Please note that the Suzuki Jimny is no longer on sale in the UK, but we'll be keeping this review up as we know viewers like watching us test its capabilities 👍
Please keep this review up since it is invaluable to viewers in other parts of the world such as South Africa where the Jimny has achieved the status of "cult vehicle".
This is probably the best car review I have ever seen, I really like that you are telling consumers exactly what they need to know rather than just voicing your opinion. You have clearly done your research and know a lot more about the car than even the dealer did. Anyway I recently purchased a Jimny as my second car because I live very rural and I'm just love taking it out in the nearby mountains. As much as it sucks on the freeway it gives me a happy joyful feeling behind the wheel and when you go off-road you feel unstoppable. I'm actually tempted to take it on an extended road trip soon, not because it's the best option available to me but merely because I love sitting behind the wheel of it.
I live in Japan on the side of a mountain with my son. We commute daily into the city and this car has proven perfect for our lifestyle, balancing rural life, rural terrain, extreme weather, crowded & narrow city streets, etc. The list goes on. With the rear seats down, it’s perfect for two people and all the stuff we need carry. It’s also the only compact economy “kei car” that my son doesn’t feel embarrassed to be seen in next to the posh cars at his school carpark. I was lucky enough to go into the dealer on a day they were decommissioning the test drive model and snapped it up to avoid the six-month waiting list. The Kei model is turbocharged and very nippy within city speed limits and country lanes. I’m puzzled by the poor safety points for pedestrians because recently, a person ran out in of me and the car did a perfect emergency stop all by itself. Indeed, the safety tech is too sensitive in my opinion as it often and annoyingly alerts me to non-existent hazards, which is one of the very few complaints I have. Great comprehensive review and as you say, there really is nothing like it.
I do believe the poor safety for pedestrians is as a result of actual impact performance testing. Pedestrian safety is going to be hindered by the lack of space between the grill and radiator. There just isn't much room to coddle a human torso, before that torso starts hitting the hard reinforcements that keep this vehicle intact when it hits something more substantial than a human torso.
Interesting point, your son doesn't feel dishonored - I have a fully equiped fiat 500 and I also ain't feeling never dishonored. It's not the size, but the coolnes of the car that gives you a sense of proudness.
@@yengsabio5315 The model reviewed in the video is not the kei version. I believe the kei version is available only in Japan. The model in the video is called "Jimny Sierra" in Japan but simply called "Jimny" when exported. There are two main differences between the kei version and the export version that I'm aware of and discounting trim & equipment level variations within the model range. The kei version comes with a 3-cylinder 660cc engine with turbo + intercooler. The kei version does not have the extended wheel arches therefore having narrower wheels.
Great review! Only the Jimny can easily be an everyday car. It is comfortable, the suspension is soft and it is very fun to drive. No problem driving it as an only car whatsoever.
One mistake from reviewer, actually you can use new Jimny as an everyday car and only car, unlike its previous generation new jimny has much more soft suspension feel, good leg space for all 4 passengers, good height for your head too, the manual gear is also very comfortable and car is easy to drive in general, it is actually more comfortable to drive than new land rover defender, while being very economical with manual only 6.3 l per 100km, which is 40 mpg. Yes ofc it is not as comfortable as new Vitara or range rover evoque, yes the car starts to have little noise after 110km/h the wind noise and it is not that fast and sporty on the road and city, but you can drive it in city and on road while being comfortable and not getting tired, because seats are comfortable, easy to drive and soft, with all the electronic equipment like navigation, Bluetooth media heated seats, climate control and etc. Everything. which is enough for me to use it as everyday car cuz I also need to go off road Time to time and I enjoy doing it more than anything else
Yes, I have droven it for 1h (Suzuki dealer tryal). On roads and off road, with my wife and my 21 year old son on board. Uneexpectedly comfortable, spacey, quiet, with head and leg room for everybody. Also not as slow as expected. Don't see a problem for allaround use. And people almost lost their eyes, when seeing this car. It is a cool looking car, indeed and enormous fun to drive. Cars like this started the 4x4 movement 25 years ago (Pajero, LandCruiser), what has turned to SUV mania seeing nowdays. But today's SUVs are just a joke. This is the basic 4x4, with basic drive joy
I totally agree with you. I rented one for a day, and I was really surprised with how well it drove. I was scared it would be horrible, as almost all reviewers made it out to be on the road but it really was not. Of course it's not an MX-5 or a m3, which means you shouldn't drive it like one. It got decent up to speed, and could follow traffic. Was comfortable driving 250 km on the county roads. I didn't try it on the highway so I can't speak for that. All I can say is, I was smiling the whole time. It's such a fun and interesting car. I easily did 6l/100km driving county roads which in my eyes, is very good. Yes, the trunk is nearly non existent but with the rear seats down, it's just alright. If it had no rear seats, people would just have complained about that.
We've had our 2020 SZ5 for 12 months and it makes a great daily car, such a refreshing change from the hordes of German saloons in the fast lane of the motorway
I have been watching all jimny review videos, and i think most of them are soft on the jimny problems and kinks. This is the most honest review yet. Still im buying the Jimny as my only car, and the automatic, because the brazilian manual version is completely stripped off. What a bummer, anyway, the best thing about the car is not even the offroad capability, is basicaly the only car that still has a masculine vibe, but a happy vibe, why all cars nowadays has an evil facia? The ones who buys Jimnys are the one who wants the world to be a happier place, lets get back to smiley, friendly, happy faces! The world is getting dark, we need positivity!
Hi! Good review as always! My Jimny is my only car and I drive both on gravel, country road and highway to work. It works just fine when you learn how to drive it. Sure it is no Mini but holds up well I think. When it is very windy it is a bit affected due to the boxy shape. Mine is an auto and all in all I am very pleased.
