Ford Ranger Raptor vs Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs Suzuki Jimny 2019 off-road review

We've put the Suzuki Jimny up against the Land Cruiser Troopy and the Jeep Wrangler before, but this time it really has its back against the wall.
That's because the tiny little off-roader that could is now going up against two big name (and just big in general) players in the off road space. We're talking about the Ford Ranger Raptor, which has been tuned for the dunes, and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, arguably the most hardcore off-roader you can buy straight off the showroom floor.
Which is the best 4WD you can buy? We put these three models through their paces across a mix of terrains to find out.
#FordRangerRaptor #JeepWranglerRubicon #SuzukiJimny

[@yondaimehokage2281]

The fact that the Jimny is in the video already proves something.

[@lizcopeman4569]

this review sounds like there is bias against the Suzuki. I've had a couple of Suzuki and they have been the best! capable off road and fun to boot, well built, reliable and all round excellent value. considering the price and the fact it did actually go everywhere the others did with street tyres, it's the winner for me.

[@carsguide]

liz Copeman, not at all. The Jimny is very capable and there's a lot to like about it. But in this trio on this test, its shortcomings were obvious. A few mods (tyres, suspension) would improve it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. - Crafty

[@myelle1246]

@@carsguide definitely tires and suspension... a little engine upgrade would surely be welcomed... if it could be at least as punchy as a Fiesta with the 1.0 ecoboost, it would be the best for me

[@sarthaknayak9810]

@@myelle1246 to keeep in mind that jimny is a lot cheaper than both these cars !

[@scottkinderdine3317]

Stock vs. Stock vs. Stock

[@olpol7795]

Sorry who's being bias?

[@alfreddeneumann]

After all is said and done the Jimny went everywhere the other two money pits went....with road tyres at that. The Jimny is just amazing. Imagine if Suzuki spent a little more on it...better tyres, a locking dif...wow, it would be nigh on unstoppable. Plus I like its looks. Go Jimny!

[@Countrysideboy247]

Also why not some commercial ( pickup truck) versions with bigger Diesel engines? Plus a big petrol engine for the petrol heads !

[@andy63739]

I had my new Suzuki delivered with BF K02 tyres fitted, it's a bit silly to do this comparison with the Suzuki running road tyres.

[@dexterrr9163]

Just a reminder that you cant carry 5 people plus bed space like ranger and tow range of these vehicle. Thats a huge minus for practicality. But for a single man who likes a little bit of adventure Jimni is the way.

[@mjg123mg]

Flip through these comments and you only see one word,JIMNY.

[@salvador_mano4x4]

Maybe because is the only one most people can afford

[@leeku7768]

Next test - driving in the snow with a Ford F-150 in studded tyres, a Jeep Wrangler with extra grippy winter tyres and a Suzuki jimny with race slicks

[@carsguide]

Ha! Thanks Leeku, I got a laugh out of this. Note: all vehicles are tested as showroom standard. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@carsguide]

@Andrew Sully Thanks, mate. Appreciate the feedback. - Crafty

[@volkayno]

And the jimny will still win 😂

[@aussiefabricator3381]

Jimny and 10k in tyres diffs and bar work would eat the other 2 and still be less than half the price.

[@einfelder8262]

And it would still be the most uncomfortable POS of the three. Added to that, there isn't enough room for a picnic sandwich let alone a tent. You'll never see one of these travelling the Simpson or Canning alone. It's just a toy.

[@FJUH]

Ein Felder what makes you think that traveling the CSR solo is the first priority of every 4wd buyer? Jimny philosophy is small, simple, reliable, cheap, excellent off road. It fills those criteria in a niche market. What else fills all of these rolls that is currently available? It’s small but don’t confuse that for being a toy. It’s proven itself here on street tyres.

[@aussiefabricator3381]

@@einfelder8262 funny you say that I'll see if I can find the photo of one of our group doing both the canning and crossing the Simpson in his Sierra did it with ease. Don't need to take the house with when you go bush.

[@aussiefabricator3381]

@@FJUH as a every day car and toy id take the jimny easy to park anywhere, fun and simple.

[@einfelder8262]

@@FJUH There's not a true red blooded 4WDer in the country that hasn't got the Simpson, Cape York, or the Canning on their wish list. And no-one who has, thinks they will buy a Jimny to do it with. Of course the vehicle can do it, but who carries the fuel for it? Support vehicles.

[@jaisabai4155]

Considering everything, brilliant little Suzuki. 👍

[@davidanderson8381]

I agree. It went well considering it had road rubber.

