2019 Suzuki Jimny (ENG) - Test Drive and Review (also off road)

Suzuki Jimny is one of the last “true” off-roaders. And probably the cheapest as well. This is the fourth generation of the small, Japanese off roader. Today Suzuki Jimny is a giant measuring 3.5 metres in length, and 164 cm in width. In 1970 it was simply called LJ10, and was powered by an air-cooled, 2-stroke 360cc engine. LJ10 weighed around 600 kg, and was around 3 metres long, about the size of the original Mini. Suzuki Jimny is built on a ladder frame. This means more rigidity, as the car is subject to forces when off-roading. Moreover Jimny has big approach, breakover, and departure angles. Suzuki Jimny also gets 4-wheel drive with a low range, which helps make use of torque off road.
Starting price: 18 000 euro
As tested: ~20 000 euro
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[@papavictorromeo5079]

Great little car. The reason it's so popular is because it's cheap, simple and reliable. And that's exactly what most people are looking for in a car.

[@Agent.K.]

Patrick Van Reusel The new one is not “cheap”

[@papavictorromeo5079]

@@Agent.K. affordable is better for you sir?

[@Agent.K.]

Patrick Van Reusel Maybe.

[@papavictorromeo5079]

@@Agent.K. Millennial snowflake

[@mxkv67]

Great looking little car. Unfortunately reality often not so great. not advertisement, just some info kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6qvaWdrn7Z4bNU&t=1367

[@helimad100]

Land Rover please take note, Suzuki are getting right what you are getting wrong. Simple and reliable, not full of electrics that go wrong.

[@xiondFirst]

Land rover is a luxury brand. In terms of that they push the boundary. However because it's luxury and tries to be practical so it fails.

[@Dennis-1367]

@@xiondFirst Problem is, that Land Rover and Jeep are both getting high with luxurious stuff you dont need offroads. All of their cars are slowly turning into "Lets get the kids from daycare"-vehicles, its a shame. More prestige, less usability. I am totally fine with that, but they should atleast add 1-2 models (regular ones, no overpriced Mini-Unimogs for 100k) with the same usability as the Jimny.

[@xiondFirst]

@@Dennis-1367 well yeah Jeep Wrangler is the only offroader out there. Landover has too many crap that breaks. I guess Toyota has 4runner which is okay. But, yeah all wheel drive doesn't mean it can off road.

[@olegwinner]

@@Dennis-1367 Jeep had a great Cherokee KK square offroader, now also disappeared :( somehow also reminds me of Jimny because it is quite small and can turn around in narrow places. Yet, simple people could only buy Duster with independent suspension for every day and Jimny for an old-fashioned dedicated offroad style... and that is sad.

[@mrbale1815]

it's not "electronics" .They purposely engineer them like shit.

[@4X4-RADIO]

I have had my New Jimny for 8 weeks... It is awesome. You buy a Jimny because you know what you are buying. It's not a High Feature Discovery/G-Waggon, It's an extremely capable, no frills small 4X4. I smile every time I drive it, that's what counts for me. :) :) :) I have the same colour as the review.

[@Luckyjo21]

its sold out in the UK now

[@alilazzem777]

Congratulations man !! I know what you're talking about :) I had the same smile on my face every time i drove my lada niva

[@HousepartyUar]

@@alilazzem777 =)

[@freqeist]

@@Luckyjo21 yes i have a daihatsu sporttrack and a Jeep overland CRD and a Suzuki...on order.

[@zeroamity4788]

Dave H I really want the Jungle Green Jb26. I own a Silver Jimny JB23

[@MarekDrives]

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[@davegoldspink5354]

Brilliant little car. I bought a brand new 1985 Holden Drover soft top which was a rebadged Suzuki Sierra here in Australia. I’ve had a love affair with these little cars since. Great seeing Suzuki is still building these back to basics cars.

[@raylindholm5622]

Love my Jimny auto. I drive on all sorts of roads and it works well. The only thing is when driving on a highway when it is very windy you have to hold on to the steeringwheel. All in all a great little car.

[@kevinn1158]

In south east Asia, this is THE car. i.e. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines. Simple, cheap, go anywhere rough and tumble durability sells. If you don't live in the big city, this is the sh-t. During rainy season this will still do the job. Nice review Marek!!

