Jimny XL Owner's Review

[@prosunsport1]

As a owner of Jimny , your review is 100% accurate well done .

[@rockofsalvation1039]

lol

[@poppyneese1811]

We had a mid 80’s Sidekick 4 door, it was the most honest vehicle we ever owned, slow as molasses, but on snowy roads or rough terrain it was unbeatable, we called it our lil goat! Everything you needed and absolutely nothing you didn’t!!!❤️

[@yudishdebmeanger9925]

Spot on review! Manuals are so much better and your driving style is just like mine - Jimny owner!

[@clivescott6620]

Looks great in that colour,they are very popular in South Africa😊

[@dman1848]

I look at the jimny like its a mountain goat. rather than a racehorse. Excellent off road capabilities and very zippy for tight suburban areas. 100% agree about the chrome grilles. Reason why I went with the 3 door as I found the 3 door had more charm.

[@felinedev]

Watched so many exaggerated Indian reviews (I'm an Indian in India planning to get a Jimny) and this review is just so refreshing and on point. Thank you so much, got an objective and accurate observation at last! 👌🏽🎯💯✨

[@jetwalking]

A very reliable and honest review. Thank You.

[@marcvanheugten9472]

Your comment on round headlights deserved yourself a follower. Nice ride!

[@dobiebear5701]

Agree all you mentioned.. Beauty in simplicity...I have the Chiffon Ivory changing tires to 215/75/R15s tomorrow. Keeping 1 195/80/R15 as a spare/emergeng tire

[@tylerhill1438]

I wish i could bring this with me to the US :(

[@dune7824]

Love these Jimny's. I had the 3 door and now the 5 door. You don't need to modify a thing on this car to go explore Australia's 4x4 tracks. I left my 3 door completely stock including the tires which are just cheap highway terrains and crossed the Simpson Desert twice, stock canning route, cape york and did just about every 4x4 track in between. It never got stuck. The only time you really need to mod this car is if you're doing extreme off roading (off track driving as opposed to 4x4 tracks) They're just brilliant little bullet proof 4x4's and the 5 door gives that extra room to carry more kit. It's also notably more stable driving on corrugations given its longer wheelbase.

[@rockofsalvation1039]

tyres...

[@dune7824]

excuse the US auto correct.

[@mickm881]

Thanks for a very informative review!

[@vanessa1474]

Looking at buying a Jimny XL - coming from a Mini Cooper S. Good to see a review like this.

[@jonnosjimny]

Great video. True what you said about the roof, can definitely handle more than 30kg on the roof. That's also quite an arbitrary figure and suzuki have not even specified it in the owners manual. So it's a pretty vague/grey area. BUT, definitely dont overload the roof as a high CoG does negatively effect handling. Love the Boot shelf.

[@hestermofet2722]

ordered xl in chiffon ivory, so bloody keen for this thing

[@McRcFly]

That noise when taking off from first is on the 3 door aswell. They replaced the tensioner under wty. The sound is still there.

[@diegoamestica4038]

Well done.. I would have said the same about mine. I have one 5 doors with MT, 1000 km and basically your thoughts covered what I think about this car. I am still getting use to the Manual Transmission since is so slow but It is what it is.

[@erichopham]

ive found it to be pretty zippy now that im used to it :)

[@garrywoodward9049]

I'm with you regarding the round headlights. The newer modern styled cars would be brought back down to earth with having round headlights.

[@seankingsbury7502]

Great review thank you. I'm looking to sell my MR Triton GLS and get an XL Jimny.... your review was really helpful.

[@erichopham]

Nice bro i came from a 2021 BT50 SP

[@hathersage]

Any issues with the large turning radius?

[@topher.m]

Awesome video Eric. It's on my consideration list so this is a brilliant resource!