[@vecernik87]

@@davidanderson8381 and don't forget that it costs less than half of cheapest variant of the Jeep and about one third of tested Jeep or Ford...

[@emptyeskiadventures463]

Told my kids I’m getting them a Ford Raptor, and rocked up in a Jimny... they asked where the Ford Raptor was, and I told them the $40k extra I would of spent on the Ford was used as a deposit for an investment property so they can use the rent from it one day to buy their own Raptor lol

[@carsguide]

Time Travel Memoirs, Ha! Bloody funny, mate. And clever use of saved cash. - Crafty

[@orionslaver432]

It really puts things into perspective when you can choose between a vehicle like a Ford Raptor, or a Suzuki Jimny AND a house deposit.

[@ginoabalos1236]

Haha this made my day... :) I'm just gonna add, on that "one" day they get to buy their own Raptor.... The li'l old Jimny will still be runnin'!

[@emptyeskiadventures463]

Gino Abalos every man and his dog has a big Ute... and probably doesn’t go off-road for insurance fears... the Jimny fear not.. and to compensate for my lack of Ute - ness... I imported a Japanese Suzuki carry mini truck Ute from Japan for hardware store trips lol

[@alinbadoiu7888]

Buy a Jimny, invest in wheels, winch, lift kit...you name it, eat those 2 cars for dinner and still have 25k left. It`s a no brainer!

[@gerrylee4141]

I will put my rubicon up against the jimny any time and wont lose may not win but it wont lose the rubicon is an offroad monster i have been places. You wont think about taking any other vehicle and she was superb

[@LeoMkII]

@@gerrylee4141 any time? hahaha

[@vevohoeyo]

Whilst the jeep is a dedicated off roader, it was the only one here with MT tyres which isn't real fair

[@jangkulungkamei8215]

Jeep wrangler...Rubicon. My dream SUV car

[@jayrush01]

What a BS test. Jimny had Highway tires 🤦

[@sushilsapkota9976]

mate, i am a jimmy owner. I have MT tyres and no problems. You need to do a fair review

[@user-cm2lk7jp5n]

i prefer 3 jimnys than 1 of those other monsters !

[@velimircuvrk1640]

And it will cost you as much, 3 Jimny's for one of those two and plus 1 Jimny spent on repairs for Ford and Jeep.

[@ovenilsen3984]

Next week, what is the best pickup? The Raptor, The Hilux or the Jimny. And the week after that, what is the best supercar? The Bugatti, the McLaren or the Jimny. :D

[@seso384]

Hahahahaha.

[@vecernik87]

C'mon, you could at least give Jimny AT/MT tyres... Their HT tyres may be factory standard but anyone who plans to go to terrain will instantly change it.. Also, You went bit over wading depth of the Jimny. That poor boy now has probably water in differential cases because they were fully submerged.

[@stefentango]

On top of that in terms of ownership, I personally wouldn't touch Ford or Jeep with a 10 foot pole. The Jimmy without a doubt would most likely outlast the other 2 and be more or less hassle free.

[@carsguide]

Pavel Cernik, those tyres were on that test vehicle as standard, so that's what we used. As for the wading depth on that test, the Jimny's fine. Thanks for watching and commenting, mate. - Crafty

[@giddus78]

@@carsguide Standard Wrangler and Ranger have road tyres, but you've used high spec models with AT/MT tyres in this test. Talk about stacking the deck.

[@carsguide]

@@giddus78 Rubicon and Raptor come standard with the tyres they have in the vid. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@gerrylee4141]

My rubicon came factory with those tires

[@Braselton21]

Suzuki needs to bring out a 6speed auto/manual Turbo Diesel Option Jimny in 2020

[@nickthomson1039]

Suzuki have said they'll never use diesel as it puts out too much pollution and DPF's kill the power too much.

[@velimircuvrk1640]

@@nickthomson1039 Not to mention how much unreliable diesels are nowdays.

[@AntonioCarlosOyama]

If you don't have a car workshop, buy a Jimny and be happy.Japanese cars are in other level.

[@golddiggerdave]

It's amazing a cheap 4x4 on road tyres can even climb up the muddy incline. The Jimny is a cracking zero BS go anywhere car.

[@nikitis13]

It goes about its business differently but still achieves the same result. It's the Jimny for me.

[@Vincent-yr3gi]

Jimny...I love the little thing.