One of the better reviews I've seen, very comprehensive, top marks. I put a deposit down on a manual Jungle Green version back in March this year, hoping to get it by the end of the year. The only doubt I have is range with only a paltry 40 litres of fuel on board. I'm in Australia and plan to do a lot of outback touring with big distances between fuel stops so I may have to look for an after-market reserve tank so I don't take up valuable cargo space with extra jerry cans. If a reserve tank isn't available then I'll just have to travel extra light. Other than that, can't wait to get it!
I now have 5000 km on my odometer, and I am averaging 13.2 kilometres per litre from my Jimny on the highway, using E10 fuel. Although that's a theoretical 500 + kilometres per tank, I still prefer to fill up every 400 km or so.
I received mine in June & drive it around town on every chance I can. My other vehicles are a Subaru Forester TS STI and a Holden Colorado 4x4 dual cab, however I drive the Jimny as my first choice. It is great for around town, sits easily on the legal speed limit of 110km/h in Australia ( I drove it 6 hours home after collecting it from the Dealership), and you will have a grin on your face the whole time. I cannot believe these reviewers that just don’t get the Jimny’s versatility. I love mine so much that I have a second one being delivered in October 2919. Test drive one for yourself & you will be sold.
If I want to buy a car and get a proper review to aid me with that buying decision ...this is THE channel to come to for a thorough old school , relevent review of vehicles that cut through the gloss and spin to give clear concise information to the general public ..thanks for the uploads keep them coming .
Just the sort of review I have been looking for. Very fair comparisons with similar vehicles such as the Duster, and orientated towards off road and not the school run and Sainsbury's
It’s good to watch reviews after having a Jimny for a while.. good review, but after driving up an off road track at a 45 degree angle, rocky, muddy and eventful, this car is amazing. Suspension upgrade fixed the tarmac performance too. Subscribed
Great, comprehensive review....but...there are a lot of people who will only be able to buy/run one car and will happily put up with the Jimmy's utilitarian character on the road. Cheers, Steve
I have a 2005 Jimny. I use it as an everyday car but off-road it shines. Used it in the 2005 earthquake and it went where no other 4 by 4 would dare to go. Low kerb weight allowed it to go over fresh landslides skipping along happily.
Surprisingly, first review where the bonet of the new Suzuki Jimmy was actually opened. All others are just doing a review for the sake of covering a new value for money car that's been talked about. Excellent and honest review covering all the all aspects of engine, hardware and interiors.
Suzuki Jimny was and still is proper 4x4 that is capable on paved roads as well. No one can't expected from car that is great for offroad to be great on motorway, compromise has to be taken. If I can afford one I would buy it without thinking, for someone who live on countryside this is perfect second car or maybe only car.
Three things I wish for this Jimny: 1: Either a TD option, or even a turbo gas engine. 2: Real locking differentials and the one that will never happen: 3: It to be sold in North America. This Canadian lusts for a new Jimny!
I bought one as a second car, my main car was a Mercedes SLK. I enjoyed driving it and was handy for Golf, Fishing and picking up DIY stuff. Ended up selling the Merc as I was hardly driving it...
God !! im exhausted just listening ... you certainly do your research mate, love all the fine and in depth detail, If it were a book review then an Andy McNabb thriller would come to mind, not in content but in precision and detail. Loved it .
Thanks Damian, sorry that you found some parts exhausting! We have a shorter 6-minute version of this review if you'd prefer to watch that next time: ua-cam.com/video/6DG2o_xtzhY/v-deo.html
List price for the posh version over here is just under €20,000. If you want one right now, you'll have to pay around €23,000 at the moment ... often for base versions which have a list price of just under €18,000. So yeah... well done updating the car, Suzuki. But shame on you for underestimating demand and/or trying to jack up prices through scarcity. :)
You're right! It never crosses my mind to buy anything else! I own 2 Jimnys 3rd generation and I couldn't be any happier. And you're wrong! They make excellent daily drivers run-abouts and work "trucks".
I have to correct one statement here about the Jimny in Iceland. It is by far not the only SUV or truck that can drive on glaciers here or in the winter in snow covered highlands. We modify our trucks and SUV's heavily for those trips. The Jimnys that are driven in the highlands are usually equipped with 33"-35" tires because it is so light. The heavier the vehicle the larger tires we gernerally use for snow wheeling. Most of the vehicles use 38"-46" tires. Many american trucks are going bigger like the F350 and Rams that are driving on 49"-54" tires. By no means is the Jimny the only allowed vehicle for the highlands in Iceland. It is however, along with Dacia Duster a popular choice as a rental car for tourists to travel within Iceland during summer. And those are absolutely not equipped for traversing a glacier or the highlands in the winter. But otherwise a nice review. Regards from Iceland.
A 2015 Jimny (previous generation) is about £10,500 or so on Autotrader. That's about 80% of original retail. This new Jimny has a 2 year waiting list, and many are being sold nearly new for as much as £3,000 above list price. 2 years from now the waiting list might be more sensible, but the idea that this car is going to be 51% of its original retail value after 3 years is not realistic - 80% (like the old model) is much more likely, and if the waiting lists are still long, perhaps even more than that. This car is likely to hold its value like no other car on the road. Probably because this car is like no other car in the world. It has no competition really, there are no other small offroaders with twin solid live axles and a selectable low range 4wd system. None. It's closest rival is the Jeep Wrangler, which is in another class altogether. Even the Land Cruiser mentioned in this video does not have twin sold axles anymore. In fact, the closest thing to competition the 4th gen Jimny has, bizarrely, is the 3rd gen Jimny!!!
