2019 Suzuki Jimny: Detailed review & hardcore off-road test (POV)
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- 2019 Suzuki Jimny: Detailed review & hardcore 4x4 test (POV), auto vs manual. Head over to performancedri... for more details.
2019 Suzuki Jimny
1.5-litre petrol four-cylinder
75kW and 130Nm
Five-speed manual or four-speed auto, part-time RWD/4WD
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Edit: The predecessor was offered with an automatic option. We incorrectly say in the video this new model is the first auto.
Also, we now realise there is no centre diff. We didn't know what the LSD-type function was called during the time of filming, so we incorrectly kept referring to it as a 'centre diff'. Suzuki officially calls it a "brake LSD traction control" system.
Our apologies for these errors.
I'd pin this just so people who like to complain see it
@@DustyRobertson Thanks
Thank you, very good review. Re: the traction control/diff. It has no centre diff at all, just a locked driveline front/rear in 4wd mode. It uses the traction control to brake a spinning wheel per axle, to load up the opposite one on the same axle. Very much similar to the Freelander 1/Discovery 2 traction control. Yes the Jimny does look capable, although not really any different to a stock Defender 90 or Jeep Wrangler.
how can you do reviews with such non-existant knowledge???
@@Roxak Thanks for the feedback. We will try harder next time to produce free content for you.
Keep in mind we are getting in and out of new vehicles multiple times a week. It can be hard to learn every single thing about a car, every time. Also keep in mind we run a very small team here (we don't have researchers and editorial assistants like the other big channels). We also maintain a website and do all editing in-house.
In saying that, if we owned the car or had one over a longer period we're sure we could provide more facts for you. Alternatively, our written reviews are usually a lot more factual as we have time to sit down and check all the facts as we write.
In the end all we can do is apologise for this. It is simply the best we can do. If it's not good enough, perhaps you should check out the other channels on UA-cam.
as 5 door Jimny is launched in India, I was looking for a comprehensive review and your video is just perfect to say a big "YES" to this little beast.
Heard it's more unstable at higher speeds and while turning since it's the same width as the 2 door version but longer. Is this true?
@@OM-bs7of as this car is light it will be risky to turn it in high speed as maneuverability would be difficult. This you can call a short coming however at this price you should not expect everything from a car. Although price is also a bit on higher side however if you are buying 4*4 than you are an enthusiast so obviously you would not looking at a price tag that much.
@@ManufactureIndia you're missing the question im asking. Im only talking about the 2 door vs the 4 door jimny models. I have heard the 4 door is a lot more likely to turn over while corning at speed. Asking if that is true.
@@OM-bs7ofyes that's true
@@OM-bs7of I bought the 5 door Jimny last month, done about 3000km's with it and I have not felt any instability around corners. Maybe that was resolved somehow before releasing to South Africa (and Australia).
Then again, the Jimny aren't really built for speed anyway.
I've watched a dozen of these comparisons videos. And I am honestly impressed by how the Jimny keeps up with all these "serious" 4x4s; whilst still using road tyres!
This review is sooooooooo incredibly done! The car's off-road capability is just amazing~
The BEST Jimny review. Especially the off road segment rather than those annoying reviewers who think driving on a dirt road and through a puddle is going off road.
Thanks. We'll try and produce more and more of these style reviews.
What an excellent review. No BS, no loud an obnoxious voice, just a calm presentation. Carwow and other companies should take notes.
I’m glad you enjoyed the Jimny, ai love your reviews and tests, I enjoy seeing cars I’ve never considered buying but seeing my own car be reviewed so well is fantastic, most reviewers don’t appreciate it for what it is and focus on it’s highway performance, I’m glad you were able to experience it off-road, If only you could own it for a month or so! I’ve had mine for 2 months and 8000+km and I keep finding little quirks and features that weren’t in the previous models or any other car for that matter.
Also, for the short period you had the Jimny did you notice people on the roads / car parks checking the Jimny out or taking photos? The kintetic yellow isn’t the most flattering but it’s still a Jimny, everywhere I go in my Jungle green Jimny I get looks, it turns heads on freeways, it makes people toot horns, every time I enter a store I come out to someone waiting by the Jimny to ask questions.