[@jacoclaassen2438]

Give me that Jimny. I will show you how capable it is. Put on some all terain tyres and drop the tyre pressure to 0.4 bar. Give it a 50 mm lift and it's a complete different ball game. You tested it with road tyres off road. Lol

[@SXsoft99]

I see the jimny doesn't have off-road tires

[@robpaterson5274]

Did you get it right? I don't think so. Starting with 20psi in the Jimny tyres when specified pressure is only 26 psi, you should drop tyre pressure by the same percentage. Jimny will always struggle due to smaller tyres. Check back in 10 years to see which is the most reliable, not the Jeep or the Ford.

[@priestmarmore6750]

The Jimny with 2500€ of upgrades (new lift system and tyres) is a much better beast, maybe even better than those cars and it will still coast a third of the price

[@FBicoolshaman]

I want to live my life always learning and getting better thing that why I would pick the jimny

[@UtahBigfoothunter]

Even though I live across the water from Australia, your reviews are complete, informative and one of the best on KZbin. I really enjoy your channel and Thank you.

[@carsguide]

Appreciate your positive feedback, mate. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Have you caught Bigfoot yet? - Crafty

[@brawlstarsvideolar9180]

I think ford need a car like jimny

[@ChrisParayno]

Who else thinks the Suzuki will outlast the other two in real world ownership

[@haroldgodwinson832]

Yeah, might one of the strengths and weaknesses be that the Jimny is fitted with ROAD TIRES. Jesus; what a joke.

[@charljoubert6237]

With half the weight of the other two the Jimny tyre pressure could have been dropped quite a bit more I guess. I love the comparative review!

[@carsguide]

Hi Charl, that sounds like something an experienced southern African 4X4er would say. Thanks for watching and commenting and for your positive feedback about the review. I appreciate you taking the time. - Crafty

[@stewedapple]

Yeah 14 to 16 psi would be better. And I was surprised to see the comparison with highway tyres against the others

[@julianbell7323]

Finally an offroad test that actually tests the cars offroad!

[@RADAdv346]

Where is this test/training place?

[@AriHD]

Did you forget the Raptor part at the water section?! Any thoughts about its water capability?

[@reprise71185]

Is that water depth going to be ok with the jimny if it's stock without diff breathers?

[@shawndenty6038]

I'd like to see the Jimny match up with the Cherokee trailhawk or Renegade Trailhawk.

[@tasoscrazymad3152]

man spend around 3k on the jimny and it will smoke the other two with vert little cost

[@dipro001]

some good suspension work and a diff lock the suzuki would be such a magical thing.

[@carsguide]

dipro001, spot-on, mate. It's a real goer but it does need some aftermarket work to make it even more capable. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it. - Crafty

[@dipro001]

@Shaun McCarthy As long as it does not add more than a 100 KG i think its a great idea

[@walkenhorst84]

In my country there is an 500+ members waitinglist for Jimny. I have one. I love it too much. That esp based offroad traction system works fine. On hard terrain i use 1 bar pressure in my tyres and can solve every situations. Less is more. I dont care the brand logos on the bonnet. Only the performane count to me. Small weight is huge advance. Before you say that: of course bcouse you have no more money. Dear friend iam preety rich and i had mercedes g wagon. I sold it that overpriced car and i kept Jimny much more funny to drive. Iam love with it. Cheers

[@kennedymukiri6919]

great choice kudos

[@l96ai]

In my country secondhand jimny is actually pricier (30%) than brand new because of the waiting list.. it will get you 5 years to get you a new jimny from the dealer.

[@alastairkay7688]

Love the review mate..the JL Rubicon is so much better than the JK..been out for 2 years now in USA, amazing capabilities and rides well on road now too..I loved it so much I bought one..it arrives in Dec 2019. I looked at LC200, Patrol, Raptor, XLT, and Prado but the Rubicon is by far the best off the showroom floor and stock is still more capable than all others with aftermarket kit..can’t wait to get it

[@carsguide]

Alastair Kay, you'll have heaps of fun, mate! Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@blikkiesblignaut6999]

Alisteir Kay, can you explain why you think the JL is so much better than the JK?

[@alastairkay7688]

Blikkies Blignaut buy one and find out

[@Freddanrocco]

They all test the Jimny with road tyres. I had mine delivered with BF KO2:s on it.

[@andy63739]

Exactly, so did I Fred

[@idrayas2]

4 year waiting list for the jimny... At least i have time to save money...

