JB74 Auto vs Manual Test - Did you make the right choice ?

This test covers most of the frequently asked questions , about the difference between the manual and auto jimny . We even do a drag race on a dusty drag strip , this is a great one to watch.
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[@aris8332]

When you have bought a new auto, always read the manual.

[@kamelthorn]

😂

[@aslkdfjhg]

I used to be a manual only guy, but I had enough of rowing gears all day in my old Toyota and got the auto for my Jimny. Great decision, it's so good and easy off-road and in town. I do miss the manual on the open road, but that's why I have a motorbike. Would highly recommend the auto.

[@justjimny]

Yes the auto makes eveything off road look so easy.

[@diasvivek]

Thanks Man for making the choice so clear for me 😀

[@9899013543]

i have a question to you.. if i am driving jimny at 100 kmph .. would my engine be revving high 4 speed AT transmission as compared to a 5 speed manual one?

[@MrJujuthedude]

Don't forget that the Auto has the shift lock, so you should be able to control shifting to some extent if you're mindful.

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the comment.

[@cliffynelson5017]

Thanks SOOO much for this video. I learned alot and with the many comments too. Great forum. This is exactly what I needed. Vey glad to be a subscriber. I will go through many of the past videos and learn what I can. I receive my new Jimny in mid June. Thanks Again and keep em comin!!!

[@justjimny]

Awesome glad we could help out , and thank you for the support.

[@darrylbernstein3681]

From Darth in Oz. Thanks for this very useful, objective video, and also, for other videos in your series on the Jimny. I really relate to your frank, sincere, and knowledgeable style. I'm an 80 yr old ex-South African, ex-off-road motorcyclist, now retired- been living in Oz for 25years, I'm selling my great 2012 Toyota FJ cruiser and recently bought a 2022 Jimny demo model (manual), as part of the inevitable downsizing one does when reaching this age and stage of life!!. The Jimny is such a capable "mini-me" little vehicle - just right for some nostalgic off-road fun and running around for the shopping etc... Keep up your great work. 👏👍

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the great feedback , and I hope you enjoy the Jimny for many happy miles👍

[@user-lb5ex1cq1t]

Now I'm "enlightened", much appreciated, thank you Sir.

[@justjimny]

Glad I could help

[@reylit]

Thank you for the video. Planning to get a jimny, and this video helps a lot 👍🔥

[@justjimny]

Glad it helped

[@harikrishnanr4209]

After seeing this video Booked an Automatic Jimny in India I mostly drive in the city. Thank you guys for this detailed comparison . Hat’s off

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support , and hope you enjoy your Jimny👍

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

What a thorough and detailed video, love seeing all those tests. Your production is so professional like from a channel with 100x more subs - surprised as you only have 1.2K atm (now 1.2K+1 :D ) but with this quality, your subs will increase in no time! Jimny is my fave SUV atm, I think if I was in the market, it would be auto since messing with the clutch offroad would be too complicated for me haha.

[@justjimny]

Wow thanks , we try and improve all the time , trying to keep the information as interesting as possible. Thanks for the comment and support😅

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

@@justjimny My pleasure. Keep those videos coming, that Jimny is one amazing vehicle!

[@WagnerCaixeta]

I would love watch it again with both cars using the same tire. Looks like the manual is using a more offroad capable one.

[@justjimny]

Both Jimnies had All Terain tyres , it wont make such a big differance in my opinion.

[@peterfrimas1539]

Great Video. Autos on small engines usually hunt for gears at highway speed , especially going up a long highway inclines.

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support👍

[@BorisEkner]

Auto going down short steep hill - select 4WD low range + 2nd or 1st gear, apply brakes when needed.

[@WagnerCaixeta]

Exactly what I was going to comment here.

[@jamesc330]

great video - collecting my auto on Tuesday

[@justjimny]

Awesome , I know you are going to love it👍

[@craigdaniel2928]

Thanks for the video. I want to get a Jimny (hopefully sometime soon) and I’ve been battling whether or not to go AT or MT. Like another commenter my country only offers the GLX in AT. 😢. And that might be my deciding factor. Would definitely get the MT if it was offered in the GLX model.

[@justjimny]

Yes I also prefer the GLX over the basic model , the Auto is not a bad choice , I am sure you will still enjoy it it alot. Thank you for the support👍

[@akshay_khanna]

Wonderful video 👍. Booked the 5 door manual version on the day of the launch here in India. Eagerly waiting to do a test drive.

[@justjimny]

Congrats , let us know your thoughts once you have it👍

[@robotstobor3388]

90% of my driving is town traffic, auto is perfect for that, but I understand that the manual is fun, reminds me of the SJ410 I had in the 80s, great video guys.