It’s a stunning car and a pleasure to drive even with a few short coming on road but I wouldn’t have it any other way, Just glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, a number of people came up to us during our test asking about the car. We made a few new friends :)
I know Suzuki calls it yellow, but isn't the color actually green in person?
I've got the old one 2017 model auto, you mentioned there was a previous gen behind you on the track, it would have been interesting to see a direct comparison between the old and new models.
Con unos conductores tan malos no venden ninguno. Se debe coger la subida por encima de caballon para que la llanta no patine veo que no conecto la tracción en la 4x4
We have been driving Jimnys for a number of years in the windy Cape in South Africa. Yes it's a wind catcher and wobbles in the lorry groves in the tar, but I wouldn't go without my Jimny. It always puts a smile on my face, it takes us everywhere offroad and is a great camping buddy. We have now fitted it with a Roofpod rooftent and it's awesome. The Jimny community is great and down to earth. LOVE them ❤. Thank you for your great review.
this is the first review of the many reviews of this suzuki that gets it right and talks about what the car is made for , great job and thank you .
Thanks!
Past year I have been watching reviews of this great little car and I reckon yours is the best most comprehensive I have seen. Nice work guys. Would love one of these. But have a 76 series...so.
Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. Can't go wrong with a 76!
great job man! Glad you are doing full reviews and not just performance data. Getting better and better each upload. Congrats.
Thanks for the feedback. Always great to hear :)
Jose M l
Best Gen 4 Jimny review I have seen on UA-cam. Thanks for posting this!
finally a car manufacturer that listens to its feedback and makes a car which the actual consumers want
Like what? putting a moped motor inside a box with bicycle tires?
A very comprehensive and honest review thank you. As a Jimny owner I fully agree - it loves being off-road way more than on it. 😁🤙🏻
We took the Jimny off road last week. Very very capable, we did very well considering we were on-road tyres.
This is great. I was worried that the A/T version would be less capable off road but it seems it can handle its own pretty well.
Yeah, MT is an obsolete tech really, in the next 10 years you probably cant buy M/T even in the cheapest 4x4 trim.
@@Ghost12561 the automatic Jimny is 3 seconds slower on a 0-100 test and the fuel consumption is also worse
Automatic transmissions has progressed a lot on the last decade but the 4 speed auto in the Jimny is crap
I bought the new Suzuki Swift and this came in the exact day I went to pick my new car... If I knew about it arriving, I would of bought this. We are a Suzuki family, 2018 Vitara, Samurai, Swift etc, they are such fun cars. I am really pleased with the new generation of Suzukis
do u know u have to wait one year for any purchase?
@@isaillis What? Who told you that? To get the Sport I had to wait 3 months and I simply said fuck it. My Swift now is 145horse power without turbo, so it's basically a sport one. The only difference is the bodykit.
It's good that you did a thorough test on both the manual and automatic. Most of the journos just assume the autos suck and just ignore it. Here in Japan 80% of all the Jimny are autos. It's got to be good.
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 ;-)
Okay this is definitely going to be my first 4x4!!! Can’t wait to get one and explore Australia with it!!
Keep us up too date. I wanna hear from you when you get one
If they sold this in Canada i would buy one instantly.
Suzuki left Canada earlier this decade and the U.S. in the past one, I doubt they'll come back anytime soon. Maybe you can import one, cuz I've seen Canadians importing JDM cars like there's no tomorrow.
@@raulferro3998 i know that, that's why i said "if". Suzuki couldn't compete in the market because they chose not to compete. They had models that were designed for asia/europe and couldn't compete with NA based vehicles. Look at Kia and Hyundai, they're doing very well. Especially Kia, they got some nice vehicles.
It's just too bad, cause lots of the old Samurai's are still kicking around here.
have to be 15 years old to import so you can only get the old jimney
@@scottauger10 you don't need to import a vehicle if it's sold in Canada. Hence why i said, i would buy one if if it was sold in Canada.
