Worth The Wait? Suzuki Jimny 2018 First Drive

[@CarObsession]

Thank you everyone that has watched the video so far, I'm really pleased with the positive comments and the amount of views this video has received. Following a lot of feedback, a dedicated off-road video has now been published, and can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpq6i4FsfNiEirM

[@fredmoller1675]

Like you said, it's an off roader, personally I don't have any reason to even go above 90 clicks an hour....anyways I am not happy that we can't even purchase them across the pond, because I'd buy it in a heart beat!

[@bartjanflikkema]

For the top speed, it will probably go faster than 90 mph. I have driven the old 86hp on the autobahn with 165kmh, which is around 102mph.

[@zooks3894]

Brilliant car. A capable 4wd for the masses! Well done Suzuki!

[@johnarmstrong6940]

It’s amazing how Suzuki has had to step back to go forward. The decision to imitate the old SJ413 / Samurai was a good call. Like the simple solution of placing taillights in the bumper to increase space and the old school grill with traditional 7” round headlights, great design. I still don’t think anything can compare with the legendary Samurai, but this is good to see.

[@gaz5663]

Lionel Richie has hit hard times

[@CarObsession]

Hello...is it me you're looking for?

[@GimmieTheGaff]

Brilliant

[@shaungordon9737]

And gotten 30 years younger too

[@DaBrute]

I loved the old Samurai as a kid and this new Jimny hit me right in the feels. I want one so bad

[@SBF96]

We need this in North America. I hate that Suzuki left the States. This is the first new car I have obsessed over in many years.

[@cedarcanoe]

Suzuki is doing what JLR should have done with the Defender

[@bryyyyyyyyyyy]

Now the defender is going to be a luxury vehicle for +$80k while the jimny goes strong and takes you everywhere

[@randywest4675]

I think you’re the first reviewer that actually says road handling is good on the highway. This is a good review thanks for posting it.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Randy, thanks for watching. It's no Lotus Elise, but it may as well be when you compare it to the last model. The handling is decent for what the car is, but if you were to compare to it to you more 'traditional' SUV, I'm sure you'd find it lacking. However, the Jimny is a bit of an anomaly in the car market, therefore it needs to be judged in a different manner.

[@SteveLBMK]

Completely agree with the other positive reviews. Suzuki have set out with a very clear brief and absolutely nailed it. Like you, I wouldn't buy this car, but I do love its functionality. A friend of mine had an old battered white Jimni many years ago; it had the speed of a slug and rattled like crazy. He loved that car, taking it off road with absolute glee. Not my thing, but I completely understand those who love to do it 👍

[@bumbleo8993]

One of the best reviews I’ve seen for the new car very honest as always..

[@CarObsession]

Hi John, thank you so much for the kind feedback, and of course, thanks for watching.

[@shaungordon9737]

I absolutely love this car

[@Fishnmountain]

I wish suzuki would come back to the U.S.

[@dposcuro]

Just want to say: Suzuki is in Partnership with Toyota to sell eachother's cars in India. If we have any hope of getting the Jimny here in North America, I think it would be through banging on Toyota's doors.

[@pivkaaa]

Buy a motorcycle in the US :) New Suzuki Hayabusa is really interesting :)

[@pivkaaa]

www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/Hayabusa/2019/GSX1300R.aspx

[@dposcuro]

@@pivkaaa No thanks. Busa is boring, it just goes fast in a straight line. Doesn't carve corners as well as a 600, can't take it off road, can't really go exploring with it.

[@DeenHoward]

@@dposcuro If I recall correctly, General Motors sold rebadged Suzukis under the Geo and Chevrolet brands in North America, so I wonder if GM could bring the Jimny to the US.

[@craigsparks1442]

all of a sudden my love for my old jimny has dwindled, I want the new one so badly

[@giorgosioannou4217]

Same. Have mine for 10 years. Time for a change.. or should I get the grand vitara instead?

[@fredmoller1675]

Send it to me then, across the pond, I'll take it off your hands, 'any' Jinmy will do....thanks!

[@idrayas2]

The big reason for me is because it really rreminds me with my dads 86 jimny.

[@brianjacobs8839]

The new Jimny is not standing back to some serious 4x4s here in South Africa. Appreciating the on-road review because it will spend most of its time in the urban jungle.

[@CarObsession]

Thanks Brian, thanks for watching.