[@timexironman100m]

In 1978..i was 16 yrs old a friend of my father had a lj 50 jesus it was fun loved the two stroke 550cc... 41 yrs later and 56..im 7 years in ownership of a 2007 suzuki jimny..just as fun but not as fun as that lj50 ...but you know progress is to move forward..

[@fsalvador2048]

A salute to the Marek's review, technically your subjects are most relevant talking about 4x4's. Keep up the good work.

[@Da_StormtroopeR]

Maybe it's because I like these small and simple car, but one of the best reviews in the the last months.👍

[@golddiggerdave]

Put a deposit down last year, still waiting for confirmation, in no rush just as long as it turns up! This is the first car in 20 years that has genuinely excited me, I could buy a Range Rover at 5x the price and still not get the same fizz. It's a zero BS car, designed for what it's intended . A massive poke in the eye for the Luxury Limousines dressed as a 4x4's.

[@Ambienfinity]

It's not a car I need, but it's a little car I really like. Great review as always.

[@poppyneese1811]

Awesome review!!! Suzuki pulled out of the US, we had an old Sidekick, it was a great vehicle, colder it got the better it seemed to like it! The Jimny has so much personality it’s all you need!

[@terrywootton8882]

Good review. Love the use of the word lorry and not truck , from a 4trak aka Rocky driver for over 20 years.

[@gooeytv1184]

I drive jimny 2012 model mt. All I can say is jimny is fun to drive especially offroad. Handling is fine and when paired with wider tires the handling improves. Overall i love jimny!

[@RawLu.]

Owned what we called a Suzuki Samurai 4X4 here in Canada & was the best car I've ever owned, just bullet proof... hope the new product are still built as tough ;-)

[@justincaseu812]

Great review. You explained the Kei car concept perfectly as most reviewers ignore it or get it wrong. I test drove the Kei version last year in Tokyo and found it perfect around the small city streets. The waiting time for tor the Kei version here in Japan is 6 months and for the Sierra, it's one year! I ordered one in jungle green and expect it at the end of this month. Some reviewers haven't mentioned the diff lock or have complained of its absence. Certainly, it is equipped with a diff lock in Japan as standard. It's also equipped with hill decent and hill start functions, both of which I think i saw buttons for on your test model. "Safety Support" is standard on the highest grade model and optional on the lower two grades here; it comprises collision warning with brake assist and an anti lane departure system. Regarding the infotainment system, the dealers here offer a plethora of big brand options, such as Panasonic, Pioneer, Kenwood, etc. There isn't a Suzuki own brand option.

[@MarekDrives]

AFAIR there is no differential lock as such. It's an ESP based system, which brakes the wheel without traction. The gearbox has low range though. I don't need or expect a car like the Jimny to come with sat nav in the first place. I know I'm nitpicking here, but for me those 2-DIN alternatives are as bad a choice, as Suzuki's crap infotainment. Especially as this is Suzuki's go-to infotainment in all its models. I assume a car manufacturer gives me the best it can come up with, and if this is the best Suzuki has to offer, I'd rather get a regular stereo, and maybe those off road gauges I mentioned.

[@mititakakohno691]

Thank you for choosing Jimny. It was a very good review video. The back seat is small, but today, a 5-door Jimney will be released in the book. In Japan it is said that Jimny is similar to Mercedes · Benz 's G class. lol

[@vantrucker4348]

You have a new subscriber! 💪 Keep the good work!

[@daveh9415]

Love it, has more character than most vehicles available. I'd love to see it with a full lift kit, bigger tires and a low ration transfer box.

[@farhorizonz]

Dave H it has a low ratio box

[@banderbadokhon2652]

excellent review Marek, thank you very much,

[@gregrobinson2394]

Its just a small fun 4WD. If you want all the bells and whistles buy something else. The basic nature of this vehicle is it's attraction.

[@conceptcs]

So glad a manufacturer still make quirky cars like these.

[@homericteacher]

All it needs is a locker and good tires. Great little rig. I wish it was available in the U.S.

[@DiHandley]

What an interesting review. Very interesting and well done!

[@hickhunter2303]

So glad I found this u tube channel...great to see a Polish review...I'm Polish as well and Liv in America....just wish this was available here in America

[@MarekDrives]

Suzuki is narrowing its focus to Asia. Even Europe is not a big market for this brand.

