Great review, and agree with all of what was said. I picked ours up last month and have just reached the 1500 mile mark too and it really is a great car; we recently drove from Edinburgh to Kinnloch Rannock and I was really impressed by its on road performance as I was concerned that it would be too "agricultural" but I think Suzuki have done a good job in refining it. I agree that it really needs a 6th gear although I tend to sit at 65mph with the cruise control on and relax! The water "gurgling" in the roof channels is a bit odd; I thought it was perhaps draining through the pillars but I can't see any drain holes so the mystery continues..... The number of people who have come up for a look/chat over the last month has surprised me; Suzuki really seem to have nailed the styling!
Hi Tim, good to hear from a fellow driver. I agree, it's quite liveable on the open road though it gets pretty nervy In high winds ( should probably have mentioned it on film ) . Yes I've had a few folk pull out phones in the street and when passing me. All good fun. A
I’ve had mine for 2000km... I work from home, but it’s the only car I’ve ever had that I’m excited to drive... I’ll even make up excuses to drive to a supermarket 30km away, when there is one just 2km away hahaha I’ve been off-road a lot and it’s just fantastic!
I really like the new Jimny. Problem, I bought a first generation Rav4, for 4,500 Euro that takes me anywhere and with 20 Years old is very dependable. So, when the Toyota dies, maybe in another 10 years. I will get a second-hand new Jimny , if there is any. Well done to Suzuki for keeping a Pure Off-Roader!.
Same here, I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2006 and 2016 model. I could get rid of one, but they are so reliable and can get to everywhere in more comfort than the Jimny. I am trying to find a good 4x4 club, that would convince me to buy the Jimny and sell the 2006 GV.
Serg Orton good luck waiting mate, Toyota never dies. On a serious note the jimmy is one tough cookie but so are the rav4, you nailed your car choices aye.
I sold my 1995 Toyota Surf, that I had for 10 years (sold it while it still ran well, before it started to cost more for repairs/upkeep) to get a Jimny and have to wait another 3 1/2 months untill it arrives
Nice review! I have one too and echo your sentiments. You can turn off the lane departure warning....just hold the off button for about 10 seconds. It stays permanently off. That's how I have mine :)
Owned what we called a Suzuki Samurai 4X4 here in Canada & was the best car I've ever owned, just bullet proof... hope the new product are still built as tough ;-)
First of all really great review. But let’s get this straight. It doesn’t look like a G Wagon. It looks like an SJ, as it should! let’s get with it. It’s a Suzuki. Nothing more, nothing less. Simply the best.
I'm on the waiting list, put my deposit down last year, so hoping it turns up. The Jimny is the first car in 20 years that I have genuinely got excited about, I could buy a 4x4 3 times the price and wouldn't have the same fizz...Love em.
Great review, several months waiting list here in oz, predicting to go to 12 months. Saw 1 at a camping show on weekend with Arb 2 inch lift bulbar winch and roof rack and bfgoodrich mud terrain tyre and fell in love with it. Cant wait to test drive.
This is by far the best review I've seen of the new Jimny. Honest and to the point, just like the car. Would have loved to have seen more off-roading, but I really appreciated this video.
Great video Andrew. Best I've seen yet. I'm at the top of the list - Suzuki Tunbridge Wells, they say I might have one April/May. Exciting! I was really pleased to see your fuel consumption, which was a slight worry.
Thanks. You'll enjoy it when it comes no doubt. Yes I'm pleasantly surprised by the mpg which was a worry to me too. I see someone has brought out a tune up ECU for it, mm tempting ! Cheers A
I have a series3 2001 jimny......Rhino Racks make a great flat roof platform on racks with accessories to tie down just about everything...... fuel , kayaks,bikes, max traks , shovel,highlift jack,and just about everything else.... its plastic with no noise if youve got nothing on top 👍
Great review! I'd love one of these as our small runaround (two car family) to most things other than the bigger trips away with lots of stuff. Would mean I can avoid the usual crossover rubbish as a main car and keep a modest estate as the big car. FUN, 4x4, COMPACT, LIGHT< ECONOMICAL and INEXPENSIVE. Ticks so many boxes!
look at the 'crossover type 4x4 front suspension there is a lot of extra ball joint/tierod ends and bushes to fail, compared with a live front axle..less moving parts to wear out
Front runner roof rack is meant to be ace. Also, you can buy loads of matts for the back for when the seats are down to stop stuff sliding around! I found the plain large rubber one on Jimny style to be great!
Beautiful landscape/wildlife and good honest review. My neighbour had a test drive booked 18 Dec 2018 so I went along with him and he test drove same colour as yours but auto box and the top model spec. I/we were really impressed,we drove down in his 2015 land Rover defender so the 1st thing I noticed was how quiet/smooth it was in comparison. On our return to the garage he was hooked and straight away said he would order one and this is where I/he thought it was all a bit strange. It's been along time since I bought a new/new car and couldn't believe that they couldn't give him an actual price (He ordered top spec auto) couldn't choose any options,not that it really needs any as it comes pretty loaded ,couldn't choose a colour only specify which ones he really/really didn't want,No indication when it would arrive just when they get one does he want it or not. Since 18th Dec he has heard nothing,not a phone call an email,not even one to say thank you for the order. I'm pretty sure he said when we talked last that he actually made sure the deposit of £500 had been deducted because he thought maybe he wasn't actually registered. Pretty shocking in that department however It's a lovely small car and had to hold myself back as I was really tempted myself. Friend of mine has the use of two Jimny's a 54 plate and 61 and I've been in the 54 plate one and this new one is so much more refined and you're not actually rubbing shoulders with the driver,I don't think it's much wider but sure does make a difference.