[@justjimny]

Great thanks for the support. Get that Jimny of the tar a bit😎

[@ppuntrotzooizooi7692]

Nice review guys! 👍👍 Good info!!

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support👍

[@soufski1944]

Thank you for the excellent review

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support👍

[@vineetjoshi5241]

very nicely explained video. Thank you for your and your teams effort to make this video. Cheers!

[@justjimny]

Awesome thanks for the support

[@dulanadewpura4788]

Bro the video is 38min long.... can't watch all so which is better ?

[@justjimny]

@@dulanadewpura4788 You know you can scroll to the end , with all the stats😏

[@dulanadewpura4788]

@@justjimny ryt thanks

[@SakCyb]

Thank you very much I am a new buyer and your video video covered exactly what I needed to know

[@justjimny]

Glad we could help you out , and welcome to the Jimny family.

[@brianblitenthall2776]

I thank you for the very informative test. I am about to buy my new Jimny Auto. From your tests I think I made the right call in getting an Auto.

[@justjimny]

Very glad we could help you , thanks for the support👍

[@clooperman3745]

@@justjimny My offroad use in my Jimny in England are a lot different to those l saw here, the terrain is usually soft fields and mud and these the Jimny handles well (manual version), climbs are not a problem, usually done in low 2nd, descents in low 1st is usually okay as the use of brakes would almost certainly result in loss of control and possibly tipping over, new lower ratio low range gears are now available for this Jimny and would really make a big difference, my SJ 413 LWB had 6.5:1 low range and with ARB difflocks out performed my Defender 90" Td5 over all types of terrain. A diesel engine conversion would also really help the Jimny offroad.

[@justjimny]

@@clooperman3745 Great thanks for the insights , and I 100% agree on the reduction gears , pitty the also affect 2x4.

[@johanneslourens6655]

Thank you for the awesome video. At first I wanted to buy a manual, but decided on an auto. Friends owns an older model Jimny and I saw and experienced sand and rock driving with it. Also done some off road driving with series 2 and 3 Land Rover. I decided on the auto, as it is my only car. Easier to drive in traffic and when I go fishing on weekends, sand and rocks are not an issue. Also way less wear and tear on the clutch plate for the auto. Friends also want an auto after experiencing it at the beach.

[@justjimny]

Hi Johannes , thanks for the support , its great if we can help fellow Jimny drivers make the right decision , first time around👍

[@jean-lucbernois2211]

Hi . Thanks for the very instructive video . I have ordered an Auto which should be delivered midi august . I was concerned by the off road capabilities with an auto ! Having seen tour video I am no more concerned . I think I will have a great time with the off road in Morocco . Thanks a lot

[@justjimny]

Sounds great Jean-Luc , I am sure you are going to live the Auto👍

[@iles1995]

Great Video! Really interesting comparison. I'm a Manual SZ5 jimny owner in the UK, I completely agree that the biggest downfall of the jimny is it's lack of engine braking on steep traverses. I've found it's quite unnerving taking on a steep decent in the jimny because of the short wheelbase, that combined with riding the brakes and feeling the car skid/slide. If only there was a way to re-program the vehicles hill decent speed control... The jimny is otherwise an epic little off-roader, love mine to pieces.

[@justjimny]

Unfortunatly the only way to get them slower on a downhill is reduction gears , but they influence normal gearing as well , so start practising your downhill braking a bit , thats part of the fun in the jimny🤣

[@clooperman3745]

@@justjimny The problem with the Jimny is low range is too high and the small gas engine doesn't give much engine breaking, the first problem is easily fixed by fitting lower low range transfer gears though it will also lower high range as well, if the Jimny had a diesel engine the standard low range would be okay for most offroad situations, here in England a lot of offroad downhill sections have to be driven without using brakes or to do so would result in the wheels locking up and losing control, that's why Land Rovers are good because they have good low range gearing and good engine breaking , even the gas engines.

[@paoloconcina1632]

Hello Raymond thanks for the great video, in the video you mentioned the auto box can over heat how is this and how do you prevent it

[@justjimny]

Hi Paolo , under normal conditions you should be fine , but under heavy load in sand or towing you might run into trouble , guys add aditional coolers and radiators to keep the auto oil cooler , I have not seen one for the Jimny yet.

[@-Belshazzar-]

already got my manual jimny a week ago, and boy am I happy about it. but that is an interesting video none the less, getting popcorn...