@@scottauger10 Even if it is left hand drive? Cuz you can get one from Mexico too.
IF this was in North America I would totally buy one of these.
Import one
@@bekabeka71 yeah if you want to wait 25 year's
It’s great but for highway driving it’s not powerful enough in my opinion
@@adibbehroozitv6447 the mahindra roxor just came out in the US and i bet it will sell good. We want the Jimny
It is in North America, you can buy them in Mexico.
one of the best review on UA-cam of this great 4x4. thanks you guys. Great job
A very good, well balanced review dealing with testing a car for what it is. Thanks guys.
Best honest review. For highway, better cornering and steering feel, the 215 BFG tyre upgrade I did really improved the over all road handling, stable and quite
I did the same upgrade to 215 BFGs. I was amazed at how it improved the on-road feeling. It's hard to describe, but it now sits solid on the road. Only note to make is that the BFG tyres usually have around 40-45 psi in them. This was awful and slippery. Reduced to 28psi and they are fantastic.
Rabbit_NZ Agree on the PSI, feels better at the lower end , we run 30 psi👍
@@rabbit_nz176 How did you find the BFGs in terms of affecting your fuel economy?
this has got to be one of the best car review channels...
Landrover, take note of how Suzuki modernise off roaders...
I thought it will break really quick but holly shirt, this little box can do it!
@@ericvalverderosado2046 with beam axles front and rear these things are weapons. Needs 2" of lift and some 215/75 R15 Kumho KL71s though.
As a LR D2a driver, I fully agree. I'd take a Jimney over the new Defender when its released as a confident prediction.
@@andyg611 Oh, pshaw! You don't want rugged funtionality - why, you actually want a full wooden interior!
Andy G the new defender is overpriced bling, and nobody will use it to go off road unless very wealthy because 99% of them will be leased.
I just keep seeing a modern series 1 Land Rover......
Basic, capable, cheap, reliable, functional.
I just wish it were 10% bigger.
Best test ever !
Unfortunately I now live in deepest France and can't find a dealer...I'd get one.
Slenderman f
This is the almost perfect car for me, it just needs to be that tiniest bit bigger. I drive a 2005 grand vitara and that’s as small as I’d want. But this car should be on every mans xmas list, great little toy. And i can see it being a collectors item in a couple decades.
Just back from travelling 10 countries in one journey, sleeping at mountaintops in my rooftent, Jimny equiped with fridge/freezer, complete kitchen, hot shower etc etc... climbed the craziest rocks and drove through deep lakes, fully loaded, not even one single problem! A little bit slower than my 300bhp Golf, but still best buy ever! 😎🤙🏻💕
Fyi:
About turning off auto-brake on difficult tracks: On difficult tracks, we use Low gear, which also switches off all safety systems! 🙄
This color is not only two-tone, it excists in single color.
The 2 fake buttons in the center console, are seat heating in mine, but we don't have a rear viewing camera (Belgium).
To end: It shows in everything you say... running the clutch, not a lot of torque, etc... that you haven't discovered low-gear 1st! 😂 A whole new world will open, I assure you 😋
What should I buy? Automatic version ou manual? Thanks man
Did you make videos of the travel journey ? I would like to watch them and follow your journey.
@@AliAnsariUS-PK I was travelling for 3y, most copyrighted pictures are on my insta, Elcarbonez
This was awesome. Don't worry about the camera angles and such...it adds some authenticity and charm and all your apologies make you seem like a good, considerate human being. I'm a little tired of being screamed at by youtubers because they have 'high energy'. Good job and keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback.
Come to America please Suzuki 🙏
No you have everything plus it would break it half when you sit in it
@@thomashudson4733 The fuck is your problem
@@thomashudson4733 Lmao i have a Suzuki Grand Nomade from 2008 and only oil changes has been made, still going strong!
@@RyGuyTheAVGuy Americans
@@thomashudson4733 I mean shit mate, we got a lot to be jealous of, undying freedom and all that, but that anger is bad for you.
Thanks for the test, and thanks for a video without a lot off music in the background.