Thanks for the comment. Yes I had deposits down at two dealerships , neither knew for ages what they were getting , the first dealer offered me am sz4 auto ( the other three had gone to others on the list ) so I popped into second dealer same day .they didn't even know what cars they were getting till I persuaded them to receive check their computer , at which point they then gave me a choice of the 4 they discovered were on way to them ! All the dealers seemed frustrated by Suzuki itself ! A
This cars are sold out world wide; I got mine because someone failed to get the credit papers on time and had a friend on the dealer who helped me, otherwise it was a 4 to 5 months waiting list.
@@AndrewParkOutdoors You're welcome,it's a really nice video. That sure sounds like commitment placing two deposits and a good call to get one early. So even with your encounter in sounds that some PR/communication is lacking although I appreciate that I think they are a bit overwhelmed with the demand and interest that's being received and it's not all the dealers fault,although I still feel a phone call would be nice at least. The dealer we were at(Warwickshire area) were still waiting for brochures to arrive,yep no brochure to take away with you. I suppose the positive of it is that there's an element of surprise when you do get it rather than knowing exactly what's coming. He's aiming for a sz5 in the limey green colour. I think it goes to show what a cracking car it is though as even with mine and my neighbours negative views of PR he's still going to wait for whatever comes.
@@albertov9664 Huge demand and I can see why,the only thing they said for sure was it wouldn't be before Sept so that's 9 months minimum,I'm not sure if it classes as a huge Suzuki dealership as it only had 4 cars in the showroom but there's not to many around our area (Warwickshire UK).
Andrew, I don't know if you still have the Suzuki Jimny, but you mentioned that you might be looking for a pop up tent for the roof. There's one for sale in Hurlford, Ayrshire on Gumtree. 'Autohome Airtop roof tent' yours aye, Norrie frae Lithgae
Good honest review. I think you have answered most of my concerns, re whats it like driving any kind of distance etc. Always wonder why no 6th gear fitted, Suzuki will probably say cost ? Like you love the styling. Thanks
well they aren't a race car, as to gears.. I'm getting an automatic which is a 4 speed, the Toyota Surf that it is replacing was the same, the previous car I had was an Isuzu Bighorn(1985) manual with 5 forward gears so with the manual Jimny there is no difference. Being a small car with a small gearbox ,adding extra small parts in a tiny space could open up to drivetrain issues
Great review. Thank you. I'm looking to sell my Defender 90 and get one of these. Terrific cars. I had the old SJ Suzukis in the 80s so this is a step back to familiar territory for me.
I live in Oban and have my name down for one of these, cannot wait to get one so am no stuck anymore way the snow and can get back home to glasgow to see family easily.
18 and doing my lessons and this motor would be absolutely perfect as first car for me as I do target competition, clay pigeon shooting, hunting and love going up north and out to the Hebrides so I need the 4WD and its a no-brainer, only problem is everyone is going mental for it, ian grives dealers in camelon Falkirk just got a demo car and someone offered over £25k, absolutely mental
It would be ideal for you Callum, I think things will calm down later this year, I've seen some crazy prices online too. My daughter who just passed is going on the insurance shortly and the good news at least is her premium is not too bad, hopefully you'll be the same if you get one. ATB A
Callum, it sounds perfect for your needs, but perhaps a wee bit expensive to buy a new vehicle as a first car. I have an old Jeep Wrangler TJ, green with a tan roof, which has explored the Highlands and Islands getting me to the Munros. If I wasn't now in Germany, rather than at my home in Fife, you could have had it cheap.
Stone Marten ideal situation would to go on a lease deal or personal finance for one of these but I would happily snatch up one of the old ones any day of the week, if I was to get the new one I would only be getting the sz4 because all I really need is blootooth cuz I don’t use Apple CarPlay or anything, only thing however would be the tinted windows would be handy because ide be transporting firearms about
good review. Enjoyed it. Will be interested to know what the noise is in the headlining if you ever find out. Might be a loose cable or pipe. Either way.. go get it proper muddy now :)
I'm seriously considering trading my 2018 impreza hatchback for a Jimny. The reason being the Jimny has 210mm of ground clearance and the impreza only 130mm which makes it stupidly low. We live in a fairly remote area, 2 kilometres from the main road, and a single nights snowfall (1/2 metre) can easily see you stranded if the local farmer who clears the track sleeps in. There's actually one available in the nearby town, a two seater priced @€30,500, which would actually be perfect for our needs. Just me, her and a rather large hairy creature called a dog.
I have a Jimny and passed 2000 miles. I think the gurgling noise you sera hearing is coming from behind the dashboard. Sounds like air in a fluid pipe, possibly the heating.
the Jimny also selling like hot cakes here in Brunei, the waiting list is so long and have to wait for months....should have bought it when i have the chance last year
@@AndrewParkOutdoors haha, aye no situ a bit depressing. Hopefully one more sting in winter's tail. The Jimny still looks ideal for some of these Highland tracks.
India. Like 👍and support ♥️ only for 3 door jimny. If its a 3 door automatic me and my friends will buy. Dont buy a 5 door jimny because we drive in cities and park it easily and we go through damaged and short roads. Dimensions, especially the width love it 3 door jimny ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Andrew. Great clip. I'm considering at a later date, either a JImny or Panda Cross. More of a City Dweller, than will clock up the Jimny miles as per your clip. Interested to hear your views about the Panda Cross. Thank you.