[@justjimny]

I still think , you should make the choice between manual and auto to suit your usecase , one is not better than the other😂

[@-Belshazzar-]

@@justjimny I completely agree with you. I just don't like auto :) been using manual all my life so. Great video though. thanks

[@boingkster]

@@-Belshazzar- couldn't agree more. I test drove the auto and although it wasn't awful it was pretty sluggish. No driver engagement at all. I'd take the manual version any day of the week. Hope you're enjoying yours!

[@engguimaraes7958]

Thank you Mr. Raymond. I'm from Brazil. Recently I bought and Suzuki Jimny Manual transitions green like yours. In Brazil it is called Suzuki Jimny Sierra 1 5 4You MT. Tank you for your videos. Regards!

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support , the Green ones are the best😂

[@CT-vl3iu]

Brilliant video...thank you!

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the support👍

[@deltafoxtrot2]

very interesting and entertaining, well done..

[@SoulofMachine]

Cool test bro!

[@raulmontesa5339]

That depends in road usage. I prefer auto since I drive mostly on paved road. Auto is also fun ride off road.

[@mortenberg2897]

Great video - great little car 👍😎

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support👍

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Thanks for the report, I am going to get an automatic, for me it just drive more comfortable than a manual since I have a left prosthetic leg, can drive manual cars my late wife had a manual Jimny gen 3 was fun to drive

[@justjimny]

Great choice👍

[@alfonsofajardo]

In my country the GLX only comes in auto. And y really like the high specs. But prefer manual. Manual only comes GL, so don’t really know what to do. The difference is the head lights and the air control system. GLX A/C is automatic and better head lights. Thank you for the video, very instructive and complete.’kind regards

[@justjimny]

I also prefer the GLX spec , with all the nice extras , I would suggest the Auto , if you are not planning alot of mods , like big tyres ect👍

[@roshan9001]

Well put

[@thiagonepomuceno4804]

I can't remember the last time I used the handbrake while off-roading in the Jimny. The hillstart assist does a pretty good job.

[@justjimny]

It does work well , but you never know when its going to release , so offroad I still prefer still using the handbrake.

[@-Belshazzar-]

@@justjimny I think it releases after 2 seconds. plenty of time imho. and I was also surprised by how good it performed. so in way the only downside for me is city traffic. Other than that the manual is an absolute gem! btw I think (not sure though) you slid back because you used the handbreak, if you would not use it I think the hillstart assist would work.

[@justjimny]

@@-Belshazzar- believe me , on an offroad obstacle , its not safe enough to rely on , for onroad use sure , but risking it offroad not for me thank you , it will let you down.

[@-Belshazzar-]

@@justjimny I take your word for it, you have more experience than me offroad for sure. and I guess in sand auto is easier as well. I am just used to manual

[@iles1995]

I have an SZ5 Jimny, The hill start assist is disabled when you're in low 4wd.

[@DM-zk5wu]

Hey great review. Could I ask what the revs difference is in a manual vs auto when cruising at/on highway speeds like say 110kmh?

[@justjimny]

Both run hi revs when doing 120kph , mine is just beliw 3500rpm , abd the auto about the same. Suzuki has hi reving engines that provide most power at high revs , they are very lazy when you drive them like diesels and bigger petrol engines. They are very tough engines that are designed to take a hammering 24/7.

[@McRcFly]

After 3 yrs of ownership of the manual version i still love it and glad i went manual. (On and off road) I love the auto hill hold.( holds the brake automatically for 5 seconds so no roll back) dont think the model you tested had that feature by the look. I think the manual just makes this little beast come alive.

[@justjimny]

Mine does have hill assist , but using it while offroading is a bit risky , thats why I use the handbrake.

[@carangies]

Reviving an older video but I would like to ask a question. I can’t find the source but recall that there was issues with the auto box overheating(as you mentioned). When last I checked it was apparent that you can replace a clutch kit on the manual but there was no rebuilt kits available for the auto box ( Had to buy new box @ R125 000 ? approx). Has this changed? I decided to opt for the manual version as I am planning to keep my Jimny for the long term and not sell it before, or when gearbox issues shows itself. ( I do hope and trust my info is correct ) I truly hoped that I made the correct choice as an auto box was my first choice.

[@justjimny]

I have not encountered an auto or manual gearbox that has failed. The main concern is that when you towing a trailer , adding extra weight , you may encounter overheating. Like mentioned the chouce is still yours and make it according to what you plan to use your Jimny for. Still happy with my manual and its almost on 60k km , no mechnical or electrical issues.

[@drTeddyJo]

The "Steep" hill going up is like my driveway...Honestly you just need better clutch control. Also, the way the other guy was going down the steep descent looked like he knew nothing about driving off-road.

