Pros
- Incredible off-road ability
- Immense amounts of character and personality
- Tough build quality and great reliability
- Affordable repair costs
We wouldn't...
We'd be cautious
We would...
The Jimny isn’t all that practical, it’s not very safe, it’s quite thirsty for petrol considering its diminutive size and it is quite compromised when driving on any kind of sealed surface or the open road. It can also suffer from a number of mechanical gremlins.
Therefore, if you’re in...
Where most iconic off-roaders attempt to beat the scenery into submission, the pint-sized Suzuki Jimny/Sierra tackles all in its path by almost skipping over the top, imitating a mountain goat to get to places many larger off-roader could only dream about.
However, this incredible off-road ability tends to compromise the Jimny’s on-road dynamics, not to mention a near adverse attitude to safety, practicality, technology and creature comforts.
The third-generation Jimny/Sierra received several upgrades during its lifecycle, most notably in 2000, receiving a new 1328cc engine. Then receiving interior and mechanical changes including Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and the traditional lever-shift for the two-speed transfer case replaced with a push-button set-up in 2005. A facelift in 2012 added a more angular grille, front bumper and the addition of a bonnet scoop while new 15-inch alloy wheels, revised interior treatments and the addition of ESC came in 2014.
Where most iconic off-roaders attempt to beat the scenery into submission, the pint-sized Suzuki Jimny/Sierra tackles all in its path by almost skipping over the top, imitating a mountain goat to get to places many larger off-roader could only dream about.
However, this incredible off-road ability tends to compromise the Jimny’s on-road dynamics, not to mention a near adverse attitude to safety, practicality, technology and creature comforts.
The third-generation Jimny/Sierra received several upgrades during its lifecycle, most notably in 2000, receiving a new 1328cc engine. Then receiving interior and mechanical changes including Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and the traditional lever-shift for the two-speed transfer case replaced with a push-button set-up in 2005. A facelift in 2012 added a more angular grille, front bumper and the addition of a bonnet scoop while new 15-inch alloy wheels, revised interior treatments and the addition of ESC came in 2014.
Where most iconic off-roaders attempt to beat the scenery into submission, the pint-sized Suzuki Jimny/Sierra tackles all in its path by almost skipping over the top, imitating a mountain goat to get to places many larger off-roader could only dream about.
However, this incredible off-road ability tends to compromise the Jimny’s on-road dynamics, not to mention a near adverse attitude to safety, practicality, technology and creature comforts.
The third-generation Jimny/Sierra received several upgrades during its lifecycle, most notably in 2000, receiving a new 1328cc engine. Then receiving interior and mechanical changes including Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and the traditional lever-shift for the two-speed transfer case replaced with a push-button set-up in 2005. A facelift in 2012 added a more angular grille, front bumper and the addition of a bonnet scoop while new 15-inch alloy wheels, revised interior treatments and the addition of ESC came in 2014.
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Warranty:
3-year/100,000kms
Servicing:
6-months/10,000km
The Jimny isn’t all that practical, it’s not very safe, it’s quite thirsty for petrol considering its diminutive size and it is quite compromised when driving on any kind of sealed surface or the open road. It can also suffer from a number of mechanical gremlins.
Therefore, if you’re in the market for an efficient, practical, safe small car and have no real desire to go exploring the scenery, no, you should not buy a Suzuki Jimny.
However, there is nothing quite like a Jimny.
As long as you’re aware that buying a Jimny is actually entering into a relationship more than just buying a car, and you require a vehicle that will offer the ability to explore the wilderness and facilitate near endless experiences, yes you should buy one.
The only other car that can do what a Jimny can do is just a different Jimny.
The Jimny isn’t all that practical, it’s not very safe, it’s quite thirsty for petrol considering its diminutive size and it is quite compromised when driving on any kind of sealed surface or the open road. It can also suffer from a number of mechanical gremlins.
Therefore, if you’re in the market for an efficient, practical, safe small car and have no real desire to go exploring the scenery, no, you should not buy a Suzuki Jimny.
However, there is nothing quite like a Jimny.
As long as you’re aware that buying a Jimny is actually entering into a relationship more than just buying a car, and you require a vehicle that will offer the ability to explore the wilderness and facilitate near endless experiences, yes you should buy one.
The only other car that can do what a Jimny can do is just a different Jimny.
The Jimny isn’t all that practical, it’s not very safe, it’s quite thirsty for petrol considering its diminutive size and it is quite compromised when driving on any kind of sealed surface or the open road. It can also suffer from a number of mechanical gremlins.
Therefore, if you’re in the market for an efficient, practical, safe small car and have no real desire to go exploring the scenery, no, you should not buy a Suzuki Jimny.
However, there is nothing quite like a Jimny.
As long as you’re aware that buying a Jimny is actually entering into a relationship more than just buying a car, and you require a vehicle that will offer the ability to explore the wilderness and facilitate near endless experiences, yes you should buy one.
The only other car that can do what a Jimny can do is just a different Jimny.
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