2019 Suzuki Jimny manual review: Off-road in the High Country
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- Опубліковано 16 бер 2019
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Chances are, you’re not buying the 2019 Suzuki Jimny as a family car, which slightly softens the blow of it having a poor safety rating. If you’re buying it for fun and excitement, however, along with a good dose of solid off-road capability, then I reckon you’re barking up the right tree.
Throw some decent rubber onto it, and you’ll have something capable of taking on some tough tracks, as well as plastering a big, ridiculous smile across your face. It’s a modern classic in my books, and I would love to own one.
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....remember this does this with stock tires,...that's amazing. As a product Relaunch,...hats-off to Suzuki,...they identified the needs of the target market so well,...that they cannot supply enough of these now...no marketing budget is required...now that's amazing..
I cannot find a review of the Jimny with proper off-road tires... Too many times vehicles are compared where tires should be the same for all. I mean sport cars and off-road vehicles comparisons in particular
@@Platypus_Warrior Check out Roam Overland's channel. At first he just put better tires on but is now doing a complete build.
@@jeep6242 Thank you, love it!
My mate had a 2004 Jimny with a 1 inch lift, Big muddies and a rear diff locker. It was an absolute weapon.
I’m in love with mine, had it for 2 months here in Melbourne, Off-road tyres turn this thing into a destroyer, 7000km deep and she hasn’t missed a beat or struggled off-road, Mind you I’m keeping off-roading simple until I can get a winch, The Jimny has smashed through everything I’ve thrown at it, even an irresponsible water crossing that was well above it’s rated wading depth.
It's good to hear from somone who owns one . I have ordered one for the missus and have to wait another 5 weeks yet ! I am so happy that she fell in love with it . I drive a defender 110 which I love but I have had pretty much every 4x4 suzuki has ever built at some point . What size tyres have you gone for just out of interest?
How much can the new jimny do in watering depth?
And you only change the tyres to MT?
without lift?
Asking cause I'm getting mine next month and wanna ask.
What's the measure of the Tyre you got?
@@marcoffkx7389 I crossed 1.1 meter creek, right on the borderline without a snorkel I reckon. Stalled, no bow wave and it might go in. I haven’t got a lift yet, just upgraded rims to 16 inch and running 215/70, factory are 195/80r15
This will sell like hot cakes. I love it. A cool retro look. Nowadays almost every brand have the same look. This one has character.
That “retro look” is basically the result of it having changed so little over the decades, very much like Suzuki’s dirt bikes the DRZ400 and bigger DR650.
Finally a review from the Australian motoring media that doesn't moan on about the Jimny's safety rating, or how it's uncomfortable, or how it's bad on the road. I can't applaud the journalist enough for showing the vehicle being used as it's meant to and understanding it's intended purpose.
I still want one for every day use though and I have a wife and two kids😂
Well said, now all Suzuki needs to do is make another version about 30% bigger, same construction with ladder frame but a 2 litre, better for all round family use.
Fordsidevalvesforever like a Wrangler!?
Maybe you weren't listening - but safety rating got a mention 2-3 times - so many in fact, I got sick of it !
It would have achieved 5 star in 2017
Great to see a proper 4wd track in a review and not a flat dirt road or basic test track. Good review 👌🏼
Can't wait for the aftermarket guys to get there hands on this , a future cult car .
They usually get pre-release models.. Big aftermarket
For anyone in Aus looking to buy one, Get in quick.. Waiting list is currently between 12-20 months, Demo vehicles are available in some dealers drive away at full price.
It looks like the new Jimny is destined to go down in motoring history as a 4x4 with flaws that just does not get in the way of everyone wanting to own one. Personally, I salute Suzuki for taking a punt and staying true to its roots with the new Jimny. Demand for the Jimny around the world shows they are on a winner.
Suzuki have really delivered the goods with this one - basically its a slightly smaller LR defender 90 with all the fruit, for less money, with better ergonomics, and just as LR have abandoned their much praised coiled live-axle platform. Suzuki literally have no competition for this vehicle, any more, other that the Jeep Wrangler. Given that choice, the Jimny wins hands down.
What flaws?
How could you have such a calming voice. It's so good, I would love to fall asleep to it.
That's not a Jimny, that's a Landrover that shrunk in the wash.
I love it.
Size and proportions, it reminds me of the original Series 1/2/3 👌
He picked the right transmission
Refreshing to hear an Australian vehicle review with a well spoken presenter.
