Is This The World’s Smallest & Cheapest SUV?

[@John-FourteenSix]

Very happy with my old Jimny. An electric version could be even better… so Yep!

[@toyotaprius79]

Suzuki held captive in Toyota's dying orbit unfortunately

[@stephenbroadhurst7653]

It’s only rear wheel drive and did you see the fluid leaking onto the ground under the front of the car, so I’d stick to the old Jimny for now.

[@examinerian]

​@@stephenbroadhurst7653That could have just been AC condensation (assuming it's got AC) - E did imply that it was a hot day. But, if no AC.... 🤔

[@MrKOenigma]

5:44 AirConditioning is definitely in there

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

I was looking at a Jimney as a car. But can you fit a wheelchair in the boot

[@79blustone]

To be honest, unless you have kids the back seats are rarely used. To make that space functional to put stuff in like bikes or shopping. When you need to, flip the rear seat to carry passengers

[@BMWHP2]

Thats why we have an ICE Smart Cabrio. just 2 doors, 2 seats and enough lugage space for us two. Over 65% of the western world is less than 2 person household.

[@alunwebber9750]

What you need is a large boot which folds into seats for occasional use, not the other way round. Leaving seats folded down for extra boot space leaves your contents on display attracting thieves and judgmental disdain.

[@79blustone]

@alunwebber9750 'Judgmental disdain' 🤣. Have a massive retractable cover should do the trick. Car makers are missing a trick- Boot first, fold out rear seats second 👍

[@sebastiaannagtegaal500]

If this would come to Europe for around the same price (which it probably won't) it would be an amazing car for the price

[@EdgarRenje]

Usually you can double the price.

[@Wolfenion]

The EU will not allow foreign cars to undercut the cars produced within itself. Especially Chinese.

[@mason6300]

​@@Wolfenionfair enough, but they don't make cheap cars anymore. There all overpriced mid range cars at best.

[@stephsoltesz6731]

With VAT & Duties + EU Cpmpliace Requirements woudl likely push the price up to around 15-18K Euro but lot likely over 20K. General Mistake could stamp these out under contract/partnership and even use "domestic" battery supplies IF they actually wanted to step up and deliver "affordable" EV's that woudl sell in big numbers.

[@bzcup]

It seems like a Dacia Spring competitor, better equipped, more power, but being an offroader it will need suspension spare parts which I don't think will be easy to find.

[@jaalittle2814]

Love to see it in a ute/ pick up! Thousands of Suzuki Stockman and Subaru Brumby utes were sold to farmers as they were small, easy to look after and were hard to get bogged. I had a Stockman as a work vehicle for years and it was brilliant. I so long for the return of the small, practical work vehicles but as an EV.

[@stephsoltesz6731]

This could evolve quickly if the interst is there. I see this is a great Intro, leading to a model with larger battery & AWD. Later a possible pickup/ute with a smaller open box (no read seat space) which could be a little longer. Lot of room to develop this model while applying the KISS principle and keeping the cost respectable.

[@waynethefridgemanosborne8984]

Great video Elliot. Think if you remove the rear seats and fit a camp kitchen or drop in luggage box would make it ideal for camping or as a small delivery vehicle. Keep smiling everyone

[@GaryV-p3h]

It may cost less than £10,000 in China but if it comes to the UK it will be more like £20,000.

[@mauriceelliott5902]

How right you are.

[@localreviewking134]

£35,000 plus VAT more like!

[@TheStuartstardust]

Hongqi just reduced their prices by 45%, so if such a car can be that cheap, this one should be possible to get under 20k..

[@dirtybob2633]

@@localreviewking134 you’ve it the nail on the head it won’t be cheap. No such thing as a keep new car in the UK anymore. I’m guessing it will be sold for around 40k in the UK. Just because it’s a 4x4 and they sell fairly well so cars like this will have a higher demand.

[@4039byrne]

​@@TheStuartstardustdoesn't seem worth it at 20k though 😢

[@stewved]

I don't know whether it is just your mic but 5:10 the door close sound ridiculously solid! I also really like the size and price, the screen inside isn't needed - I'd prefer the money was spent on a heads-up type display on (or close to) the windscreen, and a place to dock my phone if I need navigation, etc. Good to see real buttons too! looks like you either have kids, or a boot, or maybe kids strapped down with bungie cords in the boot?? lol It would be perfect for the school run 😃

[@michiganfrisbee]

If only we could get this in the US.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

In 25 years time you'll ask again and it'll be suddenly banned. Cynic, me. :)

[@reduxith]

There are companies that import these vehicles to the US and theyre able to be registered as LSV’s in states! There is a hefty premium on top of those $4-10k pricetags though.