[@justjimny]

Uphill and downhill looks very flat on video , so I hope if you have a driveway like that , all your cars need to be 4x4.

[@MrFriendlyp]

Excellent and informative video. 👍 I will subscribe and look forward for more video..

[@justjimny]

Great thanks for the support , new videos are on their way👍

[@chronicle_4]

I got the jb74 in auto. I do have a jb43 in manual and would most likely keep it. Yes, the descent is where the manual trumps in especially in mud conditons as constantly braking will make your tire slip. But for a general all arounder, auto has way more benefits.

[@justjimny]

Great thank you for the support👍

[@Davida50795]

Fantastic video

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the visit

[@aris8332]

I would suggest to make up the concluding list by first putting on top what is important for you and on the bottom what is least important. This way you give weight to the conclusions. For example towing I do not care about, so it doesn’t matter to me this is in favor of manual. Same thing for push starting. I do not see me doing that on a unhardened road and on the street I will charge from an other car. I will put on top the driving performances, first the off road and lower the on road performances. But it is as said in the video an individual choice.

[@WondrousExplorer]

Excellent comparison! This week 5 door Jimny is launched in India. Booked an automatic 😊

[@justjimny]

Congrats , I hope the 5 door is not too heavy for the 1500 engine.

[@WondrousExplorer]

@@justjimnyThanks. it weighs 100kg more. 1210kg kerb weight.

[@justjimny]

@@WondrousExplorer That is not too bad , the engine should be able to handle that , it will just be a bit heavier on fuel then.

[@WondrousExplorer]

@@justjimny Yes, currently I own a 2007 year SX4 Sedan. It has 1.6 L engine, 102 PS, 143 nm and weighs about 1200kg. But its 15 yr old engine is still a marvel compared to modern ones. Getting clutch replacement for it for the first time in 16 years after 200,000 km. In general, suzuki petrol engines are quite good. I am expecting same from Jimny as well.

[@justjimny]

@@WondrousExplorer Once you drive a Suzuki its difficult to switch to another brand😎

[@djkenny1202]

IF we could buy one in USA, I would definitely get the manual. No question. I like it in fun small cars. More engaging. I don’t sit in traffic that much, anyway. I also find it no big deal when I Do.

[@justjimny]

Thats why I went with the manual👍

[@ABTravlogs]

Hi , I booked an automatic new 5 door Jimny here in India, as you are mentioning the pro’s of a manual, can we not get similar pro’s while using manual mode in Automatic?

[@justjimny]

These pro's and con's are specific between manual and auto , using the auto in manual mode does not change that.

[@justins_toys]

Growing up in the UK where most people drive manuals the thought of not having that control off road is terrifying imho. When I need a gear the last thing I what is the car trying to do something else. A good auto has its place but not off road for me thanks. Just my opinion and I respect other people's differing opinions. I think it comes down to what you are most comfortable with.

[@justjimny]

Just listing the pro's and con's , so everybody can make their own decision👍

[@wolfsburg4x4]

I just ordered an automatic 2023 Jimny without having ever driven a Jimny. After having a stick shift 4 cyl 4x4 Tacoma I know that a manual is more work than fun when there almost no torque !

[@justjimny]

In the Jimny its actually the oposite , the manual is a bit nippier than the auto.Talking about torque the auto does hunt a bit for gears on the open road on uphills and windy days , but the throttle controllers do help a bit with that.

[@sadiqbasha7907]

Thanks!

[@justjimny]

Thank you for the support👍

[@BorisEkner]

Auto doing long step decent like going down a mountain - select 2nd or 1st gear. Let the engine do the breaking for you, apply brakes only if needed.

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the feedback , and support Borris its always welcome👍

[@stephanusdutoit111]

.@@justjimny I switch the overdrive off on my auto when going down hill in passes.

[@justjimny]

@@stephanusdutoit111 if thats works for you , hope the other guys with Autos tries it , thanks for the comment👍

[@BorisEkner]

@@justjimny Two more things… 1. Select low range for more engine breaking power. 2. If you loose traction/grip in the front going down - pull up your handbrake 2-3 notches to change the break balance more to the rear.

[@justjimny]

@@BorisEkner good tip👍

[@rajeshnair2143]

Watched this video as the 5 door Jimny has just launched in India. I am confused whether to go for the auto or the manual. I plan to use it mainly in the city and I think I will stick to the auto. Just that I love manuals in general

[@justjimny]

With the 5 door being heavier than the 3 door , for decent fuel consumption and more responsive performance the manual would be the one I will go for.

