The Suzuki Jimny, despite being small and a bit impractical, has always been held in fond regard by drivers who recognise its abilities. It is not a car that follows fashions or trends. It does its own thing in its own time. It will not be hurried but will get on with job when required. It's motto is, 'I am what I am and that's all that I am'. It does not assume airs and graces. It is an honest car. It is anti-fashion.
The Suzuki Jimny, despite being small and a bit impractical, has always been held in fond regard by drivers who recognise its abilities. It is not a car that follows fashions or trends. It does its own thing in its own time. It will not be hurried but will get on with job when required. It's motto is, 'I am what I am and that's all that I am'. It does not assume airs and graces. It is an honest car. It is anti-fashion.
In All Weathers
If you want to glide around town looking elegant and refined then look elsewhere. If however, you need a car that can cope with all weathers and all terrains then this great little car is ready and waiting. If you need a small tough workhorse that will go off-road as if born to the task then why not contact us here at MHH and investigate our stock.
The basic models are just that. Trim levels vary regionally as do engines which can vary between 658cc and 1.2L, 1.3L and 1.5L variants depending upon where in the world you are, the latter being the most powerful and popular. Only the range-topping Adventure model (featured here in UK specification with the 1.3L engine) has navigation, Bluetooth and basic air conditioning but all models get a USB connection, 12v socket and a CD player. The ‘leather’ interior option is in fact artificial but none the worse for that.
Inside The Suzuki Jimny
The Jimny’s high driving position gives a good view of the road ahead and all-round visibility is excellent, too. The interior is tight but not really cramped. The seats are surprisingly comfortable and they need to be as we shall see. There’s a reasonable amount elbow and leg room and The Suzuki Jimny interior is actually quite airy because the side windows are large and there’s plenty of headroom. Very tall drivers may struggle to get comfortable because of the limited adjustment available for seat and steering wheel.
The downside is that the back seats have very little leg room and are more suitable for children. They do fold though but not flat. As you might expect, boot space isn’t vast with just 113L behind the rear seats and 324L with them folded down.
Driving The Suzuki Jimny
Parking is easy to judge. If you can remember life before we had parking sensors and drivers had to park a car by skill alone, you'll be fine; but if not then you will be glad of the short overhangs so you can be sure that the corners of the car are where you think they are. That should be a slogan for the Suzuki Jimny. Learn to drive using your own skill and judgement!
Because of its do-anything-go-anywhere nature the ride is necessarily compromised can be a bit jarring on all but the best of surfaces. The car jiggles and rolls and jostles and does not inspire the driver to crack on. Not that you could because the 1.3L petrol engine as tested simply doesn't have the power. To get any real action it is necessary to keep the revs up. Don't bother; that is not what the Jimny is for. It belongs where city cars fear to roll.
Off Road with Ease
Take this car off road and you will be laughing in the face of so-called SUV’s and crossovers that have modest 4x4 abilities. This car can go anywhere short of hardcore Land Rover territory. For people who are out and about in all weathers then this little vehicle's best attribute will be just what you need.
The Suzuki Jimny has high ground clearance and, as standard, a proper selectable four-wheel drive system with low-ratio transfer for when the going gets really sticky. It is simple yet effective. Normally running is in two wheel drive on made roads but switch to driving all four wheels (with a satisfying mechanical clonk from the diff) on the sticky stuff and drive with confidence.
The Suzuki Jimny is neither a SUV or a crossover, but rather a true and proper 4×4 vehicle, rugged and capable. It is like owning your own mountain goat. The model featured here ran from 1998 to 2018 with upgrades along the way. From 2019 there is a new updated model but it has not changed that much. If buyers want a new version then they must be prepared to wait a long time; that’s how popular the Suzuki Jimny still is.
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