[@pradeepsen]

Unfair comparison with the jimny on street tyres. Jimny with all terrain tyres and a good setup with aftermarket suspension will be perfect for my taste. Considering buying one myself as soon as it comes to Fiji

[@carsguide]

All vehicles are tested as showroom standard, Pradeep. A Jimny with ATs and suspension work would be even better. Have fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@itubeyuutube]

Go the Jimny ❤️

[@talhadar7017]

Need to change the tyres on the jimny man.

[@awkward129]

Why is the ncap rating so low on the wrangler?

[@nickostheodoridis5260]

Jimny with street tyres???

[@dudzgorosi600]

The suzuki jimny seems more capable and easy to handle given its suv size.👍

[@jexhunt.307]

despite the "stock" status of all the cars. good job to suzuki!

[@pandaardhana8142]

Video yang menarik dan menyenangkan.. saya pilih jimny, modifikasi sedikit, bisa sikat habis semua..

[@Lebofly]

Thanks Crafty, everything you said is valid. The Jimny is small and nimble but you'll definitely feel that while driving, nothing wrong with that.

[@gordonblackley8863]

Tyres! How can you do a direct off road comparison with one vehicle on road tyres and another on mud tyres??!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@javitosan97]

IMO here's missing the toyota LC 200 in order to find wich's the best offroad vehicle

[@davidanderson8381]

Cool test. I like that Ford and Jeep make an out of the box proper 4x4 variant with actual off-road tires and suspension. Something very much missing amongst the other manufactures who cover the standard model with macho bling but stick with mall tires and the standard suspension.. Also, FWIW, I bet the Jimny would be a heap of fun here in the High Country with a few simple modifications..

[@adamm5282]

I live in the high country and own the Jimny, can confirm it's a blast up here :)

[@carsguide]

David Anderson, great points, mate. And it was a cool test - as in, loads of fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. Bloody well appreciate it. - Crafty

[@FJUH]

Adam M mate, post some footage, I’m keen to see some Australian Jimny content 👍

[@craigice9635]

Why is the Rubicon watered down for Oz? Smaller weird sized tyres, low fenders, and where is the 3.0 V6 diesel?

[@JohnSmith-nz4bn]

You mean the one that hasn't even been released yet in the US? www.google.com/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/368784/2020-jeep-wrangler-diesel-announced/amp/

[@pazuksigismund7315]

Jymni is the best, with these tires 215/75R15 BFG AT KO2 Jymni is absolutely the best ! Do not offend the kid with the test on factory tires!

[@vecernik87]

Not really. Give him tyres and it will be good. But to be best, it needs suspension lift (about 1-2k$) and true locking differentials (about 1.5k$ each). Then it can do truly anything.

[@pazuksigismund7315]

@@vecernik87 Only tires 215/75R15 BFG AT KO2 , not lift, not true locking differentials, see youtube " NEW 2019 Suzuki JIMNY 4x4 The BEST Off-road AUTO " 10 june 2019 Leonid Israel

[@vecernik87]

@@pazuksigismund7315 Leonid Israel DOES HAVE diff lock. He admitted it in another his video as well as in comment section. You can also notice it in every of his videos, that his Jimny does not slip individual wheels. That is not possible without diff locker.

[@carsguide]

@@vecernik87 No diff lock on a Jimny as standard at the moment. - Crafty

[@craigice9635]

@@carsguide He never said it did.

[@fahdabdulaziz5067]

Why don't you guys test a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk off road? There is not alot of that on the KZbin

[@carsguide]

Fahd Abdülaziz, great idea, mate! Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@OlyMar83]

Carsguide you have upset a lot of jimny fans below 😂

[@shortystsgp]

Just supply me with a California turbo diesel jimny and I'll be buying two.

[@mariomls5268]

Very nice test. Regards from Argentina.

[@user-dz6gf9ns5o]

jimny > nasa's spaceship and literally everything else 🤤

[@michaelduong3852]

people may say that this test may seem a bit unfair, but this test revolves around what you get out of the showroom and based on this, the jeep is definitely the best of the bunch. For me though, i love the looks of that jimny and really, who can say no to such a cheap and fun car? spend like 15k on locking dif, tyres and suspension, the jimny would be one hell of a mountain goat.

[@tomastylecek7209]

can i get all 3 for 100k?