I loved the wee Cross too. Great character in the wee petrol engine and fun off road too. The only car I got nicked for speeding in the last decade. The police couldn't believe it was an 850cc engine. For the city I think the Cross takes it, as it's more fun to drive and feels more spritely. A
Interesting review thanks. I have the previous jimny and will get one of these second hand eventually. For comparison the old jimny does 4k rpm @ 70mph so 3.5k is a decent improvement, I guess they left out the 6th gear due to weight / cost. Another improvement is increased ground clearance. Id be interested to know how effective the wheels lock using the new braking / traction system in snow. Snow has stopped my progress on a few occasions due to two wheels spinning.
I'd love to see how cruise control works. I was twice on a test drive before finally making an order, but couldn't feagure it out. Sadly I was given the keys and been driving alone without sales manager both of the times. Thank you in advance for your tips on that lovely little car!
Fantastic review! Can I ask in standard 2wd is this fwd or rwd? I’m on the waiting list so hopefully soon! Looking forward to the next Jimny video. Cheers.
Hi great review nice to hear from an owner rather than the usual motoring press that usually just don't see or at least don't appreciate that some people want a real 4x4 and like an honest small car that also has character 😀, how does it compare to your panda cross, both small 4x4s, panda less capable off road obviously but as I have a panda 4x4 I'd be interested on your thoughts etc.
only question is auto or manual? just ordered automatic but i am a manual guy myself, it’s just the traffic here is always jammed so i opted for the auto but i want manual... what a dilemma
Good review Andrew, I was curious as to how you adjusted the front passenger seat when you were lying down. Does the front seat collapse all the way down? What's your height?
Great review Andrew thanks. Picking ours up next month. Can I ask how tall you are for room to sleep in it? Thinking wife on drivers side me on the other (6ft).
Thanks Paul, I'm 5 foot eight and no problem with length on the passenger side. I haven't tried the driver's side as I reckoned the steering wheel would be a pain but if your wife is small enough you should be good to go . Great wee car !
Excellent review , I really love the shape of this wee jimny, Just the way a 4X4 should actually look , a lot of these suv type cars are far too bubbly tame looking and very car like , but I’d actually consider one in the future 😎👍
What a review ! Love it. Your mpg is incredible too, my current mark 3 is down to 28mpg, was getting 35mpg when she was in her prime, so hoping to get back to mid 30s when my SZ5 arrives, assuming I am still alive. My only negative about your vehicle is jealousy, you are driving it, I’m on a long waiting list! How are the speakers, can they handle a bit of volume with music?
Hi, yes the sound system is ok actually, the dab radio helps too. I guess I've been driving in a laid back 4x4 manner hence the mpg was a pleasant surprise :-)
7:10 can you turn the emergency braking off in the Jimny? I know most cars you can. I'm in the exact same boat as yourself, live in Erskine, often drive up & around Oban, have had a '06 Jimny for ~3 years now which is absolutely perfect for that, obsessing over the new one, the looks, cruise control & slightly more power is really attractive.
Good question, I recall you could turn off the lane departure warning as there was two buttons there so think you can ( sold it since the video hence my hesitation ) ! Think you'll really like it, get a demo at Linwood and see . ATB A
@@AndrewParkOutdoors Yeah, I've been sorely tempted, my friend is a car dealer and has been shouting at me to just go and kick some tyres. I'm the type that doesn't like to go to these places unless I intend to put money down there and then & I'm not at that point yet :D. Out of curiosity, what made you sell it? I know the new ones can be flipped for a profit with the waiting list. EDIT: lol, I just noticed in your video at 7:13 for a brief second you actually cut too two buttons displaying an EBS and lane departure icon with "OFF" clearly stated on them. I suppose that answers my question.
Can you drive in 4H on tarmac? I've heard with proper 4WD (as opposed to AWD) you can break them if you drive in 4H on tarmac. I have a 13 plate Suzuki Swift Sport which has 6th gear and that pulls 3k in 6th @ 70mph so there's not a lot in it with the gearing. Also my trip says I get over 50mpg, but real-world mpg calculations reveal roughly 38-42mpg so I'm somewhat sceptical about trip read outs where mpg is concerned. Great review though, love the new Jimny!
Yep can drive on dirt/ gravel roads and snow/ icy roads but not on dry tarseal. Just like a standard part time 4wd such as daihatsu fourtrak, older landrovers etc
Good video. Did you apply any Waxoyl or underseal on the chassis? Just curious as I wasn't sure whether they make the standard protection any better for our salty roads than it was historically ie none.
Great review, thanks. I was wondering if you had it in 4wd high when driving on snow covered tarmac? I heard 4wd on dry or wet tarmac is a no no, but surely on snow covered tarmac it's OK to be in 4wd high? Cheers!
@Andrew Park - did you end up getting an expedition rack ? if so what did you go for ? I've just picked up a new sz5, keen to get a rack on to fit a roof tent to. cheers
Hi Nick, nice one, Sadly I had to sell the car as I couldnt sell my Yeti unless at a big loss. So sold the SZ5 for a profit and hope to return to one end of the year ! Atb A
To bad bout the 6th gear do that said ill have to get an auto as after my brainstroke in 2017 cant drive a manual and with 4 gears i hies automatic will be even worse at higher speeds.
Hi Andrew. Are you still averaging over 40+ mpg ! That was the one negative I had for the car. Also - would be really interested to see a vid of whatever roofrack you manage to find for it. Cheers, Steve.
