First Look - 2023 Suzuki Jimny 1.5L 4x4 75kw 5-Door - Still Capable but the charm?

[@littlepero]

We are lucky that somebody still make a real offroader. Big tumbs up. Amazing

[@sebuwam]

👌🏾

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

I've always found it appealing to my senses. Partly due to the manual gear option and the affordability overall. Now, it makes even much better sense. I am liking the amount of options now available to us, South Africans. Thank you for the video.

[@sebuwam]

Thank you so much Mzwandile. From my side the small size always made it a winner especially with what it can do, and sometimes supassing bigger 4x4s with its capabilities. Now it's not so nippy anymore, I wonder if people who loved it for its size will be interested in this one🤔. It's a catch 22 as some always thought it needed to be like this to sell more🙂

[@MzeeAlii]

A 5-door Jimny is, in all honestly, a good thing. The charm is still there. Fairly. Loving everything except the grille. They just had to add chrome to it. The all-black (the one in the older models) looks cleaner IMO.

[@reddpill]

Indian Suzuki's decision to make it a poor man's G-Wagon through chrome and metallic paint shows how out of touch they are on what made it so popular. The basic colours are what made it so popular.

[@sebuwam]

I just hope it won't fall into "any other capable SUV" category because the 3-door is nippy and always punching above it's weight, this is a little "normal"

[@Vendeta552]

You can remove those chrome

[@alfonsomartinez7919]

thats a quick 50$ fix

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

One could backen the grille😂 The slightly longer wheelbase would work between climbs, water crossings and mud I think. Stil a very respectable package indeed.

[@MauGino]

This will be the equivalent to the 4 door Jeep, will sell like crazy and the people have been asking for this for a long time.

[@sebuwam]

I hope it sells well, I mean a capable small car that can now take 3 more people👌🏾

[@1978JWJ]

Would love to have this in the USA!

[@edibercabreramora8857]

Geo brand was a line that sold suzuki products. US market prefers large cars.

[@kiklocus4660]

too small for usa, it doesnt meet the safety standards of the speed of uSA

[@1978JWJ]

@@kiklocus4660 so you never heard of a Suzuki Samurai I take it.

[@torekongsparten]

For Me, BEST car Daily ever Produced ❤️🇯🇵🌟, Thank You for this Beautiful Video !!!

[@sebuwam]

Thank you so much🙂.

[@paultilbury12]

I wish the 5 door was available here in the U.K. It looks awesome.

[@Chuene_Ashley_kgomo]

Loving the car, loving yhe music.

[@sebuwam]

Thank you so much🫡🫶🏾🙏🏽

[@demtumza]

I believe those who were Jimny lovers but put off by the impractical 3 door version will consider & appreciate the 5 door version...I'll have to see it in the metal first, to tell whether I like the stretched version or not...Anyway thank a lot for the video...🙏🙏🙏

[@sebuwam]

I think I still love the 3-door, it is such an usual car and always punches above its weight. This is almost as normal as a car can be. I understand however that this happened because customers felt they needed this and it will continue to sell as "monied" people love these for those bundu trips and now they can go as a family in one car😅 I appreciate your presence and input Demtumza🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🫶🏾

[@MrUnderEstimated]

i'm worried it's too thin for its length.

[@sebuwam]

@@MrUnderEstimated felt like that when I first saw it but got used to seeing it now on paper🤔

[@danparks9308]

Redesign chassis to electrify it with a lower centre of gravity and flat floor inside throughout. Add frunk, 5ft tray behind the second row of seats (dual cab ute) and increase clearance to 240mm+ Don't change anything else, just make sure one variant has 450km highway range and it would be the most popular car in the world

[@leeyongjie-dc3fw]

i indent one for myself in indonesia already and will be available in this Mid April......❤❤❤

[@sebuwam]

God bless you and the journey to get it🫶🏾🙏🏽

[@tumelomochadibane2909]

In love with the car😍

[@apoorrvgupta1658]

All is Good with the Car. What it lacks is an aggressive engine

[@sebuwam]

Maybe its a safety issue as well🤔

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Really enjoyed the music in this video.

[@sebuwam]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👌🏾

[@OrchardcottagefarmCo]

This is the car I want!!

[@sebuwam]

You should get it🙏🏽🙂

[@scottanders5333]

Wish they sold it here in the US!! Hey Suzuki !! Get with Honda and sell it as a rebadge here in US!!

