SUZUKI JIMNY REVIEW. Any good overland? @4xOverland

[@bartoszpajak2285]

I love this car. Fitted with a lift kit, slightly bigger tires, and a locking diff it turns into a surprisingly capable (and reliable) vehicle. And the size, well,... when I was younger, I used to travel through Africa and Asia with a motorcycle. Once you've done that, you'll find the comfort level and the load-carrying capacity of the Jimny not only sufficient, it's impressive😁

[@elionh4532]

Moto travel is an art.

[@simonlloyd7557]

id rather have one of these instead of the Land Rover Pretender.

[@daveb3363]

Land rover pretender 😂😂

[@oldcargeezer]

You mean the new Defender, or the old one? l am guessing the new one, and l am of the same opinion. I've got a 2020 Jimny and a 2005 Defender

[@shankarbalan3813]

I have this Jimny’s Grandpapa here in India…the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy. It is a veritable mountain goat. It is still sold in NZ as the Suzuki Farm Worker for use exclusively on farms and is not to be driven on the road. However the farm worker is a short wheelbase whereas the Gypsy in India is a slightly longer wheelbase. Because the Gypsy in India has been for 35-36 years, the preferred light transport and quick deployment go anywhere vehicle for our Armed Forces and Police and Forest Services etc.

[@yeahman1975]

Still relevant

[@no-trick-pony]

This looks more like a Defender than the new Defender.

[@0verfiend]

It’s more like the original jeep than the new one.

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

Giggitee O'Yeah so much better than the American junk

[@gnawershreth]

The shape and the rear really reminds me of a mini version of Mercedes G Wagon. :)

[@oldcargeezer]

lt's what Land Rover should have done with the Defender.

[@MrKbuland]

Why can't more manufacturers make small offloader suv's? Love it.

[@wangdangdoodie]

Come on Suzuki, release a Grand Jimny. Long wheelbase & four doors. You'll dominate the market.

[@aaronraines3375]

Exactly That was be awesome amigo

[@longdonglarry]

yes I would buy one blind. I love this car but I need 5 seats.

[@1SaG]

Soft-top version first, please... :D

[@aaronraines3375]

Would be awesome

[@guseks8413]

I so agree with this, I would absolutely love this as a hunting car but it is just too small. Abit bigger and a turbo diesel with a 6 speed auto and it would be gold.

[@mattdavies3023]

So you can fix the problems you mentioned with it by buying the manual with the rear locker and adding a cargo mat. 👌 the modern Defender 90 - for now 🙂

[@alflurin]

The idea of an automatic gearbox on a budget offroader is unnatural to me. So yes, I agree with you.

[@noelebbert9322]

He should have blurred out the profane automatic gear selector.

[@odys3803]

For a fraction of the price

[@Avantgardist]

You'd also leave out some seals so that rain can leak inside the car. - Oh, and some rust here and there.

[@raphaelmejia319]

Isn't the automatic transmission better for off-road?

[@SERGUMUM]

Thanks for reviewing this gem. And thanks to Suzuki for remaining loyal to proper off-roading. Now to wait long until Suzuki can build enough!.

[@pim1234]

I suppose to get mine next week ... it is just posponed to august ... and I ordered it last september ...

[@T1M083]

Do it Andrew. Build a Jimny offroad tourer with a tear drop trailer

[@enjoymusic4895]

trailer??? how much jimny towing capacity?

[@T1M083]

@@enjoymusic4895 wouldn't be much. Hence a tear drop trailer. Google it.

[@rottpung]

@@enjoymusic4895 According to the German Suzuki website it can tow up to 1300 kg (trailer w/brakes) or 350 kg (trailer w/o brakes). Maximum tongue/hitch weight is 75 kg. Applies to both the manual and the automatic gearbox.

[@T1M083]

Could easily be worked around.

[@iampennochio]

@@enjoymusic4895 1dog= 50% reduction in power and clearance!