[@oddities-whatnot]

This car looks so great I would happily do 60mph on a motorway in this if I needed to do a long journey. Most will buy this for its looks and capability if required, but will probably be used on the road by most buyers. If I move somewhere a bit more rural then maybe it would be a good car to own for getting out and about. As for off-roading in them, lets be honest, most will be bought on PCP deals, so you are not going to risk damaging it unless you are a serious green laner, paying cash and they will probably change a few bits and pieces as well such as the tyres and fit a snorkel etc.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Great bloke doing these reviews. Good voice and good personality. Honest reviews, he needs to be on Top Gear

[@CarObsession]

Flattery will get you everywhere, haha! Thank you Ernie, I really appreciate the feedback.

[@NigelRudyard]

Cracking little motor: a genuine off-roader for the masses. If the boot was a wee bit bigger I'd have one - not what it's for, I know. Fab review, as ever.

[@CarObsession]

Cheers Nodge X, thanks for watching.

[@NigelRudyard]

PS 90mph!!! Woooooo

[@CarObsession]

I know, it's a beast, right?!

[@NigelRudyard]

@@CarObsession - only rivalled by the Huracan and Chiron! Tell you what, though, Aaron, it's an absolutely BRILLIANT off-road car .... would love to see the extended off-road footage. (ps Land Cruiser / G-Wagon orgy LOL)

[@nickfelstead7559]

great vid man, u got urself a new subscriber, ur a small channel but ur review style is good!

[@byGiNeSiToX]

We are lucky to have this in Spain

[@satishshingadia6402]

Thank you for your honest review. I want one NOW.

[@CarObsession]

No worries Satish, I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'm thankful that you watched. If you want one, you better get in quick as this is going to sell out like hot cakes!

[@satishshingadia6402]

@@CarObsession I heard Suzuki has orders of 4500 vehicles. But they are only going to import 1800 per year.

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, there's is going to be a long wait for some buyers unfortunately.

[@paddymuppy]

Shame it doesn't have a torky little diesel engine with a turbo.

[@raymondmajer8748]

I agree, I was told by a dealer that Suzuki do a diesel engine but they don't import them to Europe and won't be doing so. Such a shame.

[@VillageIDT]

How do I contact Suzuki and beg them to sell these in the US?

[@SERGUMUM]

1 year time waiting list in Spain. I guess in the UK is even longer. Big hit!.

[@SanoyNimbus]

I do not know if it is too late. But YES I would like to see the whole OFF-ROAD part! :)

[@CarObsession]

Hello SanoyNimbus, thanks for watching. I'm afraid you are far too late, but thankfully the people spoke, and they wanted an off-road edit, so that's what I gave them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpq6i4FsfNiEirM

[@Man_v_Cars]

Approx 700 coming to the UK, 10,000+ inquiries to buy. The Lada Riva is due to be reborn too.

[@hyena-chase2176]

great as always top reviewer

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the great feedback!

[@chrishack6825]

Great cars. The story goes on.

[@Nathan123Davis]

Great thing about this car because of it's low price, you can abuse it and take it off road and not worry too much about dents and scratches. With it weighing so little it's less likely to get stuck too. I can see these selling like hot cakes in the UK, if only they had an optional extra locking diff then it would be perfect.

[@CarObsession]

You've hit the nail on the head there Nathan, great comment - thanks for watching.

[@barnseyfrommossley]

There is no centre differential, can't be used on grippy surfaces in 4wd. There are only axle differentials, and these are taken care of by applying the brake on the spinning wheel.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Only problem for me is the gearing. Revs too high at 70mph. Unless you live near rural areas that you wish to explore off road, a long journey would be very tiring. I had the same problem with a Panda 4x4 diesel. Great car but nearly 4000 revs at 70! Sounded like it was going to fall apart.

[@gx4548]

@@oddities-whatnot you do not know suzuki engines. Their rev sound is more than acceptable (i personally define it lovely) in the whole rpm range. More importantly it can rev at its top rpm (about 6000) for ever. You know suzuki good at motorcycle engines. I guess this is the reason suzuki engines are none breakable at their top rpm, not like those Italian competitors.

[@solarflare1008]

We really miss this brand in US.

[@pivkaaa]

Buy a motorcycle in the US :) New Suzuki Hayabusa is really interesting :)

[@pivkaaa]

www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/Hayabusa/2019/GSX1300R.aspx

[@paddymuppy]

Americans wouldn't fit in one.

[@checkma8s]

Why do u always feature this green car. It looks like mr bean car. Pls feature the white one

[@checkma8s]

Almost all jimney car reviews are all feature this green car which looks like mr beans car. Pls feature the white one

[@bionicsasquatch]

Man we need this in the US!