[@sebuwam]

One of the most loved cars wherever it goes but you guys love big engines over there. This is a very small one😅

[@SuperCacahuete93]

Will it come to France soon ?

[@davidstone921]

Just what I need for my very off-road location here in the U.K. I already have the 3-door, but need the extra space that the new 5-door brings. PLEASE, somehow make it available in the U.K.!

[@luizmigueldias5783]

Jimmy practical simple all you need ... & with 5 door even better.....!

[@sebuwam]

At least now you can take 2 more friends🙂

[@HDvids101]

Owner of an LJ80v back in the day. I would love to have an open cheque book and do this little one up with a more power bigger tyres/wheels and off you go into mini Jeep places. Lockers of course. Awesome.

[@brayvdb2191]

Was really hoping that they would add an engine option to a bigger model, if they're staying NA, they should go for a 2liter

[@sebuwam]

I doubt they willing to change much here. 🤔

[@leodeveloper]

THE BEST JIMNY EVEEEEERRRR

[@b.buffel8403]

Moin ! Wann kommt das Auto nach Deutschland ? VG

[@GermanGreetings]

I like both :)

[@sidstevens9035]

Even more underpowered than the 3 door with the extra weight. It needs at least a 2 litre engine to make it viable !

[@sebuwam]

I think it needs more power but not to much to render it unsafe as its an analogue car with minimal advanced safety systems

[@vfonte218]

My old Suzuki sidekick 4x4 was a 4 speed stick with I think 120hp yea it wasn't quick but it was able to go anywhere and as solid as a rock....I wish i still had it

[@alex.toader]

It was crazy slow at that weight, but now it will be even slower. I can only think of buying this with an engine upgrade. Suzuky should provide a more powerful engine option.

[@michaelellert4231]

It's thought for the Woods. Speed is not the Answer

[@alex.toader]

​@@michaelellert4231 Yhea but we dont live in the woods we live far away from them so we need to use it to travel to the woods sometime. Not to mention that we need to sell it to the wives as a great city car. Look honey - we need a city car - it goes through traffic, easy to park..

[@michaelellert4231]

@@alex.toader Ok. But you are living in the USA, right? So, you have all a strict speed limit and drive like my grandma (I am Joking). In Germany we have a different Sight what Speeding means.... but more power is not wrong. The Problem is, if Suzuki builds Stringer engines, they can not run in Europe. It is too expensiv, cause factorys have a Maximum, what their fleet needs on fuel. So, they build engines that are smaller.

[@Sheepleton]

@@michaelellert4231if he lives in America he can't buy one anyways lol.

[@xRestart]

Most markets this Jimny is gonna be sold, dont really need a stronger engine. Here in latin american there’s tons of traffic so most of the time youre at a fairly low speed. This SUV is good here for the bad roads we have to drive on constantly.

[@britjj5126]

I want it 😍 when is it available in Africa (Zambia)?

[@inclusivelove5165]

A very down to earth and honest car.

[@sebuwam]

I am with you. Does what it says on the box👌🏾

[@ralphmarra1565]

Is there any chance that Suzuki could come back to the USA?

[@JorgeChavez-lg3hr]

Only if Chevy thinks it could pass NHTSA crash tests and then rebadged it and sell it as the All New 2024 Chevy Tracker.

[@Rachaelxx-d2i]

I really want one, but the lack of power they have puts me off 😣 Would you say it’s a noticeable issue when driving? (Not off road)

[@deepankar94]

Its the same power as in a 3 door one, no difference

[@sebuwam]

I guess it's a "go anywhere" car, not get the faster. So you know you not getting a quick car but it can take you anywhere

[@BBR-sp5qt]

Is Suzuki found the way to put the 1.4 turbo with the 6 speed in this little one, it would be awesome

[@ambienteterrazas]

In Mexico the 3 door Jimny's are sold thru the dealers in an auction style system, there is so high demand that every once in a while they sell them and if you are lucky enough to get a slot you can buy one. I hope that the 5 door Jimny gets all the attention from the posers so the 3 door classic Jimny is over looked and its easier to get one.

[@markdoolan7282]

This is a game changer and now to put a 1.8 or 2.0 litre motor option in it and it will be an even bigger hit. If you are going to do it, do it properly.