As some comments have said some people understand the Jimny others wont. I had Landrovers for many years and they were good for what they were used for, I used an SJ 413 long wheelbase pickup for a year and it was as good off road as my Landrovers and far superior on road being faster [not a lot] quieter [a lot] and used a lot less petrol. the new Jimny in standard spec is good on road for the type of vehicle it is as well as being good offroad, add offroad tyres, manual locking front and rear diffs, a heavy duty clutch and a lower low range transfer gear [4 to 1 or lower] and it will make it excellent.
Aiden LF That’s right, imagine what will happen if US consumers find out that there is honest better quality off-road cars than the wrangler and at normal prices and not the stupid price Fiat ask for these 1 Star crash test rated cans. Consumer reports did a good job spreading lies about the Samurai, just imagine what they can do now.
I agree. It woukd be wonderful having the jimny in US or EU. I think it has to do with the fuel omissions not reaching the safety factor. This is the case for the UK ...but I am really sad for you guys not experiencing such a cool zippy little 4x4. I had the previous model, which i loved, but the new one is even better by far.
Good review. I bought a Gen3 here in Japan but ended up getting rid of it for a larger car. Just one little pronunciation correction for you, it's pronounced closer to "kay" (Kei) car. I'm currently considering the 2019 Jimny for our new second car, but as we've just bought an XV, I don't think my wife is sold. Thanks for the effort you put into your videos, I've subbed based on the quality of this one.
ARB in Australia make all sorts of upgrades for this waggon , including Old Man Emu suspension , air dif lockers , bull bars etc , it becomes a real off road vehicle
live in bfe Ohio 14 inch's of snow over night no problem I have a Jimny , river over flowed it banks and there's two and a half foot of water on the road no problem I have a Jimny , there was a rock slide and half of the road is bloke by dirt and rocks..... OH PLEASE I HAVE A JIMNY !!!!!!
Hi there! We can definitely help you with that. If in the future you ever considering buying one, then one of our vehicle specialists will be able to help you! You can request a call from our website via the link. call-back link: www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/
@@rivervalegroup Seriously, where has this presenter been hiding that we here in America have not heard him. I still love Clarkson, at the same time not since the early Clarkson Top Gear shows, have I felt that I was back in the English countryside. Thank you for the great reviews. Please remain grounded in your excellent reviews.
It really does look like an '88 Samurai. Very clean and perfectly designed! Easily the best of 2019, bring it to America! My 88 tin top Sammy made the best newspaper delivery truck ever made with a couple 10" subwoofers
Its weird when reviewers claim the jimny is so terrible to drive on road, most people who own them dont ever drive them off road like most 4wds and its still very popular
Quite comprehensive review. In India Suzuki has launched 5 door this year. I have booked an automatic variant. Looking at the gear ratio of automatic vs manual, I guess automatic’s 4th gear will do better than manual’s 5th gear on highways.
The Auto version is more suited to off road driving not paved roads. The manual will have you riding the clutch far to much due to it's small engine. The auto won't have this issue off road. That aside your review was very detailed and extremely well done.
I had these same suspicions but haven't found this to be the case at all. With 4 low and hill descent control you don't ever really need to ride the clutch.
@@adamm5282 PDriveTV did an detailed hardcore off road test of both manual and auto models. The manual was much better on road but the lack of torque made the auto a lot better for off road by just applying throttle. Concussion was the auto was the best of the two off road. Worth a watch on youtube, the courses they took the jimny on were not easy.
Great video. I wait for the Electric Jimny that will come in 2024-2025. the perfect second car for me for the mountain house because this is a serious Offroader. For the city and highway (long distance) , I have my Tesla Model 3 LR. This will be the ideal heavy duty offroad without emissions. ❤
You are so lucky Europe for having this awesome mini Jeep car, I hope they lunch it in US. I heard that Suzuki is partner with Toyota to bring it to the US I hope is true 🥰🥰🥰
In case you didn't know, there was jimnies in the US back then, they're rebranded as suzuki samurai. But consumer report destroyed their reputation, forcing the jimny to pull out of the US market.
I drive it daily in Berlin and round of it! I love it and I drive it now much often then our X3 - it is more fun! Also in the city... ;-) Maybe I'm a Farmer Monk???
you mention wading depth:'.. Suzuki doesn’t quote a maximum wading depth, so best stick to the tyre height rule of thumb, which in the standard tyre Jimny you're testing is about.. 693mm, which i can confirm to have tested myself
i live in the city.....i dont offroad....im not outdorsy....but i will buy this vehicle because its beautiful....actually my fav is mini cooper but im not buying one because a lot of reviews say they are unreliable
Surely being naturally aspirated and not having a turbo is the whole point of a robust 4x4 like this. Making the car and engine more abusible especially if its a 2nd car with low mileage use. Turbo's reduce reliability of cars, they have a financial cost in repair bills and maintenance. Turbo's in small displacement engines are some of the least reliable engines with the shortest life. I think the Suzuki remit is to provide a strong reliable car that you can take anywhere with perhaps the exception of your local dealer for repairs. Just feel if you are mentioning a lack of turbo it should be put into the context of why Suzuki have done that and not just stated as if it's some sort of design error by Suzuki as it comes across as if you don't understand why they have done that. Many Japanese car brands avoid or are reluctant to use turbo's in their engines. The current Mazda range for example and historically Toyota were not keen on them. Superchargers are much more reliable and better engineering for long term reliability but a simple naturally aspirated engine can last an extremely long time without much attention. I've heard of people paying up to £3,000 for turbo's to be replaced but it depends on the car and how easy to replace. Sometimes with quite low mileage too.