Stephen, if you think about it mpg on the Jimny is not bad at all, if you compare it with the next 4x4 in line (price), the Jeep Wrangler. The Jimny is a pretty frugal 4x4, I traded my 2005 jeep for it and I get more than twice MPG on road and city; if you go offroad it´s even more, since you are only moving 1 ton around, instead of 2 or maybe more.
How did you get it so quick, please? I placed a deposit down as soon as I confirmed a test drive in late December (as no dealers I contacted would take a deposit before UK pricing was announced). May get one in September by the looks of it based on April allocation.
Hi David, I had deposits down at two dealers. The first could only get me an SZ4 but got lucky with the 2nd dealer and grabbed the Sz5 from their batch of three. A
Why can't the US have nice things??? HEY SUZUKI - Sell this in the US for $20-$25k, and you won't be able to make enough of them... (Just add a 6th gear, a manual transmission, and the option to NOT have all the safety crap)...
The car does not have a differential lock (either center or rear) does that affect its off road ability. Also a bit of a personal question the accent you have is Scottish or Irish.
He's Scottish and so is his accent. Northern Irish (Ulster) accent can sound a bit Scottish on some words but they're very different once you've heard them both.
Good to see an honest review based on real world use and not an afternoon test drive on selected terrain. The "little" Jimny is what it is.
Great review, and agree with all of what was said. I picked ours up last month and have just reached the 1500 mile mark too and it really is a great car; we recently drove from Edinburgh to Kinnloch Rannock and I was really impressed by its on road performance as I was concerned that it would be too "agricultural" but I think Suzuki have done a good job in refining it. I agree that it really needs a 6th gear although I tend to sit at 65mph with the cruise control on and relax! The water "gurgling" in the roof channels is a bit odd; I thought it was perhaps draining through the pillars but I can't see any drain holes so the mystery continues.....
The number of people who have come up for a look/chat over the last month has surprised me; Suzuki really seem to have nailed the styling!
Hi Tim, good to hear from a fellow driver. I agree, it's quite liveable on the open road though it gets pretty nervy In high winds ( should probably have mentioned it on film ) . Yes I've had a few folk pull out phones in the street and when passing me. All good fun. A
Wander the ARB (40mm Old man emu lift ) suspension stops any hwy wobbles at high speeds..
What is/ was your mpg at 65mph?
I’ve had mine for 2000km... I work from home, but it’s the only car I’ve ever had that I’m excited to drive... I’ll even make up excuses to drive to a supermarket 30km away, when there is one just 2km away hahaha I’ve been off-road a lot and it’s just fantastic!
Yep, I miss it, I think you hit it on the nail ! A
I really like the new Jimny. Problem, I bought a first generation Rav4, for 4,500 Euro that takes me anywhere and with 20 Years old is very dependable. So, when the Toyota dies, maybe in another 10 years. I will get a second-hand new Jimny , if there is any. Well done to Suzuki for keeping a Pure Off-Roader!.
Same here, I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2006 and 2016 model. I could get rid of one, but they are so reliable and can get to everywhere in more comfort than the Jimny. I am trying to find a good 4x4 club, that would convince me to buy the Jimny and sell the 2006 GV.
Serg Orton good luck waiting mate, Toyota never dies. On a serious note the jimmy is one tough cookie but so are the rav4, you nailed your car choices aye.
I sold my 1995 Toyota Surf, that I had for 10 years (sold it while it still ran well, before it started to cost more for repairs/upkeep) to get a Jimny and have to wait another 3 1/2 months untill it arrives
Nice review! I have one too and echo your sentiments. You can turn off the lane departure warning....just hold the off button for about 10 seconds. It stays permanently off. That's how I have mine :)
Cheers, I'll do that A
Owned what we called a Suzuki Samurai 4X4 here in Canada & was the best car I've ever owned, just bullet proof... hope the new product are still built as tough ;-)
Nice review. I think I found out more about the new Jimny from your review than all the other video reviews put together.
Thanks Paul, never reviewed a car before but it's good to know my amateur efforts helped. Andrew
First of all really great review. But let’s get this straight. It doesn’t look like a G Wagon. It looks like an SJ, as it should! let’s get with it. It’s a Suzuki. Nothing more, nothing less. Simply the best.
I'm on the waiting list, put my deposit down last year, so hoping it turns up. The Jimny is the first car in 20 years that I have genuinely got excited about, I could buy a 4x4 3 times the price and wouldn't have the same fizz...Love em.
Great review, several months waiting list here in oz, predicting to go to 12 months. Saw 1 at a camping show on weekend with Arb 2 inch lift bulbar winch and roof rack and bfgoodrich mud terrain tyre and fell in love with it. Cant wait to test drive.
Bet with that kit on it would look brilliant, nice! ATB Andrew
This is by far the best review I've seen of the new Jimny. Honest and to the point, just like the car.
Would have loved to have seen more off-roading, but I really appreciated this video.
Thanks, comments much appreciated. A
Jealous is not the word! We would love one of these. We’ve always been a fan of Jimnys and they are definitely onto a winner with this. Cheers. A+L.
Haha cheers, if I sell it you've got first option :-) defender without the bills " ( I hope )
Thanks for your review, there also a waiting list here in New Zealand for these wagons.
I've got mine coming in December.Two tone Blue/black over all 9 months waiting
Thank you for the great review! Just what I had been looking for.. a user experience based review. Cheers from Denmark
Great review mate. I’d love to see more of your Jimmy adventures especially when you get the rack on it.