[@rajeshnair2143]

@@justjimny thank you. Decided to take a test drive and then decide. Had the traffic situation in India been better than what it is, I would definitely have gone for the manual

[@justjimny]

@@rajeshnair2143 Good idea👍

[@bruceinnawoods3610]

I really wish the Auto option was 5 speed

[@justjimny]

Yes that would be great , sometimes feel the manual could do with a 6th gear as well👍

[@aaqzam]

What is the suspension system and what is the difference compared to the stock?

[@justjimny]

Ahmed , you can have a look at our suspension test videos , they have all the information on them , in this test the the green Jimny has Tough Dog 40mm suspension and the other 50mm Des Sol suspension.

[@davealston3881]

Hi Raymond. Did you have any under carriage protection on your vehicle ? Diff protectors and radial arm cups ?

[@justjimny]

Hi Dave I have radial cup protectors and rock sliders , no diff protectors. The diff protectors from Suzuki really affects clearance on the smaller tyre sizes.

[@davealston3881]

@@justjimny ok. That’s what I am getting. You have confirmed it for me. They apparently are very necessary. They are also out of the way of the middelmannetjie of course. Thanks.

[@justjimny]

@@davealston3881 with a bit of experience , they are not that neccesary , you just need to take it a bit easier over rocky terain , the diffs are quite tough.

[@davealston3881]

@@justjimny would you recommend ...to start out I’m talking ... radial arm protection plus rock sliders. It won’t break the budget. After that I can look at lifting kit and the slightly bigger tyre with higher sidewalls. I see you not keen on the 90 profile ? Main reason sidewall strength ? But it does increases ride height and better for clearance ? But then it probably messes with the speedo reading.

[@justjimny]

@@davealston3881 do the radial cups and rocksliders , the Des Sol ones are nice , the 80 profiles are nice for lift but does cost you on performance and consumption , the suspension does make a big diffarence in handeling and stability and so far has been one of the best accesories I fitted to my jimny.

[@aslammoola]

The tester was quite biased towards his manual. Our Jimny s here in dubai come with a 7 year warranty. I love the “ my friend “ line. Great review

[@justjimny]

Hi Aslam , on which comment do you think I was biased would like to know , I also lived in Dubai and they give insane warranties on cheaper cars , they give a Renault Duster a 10 year warranty , whats your point about that?

[@aslammoola]

@@justjimny appreciate your time to respond. You called out the auto box several times. In my experience here both in the Hajar mountains and the desert, the Jimny in auto has no issues taking a beating weekend in and out. I’m not sure how much the auto box reliability is an issue. And the battery, basic preventative maintenance is fine, and if you’ve got a ton of secondary add one, just add a second battery. But anyway, I enjoyed your piece a lot. Thanks

[@justjimny]

@@aslammoola all good Aslam , main reason for this video was not to diss the auto but to make drivers aware of the positives and negatives of each , there are alot of new jimny drivers that dont have any experience and we are trying to educate them by making the right decision for their usecase , so we dont get guys saying the jimny is crap because they make the wrong decisions. Thanks for the support👍

[@green_life7]

Please tell me is gimny AT better for dune bashing than manual like you desert people do with nissan patrols landcruisers etc. ?

[@serega2000ss]

I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara with a manual transmission, and the lower first gear helped me a lot on difficult terrains. Do you have a possibility to lock an automatic gearbox in Jimny, to use only the first gear in the low range?

[@justjimny]

Hi Sergey , yes the auto jimny has the option to shift manualy , but I think it still shifts if the revs go too high , that needs to be disabled at a dealership.

[@riaanpienaar5611]

Auto for an everyday ride is superior.

[@justjimny]

Hi Riaan , yes I agree 100% city driving the auto is great👍

[@rmpader]

Doesn't the A/T have 1 and 2 gear options? Won't that solve the downhill engine braking problem?

[@justjimny]

The gearing in auto and manual is too high for downhill just on engine compression , only way to fix that is to add a gear reduction set.

[@daleyb93]

Great video! Does your Manual Jimny have hill start assist? In Australia it's listed as a standard feature, I just wonder if by stalling and/or using the handbrake it is negating the hill start assist system. Cheers.

[@justjimny]

Hi Daley , I utilize hill start assist with normal city driving , but while off road , I specificly swicth it off by using the handbrake , since rolling back unexpectedly on an obstacle can put you in a very bad situation where you can roll your Jimny or cause a lot of damage , so rather trust your skill than the electronics while offroad.