[@aussiedrifter]

Thank you Andrew, We have owned Suzuki 4X4's since 1980 starting with the LJ80 up to the current Jimny all being manual never tried an Auto, & we have covered many hundreds of thousand km from the top end down the centre (When it was still dirt road) & East to West 13 times, & anywhere in between. They have always had a 40lt tank with an average range of 430km so twin jerry can's in side sponsons gave us around 860km A little mostly unknown fact is that when the Japanese decided to build these they based them off the Original WW2 Willy's Jeep, If you check they are very similar in size & mechanical set up drum brake's etc & originally up until the Sierra in their appearance. Anyway, thank you for once again another unbiased review, one more thing on Overlanding one of our longest stints camping/travelling was 22 days you just have to plan the trip very well, but I definitely don't have to tell you of all people that fact. LOL Kind Regards, Steve.

[@tyler9144]

same we did to from the start

[@Bigchaser01327]

The Jimny has always been good off-road, and as you say one of the few real four wheel drives left.

[@briantrend6675]

can any Jimney owner s tell me, without a garage do they ever leak from heavy rain? I live in the UK it rains a lot here. To me I have'nt rushed out to buy one even though this a favourite of mine. Thats because, to me UK isn't car country. its way so busy here, too many cars, too busy and compact , man made maze, no quite open roads between cities and the insurance racket here in the UK is a pain in the arse! so I use my feet walk, the bus , run and cycle . Maybe one day I will have the guts to do it. I read somewhere the saying: IS IT NECESSARY IS IT ESSENTIAL IS IT TRUE if not don't worry about it, keep life simple and happy Maybe one day.........

[@RicardoPestana]

@@briantrend6675 I have the new model for almost 4 months and didn't have any leaks from heavy rain.

[@kylebudd5479]

brian trend I have an x reg jimny and it’s never leaked

[@IMLYINGISWEAR]

I live in Darwin, NT. We get extremely heavy rain almost daily for 5 months of the year. No leaks in both of my Jimny's (Gen 3 and 4).

[@adriantyler6911]

If they had built it 25% bigger and put a Land Rover badge on it it could have been the new Defender at a fraction of the cost and more how everyone expected and wanted it to be!

[@Newbutold]

Your wish has turned into a reality, well almost. They made a 4 door jimny and unveiled recently in India. Will be launched in a few months.

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Look at Roam Overlanding, he has done his Jimny for Overlanding with out a trailer and it looks and works well

[@peterwebster1379]

I've done 45,000 miles through the middle east and on through Africa north to south and back in the earlier stock Jimny. Egyptian deserts, challenging Namibian routes, Turkana etc - fuel on board for 1000km off road, and it never missed a beat. Parts replaced - one rear shock. Superb and capable.

[@1998TDM]

Ahh, fond memories of the old Jimny. I happily watched a totally bogged and fully farkled Nissan Safari slowly pulled out of the door handle deep bog by a whiskery fella who happened to pass by in his battered Suzuki. He put a pulley on a tree to get some angle and literally inched the beast out. The 4x4 club were well humbled that day. Excellent videos, thank you.

[@BluTrollPro]

9:15 heh, it's funny you say that, I understand your wisdom, however my own experience is to the contrary, in fact there is a joke at an offroad site I visit that there is a track called "Jimny hill". Because the only lightly modified vehicles able to make it up it are Jimnys and dirt bikes/ATVs. I think it's the combination of a very steep incline & a very lumpy surface, the Jimny just bounces and scrabbles up, the Discos and Defenders seem to bog and lose momentum. And yes, whilst your rear passenger space is limited, the load space is very square & useable.

[@Swarm509]

I have a 2 door tracker and they key is good space management with containers and going as tall as you can in the space. Lots of room but plan to take stuff in and out a lot. Of course built in drawers and stuff help a lot too.

[@zacs8654]

you could overland it in Tasmania or New Zealand, there is fresh water absolutely everywhere

[@oicofobico]

I am not a real off-road enthusiast, I live in Milan and have never considered it worthwhile to own such a vehicle. But when I tried my sister's Jimny in Ibiza, I fell in love with it. Easy to drive off-road for a beginner like me, it is a very practical vehicle, essential but capable of doing much more than what you would expect. You hit the nail. Jimny is a perfect car for many couples, even in the city, given its size. It is only sa shame that the approval does not allow 2 rear seats. I now have a Smart car, perfect in the city for someone who doesn't want kids, but I think my next car will be the Jimny, because it conveys the desire to get off the roads and have fun. Great video!

