're a fool if you think inflation has a connection in anything.
If you didn't know, basically speaking, inflation is just the rate of how expensive things have become due to multiple reasons with the usual culprit being fuel prices, currency exchange, supply & demand, status of raw materials (i.e. their prices, demand, supply, etc.) and any conflict that might affect the other factors.
Inflation is *NEVER* used in pricing simply because of how unreliable and varied inflation rates are like how it could go up 150% tomorrow and then go down by 500% the next day.
@@dickmelsonlupot7697 I didn't say inflation affects everything. Stick to topic which is this car.
You're a fool also for assuming im a fool.
Gud day sir reygan
I don't care. Alam ko basta naka 1983 Jimny si Shaider. I want one!
Nice reference to Shaider 😃👍
I miss Annie and the female villains btw 😅
I think the more recent shipments of the Jimny actually have Android Auto and Apple Carplay now.
Only mirrorlink for Android, still no carplay...
I have the 2022 version, have carplay and android auto by default
Is it Okay to replace my Honda CRV for Jimny? After your review I'm already thinking twice 🤣
If you offroad, surely. If you need bigger, the 5-door jimny is just around the corner.
For 900k I will seriously consider this. But for a 1.3M, hell No.
nice suv but expensive
Pag eto nagka 5 door, mas dadami to sa kalsada
Agree 👍😃 However, another overpricing galore by Suzuki 😅
Good honest review but how about try not being a misogynist?
Yung 2019 year model ang maganda kse made in Japan.
Forget coffee its diuretic I want \ longer body and hybrid engine
Funny cause my 1st daily driver was a Jimny hahha
Better to buy a pick up
But all ghose things you are missing like speed, handling and Android Auto - I can't stand in a car. That's why I like the Jimny
Agree with many of your observations but somehow we still love our Jimny as its such a fun little car that makes you feel like you are going on a holiday or adventure everytime you get in. Disagree though about your supermodel comment - i think every guy will be happy with a gorgeous wife who is great in bed even if she can't cook or clean...
He needs a maid. Not a wife 😅🤭😊
Nice review bro but why u mad?
May after market naman
well you married a super model not a nanny :D
Problema sa Jimny makain sa gasolina masyado.. full tank mo hindi nga abutin 1 week sa di naman Malayo na byahe
Ok to dahil 4WD at my LSD pa. Kahit saan pwede mong dalhin.
Its a great off-roader. 👍👍
@@ReygansRides yes indeed.
"The jimny is like a wife that can't cook" bro what the fuck, decent review except for that part 😂😂😂
On a side note, in Mexico we got two cup holders instead of an arm rest + apple car play/android auto BUT no reverse camera. Weird.
Ada ilokano version lakay
If you are buying this bec u plan to drive it daily, on EDSA even, that’s impractical. Buy a vios instead. This is a recreational vehicle, buyers of this have other cars based on their need, prolly a SUV for the entire family, a sedan for a coding car, then a Jimny to just look at, and upgrade ha ha ha