[@Tourist1967]

Convinced!

[@charlesgardner4875]

Come back to the US Suzuki and bring this little Gem it will sale like crazy here!

[@admiralgant5271]

Thanks very much for this review. I have an 07 plate Mk3 and had from almost new and jump back and forwards between that and a BMW 330d M Sport. Given the vast difference in power and handling between each, the Jimny is not that bad, I just go much slower. We live 2 miles from a village on small back roads and without Jimny we would have had many days most years of going nowhere. I regular take it across fields for shooting, never once got stuck. Spec on the SZ5 looks an easy win for me over the SZ4; but not seen any mention yet on the quality of the radio/music player and speaker set up, did you try it out ? Overall mine has been a perfect second car, not really ever used on motorways and clearly pointless for me but perfect for country roads and farms.

[@thesceptic1018]

I want that tan and black one - now!

[@gerry343]

3:10 90mph- that's still 20mph over the UK national speed limit. You're not likely to be trying to keep up with Porsches and Mercs on the autobahn with a car like this.

[@CarObsession]

Well, you may do if one of the drivers of the Porsche or Merc is James May 😂 Thanks for watching Gerald.

[@peterbalac1915]

In 1981 I had a mk 1 Toyota hilux pickup 2ltr petrol nice truck back then but a bit gutless ,so we put a 3.5 rover v8 in it had a 4"tail pipe sounded great and went well. A freind had a radiator business and he was outside talking to a customer in a red 911 Porsche as I pulled up he jokingly said to the guy in the Porsche I wanted a race, smug bastard looked down his nose and said he'll lose I said not across a ploughed field sunshine and drove off!! Best bit about a month later I was driving down a country lane near where I live and said Porsche was on its side in a ditch with the plum that drove it climbing out of the window 😫 I burbled past smiling and gave him a blast on the air horns, Mr umney you could go fast,,,,, I could go anywhere.

[@opinionmatters7119]

Come to Canada Suzuki

[@pivkaaa]

Buy a motorcycle in Canada New Suzuki Hayabusa is really interesting :)

[@68404]

I hope Suzuki will make it with a long wheelbase tray top again. So good for getting bales of hay for my cows

[@zrimec]

Good review & honest reviewer!

[@CarObsession]

Thank you Alyx! Thanks for watching!

[@cosmoray9750]

I love this little off roader. In Canada it was called Samurai. My buddy had one. We had so much fun plus memories going to the cottage and on road trips to fishing. Sadly Suzuki has stopped selling cars in Canada as of 2014. Personally I do hope they will come back to Canada. globalnews.ca/news/434503/suzuki-will-stop-selling-vehicles-in-canada-but-says-drivers-shouldnt-worry/

[@piprackham]

I can totally see you owning a jimny

[@CarObsession]

Haha, as cool as it is, it's not the sort of car I'd go out and buy. Thanks for watching.

[@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936]

I like this guy! Love the car too. Need a loan now.

[@CarObsession]

Thanks Andy!

[@yikchan7748]

Hi i am 6 ft 4, 192cm tall, will the car too small for me?

[@CarObsession]

I'm 6'2" and I had no issue 👍You'll find it tight in the rear, though. Thanks for watching.

[@joshbacon8241]

It’s a bit like, “Honey, I shrunk the G-Wagen!”

[@dabidthesecond8670]

*wagon

[@isakbonaventura2825]

Haven't got mine yet. Have to wait 6 months. Hope I survive.

[@CarObsession]

Well, it'll be worth the wait, I bet you're counting the days! Thanks for watching Isak.

[@kennykyfoo]

i hope i can own it but unfortunately our country had no more Suzuki model since 5 years ago.

[@iancrossley6637]

Does the new model pick up any weight?

[@CarObsession]

Hello Ian, thanks for watching. If you go with as little equipment, it's the same weight as the previous model (1,090kg), but when the car is spec'd with options, it weighs 1,135kg.

[@bosse641]

Sure is a fun little fourbyfour.

[@candymcdandy]

Great review - informative and enjoyable - many thanks !

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much, Peter! Thanks for watching 👍

[@AridersLifeYT]

$30,000 car in Australia. with 137 pre orders. its going to be a massive hit here.

[@CarObsession]

Yup, Suzuki will have difficulty keeping up with demand, especially in the UK - thanks for watching.

[@theslimeylimey]

Such a shame Suzuki pulled out of North America/Canada. I'm sure these would sell well in Canada.

[@darrenwalters9225]

Need to bring it to the U.S.