[@darioberton]

I live in New Zealand and I own a earlier model of the Suzuky Jimny and I absolutely love it! Once you get to know it a little bit it's incredible what this little thing can do! it always put a smile in my face! with the manual gear box which my ones has the steep roads are absolutely fine because you have a complete control over your gear box.

[@allanhaynes1599]

Had one 10years ago and had the greatest respect for the little truck... The new ones I am told a sooo much better in many ways.

[@tbillington]

Wasn't expecting that much praise. Will have to try one out myself.

[@Toby3610]

My second car ever and first 4wd was a Suzuki Sierra. Loved it. It lasted forever and it got me out into nature again. I’m in Australia and lived in Sydney at the time. Between school and work I went from camping every other weekend or at the beach to roaming city streets and nightclubs. I have fond memories of it. I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4wd (2017 model) now. I couldn’t wait the 18months for the jimny to be built and arrive as my old car was considered a repairable right off. I live in the country nowadays and go camping, 4wding and to the beach every weekend. It’s a great way for me to relax and destress, meet new people and leave my worries, anxiety, depression behind.

[@harveysmith100]

I have seen many versions of the Suzuki in the past being used in game reserves in India, Police forces using them, utility companies etc etc. It has always been a proper off road vehicle, just smaller than the usual 70's or Defenders. Solid Axles, low range, nothing to fancy that will go wrong. Love the design, really nice looking vehicle. Suzuki seems to be understanding that there is a place for a good old fashion 4x4 in the modern world. I wonder if Land Rover are going to produce a modern Defender with similar values?

[@BorisEkner]

Andrew, The Gen3 Jimny Automatic had an adaptive gearbox. Meaning, if the computer wouldn’t change gears as expected a hard reset would handle the problem. Gen3; 1st reset method: Fully disconnect the battery for >35 minutes. Gen3; 2nd reset method: Disconnect the plus & minus battery connectors from the battery. Connect the plus & minus connectors to each other for more than 10 seconds. Gen3; 3rd reset method: Find the little white connector at the steering column and shortcut it with a paper clip for a few seconds. All three methods will reset the adaptive system/ computer and allow it to relearn your personal driving style. - It is likely that the Gen4 Automatic has the same, or similar, system. Meaning a reset of the computer will handle the issue you had. Best regards ..Boris

[@airbats801]

It's a shame these probably will never make it to the states. This is probably the first new vehicle in a decade that I would consider buying new. I was really expecting you to hate it Andrew, but I'm glad you found it quite enjoyable!

[@johnatkins4766]

I have used this car in deep sand driving through riverbeds along the lower Zambezi national park, in slick mud over the Kafue flats, and up and over the rocky Kariba escarpment - the hard way. It's a brilliant little 4x4 and I am looking to buy one to challenge the Canadian snow now.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for detail video as show Suzuki still great small off-road 4x4 on market today

[@Torvikholm]

I rented a previous gen Jimny on Iceland a couple of years ago. It was bloody fantastic! Well yes, it was loud when driving off road, the steering vague, and the old 1.3 was under powered, but man was it a fun drive. In about 10 days me and a friend drove around the whole country and taking it to several F-roads. It was always clear to me that its limits was at a far higher point than my own. Also the feeling of accomplishment when getting to a point at the F-road where all the other vehicles was Land Cruisers and HiLuxes on 38" + tires was fantastic. Oh how I love the Jimny. If only i could afford having two cars, I would love to own one.

[@MichaelRCarlson]

It's like the size of an old Jeep CJ 7 or early Wrangler, you know, before jeeps became oversized and SUV like. A proper little, nimble, trail runner.

[@kieron3676]

Thanks for reviewing one of the most exciting new fourbys. A great honest review.

[@mrjohnsonclarke]

Suzuki have always build excellent 4wds. I'm glad they are still going strong. Shame the same can't be said for some of the other old-faithfuls.

[@mrjohnsonclarke]

@ben walker, I absolutely agree with you and have had exactly the same thought. Second to Suzuki I think Mercedes might have done a good job. Third to that would be Toyota(due to their agricultural build style, 76/79 etc).