[@Marcus_009]

Not in the market to buy one but I love the Jimny’s look and it’s niche place in the market, was curious to hear an owners experience with it so great review, chill and relaxed

[@louisesmith6320]

I feel like id never be able to afford anything like this in my life but my god I want one 😢

[@nelsonkaiulo402]

Thought I was alone. 😂

[@kaan898]

same here :)

[@timdissanayake1502]

Why not?

[@nuinative8052]

Great review bro! I am looking to get one of these myself very soon. Thanks for the heads up on a few concerns

[@donconnan3380]

Great review. Thanks for what seemed like an honest review. Would love to know how it is with a family of 4 going camping, or is it too small?

[@erichopham]

If you go to my tiktok i have an old vid of my camping setup

[@timdissanayake1502]

Awesome review mate! Is there anyway to upgrade fuel range? Secondary tank etc?

[@erichopham]

Definitely, there are plenty of aftermarket tanks out there to double the range

[@timdissanayake1502]

@ thanks mate. Keep uploading Jimny content please.

[@erichopham]

@timdissanayake1502 more on my tiktok @erichopham

[@simonstewart2764]

Hey make really good info, Im looking at buying the 5 door (Auto) ,took one for a test drive yesterday,the Engine noise ? I think it was. It was quite noticeable on an acceleration sounded throaty , reminded me of the days of a 2 stroke bike ,is that normal. And not prying as such but what would be a ball park figure ,price approximately. drive out the door for the 5 Door Auto, open to any advice,tips etc on the 5 door ,cheers

[@undermuscled7381]

I would cover those exposed bolts holding the roof rack on

[@saviom8166]

4:29 I pasted a foam padding for my elbow over there as well.

[@rondg2]

did that as well

[@yudishdebmeanger9925]

Ditto!

[@alexcole8438]

Nice video and thumbs up for being a professional abseiler

[@jonwhite5427]

Good honest review thanks 👍

[@imoafaq]

4:42 link to this quadlock adapter?

[@imoafaq]

found it.. Quad Lock 360 Arm - Extension Arm (50mm) but will it fit the M8 bolt size! or need some modifications

[@redman114]

Great review! Thanks

[@pradeeppadijanakara5695]

I own 5 door as well same colour. One question did you get PPF done for ur car?

[@francisdeary4572]

Some really good points.

[@kaan898]

very good video,helpful tips .thanks...

[@peterjcfortune289]

I loved tour awesome review of this car, thank you, so very much!!!!

[@gilbertsy1123]

Hi. Good review! May I know what brand is your roof rack ?

[@erichopham]

Its a tracklander, see my previous vid

[@groundcontrol5365]

What do you guys think how this compares to the suzuki vitara?

[@SC0410]

What shade of paint have you painted those chrome inserts on front grill?

[@erichopham]

just black paint for graffiti bought from officeworks

[@simondent2196]

Great review thank you.

[@Niks-ub3yu]

Where did you go for off roading in the video?? Thanks for the vid!

[@erichopham]

This track is toolangi forest, paul creek track

[@clivescott6620]

Great review,great car😊

[@HeathBlythe]

Not a "cheap" car. Considering all the plastics, lack of hi-tech (which is great), poor seats... take away the great 4x4, and Suzuki reliability, it should not cost more than 40k euros. You get practically the same, except for Suzuki known reliability with a Dacia Duster with Extreme 4x4 trim.

[@rogerrammithardt]

great job

[@simonstewart2764]

Hi all, after some info. I’m looking at buying the 5 door XL ,so chatting to the dealer in the yard I was looking at the chiffon ivory,he happened to mention this was “about $700” more with the black roof compared to the Jungle Green ,no black roof,does this sound correct or was he already jacking up the price. I can see nowhere were it mentioned this in any reviews. Cheers guys.

[@DubaiXtreme]

Yes, this is normal. The two tone Jimny comes with an extra price tag

[@gerrytua2894]

Good, straight to the point review. By the way, can you share the details about the Quadlock phone holder you installed? Thanks! 😊

[@erichopham]

hey just remove the rubber accessory hole cap and screw a quadlock phone holder on, i used the old one i used to attach to my motorbike handle

[@simmo510]

Hi Eric, What did you use to paint over the chrome trim on the grill?