[@ancheno7167]

Lovely review and great car!

[@luckystrike656]

I love it! Buy a Jimny, sound proof the cabin, personalize it a bit and you have a great machine.

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

You are the best offroad driver Marek and your wife is laughing in the background tsss. I like the Jimny - nice toy

[@MarekDrives]

It's actually not my wife, but let's not get into whose wife and what :-)

[@spicymeatball1932]

very informative, thanks for the review.

[@Dino.808]

Yeah, it's sold out here in the UK. It's taking long but it's worth waiting for, it's a fun car to drive.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

A very good review, thank you

[@alanjenkinson7812]

Great video Marek, I really love the look of this car and the thought of owning one. HOWEVER, every review mirrors what you say. That’s a real shame. I did wonder what some steel wheels, fatter tyres and slightly lifted suspension would be like. As for the price; in the UK these things are going for crazy money. Great video 👍

[@1SaG]

Demand for this thing is incredible - I can only imagine what the addition of a soft-top would've meant for demand. Can't believe Suzuki don't offer one - this Jimny's shape would be perfect for a soft-top variant . Not only would it make the car even more unique and desirable, it would also be the perfect holiday hire-car for warm climates. I remember the 80s and 90s when convertible rental SJs/Santanas were everywhere in tourism hotspots all around the Mediterranean.

[@djoetma]

I really like it. A fun little car. I'd pick it in a color that stands out more though. Nice info about the keicar concept in the beginning and footage afterwards. I wonder what you friend thought about the car.

[@tstanator]

From an American standpoint that hasn't seen an off-road Suzuki since the Geo Tracker/Suzuki Sidekick, it's basically the Miata of the off-road world. Sure, there's stuff that's faster (literally everything else besides kei trucks/vans), more prestigious (Jeep, 4Runner, G-Wagen), and has more gadgets (also literally anything else), but at it's core it is the single best at what it does for the money it costs- and then some (it also looks cute).

[@Hamachingo]

I love the previous generation and this one looks nice and they didn't go crazy with the price either and that's a big improvement with the rear passenger space. I'm anxious to see the new ones as local snow plows in 25 years when the old ones wear out. On the infotainment system, you need a tiny bit more finger pressure when it's cold, works with gloves though.

[@jessek9985]

Mine is great.. 5000km in and it hasn't missed a beat, It's done great in the Australian climate which is arguably one of the tougher climates the Jimny has been released it, Everyone here loves it and the waiting list for new buyers is in excess of a year. Parking is fine actually.. when I parallel park I mount the curb without a care in the world and straighten it up with the limited space I have, it's great because I've never found a place I couldn't find a parking spot.. always a little gap or useless wasted space that I refer to as the Jimny spot.

[@jessek9985]

@Dave P 25,990 + For the car, +1500 for the auto transmission - 27500, + 1500 for the Jungle green - 29000 + 1000 for onroad costs + interstate shipping (they included for free ) = 30,000, No negotiating, paid full price. Jeeps start at 54k new, not including any other extras, And from what I've heard that doesen't even include aircon for some models?

[@jessek9985]

that's all AUD Btw, Not US/Eu

[@dominiqueroumieh9260]

Very nice reasonable and accurate review sir👌

[@shahrour9]

My first car was a 1993 vitara 2nd 1989 samurai, 3rd 2015 jimny and my 4th will be the new one arriving in May 2019. I worked for Audi, VW and BMW for 11 years i know how uncomfortable this little car is 😁and i can tell you that ppl who buy this car do not care about tech or ride quality. This little car is extremely fun to drive off road and inside cities. Not on highways of course. My 15 jimny still haven't had any problems. The only problem if i need to go in a long trip i will not take it

[@cobrasvt347]

I built a 3 inch lift by doing a spring over axle made and welded new axle perches on my samurai and installed 31.10.50 mud tires on mine plus put two. Lock rite lockers in the front and rear. It's unstoppable. I have never gotten stuck and have always been able to tackle whatever I needed to. And I don't go on any sissy trails either where I wheel at gives Jeep's with way more lift and bigger tires a really hard time. I love my Suzuki I just wish Suzuki didn't go under here in the US 😞

[@Rognidanlearning]

Super review and well done.