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Jaguar Land Rover take note. Your new Defender could have been like this.
Gonna get my Jimmy for sure. I hope they continue the legacy of the old Samurai or 1st Gen Vitara (Geo Tracker).
The very BEST Jimny natural test, I've ever seen and I could demand :) Unusual vehicle, unusual crew! Very best regards!
This is an interesting feature on Jimny showcasing the abilities and extent to which this vehicle can go. Hell o Yeah from India for JIMNY
Amazing
What this little vehicle can do with stock tires and no modifications whatsoever no other full sized off road vehicle can do!!! Way to go Suzuki!!!
It's so much like the older jimny and I love it!
Blank buttons are for seat heaters, Aus doesn’t have seated heats, Nz and other markets have them as an extra option.
I believe they are standard on the SZ5 in the UK, we don't get any of the good colours though (dark green or gunmetal)
This is the reason why the Jimmy will never come to the US. It will outsell the Jeep Wrangler. I would buy one in a heartbeat. I love it and great video. 👍👍
The push start button model is called "Sierra" and that one has more electronics to it suited more for urban drive. The Jimny is kept basic becoz it is meant more for off-road where basic stuff ensure there is less risk of breaking down. I ❤️ Jimny as it is a great fun off-roader. 👍🏻
the best review of the 2019 Jimny I have seen ! Well done
Have the manual and in low range it will crawl over almost anything, amazingly capable in stock trim.
Yes, he took it only 70% of the way. With 4WD low, he would of Killed that track. hOw could he of not known lol.
@@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936 We used low range a lot. We spent 2 days filming this, and got it stuck numerous times, in 4L and 4H. However, a lot of the footage was cut as it didn't fit in with the narrative. More details will be in the written review.
I love it, mate! So nice to see a bit of the other side of this channel. Would be nice to see the odd video like this between the 0-100KPH’s!
Thanks for the feedback. We'll try to put together more and more of these, and make improvements along the way.
to fix the stability, wider lower profile tires, like 215/55 or 60 tires 16" wheels all terrain, you can still go pretty much anywhere.
Very well done review, indeed one of the best here on UA-cam. I've been waiting for mine (The version I got is the Suzuki Jimny GL MT 2020 Silver) Suzuki Costa Rica finally called a few days back and is here now. I have to go and pick it up this coming Thursday Dec 19. Cheers Mate! PURA VIDA!
Mae hasta que llegó el hp virus y hay que estar encerrado en la casa, que madre!!!. Cómo le ha ido con el Jimny?
@@estebanamador7601 Cierto lo que dices... Me ha salido super bueno ya lo he puesto a prueba en el barro, lastre y caminos 4x4 la verdad no tengo ninguna queja de como se comporta el Jimny muy economico tambien!
@@MrFLICOX que bueno, y sí, me han dicho que son económicos 👍👍👍
I am waiting for Jimny to arrive in India. I enjoyed the review. No frills and beautifully made...
But you have the Mahindra Thar!
American here. I wish we had a solid off-road option like this Jimny. Most of our best off-road vehicles are quite large.
Absolutely fantastic display offloading that machine. I know that most people would not want to go through the hassle of a custom frame to make the Jimny a full body on frame vehicle but I did a mid 80s Samurai on a modified and boxed chassis with a 4" body and 6" suspension lift a GM 2.8 v-6 and 5 speed manual transmission swap and put it on offset 15" rims with 33" A/T tires. We called it the Big Toe because it looked like a 1/4 scale Monster Truck. It was a serious offroad machine that also had pretty decent highway capability post build. The GM powerplant and gearbox made for a much needed boost in power and let's just say that merging onto the interstate was no longer a cringing event. It would be like slapping a stock v-8 into an S-10 that had been powered by a 2.8 v-6 it suddenly became a rocket. Take a vehicle that weighs roughly 1100 kilos and give it a 115 horsepower under the hood which was nearly doubling the power it scoots along nicely. I wish that Suzuki was still marketed in the USA because I would love to get my hands on one of these new Jimny SUVs and build another Hot Wheels offroader. With some of the 1.5 Turbo configurations today making nearly 200 HP or more it would be a fun little Ute that would take me back to my teenage years. I miss the Micro 4x4s that were imported in the late 70s and 80s; they were basic as it got, didn't cost a whole bunch and made for awesome adventure machines when Frankensteined together with some mad science. Please Suzuki come back to the USA I need a Jimny in my life.