[@kaminchau9195]

Looks good, want to know too

[@Mae11183]

Great video

[@ladylauder3972]

Hey Eric, I am the same height as you. Do you find with the baby seat behind you make it difficult to change gears? I want the manual but thinking the auto will be easier with less leg room due to baby seat.

[@erichopham]

i find it fine! just no where to rest left foot when not shifting

[@BorisEkner]

As an owner of a 3-door I would have done the same with the front grill as you. 😁

[@jackmehoff1840]

i wish the manual Gimny's came with a 6 speed

[@rockofsalvation1039]

The old SX4 had a 6 speed box!!

[@ted1558]

Yes, the positioning of reverse in the 6-th gear place is very bad. You can damage the gearwheels !

[@DiscoverAround]

I have got seat covers from Suzuki. These are airbag friendly.

[@hanssteyn9775]

Excellent!

[@prosunsport1]

30kg is dynamic safety load when using the car offroad

[@bryane.carrera7477]

Great video! How did you paint the grill? Used spray or any special paint?

[@erichopham]

@@bryane.carrera7477 just graffiti paint from officeworks

[@ismaeleo]

You had me at Quadlock

[@asjeot]

Good info

[@Mae11183]

Bring it to the US

[@neroi4855]

I'm thinking about trading in my 2023 Musso for a xl. Your thoughts?

[@clivescott6620]

Gteat review 👍👌

[@phongnguyen007]

Got too many car already, need more space for this one.

[@Gracjusz10]

The biggest disadvantage of the Jimny is that the legal roof load capacity is only 30 kg, so the police may give you a ticket for such a nice roof rack.

[@erichopham]

@@Gracjusz10 ive loaded 80kgs on it and driven on and off road 500kms no worries, Suzuki just rate it to that for insurance purposes

[@indeepeterhopwood8106]

Let’s take another look at 3 years. And again at 30 years

[@erichopham]

@@indeepeterhopwood8106 will be handing g this to my son in 10 years when he turns 18/19

[@twizelbob]

As soon as you exceed the roof load limit your insurance is null and void.

[@Metal_Lifer]

Not just the roof. GVM. Same with any vehicle

[@nikos5566]

Great run down Eric. Thanks for your long term views on your Jimny!

[@josh3221ify]

How would they know?

[@ShiftHappensOften]

Bring these to the U.S 😢

[@josh3221ify]

It's too small for the USA and unsafe, but you have people riding bikes

[@ShiftHappensOften]

@@josh3221ify So I currently have a newer brz and I heard they are getting banned in Europe because of how low they are. Laws are weird everywhere. I get it though don’t want to destroy pedestrians. I stopped riding motorcycles because I don’t trust other people.

[@mickrose6450]

👍🍻

[@simonstewart2764]

Oh dumb question,what fuel is everyone using ,91,95,cheers

[@erichopham]

i tried 98 for a few weeks, feels like it revs up a lil faster, but i get more kms (about 30kms more) on 91

[@simonstewart2764]

@@erichopham thanks mate,👍

[@davide-cl9it]

Turbo diesel then ill buy one

[@Chops473]

Dude, get your transmission checked!!!😢

[@mindjal19]

J Wagon

[@belc3447]

Oof. You're lucky the car still runs after putting it into reverse while travelling at highway speeds.

[@erichopham]

A testament to the mighty Jim haha

[@recursion.]

Bro wears flat cap with hoodie and drives suzuki jimny 🤣🤣

[@erichopham]

Gotta keep em on their toes

[@Brunitobrunon]

You are so cute

[@dkf2711]

Great review, terrible car.

[@rockofsalvation1039]

Where did you get the dash accessories like the hook?

[@erichopham]

@@rockofsalvation1039 i made it haha