[@hellinas77]

I have a TERIOS 2004 and is powerful with the 1300 cc motor and still going strong. Service once a year and nothing else. 🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@sarideorgiuandreasandreas4836]

Χχχ

[@pwatom22]

Wish they were sold in Canada.. great truck. Loved my 3 dr suzuki jx

[@user-nj6jh1qv6n]

Great review

[@yolkava9458]

Good video! Nice polish forrest road track well chosen.

[@FryNOR]

I wish Suzuki would make a long wheelbase softop version of the new Jimny, like the old SJ510 series.

[@zabihullahmujadadi7797]

Awesome review.

[@Gaaaaaaaaaaad]

Very good review

[@weider9048]

Marku, zajebisty film, pozytywnie zazdroszcze ci Suzuni :)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Dziękuję, ale to samochód prasowy, nie mój.

[@ronalddavidasagra9237]

my dream car jimny most honest and humble car

[@oppfattet]

Great review! The Jimny is a cheap, small, reliable, and capable car that has made compromises to get to that point.

[@SchroederUSMC]

Good honest review. I think I would get one if still living in Japan.

[@ourguitar]

great honest review. Thanks

[@bigteddy66]

Makes a change. Usually juvenile stupid comments all the way through.

[@loluspololus]

ziomek ,i love this car ,great review thx

[@luissaavedra5948]

I hope is coming to America 🇺🇸 it looks awesome

[@lovkhokhar]

I appreciate. Really true review.

[@MarekDrives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@okolokolokolokolokolo941]

Which is better for both daily drive and offroad hilux or jimny?

[@NomadGurkha]

this was a very detailed and informed review on Jimny, thank you

[@saviom8166]

Wait, this thing does have a brake locking differential, right?

[@golddiggerdave]

Finally got the Jimny delivered SZ5 in black. It has so many imperfections which makes it perfect. It's slow which makes you enjoy the ride, it's lively and all over the place doing 45 mph down a country road feels like I'm doing 85 mph, it's never a boring ride and makes you have to drive the car. It looks fantastic and there is no cars anywhere near this price range with the performance and off road capability as the Jimny.

[@user-gh2zh9sw6f]

Нащо купляти ТРАУРКУ ?

[@lapisredux]

why no diff lock and turbo charger?

[@316Group]

Thanks for the review , Lets see when it get available in Pakistan ...

[@callum5147]

I like the new Jimny...I have a 2016 model

[@erichuang2553]

This blue one is beautiful.

[@redroo12]

Lift kit, tyres and lockers and it will climb a tree! LOL these things have always been unstoppable with minor mods and saving enough money to buy a nice road car.

[@jessek9985]

Fuel tank capacity is 40 but the reserve tank takes up 7-10 of that.. when my range says it's 60-80km I top up.. and it says it's full after 25L which is frustrating, none the less it's actually not too horrible on fuel.

[@ragazzi25]

The original LJ10 was sooo cool!!!

[@bekabeka71]

It really is the cheapest and most off road capable car to be ever made which will last even longer than jeep or land cruiser

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Steady on, LC is Awesome and so is the little Suzi...😘

[@bullracing1]

@Saif Almazmi 80's and Older LCs. Newer especially Newest tend to break a lot more

[@aaronoluoch4510]

This car will sell successfully. Suzuki have an ear for customers needs.

[@ortiko]

Well said that it is one of the last true 4x4 vehicles.

[@jessek9985]

Anchor points are available from Suzuki in all markets, they're cheap and effective.

[@gogutzy]

Nice review, was expecting everything to be fine and dandy. And the fuel economy could have been 5,5 or 6,5 on country roads...

[@johngallo7410]

Can this be had in the US?

[@little07christiano]

Good that they are using West Bengal cars for reviews.

[@panagiotisf7228]

Can we please get this in the states I'm tired of seeing wranglers

[@RonnieRawdawg]

american here, i too lust for this small kawaii killa

[@jook13]

Yeah.... but I still have my 86 samurai. With the few upgrades I got, I go anywhere any wrangler can... and then some. I'd totally buy this jimny if it made it here to the states. No question.