I checked several videos and This is one of the best reviews of the jimny 👌🏻great job
I wish the Jimny was sold in Canada.
Great little off road machine, would be great for Canadian winters.
I miss Suzuki. I miss light weight mud skippers. Come back to America.
Driving for 40 year now, never had the urge to adjust my steering wheel, never had the need of a cup holder
It's a good presentation that gives me an idea for the Jimny 4X 4. All my concerns met satisfaction those unexplained by the car seller. The size and performance amazed me. I have FJ Cruiser but still, I need a compact size. Thanks for your presentation and demonstration to ease my negative impression. Good job and thanks. Carry on .....
twin lockers, 31 mtz tyres and 2inch lift would make this little off-roader very capable on a budget without sacrificing reliability
isn't it too underpowered for 31 inch tyres? with it only having 130 nm of torque
For me, just twin lockers and something for upgrade the engine in just 5 or 10 hp.
Thomas Van Ende I’m sure it would be hella slow on 31s but I’d think be more than enough power in low range. Won’t set any land speed records but neither will any 4x4
Heh, on that moped engine? It would drive a top speed of 30 miles an hour!
Jerry Zhang have seen couple around Australia already and no trouble going 100km/ph. What else do people expect for a sub 30k new 4x4. If they put a faster 6cyl it would just make the whole car cost more
Suzuki no longer sell cars Stateside, cause The American Consumer Report made a "Fake New" review of the Jimny. Suzuki sue the publishing company and won the case and American Consumer Report paid millions to Suzuki for the damages they incured with their fake review, but Suzuki decided to stop selling their products except the motorcycles in the US but the Jimny is sold anywhere in the world and have become very very successfull
What a shame it's a lovely car I hope they bring it back to the states
US is king of fake news, serves them all right. Glad they are available here in Australia, and even our mates in Russia get them.
Please bring at least these back 😭😭
Same in Canada. I want a Jimny and am looking to import one from Mexico. Low cost functional car which is hard to find these days.
Best Jimny detailed review ever. Really nice.
I love how this car looks. All my friends think it's hideous
Your friends are probably hideous and just jealous
In person this car looks amazing.. My neighbour got one and its so sweet in real life
Get new friends.
I love walking back from the shops and just staring at mine 😍😍
Great, informative video. I’m considering buying one and this has been very helpful. I’m intending to use it (with a trailer) as a delivery vehicle for machinery, and the utility level of specification, the cost and the fact it has a low four pulling capability, all make it look very attractive. I was waiting for the new defender but it’s turned out not to be a working vehicle in its new reincarnation. Many thanks again.
Very good review. One thing, dealers and tyre shops always overinflate Jimny tyres. I always get mine back with mid 30's psi, should be mid 20's according to specifications on B pillar.
Thanks, and thanks for the tip.
Not available in the colonies, and I'm a Tacoma guy anyways. I LOVED this review though! It felt honest, and the off road parts were exciting. Watching this little car mob around in the mud almost made me wish the review was longer.
bloody hell mate! ... doesn't suit me at all ... but why can't I stop thinking about it?
I don't off-road ... I need 5 doors ...I do 50/50 highway/city driving .... damn ! :-)
your video review is awesome real-world !
I do literally nothing related to off-roading or outdoorsie stuff. What attracts me about this and the Jeep is how reliable and practical they are! I'd buy these just because of that alone; knowing you can do these things if you need to is bloody brilliant!
MrPelikan500 same here :) and here in Croation its not cheap either, it is starting from 22 000 euros... but anyway im in love with it😁
Its like a brand new suzuki samurai! So cool!