[@CarObsession]

Yes, I heard it wasn't being sold in the US, which is quite surprising - thanks for watching.

[@darrenwalters9225]

@xennex Suzuki is still in the market over here in the US but now their vehicles are made by other manufacturers like Mitsubishi makes their Suzuki XL-7 for them a small SUV would sell good over here especially for the price cuz most people cannot afford a $40,000 Jeep Wrangler cuz over here they like to sell us cheap garbage that cost a fortune

[@jeep2003]

In 25 years you can import one :)

[@darrenwalters9225]

@xennex 20000 over here is a bottom of the barrel vehicle strip down with nothing in it. Taxation on import vehicles is because they're trying to force car manufacturers to make everything here instead of importing. The problem with cars here is they are junk most of them have a 3 year life span before having major problems but yet the car manufacturer wants to charge an arm and a leg for it the quality of vehicles has gone down but the price has gone up.

[@darrenwalters9225]

@xennex thank you for being a net troll And the fact that I cannot have my own opinion this is why I do not leave comments on videos anymore

[@shankarbalan3813]

It’s sad that the biggest subsidiary of Suzuki, Maruti, in India, which has indeed grown bigger than the parent, refuses to bring this lovely little thing into India, where it would be the perfect modern replacement for the 33 year old Gypsy...

[@junii741]

Yup , it's a great option for us in the north here , Himachal and Kashmir.. I would love to have one of those

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Great car. Name is down on the list in Australia as it will make a great weekend boys toy in the bush with a little TLC and a roof top tent.. Nice work.

[@charleshiggins5705]

Would this work as a first car? I’m planning to get one but not 100%sure

[@CarObsession]

Well, I suppose this *could* work as a first car, but I don't think this would be the greatest choice. It's not a car that's really designed for popping out to the shops or driving about town. It *can* do it, but there are better cars for the job. Thanks for watching.

[@GrimYak]

C higs mtb this is most likely a weekend toy second car. If you want a daily a front wheel drive sedan like toyota yaris would be ideal

[@RoadRunnerLaser]

The guy taking you around that off-road course should have told you not to put your thumbs inside the steering wheel if you want to keep them.

[@CarObsession]

There were points where I did have them outside, but because it's not a natural technique for me (I do little off-roading) I found myself placing them back inside out of habit. To be fair, I did take the piss out of myself for doing it in the off-road edit of this video. Also, one or two more experienced (than me) viewers have said that a modern SUV like this wouldn't really snap its steering wheel as much as older cars. Thanks for watching 👍

[@RoadRunnerLaser]

Car Obsession - I'm in the process of watching the off-road edit and I did note that you had picked up on that bad habit and even mentioned it at the beginning of the briefing (I actually came back to edit my original comment to acknowledge that fact and saw that you had responded). Yeah, it's probably less risky these days in modern cars but still a habit you'd want to try to avoid if spending time off-road. We have the Grand Vitara and there are times I can feel the wheel snap as the front wheels drop into a rut or between rocks, for example. I think Suzuki have played a blinder with the new Jimny. They've really managed to keep to the design philosophy of producing a small, cheap, and capable off-roader whilst improving on its on-road characteristics. Sadly, they didn't keep to the ethos of the Grand Vitara with their new models and have turned it into a PoS pavement princess instead of the off-road workhorse it always used to be. I'm not quite sure what we're going to do when our current one finally gives up the ghost. The Jimny is just a little bit too small for our needs. BTW - I think you mean "... wouldn't really snap...", don't you?

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, I meant 'wouldn't'; I was replying whilst doing a few things at once 🙈I'm not an experienced off-road driver and I'll be the first to admit that, so there will be a few signs that I'm a bit of a novice at this sort of thing. However, I'd argue that's testament to the Jimny that even an off-roading numpty like me can cover ground on the muddy stuff and feel confident. Sure, as some have said, it wasn't the most gruelling off-road trail, but I'd like to see the average family hatchback do that.