Wish we could still get these in Nova Scotia. Our climate begs for this kind of runabout in Maritimes Canada. Good review. thank you.
Thanks for the kind comment. ATB A
Yeah its too bad Suzuki pulled out of NA. These things would sell like hot cakes in Canada. I would love one.
Thanks for the intro.....I can confirm I am awake now.
Great video Andrew. Best I've seen yet. I'm at the top of the list - Suzuki Tunbridge Wells, they say I might have one April/May. Exciting! I was really pleased to see your fuel consumption, which was a slight worry.
Thanks. You'll enjoy it when it comes no doubt. Yes I'm pleasantly surprised by the mpg which was a worry to me too. I see someone has brought out a tune up ECU for it, mm tempting ! Cheers A
Ok I admit I had to look that up Andrew! Haha. Looks interesting.
I have a series3 2001 jimny......Rhino Racks make a great flat roof platform on racks with accessories to tie down just about everything...... fuel , kayaks,bikes, max traks , shovel,highlift jack,and just about everything else.... its plastic with no noise if youve got nothing on top 👍
Thanks I'll check them out . A
Great review! I'd love one of these as our small runaround (two car family) to most things other than the bigger trips away with lots of stuff. Would mean I can avoid the usual crossover rubbish as a main car and keep a modest estate as the big car. FUN, 4x4, COMPACT, LIGHT< ECONOMICAL and INEXPENSIVE. Ticks so many boxes!
look at the 'crossover type 4x4 front suspension there is a lot of extra ball joint/tierod ends and bushes to fail, compared with a live front axle..less moving parts to wear out
Front runner roof rack is meant to be ace. Also, you can buy loads of matts for the back for when the seats are down to stop stuff sliding around! I found the plain large rubber one on Jimny style to be great!
Thanks Mitchell, I'll take a look. A
Beautiful landscape/wildlife and good honest review. My neighbour had a test drive booked 18 Dec 2018 so I went along with him and he test drove same colour as yours but auto box and the top model spec. I/we were really impressed,we drove down in his 2015 land Rover defender so the 1st thing I noticed was how quiet/smooth it was in comparison. On our return to the garage he was hooked and straight away said he would order one and this is where I/he thought it was all a bit strange. It's been along time since I bought a new/new car and couldn't believe that they couldn't give him an actual price (He ordered top spec auto) couldn't choose any options,not that it really needs any as it comes pretty loaded ,couldn't choose a colour only specify which ones he really/really didn't want,No indication when it would arrive just when they get one does he want it or not. Since 18th Dec he has heard nothing,not a phone call an email,not even one to say thank you for the order. I'm pretty sure he said when we talked last that he actually made sure the deposit of £500 had been deducted because he thought maybe he wasn't actually registered. Pretty shocking in that department however It's a lovely small car and had to hold myself back as I was really tempted myself. Friend of mine has the use of two Jimny's a 54 plate and 61 and I've been in the 54 plate one and this new one is so much more refined and you're not actually rubbing shoulders with the driver,I don't think it's much wider but sure does make a difference.
Thanks for the comment. Yes I had deposits down at two dealerships , neither knew for ages what they were getting , the first dealer offered me am sz4 auto ( the other three had gone to others on the list ) so I popped into second dealer same day .they didn't even know what cars they were getting till I persuaded them to receive check their computer , at which point they then gave me a choice of the 4 they discovered were on way to them ! All the dealers seemed frustrated by Suzuki itself ! A
This cars are sold out world wide; I got mine because someone failed to get the credit papers on time and had a friend on the dealer who helped me, otherwise it was a 4 to 5 months waiting list.
@@AndrewParkOutdoors You're welcome,it's a really nice video. That sure sounds like commitment placing two deposits and a good call to get one early. So even with your encounter in sounds that some PR/communication is lacking although I appreciate that I think they are a bit overwhelmed with the demand and interest that's being received and it's not all the dealers fault,although I still feel a phone call would be nice at least. The dealer we were at(Warwickshire area) were still waiting for brochures to arrive,yep no brochure to take away with you. I suppose the positive of it is that there's an element of surprise when you do get it rather than knowing exactly what's coming. He's aiming for a sz5 in the limey green colour. I think it goes to show what a cracking car it is though as even with mine and my neighbours negative views of PR he's still going to wait for whatever comes.
@@albertov9664 Huge demand and I can see why,the only thing they said for sure was it wouldn't be before Sept so that's 9 months minimum,I'm not sure if it classes as a huge Suzuki dealership as it only had 4 cars in the showroom but there's not to many around our area (Warwickshire UK).
@@AndrewParkOutdoors I thought the auto was only available on the SZ5? I've got a silver SZ4 and love mine.
Andrew, I don't know if you still have the Suzuki Jimny, but you mentioned that you might be looking for a pop up tent for the roof. There's one for sale in Hurlford, Ayrshire on Gumtree.
'Autohome Airtop roof tent'
yours aye, Norrie frae Lithgae
Thanks Norrie but unfortunately I sold it ( still miss it ) ! atb A
Good honest review. I think you have answered most of my concerns, re whats it like driving any kind of distance etc. Always wonder why no 6th gear fitted, Suzuki will probably say cost ? Like you love the styling. Thanks
well they aren't a race car, as to gears.. I'm getting an automatic which is a 4 speed, the Toyota Surf that it is replacing was the same, the previous car I had was an Isuzu Bighorn(1985) manual with 5 forward gears so with the manual Jimny there is no difference. Being a small car with a small gearbox
,adding extra small parts in a tiny space could open up to drivetrain issues
Great review. Thank you. I'm looking to sell my Defender 90 and get one of these. Terrific cars. I had the old SJ Suzukis in the 80s so this is a step back to familiar territory for me.