Thats what it is, still solid diff front and rear as well
great video, love how in depth you went and very professional keep up the great work
Light and nimble ,no need to be an elephant on a goat track. Its the cheeky kid who challenges you to foot race.
They start from $33,000 manual going up to #39, 000 auto
Great, get my new Jimny in December, in Sweden with A/T
Please Suzuki bring that beauty here in the states 🙏 😫👉❤ I want one bad!
Great Review!
Looking forward to get one.
Thanks and greetings from the Chilean Patagonia.
Best review I have seen of the new Jimny... by far!!!
Thanks :)
What a wonderful review.. it's almost like I test drove the car.. well done
SUPERB REVIEW @PDriveTV ! FYI the blank buttons near the hand brake are for the seats heater (first equipment here in Italy). Ordered mine in march and still awaiting... 4 months waiting list here in ITA. cheers
Hi from France and thank you for this full overview about the Jimny.
I'll collect my new one in 3 days 🥳
Which one did you get? Made in Japan or made in India?
@@Jsmashfq Made in Japan but modified by Suzuki France: no more rear seats to enter the truck category (less taxes to be paid).
@@paulkersey6269 Lucky you, I got mine on Thursday ( middle east ) and it is made in India. With an increased price as well.
Unused blank buttons in rear centre console are for heated seats in the UK version.
Great review a lot out there have mods on them which feels like it’s out of my league for the start to see this beast do some off road stuff standard that’s what I want to see
I’m looking at buying one
I’m really impressed by this car
This is an on point review and demo of the jimny.cheers guys
This will be my second car
Very comprehensive detailed comparison. Loved it 👍
Waiting lists here in Europe range from half a year to 1.5 years.
I don't think their plants are getting any bigger so probably the waiting lists will continue
Thanks for sharing, nice review and test drive to the Jimny's "natural environment". This is where the Jimny shines.
the only complaint i've seen with the jimny is the highway driving. so ill be getting one cause i dont do any regular highway driving.
great review mate.
Thank you for such a comprehensive and 'to the point' review!
ButI really just have to say... There's no center differential in the Jimny, it's a transfer case. A transfer case can either send 50% of the torque to the front wheels, or disengage them completely.
That means that if it's in 4x4 mode the front and rer wheels will spin at the same speed no matter what, also around corners which is why you should never use 4x4 on the road or any high traction surface for that matter.
Waiting for my 5 door jimny in India.. Excited!
A 6 speed manual for highway drive will be a joy to drive.
Who else is here from auto expo India .. yeah this baby is coming to our shores.
Im very impressed with this Suzuki. with a 1.5 liter engine and 75 horsepower this car is right for me !
Thats 75kW not horsepower. 75 kW is 100 horsepower roughly.
Azhar Alvi wish it was 75 horsepower. Still 30 mpg average thats awesome for US standards
I got one with manual in Iceland. The key in off road is to use the 4lo if the speed is below 40Km then you dont have to use the clutch so much
I noticed that your steering wheel alignment was already way off the centre when doing the on road test.
Wow what a review. Good job lads
Thanks for the great review! Subscribed to your channel.
EXCELLENT TEST!! WELL DONE!!! I will keep an eye on your videos! Realy enjoyed this one the Thanks
I want one. They would sell an ass load of those things here in the States
The best reviewed ive ever watched so far ... thanks bro more uploads... mitsubishi strada next please!!! Haha..
Great review mate - plenty of detailed info so well done.
One thing though, while you’re doing the flick test on the steering wheel, not nit picking but couldn’t help but notice you were sitting in the middle lane going up the F3 freeway.......110 Koh zone mate, stay in left lane unless overtaking and you won’t have pis*ed off people behind ya. Cheers 👍
The button blanks next to the handbrake lever are for heated seats
Thanks. Heated seats aren't available on Australian spec models - not even as an option.
I Think Shmee150 viewed this video before buying his Jimney
I'm still driving my 1st Gen HiLux.........this would be awesome here in California with just a 2'' lift and some BFG's!
Very cool little offroader. With a maybe 3" lift and some better tires it would be even better.
I really enjoyed watching your video 🤩🤩