[@daleyb93]

​@@justjimny That makes perfect sense! Did you find from experience that the electronic hill hold feature did let you down? The auto seemed to hold really well, though I wonder if the torque converter was playing a big part in that. Thanks for the reply :)

[@justjimny]

@@daleyb93 Best thing about the auto is , it can not run back at all , since the gearing in the gearbox keeps it from running back , like a manual that is in 1st gear with the engine switched of , its going nowhere. The hill start assist just switches off too quickly , and while off roading , you may have wheelspin with no forward movement , and that can put you in a bad situation where your only option will be to stamp on the break and let your engine stop to prevent you from rolling back uncrontrolled. Then apply handbrake , place in reverse and switch on your car and still with your foot on the brake start decending in reverse at a controlled speed. 4x4 drivers in the know call this a reverse hill start , and all manual 4x4's should practise this way of reversing down steep hills if they could not make it to the top. Touching your clutch will cause you just running down the hill uncontrolled.

[@raulmontesa5339]

You mentioned that auto will have no ingress in transfer case compared to manual. But they both have breathers on diffl and transfer case. What makes the differrence?

[@justjimny]

Hi Raul , sorry I did not explain enough about the drifferance , the Auto box is a sealed unit , manual you have a seal between engine and gearbox , but the manual is not a sealed unit.

[@raulmontesa5339]

@@justjimny Thanks mate.

[@clock793]

Out of topic but does anyone know what tires Derek has on his Jimny, and what size they are?

[@justjimny]

Hi Omar , I think he has Continental , 215/80R15 , you can check the tyre test video he also participated in that one.

[@clock793]

@@justjimny thanks

[@Fritz_P]

I have no choice but to go for the Auto as I am very a very tall guy (205cm) & I am surprised that I actually fit reasonably comfortably in a Jimny EXCEPT the tall manual gear lever is in the way of my left knee especially in 1st, 3rd & 5th. It occupy the same space😂 and shifting isn't possible. Auto: No Problem at all...

[@justjimny]

Suprizing that the Jimny is so comfortable for taller people , even more comfy than some double cabs.

[@johnossendorf9979]

The manual Jimny needs a Clutch Start Cancel Switch like all four of my Toyota 4WD trucks (1998, 2007, 2009, 2010) have had from the factory, even the one that didn't have any Offroad package. This Clutch Start Cancel Switch allows you to start the engine in gear or in neutral with out depressing the clutch pedal. So when I stall climbing a hill in low range, I hit the Clutch Start Cancel Switch while turning the key, starting the engine in gear as truck starts to climb I give it some gas and off we go ! No clutch work, no getting off the brakes because I never put my foot on the brake pedal and no handbrake. I am a little taken aback that any Offroad oriented vehicle with a manual transmissions would not be equipped with this vital feature. I may choose to own an automatic transmission vehicle one day, for a specific purpose, like if I lived in New York City, had to have a leg and an arm amputated, lived where sand was prevalent or plowed snow professionally instead of just my own driveway. Ps. I will always choose a manual transmission for my own personal use in any weather conditions where I live in north eastern New York State, be it -15°f (-26°c) and coated in ice and snow or 98° (36°c) with rain and mud .

[@justjimny]

That would be a great addition to the manual Jimny.

[@johnossendorf9979]

@@justjimny Being as the manual transmission is nearly extinct in the US 😪☹😢😭😖, it would be great see manufacturers putting useful features in manual transmission vehicles to help them servive the onslaught of the Slushbox transmissions.

[@justjimny]

@@johnossendorf9979 Manual is still the most popular in South Africa , but seeing more guys going for Auto if they buy a 4x4 , guess they dont like a challenge anymore😅

[@johnossendorf9979]

@@justjimny I saw a video a few years ago, I think it was from Chicago. Three young men attempted to steel an old lady's car as she was getting into the car. She handed over her keys, ... the three young men could not figure out how to start her manual transmission car. At this point the old lady just wanted them to go away so she told them how to start it. Even with instructions, the THREE young men could not start the car and ended up walking away. For several years now, owners of the dwindling number of manual transmission vehicles in the United States have realized that manual transmissions are a theft deterrent that becomes more effective with each passing day.

[@justjimny]

@@johnossendorf9979 wish that worked in South Africa 🤣

[@fabiosalerno1490]

Auto For boy manual for Man!!!💪🏻😜

[@justjimny]

🤣🤣🤣 , manual is just more fun👍

[@paulgodfrey2323]

The auto may have a higher gear ratio overall,before I bought mine I drove both, the manual seemed revvy at cruise speed . Unless I drown it the auto trans will probably outlast the vehicle.

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the support , and giving us your opinion on the test👍

[@ahr1031995]

Does the auto have delay in shifting when overtaking on highway? Also here in india auto is 4 speed while manual is 5 speed so will the auto rev higher on highways?