[@RoadRunnerLaser]

Car Obsession - I agree. Not the toughest of courses. I guess that they wanted a course where a complete novice could get a taster without too much risk. I've had to come back and rescue a Freelander on a far less challenging run - It was just a grassy hill - and I was on road-tyres, too. One of my favourite things off-road is 4L steep descents, just allowing the car to crawl its way along under complete control whilst feeling like if it weren't for the seatbelts, I'd have my nose pressed up against the inside of the windscreen. ;) I think you did an admirable job of covering that course - You weren't chewing up the ground by spinning your wheels everywhere - So many people who aren't used to off-road driving are way too heavy with the right-foot. They feel the wheels slip and think that the way to gain more forward momentum is to open the throttle. Then they wonder how they've managed to dig themselves into a hole. Most of my off-road excursions involve pulling a trailer (because I am carrying equipment out to our operational area - I'm a qualified UAV pilot) and my colleague (with a Freelander) once had to ask me to pull his caravan out of a muddy field. His daughter was there at the time and as I was unhitching, she said that she was disappointed that I wasn't spitting mud everywhere - I told her that if she'd wanted me to, all she had to do was say so, and stand behind the car. ;) Did you notice how, when in 4WD, there was quite a lot of understeer? If you didn't feel it on the drive, you can see it in the footage. That can be a little disconcerting if you're not used to it - It's because there is no centre diff and the wheels will slip. If they don't slip, you will wind up your transmission and that can be expensive when something lets go, usually with a loud bang. It sounds like you enjoyed your spin around that course - Do you think you've caught the green-lane bug, now?

[@CarObsession]

In regards to the understeer, yes, as I'm sure you know, the Jimny has a slower steering rack, so driving it off-road (or indeed trying to park it) requires more steering effort than your normal car, so that takes getting used to. However, it has power steering of course, so it's not exactly a hardship. In regards to greenlaning, yes, I wouldn't mind doing a bit more - in fact I'm testing a Subaru XV in March and I'd like to find somewhere suitable where I can take that off road.

[@kerrywoolnough664]

No one has touched on it. Is the front screen heated???

[@CarObsession]

Hello Kerry, that's a very good question. I must admit, I don't know for definite, but I'm pretty sure it hasn't - just the standard windscreen fan as part of the air conditioning/climate control. Thanks for watching.

[@mrg-ghx8052]

Probably the closest thing you can buy to a defender, since LR decided that a basic and robust vehicle like this was not viable or in keeping with its image anymore. It's not for me but I've heard sales are booming...

[@CarObsession]

Hi Gary, thanks for watching. Interestingly, I'm very sure I saw a new Defender on the road whilst I was driving the Jimny. I may be wrong, but if you bear in mind I wasn't too far from Jaguar Land Rover's plant, the car was Defender shape/size and the car had the hashtag "#best4x4byfar" I'm sure you'll agree it's starting to add up...

[@mrg-ghx8052]

@@CarObsessionthere's definitely a new one coming and I'm hoping it's a propper defender replacement, i doubt it will be built in the UK either but let's see.

[@Morado3CONCACAF]

I am completely in love with this car. Would you switch a 2006 Grand Vitara with the 2019 Jimny? Because that is my current car and even tho I have to drive through off road routes I am afraid that the road experience isn't that good, specially in roads with a lot of curves

[@CarObsession]

I have never owned or driven a 2006 Grand Vitara, so it's hard for me to comment - thanks for watching.

[@bryyyyyyyyyyy]

It's more of what you want/need, the Vitara 2006 is more the average suv for commuting, traveling with family or friends and hosing around, the jimny will let you take a passenger (and maybe 2 small people) but it's off-road capability is another level, plus you can expect a lot of mods to come

[@FezzaYT]

Great review! I have placed an order for one here in Spain but after a month they still can't give me a delivery date. I think I'm going to be waiting quite some time for it!

[@CarObsession]

Hi Fezza, thanks so much for the feedback, and thanks for watching - I hope you enjoy your new Jimny. Thanks for subscribing as well, I've subbed ya back.

[@elmalanmalan2175]

I live in Japan and it takes a whole year to get it high demand here.

[@jackmatthews662]

What is the lowest comfortable speed in 4th and 5th , my new ignis seems geared higher than my old yaris verso which in 4th was comfortable at 22mph and 30 mph in top, but the ignis seems to need to be higher than the legal 30mph limit, We like the looks of the new jimny and think with hindsight could have waited till it comes out. we are going to look at it anyway.

[@CarObsession]

Oh, now you're asking. I'll be honest, I can't give you a definitive answer, but I drove it how I would any car and it felt just fine. I hope this of some help to you - thanks for watching.

[@jackmatthews662]

@@CarObsession I had a thought if it was in 4 wheel drive or the lower setting then it would definitely be ok surely. I am fed up of driving round town averaging less than 12mph in 2nd gear most of the time. my economy is now dipping below 40mpg, could not be worse in a high gear in the low ratio.

[@CarObsession]

Ah I see. To be fair, I always drove it in 2 wheel drive when I drove it on the road.