Interesting point you've mentioned here! I'm not so technically knowledgeable as you are. But somehow, my gut instinct suggest to me that I should not buy, say, a Ford Ranger Raptor pick-up truck because of its 2.2 bi-turbo diesel engine. You're explanation above might surely be a good reason. Thank you!
Your age is showing! Today's turbos are well matched and reliable. Many small turbo diesels run huge distances with no more than usual maintenance.So why not petrol?
Looks more like something I would buy now like a baby Land Rover 90 just a pity there is no diesel to make it better for my Forestry and other work I do. Thank you for the good video.
Nice looking vehicle, decent overview. What you said about driving them on glaciers in Iceland is just utter nonsense though. No one in their right mind would take one on a glacier without HEAVY modifications, just like the hundreds of other vehicles already designed for that purpose. (Oh, and glaciers are ICE, not snow. Being light helps, but it doesn't make up for the other limitations of such a small, underpowered 4x4).
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Nice review. I like the New Jimny--great design. What I don't like about it is the S Logo. Wish Suzuki would change the logo on the Jimny. When they do, perhaps that's the time I would buy a Jimny. Thanks for the review. (Liked & Subscribed)
Looks nice. I used to be an owner of a Suzuki Samurai for about 15 years. But seriusly with allmost that kind of money we can buy a 3d Vitara or Rav 4. They are faster, more comfortable and trully more than 95% of our kilometers are on road and they are better for this purpose. Sedans and hardcore 4x4 are loosing the game. Suv is the future.
I love this car. It has a sort of shrunken G-Class thing going on. If they'd only fitted a turbo to the engine, and made the boot a wee bit bigger, I'd buy one. As it is, I suspect it might be slightly compromised as a daily driver for me.
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Lovely little motor, I'd have one in a heartbeat if I didn't live in the middle of a city. Always seems a waste of engineering when I see people going to the shops in something that can go up a mountain.
I had a Jimny, sadly the front offside ball joint went....and there is no fix apart from a new front axle.....so to the scrapper it went...has put me off them.
Of course its a game changer , its the 4x4 that many people wanted , cheap and simple plus its very effective on offroad situation, not too small and not too big....and cheap! See landrover..this is the 3x4 that you were afraid to do and look ..people want it!
Please note that the Suzuki Jimny is no longer on sale in the UK, but we'll be keeping this review up as we know viewers like watching us test its capabilities 👍
According to NCAP it's got issues with passenger's safety though.
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Well now can get one as a 2 seater commercial variant, which is even better!
Please keep this review up since it is invaluable to viewers in other parts of the world such as South Africa where the Jimny has achieved the status of "cult vehicle".
This is probably the best car review I have ever seen, I really like that you are telling consumers exactly what they need to know rather than just voicing your opinion. You have clearly done your research and know a lot more about the car than even the dealer did. Anyway I recently purchased a Jimny as my second car because I live very rural and I'm just love taking it out in the nearby mountains. As much as it sucks on the freeway it gives me a happy joyful feeling behind the wheel and when you go off-road you feel unstoppable. I'm actually tempted to take it on an extended road trip soon, not because it's the best option available to me but merely because I love sitting behind the wheel of it.
It's an amazing car, and it seems everyone who buys one feels the same about it. good luck on your adventure Adam 👍
I live in Japan on the side of a mountain with my son. We commute daily into the city and this car has proven perfect for our lifestyle, balancing rural life, rural terrain, extreme weather, crowded & narrow city streets, etc. The list goes on. With the rear seats down, it’s perfect for two people and all the stuff we need carry. It’s also the only compact economy “kei car” that my son doesn’t feel embarrassed to be seen in next to the posh cars at his school carpark.
I was lucky enough to go into the dealer on a day they were decommissioning the test drive model and snapped it up to avoid the six-month waiting list. The Kei model is turbocharged and very nippy within city speed limits and country lanes.
I’m puzzled by the poor safety points for pedestrians because recently, a person ran out in of me and the car did a perfect emergency stop all by itself. Indeed, the safety tech is too sensitive in my opinion as it often and annoyingly alerts me to non-existent hazards, which is one of the very few complaints I have.
Great comprehensive review and as you say, there really is nothing like it.
I do believe the poor safety for pedestrians is as a result of actual impact performance testing. Pedestrian safety is going to be hindered by the lack of space between the grill and radiator. There just isn't much room to coddle a human torso, before that torso starts hitting the hard reinforcements that keep this vehicle intact when it hits something more substantial than a human torso.
Your son does not feeling dishonored by the car? I want this car so much
Interesting point, your son doesn't feel dishonored - I have a fully equiped fiat 500 and I also ain't feeling never dishonored. It's not the size, but the coolnes of the car that gives you a sense of proudness.
Hello! In Japan, does this car fall under the category of kei cars? Thank you!
@@yengsabio5315 The model reviewed in the video is not the kei version. I believe the kei version is available only in Japan. The model in the video is called "Jimny Sierra" in Japan but simply called "Jimny" when exported.
There are two main differences between the kei version and the export version that I'm aware of and discounting trim & equipment level variations within the model range.
The kei version comes with a 3-cylinder 660cc engine with turbo + intercooler.
The kei version does not have the extended wheel arches therefore having narrower wheels.
This is easily the best jimmy review , very comprehensive . I have one of these and it is the best car I've ever had !!!
Great review! Only the Jimny can easily be an everyday car. It is comfortable, the suspension is soft and it is very fun to drive. No problem driving it as an only car whatsoever.
We're glad you enjoyed the review, Manuel!