[@betsyhughes2208]

all i keep thinking is, Jimny - small - neat - fun on road & off - capable - cheaper - good kit straight from the showroom [gives you room to add stuff] - petrol not diesel [plus for the environment] goes anywhere - cute as & if you want something that'll do all that & you live in the country like I do & you don't need to pack a family or go off road camping, but you do want to handle dirt, a blt of mud on steep driveways & bitumen, up to a 100km range, Well????? just sayin'........... P.S me mother bought the 1st gen Jimny 98 or whatever & my brother was still driving the little bugger last time 'bout 2016 roughly, still tootling along like a little rocket! wonder if the Raptor or the Rubicon would, was pretty good on servicing & parts too......... just sayin'

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

Yes you did get it right sir.

[@dmsknb1541]

The title should have been "why you should buy a Ford raptor instead of jimny or jeep off-road"

[@lungothebostonterrier5867]

Why didnt he turn off ESP on the Jimny?

[@carsguide]

Lungo the Boston Terrier, I did but ESC only ever stays off (disengaged) in the Jimny when you're in 4WD low range. As I mentioned in the vid, 4WD high range is a better state of play for driving on sand, as it's less taxing on the vehicle. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, mate. Appreciate it. - Crafty

[@vicrundle4661]

@@carsguide the esp is irritating that you can't turn it off properly in high range. It turns itself back on when the speed of one wheel reaches 30kph, not vehicle speed.

[@boohoomoron7629]

@@vicrundle4661 love your jimny 👍

[@Grudlin74]

Ahh why couldn't you be our life coach Crafty? Entertaining as ever. Pity the Jimny gave up on the diesel manual. Also it needs a 6 speed anything.

[@carsguide]

Grudlin74, my life advice is pretty dodgy, mate! and - good point. Thanks for watching and commenting, mate. Appreciate you taking the time. - Crafty

[@loucable4487]

wow jimny with road tires... definitely better

[@iancrossley6637]

Question is: What would Burt Reynolds drive?

[@carsguide]

Ha! Bloody funny, Ian! - Crafty

[@Malc664]

Jimny needs 6sp manual and 8 sp auto.

[@amerashkanany966]

Yes you got it right

[@issimi]

I am owning a Ranger Raptor since about a month and i could not be any happier!.

[@alanwebb7824]

Never heard of meters?

[@panji7793]

Jimmny the best,it last forever too

[@millionadollarbaby666]

Jimny Wins!! The other 2 cars are using offroad tires!! Not fair!!

[@ARICERSUES]

Quand on voit les pneus qui équipent le Jimny, on ne peut qu'admirer les performances de franchissement dans la boue ! Un merveilleux petit 4x4, dommage qu'il ne soit pas sorti avec le 1.4L BoosterJet bien plus coupleux, et pas autant taxé au niveau co2, qui est de 6300€ pour le modèle en boîte auto. On voudrait l'éliminer, on ne s'y prendrait pas autrement...

[@jyothish_p_manoj]

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon🔥

[@gus3247365]

I'd like to test em all out my self ..

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Only missed F-150 But anyway, cute comparison 🤓🚗

[@carsguide]

stradivarious hardhiantz, yep, the ol' F truck Raptor would be a humdinger. By the way, that's the first time anyone's used the word "cute" to describe a vid I've been in. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@jamesduah8148]

i think the raptor won because i love it and if there will be a little adjustment it will be more infact if there was another word for more than it will be for it

[@clooperman3745]

If l wanted to carry tools and tow 3 tons l would choose the Ford Ranger, if l wanted a hard core off the showroom floor offroader l would pick the Jeep Rubicon, if l needed a small easy to drive and park in town 4x4 that could carry what l needed l would get the Jimny.

[@lavery0365]

Rubicon!!!

[@alfs8]

The ranger raptor has monotube fox racing shocks, not twin-tubes, its internal looks like a twin-tube design, but it's not.

[@frankensteinsgarage9632]

Did he say the Rubicon has a 1 star safety rating, and the Jimny a 3? How on earth could the jeep be so bad. Ontop of that, tromped by the Jimny. Also notice the 100 series at 4,38. In 15 years you would be lucky to see either of the trio tested as the go to vehicle for getting the crew around.

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

Toyota land Cruiser 70 series heavy-duty?...

[@Braselton21]

CarAdvise already did that test

[@mariusrossouw9614]

If you want to do that all day every day, I'd consider the Toyota. But this was a good pick of cars... And the winner indeed...

[@pim1234]

and the jimny is on road tyres, and factory suspension !

[@stevewalsh-balshaw1727]

Nearly part exchangedo my new jimny for raptor glad I didn't it's superb and ultra reliable and cheap to run it'll be still going when others are in scrap yard. The jeep n raptor are fantastic but cost mega money to buy n run novelty wears off they're also way to complicated

[@richardmiller1256]

3 vehicles I can't get in the US. At least not with the same drivetrains.