[@sandwormgod4771]

This is the car the Jimny should have always been.

[@jansefran1752]

Mini G -wagen ... 👍🚙

[@HunterPanda4x4]

will it ever come to Greece?

[@sebuwam]

Not sure as I heard it might not come to Europe🤔

[@reddpill]

This colour SHOULD'VE been the release colour. The decision makers at Suzuki need a reality check or better yet fired, thinking that this 5 door was some sort of G-Wagon with chrome and metallic paint, the worst off road. Those flat base colours are what MADE the new Jimny so successful in sales.

[@sebuwam]

It is a lovely colour huh, matches what it can do out there🙂

[@JackieMaisey-qp2gj]

Does it not have reversing camera or parking sensors He had to have getting out help getting out of that space

[@Vendeta552]

Very capable, i'm already driving this but i wish we have this colour in India, would've bought this colour

[@sebuwam]

I wonder why you guys are not getting this colour or maybe they will use it to push sales later🤔🤔🤔

[@tokas-kb6rb]

@@sebuwami believe this color is only available for Indian army cars. Can’t sell to civilians

[@sebuwam]

@@tokas-kb6rb mmmh! 🤔 there is no info here in SA as to whether we are getting it as a civilian car but I will we will

[@soterofabella6228]

When this 5 door be available here in the philippines?

[@sebuwam]

Some said mid-year this year. Maybe before the end of the year or early 2024

[@alderpet7986]

I hope the hole world can access the 5 door option as the 3 door option is just not practical enough for space to warrant buying one in New Zealand

[@lucatesi8545]

Non vedo l'ora ché arrivi anche in Italia wow😊

[@sebuwam]

With a history of quirky small cars, Jimny is surely admired that side🙂

[@janhbhugo5085]

Very nice ! How much mulla ?

[@sebuwam]

Around USD 18 300 (R350 000)

[@collintuaundu7765]

I hope one day they will change that under powered naturally aspirated engine (add turbo) and the 5 speed to 6 speed. To have a car running 100k/h at 3000rpm is too high rev for law speed.

[@sebuwam]

I think they are scared to push it higher because of it's light weight, it might just be dangerous to overpower it🤔. A turbo won't hurt though but it will kill its longevity🤔

[@Juanb-pk5ym]

Why didint they put a 1.8 o 2.0 engime

[@sebuwam]

Probably to protect it from EU regulations🤔

[@archie100]

As mush as I was looking forward to this 5 door Jimny something still doesn't feel right.

[@sebuwam]

What is it?😅

[@reddpill]

The poor colour choices, and awful chrome grill.

[@mrakmarko]

How long is the corrosion warranty?

[@sebuwam]

Not sure. We don't have full information as yet🤔

[@mbongisimhlanga3681]

Love everything about this except the engine!

[@sebuwam]

Yeah many complain about the engine. I think it will be unsafe to bump it up too high

[@ВиталийПолтава]

Мамочка моя такую ждет))) А пикап будет?

[@fatwombat2611]

Reminds me of a gen1 pajero. Cool car.

[@weetbix2083]

Jimny has become too expensive for what it is. If you really are going to offroad you will want the 2 door, as the extended wheelbase in the 4 door makes the breakover pretty poor for offroad use. If you using it for the school run you dont need the 4x4 setup and a Grand Vitara will be far better suited with the same ground clearance, better economy, spec and comfort. I really hate that new cheap looking chrome grill.

[@sirkamla]

Why they dont just make a mid size jimny and big size jimny. To fit the needs of customers.

[@pisowifingbayanpremium1026]

i didn't know it also comes with jungle green color

[@sebuwam]

Yep, seems like the colour is not offered everywhere but in some markets or maybe its stil coming🤔

[@bimanteron2778]

Bring in India three door Jimny ❤

[@sebuwam]

🤞🏾

[@Erelyes]

Hopefully the roof rack is rated to more than 30kg on this one (including the weight of the rack!!)

[@Mambey]

Does anyone know how much payload it has?

[@sebuwam]

Can't find credible info on that but some suggest it may be just above 500kg.

[@Mambey]

Thanks. Not bad for the size of the car.

[@roastedtechmodules5858]

Whats the tyre size?

[@debendragurung3033]

they dont sell well in europe. Besides the carbon tax in EUROPE ????.