Nice review! Great to see you test the Jimny on real world, challenging off road tracks. 👍
I love this new jimny
I just put my order in today for a march 2021 delivery. People keep saying its loud and not good for freeway driving which is absolutely not true. This car was juat as fast and as quiet as my 2009 mazda 2. I cant wait to get my little splice green padlepop.
Thank you for showing us some of the Jimnys capabilities, we’ve got one next week can’t wait, great video.
Cool little 4x4, well presented too, relevant dialog, informative and not over the top.
Well I know what I will be adding to my collection. This thing is pretty neat.
Nice! My dream weekend vehicle
Undeniably cool car i really want one
We need jimny here in canada, especially where i live, in the country sides.
What sort of an idiot complains about the size of a Jimny? The whole point of the car is that it is small.
dquad Calm down. It’s just an observation. He’s very positive about this car overall. “idiot”? - unnecessary.
very dope I remember the TRACKER back in the 80's with two 15"s or one 18" Super Pro subwoofers!!
It's also quite an attractive car. Other than the landcruisers, which stay true with their form, a lot of the new 4wds are ugly has hell. 2018 patrols, new jeeps, even the Navara. The Jimmy's got that old school boxy look of the 90s but still very modern and clean. Plus it's rock stock and performs amazing off road. Add a bullbar, winch and a set of lockers and this is the perfect off-road and daily in one
Pretty keen on picking one of these up when demand isn't so silly. Great weekend car and I love the look of it.
"...There is a lot to like about this car. There is a sense of excitement about it..." Oh okay, SOLD!
Would love to own one. So much fun.
Unfortunately you will not be able to order this car, if you are over 35, if you aren't female, or if you don't belong to a legitimate recognized 4x4 club with references. Very small quotas for this car...
Very informative. Thank you!!
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 ;-)
Such an awesome name, much better than the Jimny. Had a 1983 Samurai with double barrel dellortos on it myself back in Europe. The new Jimny is on the wishlist to explore Down Under.
It’s convinced me to hunt for the superseded model as a project,/daily driver, always liked them but never considered one as a second car.
I miss my widetrack Sierra. They should do a small 4 door option with a 2lt motor.
You go little Jimny!
it lost the two stars on pedestrian safety .... your family is safe
My friend has this legend
Suzuki have been building these for 45 years.
My first car in 1975 was an LJ50V. My father bought it for me on my 18th birthday and it was $3k. It had a 540cc oil injected 2 stroke engine (Suzuki was after all a mc coy to begin with). It had a top speed of 90 kph and that was down hill.
However get it off road and it would take your breath away - the torque was phenomenal.
As the guy mentioned the car comes with character that is unheard of theses days! car manufactures make ugly looking cars nowadays!
Finally a review that utilities a proper track for the 4x4 instead of a easy peasy straight gravel
The figure of Jimny struggling on a rough road is cute like a small animal.
I have a 2011 kizashi GTS. Probably one of the best cars I have owned. Did have the cvt go out at 100k. Had it changed under a warranty I had purchased when bought. The engine runs better each day! Handles great! Wish they were still in US. Would buy the Jimmy for sure.
It looks to me (and I may be wrong but it has standard road tyres...and I presume you lowered the pressure before taking on this track which I know well) For the price and as long as you travel with others it looks like a great "thing" as most reviewers car seem to call a car...vehicle...motorised conveyance a "thing" Well done!
only jimney review on youtube worth its salt. Hell, I'm driving a defender and considering a jimney because I can't enter any european city anymore because of emission restrictions.
I need have 1! 😍
its a winner, and sold out!
What a wonderful view ♥️
Good review! I would have bought a Jimny if they sold them in the US, but they don't. So, I bought a 2019 Jeep Renegade instead.
Wish they offered it to us in America. I would sell my gas guzzling FJ Cruiser and get one.
I know most people would get it in the 5 spd manual but id honestly rather the 4 spd auto. I prefer the comfort of not having to choose gears constantly.
It wouldve been even better if it came with the 1.4L booster jet turbo and the 6 speed auto from the swift sport
OfficialMINIm Fair enough but for a proper off roader I would always go for the manual option
Why does he say "obviously it doesn't drive well on the highway"?
I am impressed by the old world look. This is what the new defender should’ve been.