One mistake from reviewer, actually you can use new Jimny as an everyday car and only car, unlike its previous generation new jimny has much more soft suspension feel, good leg space for all 4 passengers, good height for your head too, the manual gear is also very comfortable and car is easy to drive in general, it is actually more comfortable to drive than new land rover defender, while being very economical with manual only 6.3 l per 100km, which is 40 mpg. Yes ofc it is not as comfortable as new Vitara or range rover evoque, yes the car starts to have little noise after 110km/h the wind noise and it is not that fast and sporty on the road and city, but you can drive it in city and on road while being comfortable and not getting tired, because seats are comfortable, easy to drive and soft, with all the electronic equipment like navigation, Bluetooth media heated seats, climate control and etc. Everything. which is enough for me to use it as everyday car cuz I also need to go off road Time to time and I enjoy doing it more than anything else
Thanks for your feedback 👍 good point
Cool rewiew! Thanks for your time 😀
Yes, I have droven it for 1h (Suzuki dealer tryal). On roads and off road, with my wife and my 21 year old son on board. Uneexpectedly comfortable, spacey, quiet, with head and leg room for everybody. Also not as slow as expected. Don't see a problem for allaround use. And people almost lost their eyes, when seeing this car. It is a cool looking car, indeed and enormous fun to drive. Cars like this started the 4x4 movement 25 years ago (Pajero, LandCruiser), what has turned to SUV mania seeing nowdays. But today's SUVs are just a joke. This is the basic 4x4, with basic drive joy
I totally agree with you.
I rented one for a day, and I was really surprised with how well it drove. I was scared it would be horrible, as almost all reviewers made it out to be on the road but it really was not.
Of course it's not an MX-5 or a m3, which means you shouldn't drive it like one. It got decent up to speed, and could follow traffic. Was comfortable driving 250 km on the county roads. I didn't try it on the highway so I can't speak for that. All I can say is, I was smiling the whole time. It's such a fun and interesting car.
I easily did 6l/100km driving county roads which in my eyes, is very good.
Yes, the trunk is nearly non existent but with the rear seats down, it's just alright. If it had no rear seats, people would just have complained about that.
We've had our 2020 SZ5 for 12 months and it makes a great daily car, such a refreshing change from the hordes of German saloons in the fast lane of the motorway
To mention, probably one the most beautiful SUV in the market.
I have been watching all jimny review videos, and i think most of them are soft on the jimny problems and kinks. This is the most honest review yet.
Still im buying the Jimny as my only car, and the automatic, because the brazilian manual version is completely stripped off. What a bummer, anyway, the best thing about the car is not even the offroad capability, is basicaly the only car that still has a masculine vibe, but a happy vibe, why all cars nowadays has an evil facia? The ones who buys Jimnys are the one who wants the world to be a happier place, lets get back to smiley, friendly, happy faces! The world is getting dark, we need positivity!
Hi! Good review as always! My Jimny is my only car and I drive both on gravel, country road and highway to work. It works just fine when you learn how to drive it. Sure it is no Mini but holds up well I think. When it is very windy it is a bit affected due to the boxy shape. Mine is an auto and all in all I am very pleased.
One of the better reviews I've seen, very comprehensive, top marks.
I put a deposit down on a manual Jungle Green version back in March this year, hoping to get it by the end of the year.
The only doubt I have is range with only a paltry 40 litres of fuel on board. I'm in Australia and plan to do a lot of outback touring with big distances between fuel stops so I may have to look for an after-market reserve tank so I don't take up valuable cargo space with extra jerry cans. If a reserve tank isn't available then I'll just have to travel extra light. Other than that, can't wait to get it!
Thanks, its a great vehicle 👍 have fun on your adventures
I now have 5000 km on my odometer, and I am averaging 13.2 kilometres per litre from my Jimny on the highway, using E10 fuel. Although that's a theoretical 500 + kilometres per tank, I still prefer to fill up every 400 km or so.
@69 Submariner Rang Rover might be behind on not allowing this color,..
@69 Submariner but lucky we get it at all 👌
I received mine in June & drive it around town on every chance I can. My other vehicles are a Subaru Forester TS STI and a Holden Colorado 4x4 dual cab, however I drive the Jimny as my first choice. It is great for around town, sits easily on the legal speed limit of 110km/h in Australia ( I drove it 6 hours home after collecting it from the Dealership), and you will have a grin on your face the whole time. I cannot believe these reviewers that just don’t get the Jimny’s versatility. I love mine so much that I have a second one being delivered in October 2919. Test drive one for yourself & you will be sold.
Me too, love mine. And spot on with your comments.
Got mine in March and been driving it around the city as well as country and off-road driving. Love it!
@@rosshutch what colour you get buddy? Mate you need to put your jimny as your youtube avatar! I mean show it off dude 👍😃🙏😋🙂👍
@@bigjimnycub9582 Yellow/green. Couldn't get a blue one from the dealer!
why buy a second one if you dont mind me asking?
Best Jimny review on UA-cam!
Incredibly thorough. Well done 👍
Looking foward to receiving mine in a few months!
Youll love it mate. I love mine. Dont listen to some reviews, they just dont get what a true 4x4 should be.
Thanks Elliott 👍 great car, let us know how you get on with it
@@rivervalegroup Yes really a great car. I just had mine 3 weeks ago in Chiffon Ivory Colour....
If I want to buy a car and get a proper review to aid me with that buying decision ...this is THE channel to come to for a thorough old school , relevent review of vehicles that cut through the gloss and spin to give clear concise information to the general public ..thanks for the uploads keep them coming .
Thanks Shadow sun 👍 thats our aim and it's great to hear we could help. Hope you enjoy our future reviews ✌
The most comprehensive and factual review of the Jimny I've seen. Well done.