[@sebuwam]

@@debendragurung3033 I thought they sell well everywhere

[@sebuwam]

205/70 R15

[@debendragurung3033]

@@sebuwam Even in-Uk, Suzuki almost almost couldn't sell their regular sized jimny due to Carbon tax. But then they had collaborated with toyota, to bring two hybird models Suzuki Vitara based on RAv4 hybird and Suzuki Swace based on Corolla hybrid, and thus able circumvent their Carbon emission allowances.

[@sebuwam]

@@debendragurung3033 Yeah, that will almost always become an issue, explains a lot as to why they don't even want to upsize the small engine in here. 🤔

[@Vincenrob]

Haii, nice car

[@jamesraja1056]

3 door charm 5 dor charming

[@sebuwam]

👌🏾

[@TWBJ_01]

Would be way better with an FJ Cruiser-like half back doors, with a longer rear overhang at the cost of approach angle.

[@rickyfarrys1592]

Aspettiamo che esce in Europa

[@sebuwam]

I wonder when is it coming that side but this is a hit everywhere it goes👌🏾

[@DMulabiTalejan]

Nice BUT you go through all this trouble only to remain a 4-seater!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sinesihle]

Like Muzi always says "a car must have four doors"😅

[@michelle_0891]

"unless it's a 2 seater"*

[@sebuwam]

😅😅

[@vahehatch2800]

can be used as Taxi now.

[@kristolball]

Yes

[@sebuwam]

👌🏾

[@DavidMSA]

Sadly, Suzuki don't import it to Europe 😢

[@sebuwam]

Yeah, that's what I heard as well🤔

[@jamieevans871]

that little window looks weird make it extended 3 door with one window improve looks

[@sebuwam]

I hear you😅

[@martyn_g]

They need the swift sport motor in this.

[@manuelbucca9346]

I want this car in italy 😭

[@sebuwam]

🙏🏽

[@ricglass14]

yes, i love it but it will not be as good off road. i been Sierra and Jimny driver since 1996. I pride myself offroad going where all the big guys go with ease. with potholes, i could easily drive down one side an up the other, where the big 4wds had to pick a line and straddle them. this model is just that little bit too long to do what Jimny is famous for, hard core off road. ramp over another hicup and when they did potholes in the video, they kept 2 wheels on a level surface at centre of track, take that away as in real life, we dont have a level trail, left and right of potholes, it is drive in and drive out, if you arent too long.

[@undermuscled7381]

if this is the same engine and power output as my wife's Jimny, then it is tragically underpowered. Otherwise it looks great.

[@sebuwam]

Yep, only size changed. I guess its a "go further" than "go faster" kind of a car🙆🏾‍♂️🙂

[@robotstobor3388]

@@sebuwam no its not a go further car unfortunately. I am unable to comment on the gear ratios etc, but if it is the same as the 3 door model, cruising at 100kmph is a chore. The RPM sits at over 3000rpm. It feels as though it has to work too hard and is noisy at motorway speeds. Don't misunderstand me this still a great little car, I am just relaying my experience with the Jimny.

[@sebuwam]

@@robotstobor3388 I totally understand, that experience can be frustrating if you prefer a quite car and Suzuki's 1.5L non-turbo is just loud. Not only in this car but with others as well. I complained about it before, smooth shifting but the ratios are too short and give nothing for the grunt coming out especially between gear 1 and 3 (manual). Not sure about Auto but usually auto is worse

[@johntanchong3166]

Initial negative feedback from owners in India is the steering, stiff and big turning radius. Hope Maruti can fix this.

[@johy2007]

You mean, big turning radius.

[@johntanchong3166]

@@johy2007 yes correct. Thanks

[@sebuwam]

Mmmh, only on this or also the small one?🤔

[@johntanchong3166]

@@sebuwam feedback is from the 5 doors version. Steering set up is not good.

[@Rudrasharma3388]

​@@johntanchong3166steering won't be having that car like feel, because it aint a rack and pinion setup, it os recirculating setup which they offer here, which is best with solid axles

[@clarksonoceallachain8536]

Litterly just a suzuki hustler with different visuals You've been hustled

[@sapsap100]

the tire just doesn't look right : (

[@sebuwam]

Why is that? Too small🤔

[@martinloney6322]

If only Suzuki spent more on it achieving a higher ANCAP rating.