What a pleasure to watch. Useful, practical review of stuff we want to know. Thank you.
Thanks Robert
A great review Andrew, many thanks.
Thanks for the feedback, hoping it proves useful to future buyers. ATB A
I live in Oban and have my name down for one of these, cannot wait to get one so am no stuck anymore way the snow and can get back home to glasgow to see family easily.
Thank You for this Excellent SMART vídeo!!!
Thanks Pedro, much appreciated.
Looks great in silver! The draining water noise when braking is really weird 😂 - but i love my jimny
Great review Andrew, I’m itching for one of these, and I can’t wait.
Great video! Another thing to like about it. They are so rare to see. I'm in Edinburgh and travel to Glasgow. Not seen one on the road yet.
Had to sell mine ;-( but funnily enough bumped into a chap at B&Q last week who has a white one brought up from England, still rare beasties A
@@AndrewParkOutdoors Sell it? What happened? Oh well. Cant wait till Suzuki start adding different models or have a MK2 version.
Good honest review, in fact one of the best i have seen. Well done.
Thanks for that :-)
@@AndrewParkOutdoors I was interested because i had the previous generation as a daily drive and offload comp vehicle.
18 and doing my lessons and this motor would be absolutely perfect as first car for me as I do target competition, clay pigeon shooting, hunting and love going up north and out to the Hebrides so I need the 4WD and its a no-brainer, only problem is everyone is going mental for it, ian grives dealers in camelon Falkirk just got a demo car and someone offered over £25k, absolutely mental
It would be ideal for you Callum, I think things will calm down later this year, I've seen some crazy prices online too. My daughter who just passed is going on the insurance shortly and the good news at least is her premium is not too bad, hopefully you'll be the same if you get one. ATB A
Callum, it sounds perfect for your needs, but perhaps a wee bit expensive to buy a new vehicle as a first car. I have an old Jeep Wrangler TJ, green with a tan roof, which has explored the Highlands and Islands getting me to the Munros. If I wasn't now in Germany, rather than at my home in Fife, you could have had it cheap.
Stone Marten ideal situation would to go on a lease deal or personal finance for one of these but I would happily snatch up one of the old ones any day of the week, if I was to get the new one I would only be getting the sz4 because all I really need is blootooth cuz I don’t use Apple CarPlay or anything, only thing however would be the tinted windows would be handy because ide be transporting firearms about
good review. Enjoyed it. Will be interested to know what the noise is in the headlining if you ever find out. Might be a loose cable or pipe. Either way.. go get it proper muddy now :)
I'm seriously considering trading my 2018 impreza hatchback for a Jimny. The reason being the Jimny has 210mm of ground clearance and the impreza only 130mm which makes it stupidly low. We live in a fairly remote area, 2 kilometres from the main road, and a single nights snowfall (1/2 metre) can easily see you stranded if the local farmer who clears the track sleeps in.
There's actually one available in the nearby town, a two seater priced @€30,500, which would actually be perfect for our needs. Just me, her and a rather large hairy creature called a dog.
Cracking little car that mate. Once my dog goes think we'll be looking at one next
Dont be daft Suzuki's are junk.
I have a Jimny and passed 2000 miles. I think the gurgling noise you sera hearing is coming from behind the dashboard. Sounds like air in a fluid pipe, possibly the heating.
What beautiful scenery. Good honest review thanks.
the Jimny also selling like hot cakes here in Brunei, the waiting list is so long and have to wait for months....should have bought it when i have the chance last year
Hmmm it will be interesting to see how the other manufacturers respond to the success of the new Jimny ...
Landrover take note ! ;-)
Excellent review, nice motor and looks ideal for a hillwalker.
Cheers
Robin
Cheers Robin, yes but what happened to the snow, no need for it with global warming ;-)
@@AndrewParkOutdoors haha, aye no situ a bit depressing. Hopefully one more sting in winter's tail. The Jimny still looks ideal for some of these Highland tracks.
India. Like 👍and support ♥️ only for 3 door jimny. If its a 3 door automatic me and my friends will buy. Dont buy a 5 door jimny because we drive in cities and park it easily and we go through damaged and short roads. Dimensions, especially the width love it 3 door jimny ♥️♥️♥️
nice review... I can't wait for mine to arrive this coming June hopefully ;)
Do you have the car now???How is this now that its your??
Sadly I had to sell it !
best review yet - thanks
Hi Andrew. Great clip. I'm considering at a later date, either a JImny or Panda Cross. More of a City Dweller, than will clock up the Jimny miles as per your clip. Interested to hear your views about the Panda Cross. Thank you.
I loved the wee Cross too. Great character in the wee petrol engine and fun off road too. The only car I got nicked for speeding in the last decade. The police couldn't believe it was an 850cc engine. For the city I think the Cross takes it, as it's more fun to drive and feels more spritely. A
@@AndrewParkOutdoors Thanks very much 🙏🏻👍🏼🙏🏻
Thanks you, very honest review!!
Finally got a confirmed delivery date, put a deposit on one in Nov 2018 and will be delivered end of May 2019.