Except he repeated the lie that they roll over easily. Suzuki won a lawsuit against the reviewing magazine.
old school looks fantastic
Just the sort of review I have been looking for. Very fair comparisons with similar vehicles such as the Duster, and orientated towards off road and not the school run and Sainsbury's
Thanks, John 👍
It’s good to watch reviews after having a Jimny for a while.. good review, but after driving up an off road track at a 45 degree angle, rocky, muddy and eventful, this car is amazing. Suspension upgrade fixed the tarmac performance too. Subscribed
So pleasing to find such an in-depth review instead of the myriad ones that seem to regurgitate the exact same info. Thanks for making this.
Our pleasure, Kyle!
Great, comprehensive review....but...there are a lot of people who will only be able to buy/run one car and will happily put up with the Jimmy's utilitarian character on the road. Cheers, Steve
Absolutely, Not an ideal daily driver, but lets face it...anything can be!
I have a 2005 Jimny. I use it as an everyday car but off-road it shines. Used it in the 2005 earthquake and it went where no other 4 by 4 would dare to go. Low kerb weight allowed it to go over fresh landslides skipping along happily.
Best channel if you want to have a real in depth review of a car you can't see in person and test drive!
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Surprisingly, first review where the bonet of the new Suzuki Jimmy was actually opened. All others are just doing a review for the sake of covering a new value for money car that's been talked about.
Excellent and honest review covering all the all aspects of engine, hardware and interiors.
Thanks for the feedback 👍 great to see comments like this
Suzuki Jimny was and still is proper 4x4 that is capable on paved roads as well. No one can't expected from car that is great for offroad to be great on motorway, compromise has to be taken. If I can afford one I would buy it without thinking, for someone who live on countryside this is perfect second car or maybe only car.
Three things I wish for this Jimny:
1: Either a TD option, or even a turbo gas engine.
2: Real locking differentials
and the one that will never happen:
3: It to be sold in North America. This Canadian lusts for a new Jimny!
You can add after market ARB Air Lockers if you want Locking diffs available for the Jimny
I bought one as a second car, my main car was a Mercedes SLK. I enjoyed driving it and was handy for Golf, Fishing and picking up DIY stuff. Ended up selling the Merc as I was hardly driving it...
I have a 2001 for my every day drive in Jamaica and I love it would love to upgrade to this new one its unstoppable for me at times
I waited a year after order...and worth the wait all the way. Best car ever!
Fantastic to hear, Norah! Thanks for watching 👍
God !! im exhausted just listening ... you certainly do your research mate, love all the fine and in depth detail, If it were a book review then an Andy McNabb thriller would come to mind, not in content but in precision and detail. Loved it .
Thanks Damian, sorry that you found some parts exhausting! We have a shorter 6-minute version of this review if you'd prefer to watch that next time: ua-cam.com/video/6DG2o_xtzhY/v-deo.html
Awsome little 4x4. Massive waiting list and even saw one selling for 10% more than new retail price 2nd hand with 15000 miles on it.
List price for the posh version over here is just under €20,000. If you want one right now, you'll have to pay around €23,000 at the moment ... often for base versions which have a list price of just under €18,000. So yeah... well done updating the car, Suzuki. But shame on you for underestimating demand and/or trying to jack up prices through scarcity. :)
the best and most thorough jimny review ever. however the camera man keeps you catching him around the car. :)
When the going gets tough this jimny won't muck about it will definitely get you there respect !.
You're right! It never crosses my mind to buy anything else! I own 2 Jimnys 3rd generation and I couldn't be any happier.
And you're wrong! They make excellent daily drivers run-abouts and work "trucks".
With some decent modifications this is gonna be a SERIOUS giant killer. I like it!!👍👍👍
Here in Japan the catalogue of add-on stuff is quite a publication.
They accessorize here like nowhere else... quite needlessly in my opinion.
I LOVE this Car and i've seen ALL Reviews and Video about it... but yours is one of the very BEST! Thanks a lot! ;)
Thanks 👌
Another excellent, thorough review. Best on the Internet.
Thanks Mark 👌 great to see comments like this
I have to correct one statement here about the Jimny in Iceland. It is by far not the only SUV or truck that can drive on glaciers here or in the winter in snow covered highlands. We modify our trucks and SUV's heavily for those trips. The Jimnys that are driven in the highlands are usually equipped with 33"-35" tires because it is so light. The heavier the vehicle the larger tires we gernerally use for snow wheeling. Most of the vehicles use 38"-46" tires. Many american trucks are going bigger like the F350 and Rams that are driving on 49"-54" tires.
By no means is the Jimny the only allowed vehicle for the highlands in Iceland.
It is however, along with Dacia Duster a popular choice as a rental car for tourists to travel within Iceland during summer. And those are absolutely not equipped for traversing a glacier or the highlands in the winter.
But otherwise a nice review.
Regards from Iceland.
A 2015 Jimny (previous generation) is about £10,500 or so on Autotrader. That's about 80% of original retail. This new Jimny has a 2 year waiting list, and many are being sold nearly new for as much as £3,000 above list price. 2 years from now the waiting list might be more sensible, but the idea that this car is going to be 51% of its original retail value after 3 years is not realistic - 80% (like the old model) is much more likely, and if the waiting lists are still long, perhaps even more than that.
This car is likely to hold its value like no other car on the road. Probably because this car is like no other car in the world. It has no competition really, there are no other small offroaders with twin solid live axles and a selectable low range 4wd system. None. It's closest rival is the Jeep Wrangler, which is in another class altogether. Even the Land Cruiser mentioned in this video does not have twin sold axles anymore. In fact, the closest thing to competition the 4th gen Jimny has, bizarrely, is the 3rd gen Jimny!!!
"You'll be temped to line the door pockets with strips of neurofen" hahahaha lost it!
An amazing review. Thank you
Thanks for the feedback 👍
I had a Daihatsu Feroza...missed it dearly...but here is it again !!