[@sebuwam]

I think its 3 star rating is mostly lowered by its "analogue" nature as adcanced safety systems are not available add that to pedestrian protection being low you will not see 4 stars forsure. Now if you make it more advanced, your customers will say the "difference" is gone🤔

[@martinloney6322]

@@sebuwam It annoys me that safety system scores are included and mask the safety of the structure.

[@sebuwam]

@@martinloney6322 Great point. You end up not focusing on the structural issues thinking the car is not solid. As much as they contribute to safety but many people are not aware that some cars are rated low because of systems.

[@mmmbass6068]

Safety systems make a car ummmm … more safe. That’s why criteria are changed. Basic and sensible.

[@martinloney6322]

@@mmmbass6068 The structure is ultimately critical to safety.

[@wojciechganowiak6012]

Is it available in Europa ? Only cute indeed .No macho.

[@ぁぁ-t8w]

日本での発売予定日知りたいな

[@jeremyclarkson-69]

The jimny 5 door should be a N/A diesel 4cyl

[@viviansimons7954]

But no fold flat rear seats con on get modern and no disel

[@sebuwam]

Yep. They don't fold flat and there is no diesel

[@キタさん7]

good

[@josemarcus7980]

Vixe!.... Vai pra R$ 280.000,00

[@sebuwam]

I wonder how much it will be this side. No pricing announced as yet in South Africa🤔

[@Colinpark]

Looks like a baby G-wagon

[@sebuwam]

Really does😅

[@kellyr2681]

Why are they sticking with the 4 sp auto. I wouldn't buy it unless it had a 5 or 6 sp auto. This day and age, that's a requirement.

[@sebuwam]

I honestly don't know. Don't wanna imagine how loud it is🥲

[@maltesedavide]

🔝 😊

[@LeX-s9f]

Хочу такой! Подарите!)

[@mushroommagic144]

Still has a terrible turning circle I see. I recently drove a Jeep Rubicon ute, despite being twice the length of a Jimmy it has the same sized turning circle! Unbelievable.

[@zerrych-.-kaorin]

実車が見てみたいなぁ(ღ′◡︎‵)

[@sebuwam]

Hope you will get it soon👌🏾

[@mefistofel3042]

Ну как то заметно больше места не стало..🙃

[@troothhertz6297]

Put a twin turbo on it

[@sebuwam]

It might not be safe to do so. It's already a 3 star safety rated car with a slow engine🤔

[@troothhertz6297]

@@sebuwam not safe been in an underpowered car either

[@sebuwam]

@@troothhertz6297 😅😅. I hear you but better to go slow when not safe right?

[@troothhertz6297]

​@@sebuwamyes not Dog slow,,, give the people the choice, twin turbo, single turbo ,or dog slow

[@michayaron3015]

חבל שנשארו עם המנוע 1500 סמ"ק וגיר 4 הילוכים אוטמט ולא עברו למנוע 1400 טורבו וגיר 6 הילוכים

[@sebuwam]

Yeah I can't argue with that. Maybe they kept it this way for safety reasons🤔

[@johnyanderson6604]

Enjin to small and what about a Diesel

[@sebuwam]

I think they won't make a diesel with this one😭

[@bobmorane5214]

Schönes Auto doch leider wieder nur ein kleiner Kofferraum

[@ricjoy6903]

Unfortunetly the back door is swing model,not suitable for offroad activity or less spacious home carport...😢

[@steveblake6877]

Great car but really worth too much hype.

[@sebuwam]

The hype comes from its simplicity and that it has🤔

[@tonylennon7979]

It loses all its appeal by going 4 doors , just increasing the length of the 3 door to 3900 cms , and the width to 1750 cms .. .

[@Daytona53]

It really looks like a g wagon. I love it though.

[@sebuwam]

Probably already given the G-Wagon treatment in some countries😅

[@trifebian3297]

👍

[@michekentucky2444]

Il est temps que les petites 4×4 reviennent. Marre des escroqueries hyper chères des monospaces surélevés called suv. Vive la jymny .

[@kmakumane258]

it needs some spice, to attract young people.

[@sebuwam]

The spice in the Jimny is simplicity and ability to take you almost anywhere, same as Land Cruiser 79.

[@laziale5131]

La vogliamo anche in Italia è molto bella!

[@1320613]

A small g class Mercedes