Interesting review thanks. I have the previous jimny and will get one of these second hand eventually. For comparison the old jimny does 4k rpm @ 70mph so 3.5k is a decent improvement, I guess they left out the 6th gear due to weight / cost. Another improvement is increased ground clearance.
Id be interested to know how effective the wheels lock using the new braking / traction system in snow. Snow has stopped my progress on a few occasions due to two wheels spinning.
No probs in snow so far Oliver, looks like we might not get any again till next year at this rate ! ATB and thanks Andrew
Great man with classic car
Looks a decent motor , I used to have the SJ model years back and what an off roader it was 👍🏻 atb Dave
I'd love to see how cruise control works. I was twice on a test drive before finally making an order, but couldn't feagure it out. Sadly I was given the keys and been driving alone without sales manager both of the times.
Thank you in advance for your tips on that lovely little car!
what is like driving with the windows down? at speed an normal..is there wind wobbles...
Great vehicle. Great review.
Thanks for this longer test and the fuel economy info. I like the look of these, but am curious if the little fuel tank will work here in Australia.
It's a good point David, think I'd want an expedition rack and fuel cans to be honest, but it will look even better with the kit. A
@@AndrewParkOutdoors - I would assume that someone here will hake a long range tank for it at some point as well.
How did you manage to lay down in it, does that passenger seat lay flat? Totally agree with it being a future classic.
Yes I'd put a wee air mattress on top tho for a good night's sleep :-)
Fantastic review!
Can I ask in standard 2wd is this fwd or rwd?
I’m on the waiting list so hopefully soon!
Looking forward to the next Jimny video.
Cheers.
Rear wheel drive, so good to drive ! ATB A
Andrew Park thanks
Hi great review nice to hear from an owner rather than the usual motoring press that usually just don't see or at least don't appreciate that some people want a real 4x4 and like an honest small car that also has character 😀, how does it compare to your panda cross, both small 4x4s, panda less capable off road obviously but as I have a panda 4x4 I'd be interested on your thoughts etc.
Yes deffo more off road biased and the box shape feels wider and more roomy, still love the wee pandas though :-)
Nice review, looks like a mini Hummer.
Really good review.
Looks great ! but at $30.000 australian dollars, thats a bit of a joke! i will still check it out as the design is good. shame no lada nina in oz!
Do you mean Niva? The new one rusts like crazy. Nobody buys them here in Bulgaria anymore.
@@baginatora i thought they new one was made out of aluminium?
Great review as always ... top gear beckons for you 😂
Haha, I'm laughing coz I'm so crap at this, I don't mind diarising my camps but reviewing a car was a one off ( people kept asking ) ! ATB A
Great honest review. Thanks
Thanks, hope it proves useful . ATB A
Thanks Andrew - useful info.
only question is auto or manual? just ordered automatic but i am a manual guy myself, it’s just the traffic here is always jammed so i opted for the auto but i want manual... what a dilemma
Fantastic review I'm seriously considering getting one but I have two kids so not sure it will be family practical?
Hey! How is the on road performance? Is it stable on the highway at cruising speeds?
Yes, just a little noisy, could go with the extra gear.
If it`s anything like your tents, Andrew, you`ll buy loads of cars and then make your own.
Good review Andrew, I was curious as to how you adjusted the front passenger seat when you were lying down. Does the front seat collapse all the way down? What's your height?
5 foot 8 so I'm a shorty, you just pop the headrest out and the seat folds flat, with an inflatable mat it's comfy ! A
i just couldnt drive it at 3500rpm all day on the freeway...
I thought that, but l've driven ours at 3500rpm for two hours non stop and it was fine
Good wee rig for Scotland 🏴🤨🏴
and New Zealand
Great review Andrew thanks. Picking ours up next month. Can I ask how tall you are for room to sleep in it? Thinking wife on drivers side me on the other (6ft).
Thanks Paul, I'm 5 foot eight and no problem with length on the passenger side. I haven't tried the driver's side as I reckoned the steering wheel would be a pain but if your wife is small enough you should be good to go . Great wee car !
A brilliant thanks man! I don’t mind a bit of a squeeze 😉 it’ll still be glamping compared to a lavvu! Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
'Front runner fether-lite roof top tent' Gumtree (Edinburgh)
Norrie frae Lithgae
Excellent review , I really love the shape of this wee jimny, Just the way a 4X4 should actually look , a lot of these suv type cars are far too bubbly tame looking and very car like , but I’d actually consider one in the future 😎👍
Great video!
This is hopefully my next car! Lol
Is the automatic one any good?
Cheap labour not hard to fix?
Thanks
Bit slow but still great ! A
Thank you, appreciate the response!
Thank you for a great review. What colour is that you have?
That's the metallic Silver ( I think that's what they called it ) ;-)
@@AndrewParkOutdoors It's Silky Silver :)
Great review, i've had an older one and now got a Fender, whats the hill behind you at 1.18?
Nice for the wife, in the village.
you had me convinced!
What a review ! Love it. Your mpg is incredible too, my current mark 3 is down to 28mpg, was getting 35mpg when she was in her prime, so hoping to get back to mid 30s when my SZ5 arrives, assuming I am still alive. My only negative about your vehicle is jealousy, you are driving it, I’m on a long waiting list! How are the speakers, can they handle a bit of volume with music?
Hi, yes the sound system is ok actually, the dab radio helps too. I guess I've been driving in a laid back 4x4 manner hence the mpg was a pleasant surprise :-)
Great review
honest review well done
That thing is cool.