As some comments have said some people understand the Jimny others wont. I had Landrovers for many years and they were good for what they were used for, I used an SJ 413 long wheelbase pickup for a year and it was as good off road as my Landrovers and far superior on road being faster [not a lot] quieter [a lot] and used a lot less petrol. the new Jimny in standard spec is good on road for the type of vehicle it is as well as being good offroad, add offroad tyres, manual locking front and rear diffs, a heavy duty clutch and a lower low range transfer gear [4 to 1 or lower] and it will make it excellent.
Suzuki...WE NEED JIMNEY IN AMERICA!
Suzuki we need Jimny in EU
Your car lobby will never allow that. It's too much of a threat especially in the heartland and rural areas.
Aiden LF That’s right, imagine what will happen if US consumers find out that there is honest better quality off-road cars than the wrangler and at normal prices and not the stupid price Fiat ask for these 1 Star crash test rated cans. Consumer reports did a good job spreading lies about the Samurai, just imagine what they can do now.
I agree. It woukd be wonderful having the jimny in US or EU. I think it has to do with the fuel omissions not reaching the safety factor. This is the case for the UK ...but I am really sad for you guys not experiencing such a cool zippy little 4x4. I had the previous model, which i loved, but the new one is even better by far.
Good review. I bought a Gen3 here in Japan but ended up getting rid of it for a larger car. Just one little pronunciation correction for you, it's pronounced closer to "kay" (Kei) car. I'm currently considering the 2019 Jimny for our new second car, but as we've just bought an XV, I don't think my wife is sold. Thanks for the effort you put into your videos, I've subbed based on the quality of this one.
ARB in Australia make all sorts of upgrades for this waggon , including Old Man Emu suspension , air dif lockers , bull bars etc , it becomes a real off road vehicle
Best review of the Jimny !
That's great to hear, thanks for watching!
looking forward to this one!
FANTASTIC Awesome review.
VERY THOROUGH VERY. Complete.
10/10.
Thank you.
Subbed.
Thanks Terry 👍
live in bfe Ohio 14 inch's of snow over night no problem I have a Jimny , river over flowed it banks and there's two and a half foot of water on the road no problem I have a Jimny , there was a rock slide and half of the road is bloke by dirt and rocks..... OH PLEASE I HAVE A JIMNY !!!!!!
easily an everyday driver, great review, subbed
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Wow, that was a thorough review! Thanks
Thank you Jason 😄
Obviously not a Suzuki lover. Would love to own one of these and I bet the jimny will last a lot longer than the modern cars of today.
Hi there! We can definitely help you with that. If in the future you ever considering buying one, then one of our vehicle specialists will be able to help you! You can request a call from our website via the link.
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That's a proper review. Nice work
Cheers 👍
@@rivervalegroup Seriously, where has this presenter been hiding that we here in America have not heard him. I still love Clarkson, at the same time not since the early Clarkson Top Gear shows, have I felt that I was back in the English countryside. Thank you for the great reviews. Please remain grounded in your excellent reviews.
@@karenmarieh.j.3842 Thanks Karen 👍
Another great review - well done!
Glad you enjoyed it Pierre!
It really does look like an '88 Samurai. Very clean and perfectly designed! Easily the best of 2019, bring it to America! My 88 tin top Sammy made the best newspaper delivery truck ever made with a couple 10" subwoofers
Its weird when reviewers claim the jimny is so terrible to drive on road, most people who own them dont ever drive them off road like most 4wds and its still very popular
Quite comprehensive review.
In India Suzuki has launched 5 door this year. I have booked an automatic variant.
Looking at the gear ratio of automatic vs manual, I guess automatic’s 4th gear will do better than manual’s 5th gear on highways.
Bring the Samurak back to America Suzuki!
We have that Samurai here in the Philippines! Great lookin' if I may say so!
best all round view of jimny
Thanks for your support Peter 👍
Booked a 5 door version of the new Jimny in india. We had the second gen in limited production until 2018.
The Auto version is more suited to off road driving not paved roads. The manual will have you riding the clutch far to much due to it's small engine. The auto won't have this issue off road. That aside your review was very detailed and extremely well done.
I had these same suspicions but haven't found this to be the case at all. With 4 low and hill descent control you don't ever really need to ride the clutch.
@@adamm5282 PDriveTV did an detailed hardcore off road test of both manual and auto models. The manual was much better on road but the lack of torque made the auto a lot better for off road by just applying throttle. Concussion was the auto was the best of the two off road. Worth a watch on youtube, the courses they took the jimny on were not easy.
best review on this car, thought i had problem reaching it. maybe try to add "in depth review" to the title or smth like that :P
Thank you for the feedback 👍
Great video. I wait for the Electric Jimny that will come in 2024-2025. the perfect second car for me for the mountain house because this is a serious Offroader. For the city and highway (long distance) , I have my Tesla Model 3 LR. This will be the ideal heavy duty offroad without emissions. ❤
The best car for all targets
You are so lucky Europe for having this awesome mini Jeep car, I hope they lunch it in US. I heard that Suzuki is partner with Toyota to bring it to the US I hope is true 🥰🥰🥰
In case you didn't know, there was jimnies in the US back then, they're rebranded as suzuki samurai. But consumer report destroyed their reputation, forcing the jimny to pull out of the US market.
@@ciedrickmarasigan1929 thank, but I know that because I Google it already. That is sad that car was pull out of US market.
Excellent review, as usual.
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Watch some of the Australian 4 wheel drive shows with the Jimny you will be impressed with what it can do.They don,t muck around
I drive it daily in Berlin and round of it! I love it and I drive it now much often then our X3 - it is more fun! Also in the city... ;-) Maybe I'm a Farmer Monk???