[@MAV44]

I wanna see a Prado on that track.

[@carsguide]

Av9, Prado would be fun on it! That track - that whole area - is unreal, mate. You'd love it. Thanks for watching. - Crafty

[@be2keen]

Lots of Jimny fans here who apparently don't have many friends or kids to bring with them on offroad outings. The Jeep and Ford can take you, your kids, your dog and all their gear anywhere with CONFIDENCE and in comfort. Usually you get what you pay for. Also, Jeeps will last for many decades and still be cool. You can buy one and keep it for 75 years. You'll have to buy 3 Jimnys to do that.

[@RCGJR_]

If they ever release the jimny in canada, i’d buy it in a heart beat.

[@semirla]

You got it right

[@volkayno]

The fact remains that neither of the other 2 out performed the jimny. There was nothing they cld do that the jimny cldnt and nowhere they cld go that it cldnt... pound for pound it's the best

[@craighill746]

Which bear is best? Daddy, Mummy, or Baby?

[@adibbehroozitv6447]

The jimmy is good but on road you have to make some sacrifices. In my opinion the Jeep is the best one for the money excluding the jimmy since it didn’t come to the USA but the price needs to be better when considering a Jeep or ford truck

[@yogindertickoo]

jimny

[@polkinnen1501]

Bad review sorry... no real talk about the reliability and the electronics witch is always a hot spot for failures in modern 4×4's. Bajahma mode, disconnecting sway bar etc... Are litle sweet things to have(i had it also in my previous car) but its nothing for people that won't to be patronized be the car. An other point to consider is the prize for a new set of tiers and aftermarket parts between the litle car and a large car. my chose the jimny for sure.

[@carsguide]

Hey Pol Kinnen, sorry you feel that way, mate, but glad you feel so passionately about the Jimny - it's a great little 4WD. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty

[@brucekendall52]

If I was travelling from south to north africa I would take the Rubicon.That Jimny will struggle taking on extra fuel which adds to weight etc.The most comprehensive fun 4x4 is the Rubicon.hands down.

[@humbertorubi4947]

Bruce Kendall Not sure...there is a reason nobody use a Jeep to cross Africa or even to cruise in a wild life park there. The people there use other cars and it should be for a reason.

[@boohoomoron7629]

@ Bruce ... Been to the sarangeti and I haven't seen any Jeep but mostly Toyota and some defenders. While in the wild side of SA, it's like a suzuki exhibition.

[@vicrundle4661]

Firstly tyre pressures... setting a 1.1 ton vehicle's pressures to the same as a 2.3 ton vehicle is a joke. Rather set all pressures to half of what the manufacturer recommends for road use. This a workable pressure in most off road conditions. Secondly the Traction control is set to run at higher speeds than you would use in another vehicle. No the Jimny is no where near as refined and smooth as the big vehicles, but when they run out of talent, the Jimny will keep on going.

[@carsguide]

Victor Rundle, the Jimny's road tyres set at 13psi (half of recommended minimum road-use pressure) might have given it a modicum of extra traction (but I doubt it in those conditions on those tracks), but dropping tyre pressures certainly wouldn't make the Jimny any less precarious in deep ruts and holes, wouldn't give it any more ground clearance or wading depth, and wouldn't be any sort of substitute for a diff lock. The point of the vid is not to run down the Jimny but to show all of the vehicles' strengths and weaknesses, to see which one is most comfortably capable off-road. As I mention in the vid, aftermarket tyres and suspension would make the Jimny even better than it is as standard. I like it, it's quite capable and a lot of fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate you taking the time. - Crafty

[@vicrundle4661]

@@carsguide As regards wading depth, I think Suzuki is just playing it safe. It will quite happily ford water 700mm or more. But like with any other vehicle you run the risk of damage to wheel bearings, alternator, starter etc. It also doesn't have diff breather extensions, so the diffs are likely to take on water. I've done a couple of mods to mine (50mm lift and 235/75R15 muddies), and it makes quite a difference in off road performance.

[@carsguide]

@@vicrundle4661 Great points, mate. Like I said, it's a bloody fun thing to drive and very capable. Cool mods on your Zook, did you do a wheel-arch/guard chop? - Crafty

[@vicrundle4661]

@@carsguide some minor trimming of the front bumper was all that was needed.