7:10 can you turn the emergency braking off in the Jimny? I know most cars you can. I'm in the exact same boat as yourself, live in Erskine, often drive up & around Oban, have had a '06 Jimny for ~3 years now which is absolutely perfect for that, obsessing over the new one, the looks, cruise control & slightly more power is really attractive.
Good question, I recall you could turn off the lane departure warning as there was two buttons there so think you can ( sold it since the video hence my hesitation ) ! Think you'll really like it, get a demo at Linwood and see . ATB A
@@AndrewParkOutdoors Yeah, I've been sorely tempted, my friend is a car dealer and has been shouting at me to just go and kick some tyres. I'm the type that doesn't like to go to these places unless I intend to put money down there and then & I'm not at that point yet :D.
Out of curiosity, what made you sell it? I know the new ones can be flipped for a profit with the waiting list.
EDIT: lol, I just noticed in your video at 7:13 for a brief second you actually cut too two buttons displaying an EBS and lane departure icon with "OFF" clearly stated on them. I suppose that answers my question.
At 01.44, is that rust on top of the shock absorber bolt?
Looks like dirt to me.
Great review. You mentioned you have had a Panda Cross. How do the two cars compare?
Cheers Jason, the cross feels much sportier and less of an off roader feel but great fun all the same.
Can you drive in 4H on tarmac? I've heard with proper 4WD (as opposed to AWD) you can break them if you drive in 4H on tarmac.
I have a 13 plate Suzuki Swift Sport which has 6th gear and that pulls 3k in 6th @ 70mph so there's not a lot in it with the gearing. Also my trip says I get over 50mpg, but real-world mpg calculations reveal roughly 38-42mpg so I'm somewhat sceptical about trip read outs where mpg is concerned.
Great review though, love the new Jimny!
Hi Neil, thanks I'd never drive in tarmac in 4wd to be honest unless there's snow on the ground, think that will screw up the vehicle before long ;-).
Yep can drive on dirt/ gravel roads and snow/ icy roads but not on dry tarseal. Just like a standard part time 4wd such as daihatsu fourtrak, older landrovers etc
Good video. Did you apply any Waxoyl or underseal on the chassis? Just curious as I wasn't sure whether they make the standard protection any better for our salty roads than it was historically ie none.
I haven't thought about that but it's a great idea , thanks for reminding me , A
How is it driving with the windows down, at speed an normal. Is there a lot of wind woobs.
Oh you have a lot more mod cons than my 2002 model lol
Great review, thanks. I was wondering if you had it in 4wd high when driving on snow covered tarmac? I heard 4wd on dry or wet tarmac is a no no, but surely on snow covered tarmac it's OK to be in 4wd high? Cheers!
Hi Tim ,yes if I can't see tarmac I do ( and have ) driven in 4x4 no problem.
Hi Andrew, thanks a lot, makes perfect sense.
@Andrew Park - did you end up getting an expedition rack ? if so what did you go for ?
I've just picked up a new sz5, keen to get a rack on to fit a roof tent to.
cheers
Hi Nick, nice one, Sadly I had to sell the car as I couldnt sell my Yeti unless at a big loss. So sold the SZ5 for a profit and hope to return to one end of the year ! Atb A
Great review in a lovely scenery mate !
Quick question, how tall are you ? :)
5 foot 8 Dadou
@@AndrewParkOutdoors Cheers ;)
To bad bout the 6th gear do that said ill have to get an auto as after my brainstroke in 2017 cant drive a manual and with 4 gears i hies automatic will be even worse at higher speeds.
Hi Andrew. Are you still averaging over 40+ mpg ! That was the one negative I had for the car. Also - would be really interested to see a vid of whatever roofrack you manage to find for it. Cheers, Steve.
Yep still at 43 mpg , the rack might kaibosh that tho ;-)
Stephen, if you think about it mpg on the Jimny is not bad at all, if you compare it with the next 4x4 in line (price), the Jeep Wrangler.
The Jimny is a pretty frugal 4x4, I traded my 2005 jeep for it and I get more than twice MPG on road and city; if you go offroad it´s even more, since you are only moving 1 ton around, instead of 2 or maybe more.
I think ARB are making a roof rack/ tray for them.
the canyon xt by Thule, with the square bars always by Thule, fit very well on my jungle green
How did you get it so quick, please? I placed a deposit down as soon as I confirmed a test drive in late December (as no dealers I contacted would take a deposit before UK pricing was announced). May get one in September by the looks of it based on April allocation.
Hi David, I had deposits down at two dealers. The first could only get me an SZ4 but got lucky with the 2nd dealer and grabbed the Sz5 from their batch of three. A
Nice video, thanks. Does it do well in the snow?
Sure footed and high clearance means it should cope with over a foot of the white stuff easily.
Is that rusty bolt? 1:42
yep !
Brand new and allready rust is showing...?
Great Review
Shame it’s no longer coming to the UK 🇬🇧
Emissions 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
I miss it Michael, would love another.
I’d love one.
I have an old defender the Mrs hates it.
(1995 ex military soft top)
Why can't the US have nice things??? HEY SUZUKI - Sell this in the US for $20-$25k, and you won't be able to make enough of them... (Just add a 6th gear, a manual transmission, and the option to NOT have all the safety crap)...
Sadly, they already can't make enough of them :(
The car does not have a differential lock (either center or rear) does that affect its off road ability. Also a bit of a personal question the accent you have is Scottish or Irish.
He's Scottish and so is his accent. Northern Irish (Ulster) accent can sound a bit Scottish on some words but they're very different once you've heard them both.