[@mrjohnsonclarke]

@ben walker, I agree. (as someone who runs a Defender body on a Perentie chassis with a S2a firewall, series 2 tailgate, series 3 doors with Perentie door tops, isuzu engine and a discovery 5-speed gb) ;)

[@wanjausam]

Very good for researchers working in Africa and who do not necessarily need a bulky and expensive Offroader. I have used Suzuki and highly recommend it.

[@sharkamov]

This review evoked fond memories of the original SJ-413! - We bought it (used) as my ex's first car, and though it was no RangeRover, it was a great little 4WD to drive around town, I'd say that wintertime showed it's _real_ force: you started it up, and by the time it was swept free of snow. the heater was running nice & warm inside the cabin (not forgetting the added enjoyment of readily towing free Mercedes and whatnot stuck in the snowdrifts!).- Finding this video of the 2019 Jimny (many car makes & models) later, makes me realize I'd gladly go for one! - Thanks for posting this, greetings from Norway!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💓

[@woofhound]

Bought a little Suzi in 1993, had it for 21 years till the rust finally got it. It was used on the beach its whole life, it was fantastic on sand. Mine was a manual so never had the shifting problems.

[@timexironman100m]

21 years on a beach ? Well gotta say thats very impressive for a suzuki jimny.

[@overlode1683]

Jimny's aren't a car to test drive. You need to own one, and once you do you'll never sell it. My 88 Sierra has been converted to overland and has no issues for 2 people and remains comfortably below the 1340kg gvm. I have no intention of ever selling it. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to repair. What's not to like?

[@s.wvazim6517]

Sandfly Bites what roof top tent have you got on? and any storage or fridge system in the back I’m currently doing my 88 samurai up.

[@overlode1683]

@@s.wvazim6517 My set up is false floor to the top of the wheel arches. Facing from the back looking in the left side houses a Travel Buddy and behind that a Century 165ah deep cycle battery. To the right side it's storage with a flip up lid. (no drawers). On top of the floor on the left Waeco 50lt fridge. It leaves enough room for 3 x 60lt storage tubs I got at Bunnings. No rooftop, I made a custom 3/4 roof rack and use a Kamp Rite double tent cot. I have a tarp which attaches to make an awning for longer stays.

[@overlode1683]

@Stuart Vaughan also forgot, I have a load barrier behing the front seats made from 25 x 25 mesh.

[@s.wvazim6517]

Sandfly Bites awsome thansk 💪💪💪

[@overlode1683]

@@s.wvazim6517 I also removed the parcel shelf in the passenger side and mounted a 160lt compressor up under the dash for onboard air. It fits easily and don't lose leg room.

[@andytoms409]

A decent off road teardrop trailer would be a good solution for a long overland trip.could fit fuel cans and water tanks trailer and carry enough essential gear.

[@888johnmac]

yeah, 2 jerry cans & you've doubled the fuel capacity.. although I guess it's pretty easy on fuel

[@Swarm509]

I wonder if anyone will make extended range tanks for these if they get popular. Even getting up to 55 or 60 liters would be a huge boon when offroading or going overland.

[@carlosnunez8229]

@@Swarm509 You could get the 60 liters one from the Sidekick Sport

[@Muushondje]

The best Jimny review on youtube.

[@jeffbigbear1766]

Robert Remijnse Probably yes. I do recommend Roamoverlanding for fun with Jimny

[@nobodyhikes]

Looks like a lot of good times can be packed into the Jimmy. Maybe we'll get this 4x4 option in the States one day. Thanks for the insight!

[@tombolox]

I have one 2012 and is a amazin 4x4, I go to the Atacama desert, Patagonia, hi altitude snowy road of the Andes here in Chile and the Jimny go happy always.

[@CarlosOteroC]

Exactly, they should do Carretera Austral in one of those.

[@dannytrader2865]

I want one. Suzuki, please bring these to the USA.

[@TheJoe89jan]

I want this Suzuki jimny so bad, but not being sold on the US market. Come on Suzuki! It would be an instant hit.

[@wyattfamily8997]

I understand they cannot keep up with supply demands as it is.