The jimny is the best off roader to come out since about 2004 its amazing a pure off roader suzuki know what we want landrover not so anymore :(
Its like g wagon and wrangler kind of good looking its brilliant perfect i would love one with a locking rear diff it would be unstoppable
Now get em to Canada please!
this would sell like crazy in the usa
trinisuprazee Suzuki left US Due to poor sales and an abundance of poor treatment from customers and lawsuits, The Jimny (1998-) was never launched their however their is talk from high Suzuki execs that Suzuki will reopen in US In the coming years with the Jimny as their flagship model.
@@jessek9985 agreed. Given the love for small suvs and crossovers it would sell look at Mitsubishi.
A lot of automotive journos in the us says it isn't going to sell. Cause it has too little power and not good on the highway. People will rationally choose wrangler over this with only 4000 bucks or so estimated price difference. Or people will rather have f150 on lease.
I'm still wondering why the JB74s in the west arent getting the "Jimny Sierra" badge like it does in Japan? The JB64 "Jimny" only is the Kei variant without wheel arches and a 660cc turbo engine.
I'd rather have this this any jeeps!
Curiously, what happened to the 'Sierra' brand? I loved mine to bits!
Suzuki upgraded the name to the Jimny when the car changed a lot, the Aus Jimny kept the Sierra as a side tag “Jimny Sierra” for certain specs, We have one spec for 2019 in Aus, top of the range just called.. Jimny.. Japan stole the Sierra tag hahaha, their top spec vehicle which is near identical to ours, Is the Jimny Sierra.
We need this in canada!! 😢
And that is on the stock suspension and wheels, a little lift and more aggressive tires would probably bring it to a whole different level.
I might be a bit more convinced if it had off-road tyres on it !
good review...but I would like it for once if reviewer put off road tires on one of these reviews
I recon 2019 car of the year
And what did you find??
I hope that Suzuki outsourced this to India or Hungary. It would be a dream car if the Indian division make a LWB in diesel because I know they have a LWB version with a nippy and one of the most nimble diesel (actually co developed with Fiat)
Edit: those in US & Canada should press for this as there's a rebranding deal between toyo & Zook in india. And then Yota may very likely sell this in NA.
I would love it. I'll take it with whatever badge they want to put on it as long as I can get one!
I would only buy a Jimny if it's made in Japan OR Toyota's Canada manufacturer plant (could have a partnership happening), regardless that I love it.
Did you drop your tyre pressures, Mr Purcell?
seems stiff on that dry climb
No problems with the manual on tough tracks? I also have the manual and some people say the auto is better?
I wish they'd given it the 1.0L 3 cyclinder turbo petrol engine that comes in the Swift. More power, more torque down low and better fuel economy to. 160Nm at 1500rpm.
Am I right in thinking that the All-Grip system makes it almost like having air-lockers? Or halfway to having air-lockers?
half way maybe, more like a torque vectoring limited slip diff.
I did the Blue Rag track in a 2016 Subaru Forester. It was a CVT with X-Mode which I am guessing is along the lines of the All-Grip sytem. Not an air locker but still effective and it got the job done. (I had a 2 inch lift and all terrain tyres etc). This Suzuki looks great and seems to go great as well. As per another comment it would be great to have the option of a 4 door version with a larger engine.
I got a Toyota Rav 4 from 1999. When Rav dies I will get one of this or another 1999 Rav!.
Waiting for the longer version. With 3rows of seats and 5 doors.
Yeah...but, if you deconstruct today’s safety ratings you’ll see that they are heavily biased towards items in the Safety Assist category which the Jimny does not have. Structure, braking (ABS & EBC), traction control, and airbags are more important than lane departure warning and fatigue management. I ride motorcycles up those exact same tracks and wouldn’t view a 3.5 star rating as inadequate.
Thanks for feedback!
1 year or more waiting list in Spain.
Really looks like a Baby G Klasse !
I’d love to see Suzuki make a love axle version of the jimny it would be a rockcrawling weapon
Live axle? It it does have live axles, it always has.
Could someone in Australia please help me with a question? Can you buy a 200 series Land Cruiser with a locking rear differential? Is it an option... and if it is... is it common? Thanks in advance!
Yea mate its common
@@marcuskenny4878 Thanks for the response! Appreciate it.
Love this new Jimny but no locking diff is a pretty big ordeal in an off roader.
I wouldn't have thought so by the way it climbed that loose hill, . . . on factory tyres, . . . . . and I'm guessing you could get an aftermarket install if you were that pedantic !!, cheers.
Jeep Wrangler 2018 NCAP 1 Star only.
Mate, is the car that small or are you that large?
Let your tyres down and it will do better even on those tyres...