[@justjimny]

Auto does hunt for gears on the highway , is heavier on fuel than the manual and does rev higher than the manual on highways.

[@ahr1031995]

@@justjimny thank you very much for your response. I love your comparison videos and how you still continue to respond to all comments

[@fabiosalerno1490]

Manual Forever !!!💪🏻😜

[@nicsamwell5822]

I heard you souldnt tow in 5th gear (trailer) Is it true?

[@justjimny]

Good question , there are loads of opinions on this , for me personally the Jimny is not allowed to tow very heavy loads so 5th gear should not be a problem , think this discussion is moe focus on the guys with bigger cars towing 2tons and above.

[@Akira-nw4jl]

all i know is I can easily and inexpensively fix a manual if it has problems. good luck with the automatic.

[@justjimny]

My thoughts too.

[@leonbuild3246]

Driving skill makes a use difference

[@justjimny]

The Jimny is only as capable as its driver , the Gen4 still makes it much easier than the Gen3 did without traction control.

[@devinjohnstonlee3399]

If you wanted a manual and bought it or if you wanted an auto and got it you made the right choice. It subjective to the owner operator's likes, wants, needs! What next, Grey vs Green and did you make the right choice?

[@justjimny]

Hi Devin , the main reason why we did this video is because we got alot of new Jimny buyers that do not know the Pro's and Con's of the auto and manual , so hopefully we helped a few people make the right choice for their usecase. Green will always beat Grey🤣

[@devinjohnstonlee3399]

@@justjimny Watch all your VDO's and been following for a while now, but when you goal is to help people with their JImny's, make sure you do a bit of research. Every now and then you make some statements that are a bit off.

[@justjimny]

@@devinjohnstonlee3399 I try and do as much research as I can , I mention in all my videos that it my opinion and experience , and anybody is welcome to attest that , nobody knows everything and expierence differs. We do these videos over weekends , since I still have a day job as well , and they cost me more money than the youtube adds bring in. But we will try harder for you.

[@juanmanuelrisueno68]

Yeah, of course, the colour is important than the transmisión. I neee more information about the colours! 🤮 Excelent video, thanks a lot!

[@SC0410]

With AT can't you achieve the same manual kind of lower gear by putting it in L mode while going downhill?

[@justjimny]

When doing 4x4 trail down hills , I always use 4L , but the gearing in 4L is still a bit fast for certain obstacles , so I always use the brakes to slow it down a bit more and to have more control over my decent.

[@SC0410]

@@justjimny but how scary or helpful that braking will be on Black ice or snow compared to manual?

[@justjimny]

@@SC0410 Now we are talking about something totally diffrent , brakes dont work with conditions like black ice , best to do is to gear to lowest gearing and try and stay off the brakes as long as possible .

[@gezreelclemente6018]

How's the clutch pedal in the manual? Is it light?

[@justjimny]

Hi thanks for the support , the clutch pedal is not heavy at all , remember the jimny is not very heavy and does not have a massive engine thus no need for a heavy clutch . About the same as a small car.

[@AutoPulse]

I thought manual comes with hill hold, then why is it rolling back?

[@justjimny]

It does come with hill hold assist , but in off road conditions I prefer not to use it since you never know when it will release and let your Jimny run down a steep rutted hill. Thus I use the handbrake and I can decide when its safe to take off.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

but there is a 1st gear in the Auto for downhill

[@justjimny]

Down hill 1st gear is still too fast for certain obstacles , you need to slow it down with brakes.

[@GIO-bf9li]

Cual es el atumatico?

[@justjimny]

215/75R15 and 215/80R15

[@pim1234]

why don't you use hill descent ?

[@justjimny]

Hill decent is way too fast for the downhills we are doing here , even 1st low is too fast in the Jimy , you always need to use the brakes.

[@pim1234]

@@justjimny ok, learning all the time, tnx

[@soumil]

Jimny auto has od switch, L mode and 2 mode. I guess it gives you control even in those gears.

[@justjimny]

Yes you can shift the auto manually , but it will also auto shift when the revs get too high.

[@soumil]

@@justjimny ive booked an auto in india here, although ive always driven manual and now m really sceptical.

[@justjimny]

@@soumil The auto is much lazier and high reving than the manual. In the 5 door , I would go manual. But go test drive each , and make the call👍

[@soumil]

@@justjimny thank you, i am thinking on the same lines after i saw your videos as well. Fun is in manual

[@soumil]

So finally my manual jimny 5 door is here and ive got bfgs 215 75 r15 on them. Can you please suggest tyre pressure for highway, sand, gravel, mud rock and snow respectively. Thank you.