[@LasseHuhtala]

One of the better, if not the best, real world review of the car.

[@cgrecommended]

When the Jimmy was announced I was moments away from signing the dotted line... Holding out for a 6+ speed auto for now. The last shape Jimmy got a new engine and diff ratios 3 years after launch so I'm hoping new gearbox options come shortly. After owning the last shape Jimmy I would go with the auto. Due to the smaller tyres and short wheelbase, technical obstacles need to be taken slower, and the manual low range isn't quite low enough. Lots of stalling, clutch riding and clutch dumps.

[@LasseHuhtala]

Mine arrived last week. I'm so happy. :-)

[@Incountry]

Had a SJ413 30 years ago, couldn’t break it, huge abilities from a very tiny vehicle... This is just a continuation from that vehicle as that was from the LJ80...

[@pbenjlo]

Been driving mine for the last 8 months. I love it.

[@xxovoxx6053]

How much did you pay for it?

[@pbenjlo]

@@xxovoxx6053 around 22 500 USD from the conversion. In manual

[@ausoff-road7795]

Always been a fan of your style of review. Thanks for another.

[@chucky2316]

I'm in Britain and these jimny cars have grown on me. Its just like our old classic defender 😁. I want one

[@kiwifarmer_003]

This car is actually amazing on steep gradients

[@NK-dl2nc]

The suzuki 4x4`s were always brilliant off roaders but a bit pants on road. Looks like they cracked it with this one. Fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. I had a feeling you would like it Andrew👍

[@oyleyhands1332]

I would not worry about your arms flopping around in a Jimny as your arms never stop flopping around....ever !!!

[@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936]

Not true

[@j.chiari]

He's searching for the Defender window (aka armrest)

[@stephenbrown4183]

I bought one after watching a lot of videos like this one, and I love it. Even driving around town feels fun

[@philt013]

Best review ever of that little truck! Thanks

[@klauspoppe7251]

I've always loved this car. My mom once owned the 1995 model, I drive the 2010 model. My next car would be this. Suzuki got this car right from the beginning.

[@Jason9110110]

You & your wife are simply amazing 😁

[@andyroy5736]

True love. So adorable. more points to mrs for putting up with mr.short fuse. But, they are real and the best couple on youtube. Much love and God bless!

[@jimnyjolly278]

Defo manual gearbox for long distance (AND off road) to save on fuel. It's a car you have to work in not sit back and relax. Surprisingly positive review.

[@lonesurvivor7921]

Had a Seirra soft top... Loved it and would go anywhere!

[@Tonyroseauthor]

Fuck I miss mine

[@jcproductions007]

Also had one when i was young, would smash the larger more expensive cars, river crossings, sand dunes, never missed a beat !

[@pabliopadrigao4930]

am 70 years old from philippines still driving at my age suzuki is a good service as i have proven the service regular assign to me by the company is suzuki beaver its so good in hill climbing am working in a logging company so when it comes to suzuki jimney thats a very nice service car especially in long distance driving , ....

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Awesome little land rover! I mean jimny!😎👍Suzuki got a winner! To bad they dont sell them here in the states!

[@theanger420]

I wish they did I would buy it instantly

[@FryNOR]

After owning several 4x4 in the past like Daihatsu Rocky, Land Cruisers and Suzuki SJ413/510. I have never wanted a new car more than i want the new Jimney, and i dont even like new cars. Wish Suzuki would make a LWB version of the new Jimney. I think that this Jimney will have a big following like the old SJ series, in 10 to 15 years this will be the go to model for pepole who modify 4x4`s and build rock crawlers. The companies who produce after market products for 4x4`s have a bright future with this one.

[@urszemp4539]

Smile ---- knew, you couldn't have left your hands from this little gem. But seriously, many thx for your great work, your knowledge and experience. Really outstanding. Greetings and all the best from Switzerland. PS: How about a combo project: overlanding and fly-along with an ultralight ... ??

[@888johnmac]

what a cool wee thing .. agree congrats Suzuki for keeping it true to its roots

[@maverick2242]

Nice views going up the Lindis Pass, should have gone over the Danseys Pass though with the Jimny, you’d have enjoyed that and Naseby and some time around St Bathans, would have been a good test and stunning scenery. Still nice work guys p, def needs some arm rests and agree with your statement about making a proper off road car not another plastic cup holder SUV.