Please suzuki bring this to USA
Awesome car! But how is it for tall People. Like over 2 meters🤔😁
I’m 6’6” and fit!!
Bought! 👍😊
@@brucemcnair2 Cool😀. 6'7 here
im wondering if that jimny will become popular if there is no g wagon
Didn't even know a g wagon exist until they showed this, having said that, many people including me loved it not knowing about g wagon
Could you do this track in Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk I wonder??
Not without trashing it....A Trailhawk isnt much more than a softroader. No clearance and poor angles. Basalt Spur Track is actually pretty tough, especially heading up - it's live-axle or big aftermarket lift terrain really.
Many thanks, and I thought as much. I'm new to all of this - generally are there trail ratings like you get on mountain bike tracks so you know before attempting a track in an inadequate vehicle?
@@Krmelj no, not really. Tracks through NE Victoria are as you find them. Some are easy, some.....aren't. The really steep tracks, where low-range is mandatory, are obvious enough. But otherwise, where you draw the line is up to you. Generally, folks without a full-on 4x4 vehicle keep to the well-formed gravel roads and leave the alpine tracks for heavy-duty vehicles.
Not sure but I did it in a 2016 Subaru Forester, lifted and with all-terrain tyres and the naturally aspirated engine. Low range is a good thing but not as critical as sometimes stated. My vehicle spent a few days in the Victorian High Country as part of a Subaru group trip and came away with no battle damage at all. It is a great track and the views are definitely worth the trip. This Jimny looks like it is going to be a winner for Suzuki.
Can you get aftermarket dif locks for it?
I did my homework after I asked and you can get agtermarker diff locks.. Jimny is amazing lol
From what I understand you can even get them as an accessory item from Suzuki themselves for the front and rear.
Oh wow! lol thanks
A 300mm wading depth doesn't help with a serious consideration of this car for full on 4wd'ing.
Remember, Horses for courses Steve !!, Cheers.
I smell some Top Gear vibe.
Bring to the States Suzuki.
Apart from the obvious ‘features’ that are unique to the Jimny - safety, highway comfort, etc, etc. The main thing I read this week was that it’s locking system was rated as ‘terrible’ here in the UK. Sounds like Fords of the 1970’s - which you could pretty much open with any kind of key or a small screwdriver!
we need the Jimny in america
It would make the world a happier place!
With the demand on the the Jimny, there should be mention as to how Suzuki are taking advantage of customers and are not budging from full retail price for both manual and auto versions. Many customers are paying around the $30k mark, which goes against the Jimny/Sierra philosophy.
I also like the fact he goes on about the safety rating being only 3 stars but there's nothing else available really in that size or price range that can do what it can offroad.
I mean prefect example is the new jeep wrangler, more than double the price but only scored 1 star in crash tests.
That's not taking advantage, that's simply the reward for getting it right, it's what it's target market wants and they are prepared to pay full retail price.
As for the Jimny/Sierra philosophy, that's nothing to do with Suzuki, Suzuki build and sell cars.
What you do with them, or why you bought this particular one is entirely up to you.
Bring it to America. Please.
Suzuki cannot even produce enough for Australia. There is a 12 month waiting period to get one. It would be impossible for them to produce enough to satisfy the US market. It would probably use up all allocations for everywhere in the world.
Screw the subpar safety, how about the subpar 4spd auto. How about an industry standard 6 spd suzuki make better use of that throbbing 75kw
My 03 pathfinder has a 4spd auto.
It’s a like a jeep from the 1940s, I love it...
Would it kill you to crack a smile once in a review....
This car is very safe because it has metal frame! Frame makes car chassis many times stronger and resistant to deformations during the accident. It also has safety bags, so you shouldn't worry about safety despite that square forms and compact size may suggest different...
Err...
I want to see a 7 seater version this and will be the first 1 to buy if there will be any
dshiningsword There will never be a 7 seater version. Jiminy have always been about small off roaders but saying that a 7 seat option would be cool
Buy a box trailer and fit a lounge suite in it.
More like the stock tires are garbage. Need some M/T
I think a 2 litre diesel would just do both the highway and off road thing churning out 170-180 hp should be quite well.Overall the vehicle is quite good and so is the video.
I think this car needs a better host to review
no view of the interior. what a review
Who cares ??!!, . . . . a four wheel drive is all about capability I would have thought, and it was demonstrated admirably and sensibly !!, cheers.
Jeep better watch out!!! this looks better than that crap they got out front end looks like a mutation
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