Do you also drive on the highway a lot? How is that if I may ask?
thanks for a brilliant review . Its definetly a good little off roader , infact a glorified quand bike cheers
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you mention wading depth:'.. Suzuki doesn’t quote a maximum wading depth, so best stick to the tyre height rule of thumb, which in the standard tyre Jimny you're testing is about.. 693mm, which i can confirm to have tested myself
Thanks for the info Peter 👌 great to hear from someone with first-hand experience
Great review and what an awesome car...
38:49~ Nice.
Great and detail review as alway. Thank you. Suzuki, please come back to US.
I've had 3 trackers, if this was for sale in the USA, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Excellent assessment,thks.
Thanks Bruce 👍
I love this light weight small suv 4x4!! Especially for lower income people. Who wants to spend $ 60000
On a 4x4.
A great little car and a wonderful review, I want one ~ but I need a LWB one.
i live in the city.....i dont offroad....im not outdorsy....but i will buy this vehicle because its beautiful....actually my fav is mini cooper but im not buying one because a lot of reviews say they are unreliable
Surely being naturally aspirated and not having a turbo is the whole point of a robust 4x4 like this. Making the car and engine more abusible especially if its a 2nd car with low mileage use. Turbo's reduce reliability of cars, they have a financial cost in repair bills and maintenance. Turbo's in small displacement engines are some of the least reliable engines with the shortest life. I think the Suzuki remit is to provide a strong reliable car that you can take anywhere with perhaps the exception of your local dealer for repairs. Just feel if you are mentioning a lack of turbo it should be put into the context of why Suzuki have done that and not just stated as if it's some sort of design error by Suzuki as it comes across as if you don't understand why they have done that. Many Japanese car brands avoid or are reluctant to use turbo's in their engines. The current Mazda range for example and historically Toyota were not keen on them. Superchargers are much more reliable and better engineering for long term reliability but a simple naturally aspirated engine can last an extremely long time without much attention. I've heard of people paying up to £3,000 for turbo's to be replaced but it depends on the car and how easy to replace. Sometimes with quite low mileage too.
Thanks for the comment bonzobanana1
🙏 A good point. Keep it simple, rugged and the cost down. Exactly what a Jimny buyer wants 👍
Interesting point you've mentioned here!
I'm not so technically knowledgeable as you are. But somehow, my gut instinct suggest to me that I should not buy, say, a Ford Ranger Raptor pick-up truck because of its 2.2 bi-turbo diesel engine. You're explanation above might surely be a good reason.
Thank you!
Your age is showing! Today's turbos are well matched and reliable. Many small turbo diesels run huge distances with no more than usual maintenance.So why not petrol?
What a good reviewer, subscribed
Looks more like something I would buy now like a baby Land Rover 90 just a pity there is no diesel to make it better for my Forestry and other work I do. Thank you for the good video.
Oh man, looks sooooo nice to have one if it can be 150mm longer.
Love the review sir. Wish Suzuki didn't pull out of the NA market.
8 month waiting list for these can’t buy them fast enough
Nice looking vehicle, decent overview.
What you said about driving them on glaciers in Iceland is just utter nonsense though. No one in their right mind would take one on a glacier without HEAVY modifications, just like the hundreds of other vehicles already designed for that purpose.
(Oh, and glaciers are ICE, not snow. Being light helps, but it doesn't make up for the other limitations of such a small, underpowered 4x4).
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Nice review. I like the New Jimny--great design. What I don't like about it is the S Logo. Wish Suzuki would change the logo on the Jimny. When they do, perhaps that's the time I would buy a Jimny. Thanks for the review. (Liked & Subscribed)
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Looks nice. I used to be an owner of a Suzuki Samurai for about 15 years. But seriusly
with allmost that kind of money we can buy a 3d Vitara or Rav 4. They are faster,
more comfortable and trully more than 95% of our kilometers are on road and they are better
for this purpose. Sedans and hardcore 4x4 are loosing the game. Suv is the future.
loosing the game ? oh you mean losing !! Jesus, even my 5 year doesn't get that wrong
@@piscatorialquagswagging Obviously your 5 years took from his mom...
I love this car. It has a sort of shrunken G-Class thing going on. If they'd only fitted a turbo to the engine, and made the boot a wee bit bigger, I'd buy one. As it is, I suspect it might be slightly compromised as a daily driver for me.
great review, really want one... but prices in uk now are crazy, if they were still at 18K id have one
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A turbo, and a 2.0 would make this 4x4 a beast
#22:20 How would this problem be better if the back door had its hinges on the top rather than the sides????
I'd buy one if offered in the USA
Lovely little motor, I'd have one in a heartbeat if I didn't live in the middle of a city. Always seems a waste of engineering when I see people going to the shops in something that can go up a mountain.
What about an in-depth on Ignis? Thank you.
Thank you for the suggestion, Stelios. We'll take this on-board 👍
Just one thing, stop saying suv it’s not it’s a proper 4x4
I just sold my 2019 Honda CRV Turbo and bought new Jimny , 3 years waiting
How exciting! Let us know how you get on with your Jimny 👍
Put on a bull bar snorkel diff breathers and a winch ....go for it
IT HAS CUP HOLDERS!!!
That was my only gripe about my much beloved SJ410
I had a Jimny, sadly the front offside ball joint went....and there is no fix apart from a new front axle.....so to the scrapper it went...has put me off them.
ideal for many places in the developing world
Of course its a game changer , its the 4x4 that many people wanted , cheap and simple plus its very effective on offroad situation, not too small and not too big....and cheap! See landrover..this is the 3x4 that you were afraid to do and look ..people want it!