[@golddiggerdave]

Got our Jimny this week been waiting 12 months. SZ5 in black what a cracking car. 👍👍🇬🇧

[@connorm1600]

Wonderful review Andrew! Keep up the good work. If you got a jimny with a manual transmission would fix the undesirable transmission characteristics

[@samjohnson9894]

LOL LOL The most not-looked-forward-to review in history. Fifteen produced minutes is all there was for it. You sir, are a trooper. And not just(edit) the Isuzu kind. Great work as always.

[@williamwarner3982]

25 years Later and we in the off roading community in the states are still upset about it no longer being available here. F..... Consumer Reports

[@karimeltantawi3738]

William Warner it’s not because of Consumer Reports, it’s government regulations.

[@timexironman100m]

Well william its like this..american consumers over loaded, drove them beyond their design cababilitirs and limitations and crashed them,of course they did what they do best put in damage claims and suzuki were take to court..its true that they did loose and government restriction made suzuki withdraw certain models from usa after that.. 25years later as you point out usa consumers suffer because of their past antics... i suppose grey imports is the way to go for a new suzuki jimny or any jimny model after 1998.... part of me wants to say tough shit..but really on a more mature level...being diplomatic about it...they dont meet all your government regulations and leave it at that.

[@lolouro2266]

I would buy one if they sold it in the states... but i think the orig issue was that it flipped when cornering hard

[@davidmullett2340]

@@timexironman100m same story with ford explorer's, under inflated tires and overloading them caused people to flip them. i think the main reason they're not here is there's not a very big market, its main competitor would be the JL and since most people are still gonna go by Bigger= better the JL is just gonna sell better.

[@williamwarner3982]

CR drove them like sedans and complained about the likelihood of a crash. The market responded by not buying them. The government had very little to do with its removal from our shores. That's how I remember it.

[@Adrian_Nel]

Many years ago two friends did Cape Town to Kenya in the even more basic SJ 410, no problems.

[@simonlombardo6576]

Coming up on 4xoverland... Andrew tackles cape york in a zook with a trailer. Followed by doing the first 6 and a half kilometers of the canning stock route again before running out of fuel... and carrying it home 🤣

[@simonsmith9363]

A very good review indeed. I'm glad to see that the suspension "chop" has been sorted on this new model, it will make driving longer distances much easier. I still think the Jimny is a great vehicle for the budget conscious country sportsman, fitting a deer box in the back easily with enough room for a dog too!

[@212driller]

I wish we could get these in Canada... I wish they never pulled out of North America, we love our 06 grand vitara!

[@stevjosco.adventures]

My first 4WD was a 1978 LJ80. The new Jimny makes me reminisce about all the fun I had in that little red truck, including the Victorian High Country and Fraser Island, Queensland.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I wish we got this here in the USA.

[@thanurawanniatchi3929]

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[@juhajarkkoulvila7041]

Had mine almost a year now. Not for overlanding no, for hunting and offroading for fox hunting. On freeways at 120kph its awful. I had several SJ410 and one 2003 jimny. This new Suzuki is awesome for my needs and I give it to Suzuki for not giving up this thing is a real 4x4 but in really miniature form.

[@willzibub]

Great review, I don't know why anyone would buy a Jimny with an automatic though, with such a small petrol engine you need to be able to pick your gears to keep it in the power-band.

[@brysonnorman7772]

autos are better for rock crawling. thats one reason to buy a auto and if you live in a city that has alot of hills the auto are abit better

[@RicardoPestana]

@@brysonnorman7772 i live in a city with a lot of hills and my sister had a car with an auto and i drove it a few times. It was awful to drive, that thing would always choose the wrong gear. It would rev like crazy at 5krpm at a steeper climb when it would perfectly handle with one higher gear. A manual is much better for that because you are in total control, especially with a NA lower power engine like the Jimny.