[@jackmatthews662]

@@CarObsession Another very minor point no mirror on sun visor passenger side of ignis, I found 1 on drivers visor they are not interchangeable. is it the same on jimny my wife who does not drive was miffed to say the least and when i showed her mine berated me for not keeping the old car we had for 17 years.

[@CarObsession]

@@jackmatthews662 I'm afraid I can't comment as the sun visors were never folded down, it was quite gloomy when I filmed, so the sun visors weren't needed unfortunately 👎

[@joshosullivan815]

Off road edit please :D looked like a wicked little run they had you on

[@ivan7capseros]

Is Jimny likely to have a comeback in the european market?

[@CarObsession]

I doubt it, not unless Suzuki can find a more efficient engine to power it. Thanks for watching.

[@pivkaaa]

yes

[@ronshephard9429]

Personally, I love it's retro looks and it also has bags of character. Being a Suzuki, the engine will last forever and I expect that these little cars will still be seen on our roads in 20 years time or more. One interesting thing is that you can get body kits that change it's looks to resemble either a Mercedes G Class or a Land Rover Defender . uk.motor1.com/news/276655/suzuki-defender-g-class-kit

[@traxanoplagiasx2563]

Asking a true offroader to go over 100miles is like demanding from a city car to climb difficult offroad trails

[@markseyman490]

Don't quite agree. Melbourne Australia to Uluru and Alice Springs via the Oodnatatta track and back 1500 kl of outback roads and corrugations 6700 kl round trip in my 2006 Jimny was great fun.

[@CarObsession]

Bit of an extreme example, but I can see your point, which is why I wanted to stress that the Jimny hasn't really been designed for such a purpose. Although, I now want to see someone take a Smart Car on an off-road course (googles frantically to find if clip already exists on the internet). Thanks for watching buddy.

[@King88_8]

100 miles? ...and that is why American overlanding is actually just wild camping...

[@oddities-whatnot]

I would not fancy a long journey in this, to areas which I wanted to explore.

[@bikebudha01]

Why can't America have nice things??? Come back to us with this Suzuki...

[@GremerTiu]

hi boss. very very out of topic, but are those invisaligns? :) Been wanting to get one!

[@CarObsession]

invisaligns? What are they?

[@usefulcommunication4516]

Be interesting to see a comparison with a Panda 4x4 on and off-road.

[@GrimYak]

Useful Communication lol, the panda that got a 1 star ncap rating?

[@manoova]

@@GrimYak It got a 3. Which matches the Jimny. So a comparison would work well.

[@BrutalFates]

If this was to come to America, it would need close to 200hp.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Brutal Fates, thanks for watching, but I feel I need to ask this question - why would it 'need' close to 200hp? I can't warrant the need for a Jimny to have that much power, especially as it weighs about the same as a packet of crisps.

[@BrutalFates]

@@CarObsession It isn't exactly about the power itself, a lot of Americans buy thing's off numbers. It is why cars like the Toyota 86 here in the States is looked down on from a lot of people because it's 200hp is considered nothing, when put next to other similar cars. Even though I think its a amazing car. It is why we have a few crazy cars like the Demon, and the TrackHawk Maybe its because we like straight lines here idk. Also thanks for the response.

[@HORNET6]

Good first drive but when off road place your thumbs outside of the steering wheel 👍

[@CarObsession]

Hello HORNET6, yup, I know all about the thumbs outside the steering wheel (even though I'm far from a seasoned off-roader), and I even said that on camera (well, I think the camera was rolling at least!) when I was filming off-road but that clip was not used in this video. Thanks for watching this video.

[@CarObsession]

Just re-watched my off-road footage - I never said it on camera! 🙈c'est la vie.....

[@CarObsession]

I found the clip I was talking about, but it was audio only and no video - that would explain why I couldn't find it!

[@speterbilt]

Bring it to the States

[@elaxel1469]

what does the jimny offer that others dont like a qashqai 4x4?

[@CarObsession]

Cheap, reliable, dependable off-road capability - the likes of the Qashqai are simply no match for the Jimny when it comes to the muddy stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@harveytownsend8574]

Goodluck with your channel

[@johnvaclik1094]

please share the offroad part 8)

[@CarObsession]

If I get enough demand for it, then of course I will, thanks for watching John :)

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

It sucks these aren’t available in the US, the samurai was a bad bitch!

[@nguont]

Can Suzuki make a 4 door version like Jeep did with the wrangler!?

[@CarObsession]

As far as I'm aware, there's no such plan to make a car - thanks for watching.