[@wombat7961]

@@reduxith If those tarrifs dont exist i would buy one and put larger wheels on it + a solar panel

[@mikadavies660]

Fine... but when will any of these come to the UK?

[@mosvids4152]

Any chance of it coming to the UK?

[@Ben-gm9lo]

Elliot, thanks for another lovely video. If I may though, perhaps I might offer something that is meant as constructive and positive. Please look up the definitions of the words 'electronic' and 'electrical'. You frequrently use electronic, when you mean electrical. A switch on a very basic car that operates the seat is electrical, it just connects a voltage to a motor. Similarly, a powered tailgate (another recent video of yours) operated by a button is the same, electrical. Electronic is only used when the subject matter involves computational ability, usually something silicon based. Maybe I might seerm pedantic, but your videos are subliminally educating your viewers and I believe you should strive to be accurate.

[@palemale2501]

These side steps are only good for getting mud and rain spread across the back of your trouser legs lol

[@amaljoe367]

Oh I wish there was a sub 4m 4 door version of this with a usable boot.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Plus a bigger battery too.

[@onairostik]

Yep Plus

[@ctyesixteen5162]

for jimny lovers - like myself - this looks great!!

[@davegraedon8236]

So what's the battery chemistry? That would be helpful to include in the script right after battery size.

[@JenoFletter]

The US needs these kinds of cars.

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

Then I hope u get them

[@metricstormtrooper]

Elliot, I'd really love you to do a full and in depth review of the baojun Cloud, that car would fit me and a lot of other people down to the ground.👍😁 PS that "off road section" was about as off road as the grass verge outside my house.

[@grahamcastle8189]

👍 if it's competent in snow and ice it would be very popular up here in polar bear land (Scotland).

[@jimmyh6601]

The only polar bear I saw in Scotland was in Edinburgh Zoo😂

[@t1n4444]

What with climate change it's the flooding you might want to consider instead of snow ... and complete waterproofing of the electrical system. Is that likely on a "cheap" battery EV off roader (allegedly)?

[@dna9838]

​@@t1n4444wouldn't want to go through any floods in cars like this from the Temu automotive range.

[@MrAdopado]

Polar bears get heat exhaustion in Scotland!

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

Are there that many aged homosexual men in Scotland or did you mean genuine polar bears? *waits to get flamed for using a term which originated in the gay community *

[@iMcWatch]

great review Elliot. Hey Jack... if you want to know where to use your cheap as chips analogy, the price of this would be cheap as chips at £10,000

[@jamesonpace726]

If I could get this in Murca, I'd buy today. My gov't knows this, which is why I cannot....

[@kittywampus]

Maybe if they charge 30k they'll let us.

[@jamesengland7461]

Well, it's not likely built to meet US crash standards, so that's the makers' fault.

[@shawndonadieu4084]

@@jamesengland7461 well if jeep can meet US crash standards so can this little wierd thing

[@BobHannent]

That with 4x4 would be great in Greece, for the mountains and islands. I'd probably buy one.

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

Or even just those potholes main streets

[@Peoplestariff]

Super cute EV :)

[@gorgonbert]

When will this be available in Europe?

[@brocluno01]

I want one here in Calif. 🙃

[@TheStuartstardust]

3:24 - no, small battery just means less kw charger needed. It's the battery C-rate that defines charge time, if no other limit, not size! 🤓

[@Clappers89]

That door closed with a very satisfying thud; I was expecting a tinny sound!

[@EugeneLambert]

Could be a very practical car for the Lake District, but I don't suppose it will be sold here. Great to see more affordable EVs hitting the roads. 👍

[@videostarish]

If it was 300mm longer, & had LFP batteries,with a minimum of 200mile range, & was 4x4, then I would say:- "Take my money now..!"

[@thekaxmax]

So, a different car....

[@lionelhowell4972]

​@@thekaxmaxI love the look and size, but this needs to be 4×4

[@thekaxmax]

@@lionelhowell4972 as he says, they do have a 4x4 version. But he's showing the cheapest one.

[@thekaxmax]

@@lionelhowell4972 if you listen to the vid he mentions that there is a 4x4 version. It's just not the cheapest one.

[@WonkoTheSaneUK]

Nice bit of Woollarding for the outro 👍

[@judebrown4103]

He heh , liked the outtakes😅. Really thought that might do for me but then there wasnt a boot, shame, looked like fun.