[@danielwilliamson1577]

I'd love to have it here too. If you're looking for a simple vehicle that can go offroad, look at a Mahindra Roxor. You can modify them and get them street legal, add hvac, front and rear lockers, cabs...etc.

[@ricardomoran1542]

What other similar vehicles can one get in the u.s.?

[@danielwilliamson1577]

@@ricardomoran1542 Not really much of anything besides the Roxor and the Jeep and the Roxor is basically the Indian version of the jeep. Most of the offroad vehicles in the US are really expensive because the offroad package is tied in with the higher trim levels.

[@weederminb7091]

Can you get the in Canada or shipped

[@0verfiend]

looks great.

[@Q8ikki]

Jimny rules 💪🇯🇵

[@guillermowild]

The Jimmy is a strong well built vehícle and will endure for décades as did its previous models. The comparison with the DUSTER is then ridiculous, a DUSTER is nice on the road but it is a frágile construction which starts making irritating noises early in its life , as in 20,000 kms. By when it reaches 40,000 km not only the noises are louder but the fittings come loose and everything needs attention. So, comparing the two is like comparing🍎 and 🍊.

[@troyli31]

This is not a car for family usage, but an amazing car for off-road purpose. It is simple and cheap, no worries of breaking fancy gears. It is reliable, just there. Also, more fun is found in modifying, can be a toy for big boys.

[@torstend5494]

thank you for the review very good , just did you drive in any bigger city ?

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, I had it for a week. I live in Warsaw, and it wasn't particularly pleasant around town.

[@johnpearson492]

I am astounded how scared this guy is at driving this Jimny on the highway. I've driven a 1988 Suzuki Samurai extensively on the highway with about half the power if the new Jimny. It's capable and not scary, just slightly short on power. It's a very fun vehicle on the road.

[@thunglamohumtsoe5710]

Jimny is OTG car, night/day, snow/rain, it’s 24*7 if you know what you’re gonna use it for.

[@chilevalentina27]

Love this car wish it was available in the US

[@TheLootownpunx]

If they brought this to the states I'd buy one new off the lot now!

[@Countrysideboy247]

Suzuki must keep a solid front axle as an option!

[@ravishankark4453]

when will they release jimny in india? eagerly waiting

[@jeremy8715]

7L/100KM = 33mpg (USA), did I hear the guy correctly (8:10)?

[@ThisIsSolution]

I like the look of it

[@planchadepiedra]

I love it. I need it.

[@4tom2u]

Love it !

[@HouseDivine]

Hi Marek. Great reviews on your channel! Will you be reviewing Citroen C5 Aircross any time soon? Thanks!

[@MarekDrives]

It's not available in Poland yet.

[@HouseDivine]

@@MarekDrives Thanks. Should be there soon, so I hope you'll do an early review. Looks amazing. Looking forward to it. Cheers!

[@nomore4658]

Dobry samochód! Dziękuję

[@VitariusLaszlo]

i guess the thing we learned today, if u want to go serious off roading buy an old tractor

[@redman3838]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Santiago-yr5hn]

Lmao you made me snort

[@roshan9001]

@@redman3838 gill sahb kehda pind a?

[@nerokina6880]

the best complete review Suzuki Jimny in all KZbin, thanks.

[@MarekDrives]

Wow, thanks!

[@kevsfridaynightlive9103]

The Jimny is a brilliant little Car. I get annoyed when I listen to commentators comparing it to general road cars because it isn't ( and never was ) designed for anything other than off roading. They need All Terrain tyres 215 x 75 x 15 and a 50mm lift and these things will go ANYWHERE that much larger and much heavier 4x4's will go for a much cheaper price.

[@thoforn]

Hey Marek :) Is it possible for you to review the New LADA..(made in russia) the x form in or of the chassi seems fantastic for my and other's eys...

[@MarekDrives]

No. There's a Polish distributor, but I don't think he can afford a press car.

[@MTbeals]

North America is saying: "TAKE MY MONEY!!!"

[@mrpatterson5723]

...and US automakers will fight fight fight to ensure it never sees American shores for another two decades.

[@theaveragejoestinkeringand4407]

It’s too perfect it’ll never make it here Some dumbass will Americanize it and then it will be too expensive and worthless. They’ll turn it into another soccer mom SUV.

[@Sl_king213]

You are bad offroading driver 😂😂😂