[@brysonnorman7772]

In my opinion i have been in both a auto and manual jimny and the auto handled it better

[@henrikpetersson367]

Might be nice offroad with auto

[@wyattfamily8997]

My wife loves her Suzuki 3.2 V6 Vitara, small to part, plenty of get up and go, good vision, and inexpensive parts. Suzuki are a much underrated company.

[@Morpheux1]

Saw a Jimny with a Defender body kit on Instagram, I want to get one when and if they start selling them in the U.S. of A. Looks more like a Defender than the new Defender.

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

You still have that instagram link?

[@timmonapier8832]

Got the manual in June 19 and have been happy ever since. As I'm getting older now, getting beyond where the road deteriorates down to tracks has become an issue when carrying weight. The Jimny has solved that problem for me and is keeping me out there. The meat tray was an option I went for so the veni doesn't leak over the back seats. It has the same problem as the plastic seat backs but was easily solved with the use of an old sleeping mat. On a recent trip I managed an eight pointer (Red) and a decent sized spiker in the back( Had to cut up) along side pack and rifle and still had enough room to squeeze in the odd bit off extra equipment. I have never put the back seats up or sat in them but the front seats do the job. Over all for a single old fart who loves getting out there this is , once you adapt your thinking, ideal. I love it!

[@kramsenoj1]

It's a great thing when something over delivers on expectations, has a high value for money ratio and is good to look and fun

[@TheRousler]

Deal breakers? Gearbox...go for manual. Load area plastic? Get a rubberised load area cover....you'd need that anyway to protect the interior.

[@sstefanos00]

Very nice review. Very useful. Regarding the gearbox...here in Europe we use manual transmission. We don't have such problems!

[@sstefanos00]

@Mike Smith can you move a car which is stuck in the sand using automatic gearbox? I think a manual gear box is a must for off road.

[@forneverarrow]

I really love that car to the point I am considering to buy one. If you opt for a manual gearbox, I think its the perfect 4wd for here, the tiny island of Cyprus.

[@Jamieaus]

The transmission will probably be improved with a software update in the future. It's quite common in new model cars.

[@wangdangdoodie]

Which says an awful lot about the contempt manufacturers have for their customers.

[@karimeltantawi3738]

Was waiting for that review. I bought the new Jimny last November and it’s the best car I ever owned. It’s perfect, the only downside is that the engine is a bit noisy on highways, especially annoying for long trips.

[@quantametric]

"Plenty of room... for a hobbit" :')

[@trevorgroves6291]

I'm actually looking at buying one of these as my first offroader. There's a 1 year waiting list but am watching what others are doing with this. Got plenty of time to research it but I already love it. Loving your overland experiences.

[@PaletoB]

That green paintwork would look nice with a creamwhite roof, like a little mini land rover 😊

[@odys3803]

FUCK landrover. They couldn't deliver what Suzuki delivered for tenth of a price of the Discofender.

[@jaymueller2418]

Oliver Janeba Hahaha! True!!!

[@paulslatergb]

Been waiting for a proper review from a 4x4 overlanding expert. I bought an SZ5 auto and completely love it! This gives me some confidence to plan some exciting trips with a roof tent on, thank you!

[@isegrim1978]

Did... did Andrew just recommend a trailer? Or am i having a stroke? ;-) Joke aside love the video, the Jimny brings up fond memorys of my mothers Suzuki Samurai from the ancient past of the 80s .

[@johanneswehrmann]

Just had a Long Ranger 80L fuel tank fitted to mine and I’m stoked! It’s an Australian product which now gives the Jimny a decent range of at least 800km’s. 🙌🏻🤩

[@MrGNade]

Great vid, as always love the passion.

[@BorisEkner]

Despite its tiny fuel tank (will fit a jerrycan on its rear ladder), its slippery plastic cargo surface (will fit a carpet) , its low power (get a manual & drive it!), its very limited pay load (forces me to bring nothing but the minimalistic essentials & put the light stuff on the roof rack), low top speed (slow down & enjoy the scenery), I bought one - and I ❤️ it without any regret. - Because it fits my personality. It’s a counter statement to all the large 4x4 trucks (the 4x4 shopping-carts I see every day). The Jimny fits what I intend to use it for, overlanding in Central America sleeping in hotels, ie not camping (been there, done that, for decades in the SE Air Force.) Soon I will order a rear diff locker - for safety concerns only. The Jimny is a remarkable little/micro off-roader and it has, to this date, outperformed all my expectations driving trough mud as well as up volcanoes. - Of all the cars I have owned, despite its limitations, the Jimny is my all time favorite.