[@Ads.D]

Yep, I'd definitely have one of these IF they brought them to the UK! 👍

[@toyotaprius79]

It's a fun start, but they could certainly do better by say... Partnering with Suzuki.

[@林振华-t4v]

What is Suzuki able to offer? With the same price if Jimmy. This thing can have all the belt and whstle blow the Jimmy out of water. 😂

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

Yeah but then the price would rise because it would have to built to Suzuki standards

[@toyotaprius79]

@@林振华-t4v Bells and Whistles are like frosting. It doesn't make the entire cake. As advanced as Chinese EVs are, especially light and affordable EVs- they shouldn't hyperfocus on screens, less is more. There is a thing called driver appeal. It's exactly why Crossover/SUV EVs here in Europe and other western markets have been so unattractive. If China can recreate not just the Suzuki Jimny but the Citroën 2CV, that would be a very strong contender. If I remember correctly, after 1991, the tooling for the 2CV was offered to China but was dismissed as a peasant car 😔

[@toyotaprius79]

@@Ag3nt0fCha0s I disagree. "Suzuki standards" are just currency inflation built into the car Inflation created by decades of profiteering in an industry that has gone down the dead end of chasing diminishing profits of making bigger, fatter, posher and heavier products. Profiteering creates inflation, inflation reduces the value of profits, and so on etc....

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

@@toyotaprius79 I will admit that Toyota>Suzuki in reliability terms, however, I respectfully contend that Suzuki>many other brands in reliability terms. I work for Mercedes btw

[@bentp4891]

it doesn't cost less than £10,000 at all. It costs whatever it costs to buy in china and isn't available overseas. If it ever is it will be more than twice the price.

[@litestuffllc7249]

Where is it actually available if anywhere? Is that price only good in China?

[@ryanreviews8566]

finally, a car design and price I can get behind. hopefully, the next models have better suspension and comfier seats.

[@jeromemercurio5407]

will it be availble in the USA?

[@ElectricCarAustralia]

This would be a great vehicle for running around the Goldie or Bondi with the surfboard in the roof. Great video Elliot. 👍🔋🇦🇺

[@theproffessional9]

A four-door version of this car made for the US market with 200 Miles of real-world range and a $19k price point would be fantastic.

[@1r0nm4nu]

is it leaking at 0:17? looks like there's a small puddle on the otherwise dry ground.

[@shawndonadieu4084]

thats airconditioning water, all cars have it as long as the they have air conditioner installed lol

[@alibro7512]

Loving the 70's Top Gear foot on the wheel. 🤣 Great wee car tho.

[@stumckhall]

Bring it to Australia! Looks good

[@dalee442]

All the reviews of Elliot are so adorable. 😂

[@CHPandVentures]

I can't deny, as soon as I saw this thing on the screen I put on my best Spotto voice and said "HOLY F**K, IT'S AN ELECTRIFIED JIMNYYYYYYY" 😅

[@sergentcolon1]

We’ve seen a lot of these videos about small cheap Chinese cars, but when are we likely to see them in Europe and if so at what price?

[@thekaxmax]

When he knows he'll tell you

[@sergentcolon1]

@@thekaxmax well maybe that’s when they should make videos about them instead of “here’s a small cheap ev you can’t buy anywhere outside China videos”

[@thekaxmax]

@@sergentcolon1 '...yet'. These are all made to be exported, and will be. Note that his job is 'check out Chinese EVs', not 'Show off Chinese cars you can buy where you are right now'.

[@sergentcolon1]

@@thekaxmax whereas your job seems to be making excuses

[@thekaxmax]

@@sergentcolon1 I've described his literal job. What's your problem?

[@tobybushnell]

This looks great!!

[@owenbyrnes6062]

Awesome coverage Rosie, can't wait to see these in the mainstream

[@alunwebber9750]

I like that they have brought the costs down by doing simple things like moving the window controls the centre to save the cost of materials and assembly to run cables to the doors. Strategies like that also reduce weight. Most cars today are bloated with pointless gizmos which add to cost, weight, unreliability and costs of repairs, often through obsolescence of parts. Making the seat more comfortable is just the case of reengineering it (erhmm copy a better one) and removing the electric parts. Deleting the power steering would bring back feel and probably improve the turning circle. There are no cheap mainstream cars any more and it is not the case of going back to basics but removing the ever increasing bloat.

[@cosmodoc]

I don’t really know why I am still torturing myself with watching videos about great, cheap EV‘s that will never be sold in Europe for this price. I must be a masochist😢

[@whitewalker9622]

We need this one in Sweden... I want to be a promotor of this one. I wanna help.