[@GrimYak]

nguont the 4 door for suzuki is the Vitara

[@nguont]

Jay G thanks for that useless bit of information.

[@bhargavapothakamuri4218]

Which generation ?

[@CarObsession]

Fourth generation. Thanks for watching :)

[@bishy33]

Really funky retro little car, If you need an off road car then this probably all most people will need and save a fortune in the process so I can see the attraction, also Suzuki's are pretty damn reliable only thing that kind of baffles me is that they have not fitted the 1.0 Boosterjet engine.....i'm guessing to save on cost and keep the RRP down which is a shame. Great balanced review as always Aaron, and the off roading looked pretty serious and ace fun I bet?. p.s imagine if Suzuki fitted the 1.4 Boosterjet , a mini AMG G wagen?! .

[@CarObsession]

Hey Adam, as always, thanks for watching. Yeah, the Boosterjet would push the price up more, plus Suzuki said that the power delivery of a naturally aspirated engine is better for off-roading.

[@bishy33]

@@CarObsession Ah that does make sense engine wise, you've been a busy chap with your reviews lately, keep them coming as always a pleasure to watch ;-)

[@CarObsession]

@@bishy33 Cheers Adam! I've got a busy schedule ahead, but I think my next review going live will be the Vitara, but I need to look at my schedule.

[@najthesavior4286]

Wani Media explains the capabilities of this vehicle to the T. Shit unbelievable of what this lil ice box can do.

[@karthikbharadwaj9923]

When it is launching in India

[@CarObsession]

Good question Karthik, I'll ask Suzuki and get back to you - thanks for watching.

[@geraldquiocho3762]

Most of the guys from india said it wont.

[@CarObsession]

Yeah it wouldn't surprise me, because as far as I'm aware, the last Jimny wasn't sold in India was it? Wasn't the Samurai sold there instead? Or was it the Gypsy? Thanks for watching Gerald.

[@karthikbharadwaj9923]

Thank you for replying sir

[@nilval445]

@@CarObsession Gypsy.. oh.. my.. flood Gates of nostalgia just got out of hand..

[@Peter-ji5hz]

Ohh I want one of them but the better spec version

[@CarObsession]

I'm afraid you'll have a long queue of people in front of you! Thanks for watching.

[@Peter-ji5hz]

@@CarObsession I know one on eBay at the moment 26k and in black very tempted

[@happymanasfksubaru2846]

They is room for the turbo

[@checkma8s]

Why do u always feature this green car. It looks like mr bean car. Pls feature the white one

[@CarObsession]

What do you mean, why do I always feature this car? I've featured it once? Also, I featured this colour as it was the one given to me by Suzuki. There were only so many cars to go around the media that had attended the launch, so we couldn't be exactly be fussy.

[@checkma8s]

@@CarObsession all reviewers or videos i search on youtube always feature the green one.

[@checkma8s]

@@CarObsession i love to see you driving the white one. The white one. Its a beautiful car.

[@CarObsession]

I think that's mainly because that colour was used a lot for the vehicles on launch.

[@CarObsession]

I'll be reviewing one later this year, so I'll try and get my hands on a white one, but as Suzuki have such a limited fleet, I think I'll have little choice of colour. Thanks for watching.

[@vomid_club]

the model T for 4wd

[@melondog82]

Yep off road footage would be good bud.

[@CarObsession]

No worries, thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching.

[@Grant0610]

Do you normally drive over 90mph on public roads? 😜

[@CarObsession]

Even if I wanted to, it'd be near impossible on the sorta roads I live near (South London) #traffic Thanks for watching Grant 👍

[@fdhmcking]

Grant Muir i normally drive 140mph on public (german) roads! 👍😄

[@hypehype1982]

Why does everyone make reference to G wagon. I say the G Wagon copied the Toyota 70 series. Its probably better to say the G wagon copied the 70's series.

[@justdefacts]

This is not going to be available in Ireland. Suziki say our VRT and motor tax have ruled it of their list. 😕 Ironic given the launch was in Ireland.

[@CarObsession]

Which launch?

[@justdefacts]

Didn't you say in your Christmas Q and A that you attended the Jimny launch in Ireland or did I pick that up wrong?

[@CarObsession]

The Swift Sport launch was in Ireland my friend; the Jimny launch was in Daventry, UK. Thanks for watching 👍

[@seanworkman431]

Another review did get 100 mph although trying hard.