[@A-Negative]

One is sitting in Osaka station in Japan. And we stopped everytime to see if we could fit it in our carryon and take to the US.

[@luximaging5624]

Dear Andrew, The best of the best review ( 100% Honest ) of the new Jimny anywhere. Why is that then, you may ask, well you got this knowing it is small, knowing it has small engine, knowing it has less space inside,yet you DID NOT complain. You reviwed it as it is. There were people, who have spent months reseaching and the finally buying it, thenn go on complaing about space, lac of more power. How stupid can those people be. It is NOT advertised as the all conquering, unstoppable new Defender kind of vehicle ( different story that, your prediction well before the launch of the new Defender, says a lot about your knowledge). After watching many videos from other reviwers, I could not make mey mind, but after this ( your review), I ordered the very last of the few left in UK. Thank you so much.

[@yt_Ajay_]

4:20 🎵 Brakes Disks at the front Drums at the back

[@epitam]

Hi, I've got the 1998 version of this.. called sj80. Soft top version... for maximum connection with the mother nature. It is equipped with coils suspension and has tbi...and 5spd manual ofcourse.. The coily version made only for three years and delivered to to Asia and Australia Markets only... so very little aftermarket parts. I've modded Mine and built it as a lightweight weekend warrior. It had 1.6 efi engine. 5spd manual with longer 5th ratio. Transfer case with 17% reduction for the high and around 160% for the low. Rear locker. Ķoni shocks jimny bits 3" springs. Upgraded cooling system. Watch dog ecm with aux fan. In-cab vdo voltmeter. Wireless solar charged tyre pressure monitor. Aux battery management monitor. 9" tablet for navigation + main cb and handheld cb. Seat covers with many pockets and lots of storage solutions. Sporty sparco wheels and apio pedals with extra grip. Center console. Headup storage Pouch. 30lt lg drawer fridge. 40amp lithium power bank. 70amp agm main battery. 130amp alternator. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with dual kovea stove. 27l in cab heated water container + 20l water/fuel jerrican. Full-size spare. Rear and front bumper fully equipped.. 2 tables. Spare fluids reverse and camp light. Aux hella light on the front. Warn axon55s winch. Recaro heated seats. On board aircraft compressor with 11l alu tank. And many many more.. no roof tent.. no roof rack at all... low center of gravity and low weight for sporty and weekend warriar feels was the most important mission. ... wet weight for 3-4 days adventure 1.3ton. Be glad to share more... if you like. Very special machine with a lot of your influence....must admit.

[@marko1314]

This is what the New Defender should be - Only Defender Sized - Land Rover have really dropped the ball with their latest yuppie wagon - Well done Suzuki.

[@LarryC213]

I really wish that these were available in the U.S. market. As far as the gearbox is concerned, that is easily remedied by ordering the manual transmission. This reminds me of my 1987 Dodge Raider...which was basically a first generation Mitsubishi Montero. I really enjoyed that little 4X4. Mine was a short wheelbase model with a 4 cylinder engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. I often wish that I still had that little Mitsubishi.

[@grumpybugger110]

Mr St Pierre White, the reason they have the lane-change flashy nonsense is that it's a Japanese car. After living here for over 12 years, I can tell you that the average driver needs all the help they can get.

[@eliohfreire]

I have a 2011 model and since 2014 is my only vehicle. It only gives me smiles!

[@TheMCD1989]

This would sell like mad in the US. Man I miss the Samurai, imagine if they made a stretched 4 door version. It would outsell 4 door wranglers by droves!

[@rocketlaunch99]

I think it is already selling very well globally.

[@ashc3765]

They are struggling to keep up with demand as it is. Would need to increase production 2 fold if they release in the US.

[@brianheydenrych4675]

Received ours today - just wait for the lift kit, bull bar and MT tires to be fitted and then - bring it on. Cant wait, was a 6 months wait but will be worth it I recon.