[@mortenberg2897]

The diference in driverskills is too big. The manual driver is precise and calm - the auto unsteady …..

[@justjimny]

Driver skill in a Jimny is very important , the auto really makes it easy on obstacles.

[@1218omaroo]

Auto "compensates for my lack of skill" is a dumb statement. The auto compensates for the engine's lack of torque. In severe climbing situations you're able to hang on the torque converter and progress as slowly as required, rather than feathering the clutch and constantly stalling.

[@justjimny]

Thats where the skill comes in with the manual.

[@1218omaroo]

@@justjimny"That's were the skill comes in" - you're implying that I have none? THat's where we're going to agree to disagree, in my experience of 44 years driving severe offroad tracks in dozens of manuals and autos. Unless you're running desperately-low reduction gearing that helps prevent stalling such a a small engine at low speed over steep rocky sections without feathing that clutch half the time. The number of times I go out with seasoned 4WD mates in small-engined manuals and hear engines restarting every few minutes, I'd like a dollar for each. 😆

[@justjimny]

@@1218omaroo Not saying you have no skill , but as mentioned in the video , MY OPINION , the manual requires more skill than the auto.

[@pim1234]

the Jimny has hill hold, doesn't it ?

[@justjimny]

Yes it does , but you never know when it will release , so not very helpfull while you are doing tough 4x4 obstacles.

[@newtonh3305]

Baie Nice Julle , wil net weet wat is die rerige Avr petrol ⛽️ verbruik in verkeer en normale werk toe en trug op gewone paaie ...ek wil amper n Jimny koop en het gedink aan Auto oor die off road en verkeer maar nou dink ek anders want ek wil biekie grooter bande op sit en Ander bull bar ...

[@justjimny]

Newton as jy worry oor petrol verbruik , moenie eers kyk na staal bumpers en groter wiele nie , hou hom so standaard as moontlik en jy kan so tussen 12-14km per liter kry , groter bande 235s en staal bumpers en roofrack gaan jy lucky wees om 9-10km per liter te kry as 110kph ry. Kyk ook na ons video "Choose the right accesories for you Jimny" dan sal jy sien waaroor ek praat.

[@bboycgris]

are both jimnys rocking on the same 235/75r15s?

[@justjimny]

Hi Chris , my jimny has 215/75R15 Bfs and Derek has 215/80R15 Continentals , thank for the support👍

[@user-gh2zh9sw6f]

Зачем два очка на кепке?

[@justjimny]

Sorry , the translate does not work well. Cant understand your question.

[@selimpullu420]

Manual all the way. Cheaper, more durable, suit for the offroad.

[@aris8332]

I would break down the clutch in the bush.

[@manuelwebe]

Manual are Rock Crawlers, autos are Mall Crawlers. Just kidding. I have a 2021 manual Jimny. I do not regret it a tiny bit. Always manual in a 4x4 for me.

[@justjimny]

They are more fun offroad , they require a bit more driver skill.

[@ajaipal1]

Sorry but, your driving skills are questionable here , if you have a rollback , while starting uphill. Also that engaging of handbrake!!? You need to be better with your heel n toe. I was bad at it when i was in my 12-13s i got chided and slapped on my head for it. Not had a jimny for 2 decades now, i envy you. I'll go for a auto this time (dont know when), i want to save some knees 😂.

[@justjimny]

I had to demostrate what happens😂

[@ashleylemmer8016]

I stopped watching this video just after halfway through. There is no proper knowledge here of how a torque converter auto works and when I heard the part of more maintenance and cost vs a manual it was enough. Saying that the auto will shift up on a downhill, when clearly you can lock it in gear and that the auto only has the brakes downhill is incorrect.

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the view

[@Staalburger7]

Basically a 38 min video of a guy justifying purchasing a manual?

[@justjimny]

Just tried to make a video about the questions jimny drivers ask all the time on all platforms , did you find anything wrong with the statements made in the video? I know I made the right decision going for my manual and the way I want to use my jimny , nothing against auto at all just doesnt fit my use case. Oh and you can always skip to the end for all conclusions on the tests.

[@aris8332]

Conclusion after a vid is what we want.

[@justjimny]

You are more than welcome to skip to the end , but there are less experienced Jimny drivers that need more information.

[@peterfrimas1539]

not realy , I believe that he did an excellent job , the comentry was very fair indeed. in fact I was totally against the Auto, and the video gave me a more balanced outlook.

[@pim1234]

the auto is the gay version of the manual ....

[@justjimny]

Actually both has their place in diffrent usecases🤣

[@pim1234]

@@justjimny lol