[@kumbackquatsta]

can't wait to see what the aftermarket comes up for this

[@digdilem]

The stock footage you use when talking about the Suzuki Jimny is actually a Suzuki SJ413, a much earlier car! I agree this is heavily inspired by the Jimny, but that's not what you showed...

[@lionelhowell4972]

It needs to be 4×4!!

[@barnseyfrommossley]

These reviews of new, reasonably priced EV's coming to market are great. EXCEPT.... The very few that make it to the UK are always triple the price quoted!

[@kumbackquatsta]

finally something interesting again!

[@atulmalhotra2303]

That rear screen can in no way be legal. Even if it is, what about vandalism or theft ?

[@cocoaiscool2709]

China crime rate is low due to camera being everywhere so I don’t think they need to worry about that

[@incomingincoming1133]

In my country there are cars with just cloth tops. No problem.

[@lookoutleo]

Wonder how much in uk

[@shortbuslife3440]

I like this top speed would be an issue I think but having a MK1 Vitara it looks very similar, but living in Scotland this would be quite good only issue would be motorway commute.

[@54mgtf22]

Hey Elliot. Love your work 👍

[@alangravy27]

Any news on the BYD Song L? Looks very promising

[@petervautmans199]

make it a two-seater softtop, that can be driven with the rear hatch open (to enlarge the bed) and it would be a realy great farm/hunting/beach vehicle, change the bg screen for a small speedo and a smartphon,e link

[@thyristo]

Can you review the Dayun Yuanhang H8 & the Changan Qiyuan A07? Thank you.

[@michaelbedard7859]

Love it.😊

[@philgalpin9284]

Perfect replacement for my smart fortwo. Want one, but don't expect them to sell to Europe.

[@markhounsell123]

I love my Jimny. I would love this in 4x4 setup and a 200 mile range ! Then I am sold !!

[@catalinsavin3762]

0.9 Jacks 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thekaxmax]

I so want the smallest BYD to be released in Australia, but at the moment it's not safety compliant.

[@RWBHere]

In a car that size, a far better option would be a retractable rear shelf cover and the seats either completely removable or else folded down by default, and then lift the seats for occasional use. If I owned a Yep, the rear seats would hardly ever be used. I might even remove them, to give even more boot space and reduce unnecessary weight..

[@logicalChimp]

I'd agree... a 2-seater version with a fixed / rigid (and removable) rear shelf would be more reasonable, imo... I'd want a 'proper' shelf though (not a retractable one), perhaps with some sculpting, so that I can optionally put a jacket or similar on it from the driver seat (presuming I have a passenger so can't dump it on the passenger seat)...

[@Hyfly13]

"All talk and no torque" surely!?

[@eeeckful]

Did I miss range and consumption?

[@jimdewey8965]

188 miles

[@stopscammingman]

Heating and cooling the food by vehicle may be practical, but its always about how fun and catchy such a meal is.

[@forfluf]

At first I thought it would be great for winter driving, then it occurred to me can I even get winter tires for it?

[@mrrolandlawrence]

i hope they make a longer range option. adding an extra 10kw would be nice. i think i would have preferred round headlights.

[@ASilentS]

Would be interesting to see some long-term daily-driver reviews of these low-cost chinese EVs.

[@goaticorn8702]

I could have missed this but is it all wheel drive? Edit: side note, if it exists, I would live to get one of those ultra cheap EV micro cars if it had awd and could handle snow to give a go here in the US. Is that possible? Does it exist?

[@PhantomRadish]

He says the one in the video is the 2wd version, implying there is a 4wd version 😊

[@pauldenney7908]

My wife's Jimny is in need of replacing but there are no EVs on sale in the UK that will do the job. Would love one of these but I guess they aren't coming to the UK any time soon?

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

I would consider the Aygo X or Toyota’s ev, but I am curious to know what you think is suitable

[@pauldenney7908]

@@Ag3nt0fCha0s A small 4 wheel drive BEV with genuine off road capability

[@kdgds]

It looks like a 2016 jimny, very cool

[@Andi_mit_E]

Big door to access the not existing frunk. 😆

[@GhostRyderFPV]

US Bronco Sport (AKA Baby Bronco) + Suzuki Jimny = Baojun Yep

[@PenryMMJ]

Except, it isn't a £10,000 off roader. Reason one: You can't buy it in the UK Reason two: If you importuned one privately, you'll need to add about £4000 in import duty, £1000 in shipping, £1500 in getting an individual vehicle approval, making it at least a £16,500 off roader. Reason Three: It's 2 wheel dive. You got it down a farm track. A Citroen Ami could handle that farm track. You haven't done a real off road test, so you cant make the claim that it's an off roader. A Jimny is a real off roader, and I suspect about a million time less likely to get stuck than this thing. We must stop spreading misinformation about EVs And yet the fully charged show are the worst misinformation spreaders out there. I like EVs. I hate it when biased journalists give misinformation about them. It's like giving ammunition to those that don't like EVs Stop doing it. Tell the truth.