[@1810amelia]

SUZUKI now give us a Jimny XL to replace the Defender gap

[@1810amelia]

@Rolly101 not really Vitara doesnt have real 4x4 looks

[@anthonyperkins7556]

The old Jimny was cramped in the rear, had (barely existent) bootspace and was most unsafe in a crash with a disappointing 3 star EURONCap rating. Suzuki promises that this Jimny has more rear bootspace, more rear legroom, and is better in a crash.

[@brysonnorman7772]

If your buying a zook for safety your doing it wrong haha. If a jimny gets tboned its probs just going to flip and i accept it haha

[@anthonyperkins7556]

@@brysonnorman7772 You won't be defending that and saying that if your head has been cracked by the steering wheel and the passenger's head has been cracked and bleeding by the dashboard, your chest has been cracked, your ribs broken and your legs torso ankles pelvis and body has been crushed beyond recognition, and your body has been trapped amd severely damaged mangled and mashed in a crushed body and your kids have been badly injured. Today's times have changed and cars have had to become much safer in a crash because in today's climate, safety sells cars and it does. I'd rather have a good score 4 star EURONCap rated Jimny at the very least and preferably an excellent 5 star EURONCAP rated Jimny and for Suzuki to release it to market with a fair 3 star EURONCap rated crash test is abominable and abhorrent to say the least. If I was making this car I would aim for at least 4 stars or 5 stars maximum in crash safety.

[@brysonnorman7772]

The problem is the more safe it is the more pricy it could become. I accept that if im in a crash im most likely dead or injured. But in saying that my jimny has enough bar work that its pretty tough. And if need be people can install a roll cage for extra safety

[@brysonnorman7772]

In saying that the jimny is safer then some of the newer dualcab utes

[@anthonyperkins7556]

@@brysonnorman7772 But a car SHOULD protect it's occupants and driver in a crash and reduce the severity of any injury in a crash. This Jimny has got side impact protection and front and side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners and Automatic Emergency Braking but the passenger compartment deformed in a crash test and whiplash was poor and not as good as it could be and should be. Here is a link to the goss on the 2018 Suzuki Jimny have a read and see what you think of it. www.euroncap.com/en/results/suzuki/jimny/33370 and here's a PDF of the assessment for the car, it has a reasonable range of safety equipment but blotted it's copybook with this (not quite) good crash test performance cdn.euroncap.com/media/41558/euroncap-2018-suzuki-jimny-datasheet.201810161541249205.pdf

[@timjenkins8538]

Great review! If Suzuki did a Sport or 4 door version then im sure theyd be onto a real winner

[@CarObsession]

Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching Tim.

[@AridersLifeYT]

2:45 - 130nm of TALK.. lol i laughed so much, i cant.... talk.

[@CarObsession]

Torque is a homophone buddy, therefore different accents/people will pronounce it differently: Pronunciation (US) IPA(key): /tɔː(ɹ)k/, /tɔɹk/ Audio (US) MENU0:00 (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /tɔːk/ Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)k Homophones: torq, torc, talk ('talk' in non-rhotic accents only) Source: Wikipedia.

[@spence6226]

Suzuki really needs to bring this to North America 👍 Give it a 1.5L turbo, 6 speed manual/automatic and a four door option.

[@brysonnorman7772]

4 door would make it to pricy and too big and really i have seen turbo 1.5L in the current model jimny they go alright but a stock 1.5L is a hell of a lot better then a 1.3L engine

[@hellojrod]

Add 4 doors, bigger motor, more space, then it won’t be a jimmy. Don’t do what they did to the mini, “American sized” it.

[@FillipeBunchOfNumbers3210]

all of that makes no sense for a car like a Jimny. Give a go to the Grand Vitara then

[@767dag]

Keep price down for marketing

[@767dag]

Spence62 No

[@villarule06]

Would love to see the off road footage!

[@cosmoray9750]

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[@jimmyjimmy951]

Off road edit please. You seem so surprised and out of your depth on the tracks so very interested in seeing all the footage. Bonus is you don’t speak much.. 🤣👍

[@CarObsession]

I'm not an off-road driver buddy, so it's not really something that comes naturally to me, although I never felt out of my depth - the Jimny inspires lots of confidence, but yes I was surprised how capable it was, as it was on standard road tyres (albeit with a thick tread) and not nobblies. Thanks for watching.

[@shawnjames3212]

Bring to US please!!!!

[@rajasia2737]

Do they still tip over Lol

[@bickleyjonas6145]

You sure it's only 90mph max speed? Pretty sure test drive freak broke 100 on the Autobahn 😜

[@CarObsession]

That's what Suzuki claim.