[@morosis82]

I agree on the car capability bit for sure. When you do these reviews, you don't want an off-road n00b doing an offroader review, you want someone that's going to push the limits of the car. Like someone who uses a Jimny set up for overlanding. If they'd seen where I'd taken my Forester they would be shocked. A Jimny will be even more capable, and a slightly rutted track is not the proper test ground.

[@hvulin]

if they put small wings on the side of it, it could have been a budget airplane just as much it is a budget Mercedes :D

[@peace7311]

What is the range?

[@timjohnson67]

Thanks, I want one. NOW!

[@Pottery4Life]

3:15 For a 28 kWh battery 0 - 80% in 30 to 40 minutes "is quick to charge" on a "super fast charger". ??? You sure, Elliot? What am I missing here?

[@99unclebob]

Nice review i would love to see one of these for sale in Canada, it would save me tons of money on fuel and would be even better if they offered a 4WD version, I'd be one of their first customers, the Suzuki Jimny would be great, they have priced themselves out of the market, my friend is an importer in Vancouver ,Canada and you talking almost 44,000.00 CDN by the time it lands at the port not including shipping it home

[@林振华-t4v]

You think the bueacrat in transportation canada will let us off easy?. If there ever will be a canadian spec. They can totally fit another 60hp motor in the front. For this thing, a 120 HP combine power is going to be planty. If the range drop to 180. So be it, I will get myself kill for having way to much fun before the juice run out. Lol, just for the hack of go around in a snowy day while the snow is too thick for the sedan and mini van. Lol

[@narrowgauge7.25]

Always said Suzuki should make the Jimny electric

[@Darkest_matter]

You know the reason people but the G wagon is because it looks intimidating, luxurious and expensive. It's a status symbol. This car has none of that.

[@petersylvester2905]

A version in two wheel drive but with a diff lock would be ideal in most cases and cheaper to produce.

[@1992009]

This shows me that we badly NEED a great Suzuki Jimn-e 😉

[@danielmadar9938]

Thanks

[@prof.heinous191]

As a Northern Territory Jimny owner, if these had 4WD, a spare wheel, two seats and more batteries they would be interesting, and also how can they still go for appalling cd on an EV, even to the extent of fake roof racks?

[@chrissscottt]

Yep, I like it. A diff lock would be handy.

[@stephen300o6]

We mock names as if everyone spoke English.

[@markhounsell123]

When is the 4x4 coming out ?

[@bobeden5027]

where are your trousers, hey? hahahaha

[@thesalopgardener]

I've tried to take to Elliot, but really find his condescending tone and lack of automotive knowledge tiresome. Will avoid his videos in future.

[@burnzy3210]

Electric seats, why? Big screen, why? The big selling point of the jimny is how analogue, simple and pragmatic it is. All they've done with this is copy the shape and thrown unnecessary technology at it. I don't hate it but they could have done so much better with such a great starting point.

[@Kennon959]

Chinese consumers don't want basic. The fact a car under $10K has these features are a selling point not we'll take it out and still charge you $10K. The market for small EV's is HUUUUGE in China so they have to offer more for your money.

[@janakpurivlogger2244]

I would like see the video of e-highway of germany. Its viable future n current condition of over head wired highway...

[@decimal1815]

Presumably never going to be available in UK? Certainly not at anything like £10k?

[@Fldllse]

I think the fully charged show is intentionally being lackluster on Chinese EV coverage. Pretty much all Chinese EVs they cover are almost 1 year behind their original release.... plus they are mostly cheaper ones which only shows a fraction of what they offer. For example, why don't you cover the new Zeekr 001 FR, which is a proper value super car that achieved 0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds, with 330+ top speed(limited to 280km/h by Chinese law, same thing for Model S plaid), that is a direct competitor to Tesla Model S Plaid? How about the new HyperSSR, Yangwang cars? How about the Denza cars that offers premium driving experience? What are you afraid of, losing your sponsorship from the legacy EU, JP & US Autos by covering too much goodies from "the other side"?

[@kabukimax1]

sound great for manx roads ..