Suzuki Jimny 2021 Review: See why it's SOLD OUT!

Suzuki Jimny 2021 Review by Matt Brand Cars. The Suzuki Jimny has a 12-18 month waiting list because it is JUST INCREDIBLE! Its off-road credentials make a Landcruiser blush, it has G-Wagon looks and better yet it is a bargain at $32,000 driveaway (if you can get it for that). In today's in-depth car review, I'm going to show you why the 2021 Suzuki Jimny is absolutely awesome and why I want one!
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Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Exterior
04:00- Interior
10:42 - Off-Roading / 4x4
12:50 - How it Drives / On the Road
15:17 - Is it Worth It? / Verdict
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[@CarSauce]

What do you LOVE / HATE about the way the Suzuki Jimny looks?! See my thoughts in the comments to this thread, and let me know yours 😄

[@CarSauce]

Love: The boxy design, short wheelbase, interior design Hate: The boring taillights!

[@ausluxuryopals4712]

Love: EVERYTHING

[@monjaz1]

Love: interior, hate: foglights - why arent they LED!

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

So Jelly Matt! I used to drive a 93 Sidekick in high school! It was my favorite car before I got my first Beetle haha sadly no Suzuki cars at all for us in the States.

[@CarSauce]

That is a shame, you're missing out on a fantastic car! That said, we don't get the F150 raptor here and I wish we did 😁

[@jananagel8014]

getting a jimny as my first car next week😍I fell in love with it after driving in one three years ago and since then its been a dream car for me! The personality in this car is impecable....

[@garyquinlan4075]

Great to see an honest vehicle that fulfils what it was designed to be. It was never designed to be an inner city "toy" for driving down to the corner for your decaf soy latte. It was designed to be an affordable vehicle to go offroad in the mountains or on the beach.

[@helensimpkins3274]

I brought à jimmy's Suzuki 2013 brand new. I love it. People laughed at me when I brought it. It's more about the lifestyle it gives me. Run around town and weekend get away on a oil rag. Its me with one other person and my dog. Its manual car. I love the sense of freedom it gives me.

[@AndreasBrOlesen]

Very nice review! It is nice for a change to see a review by someone who understands and appreciate what the Jimny is about!

[@CarSauce]

Jimny is love, Jimny is life.

[@richardwrynn824]

After 35 years people finally started to like the Samurai.

[@tpv59]

April 2021. I was told 6-8 months wait, and $35,000 AUD drive away. Melbourne, Victoria, 'OZ'. GREAT GREAT review. 10/10.

[@geraldreynolds9650]

I had one of the early ones in Southern Africa.I went all over in that vehicle and off road performance was outstanding.I also had a winch on the front and a small one at the back.They did come in useful a few times.

[@Truthfulnerd]

Love the look of this little beast. Hoping to own one in the next five years. My wife doesn’t understand why I want one, so I made her watch this review. She gets it now.

[@CarSauce]

This comment made my night, hopefully you have one of these parked outside soon!

[@Truthfulnerd]

@@CarSauce I hope so, mate. By the way, great reviews.

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!

[@wuys13]

Loved it!!!

[@sandeepagarwal769]

Thanks for make my day simily

[@CarSauce]

Hey everyone, just wanted to clarify that this is an MY20 build date and MY21 for fiscal compliance year

[@Sundrop-Dancer]

"Oooh, I'm gonna tip, I'm gonna tip!" That's exactly how I feel every time I corner over 60kmph yet it never does lol. Mine is Jungle Green and I love it. :)

[@astonwinter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZzLlXSqf992ns0

[@monkeymonkeyboomboom]

Bruh! Showed my wife (she's type 1) your bit when you put your pump in the center console and she tweaked saying, "even type 1s need a place to store stuff!" Quality, man. Keep up the stellar reviews!

[@CarSauce]

Thank you! It's true, we need our own little spot for testers and pumps 😁

[@brianglendenning1632]

Noticed that too!

[@dhruvshetty.95]

This was such a positive, fun review!!. I'm not only subscribing because the review was great, but because your positive is great!! We're waiting for the Jimny 5 door to come to India.

[@gloriaherrera9876]

My Jimny is an older model, 2019. I love it. Wouldn't change it for another car. Still in love with it 3 years later. I live in the city but have 2 massive dogs and do constant traveling to the countryside so this car is *chef kiss* perfection.

[@brydcsd]

New subscriber here! Thanks for this man! This is a lightweight SUV with heavyweight capabilities… I’m loving it!

[@jonelwight7287]

I got the grey, it turn heads everywhere I go..🔥🔥

[@anthonywalker3597]

Very very well done review on the Jimny. I have 2 x 95 Sierras and going to look at a Jimny tomorrow. 👍

[@inheeyoo3382]

Such a great review! I’m also waiting for my Jimny to be delivered, but don’t know when exactly. Can’t wait to drive it to the place it deserves!

[@CarSauce]

Thank you! Congratulations 🎊🎊 - what colour did you go for?!

[@inheeyoo3382]

@@CarSauce Ivory one :)

[@corradettimotorsports360]

I love everything about it, hate that they abandoned the North American Market years ago!!! love these back to basics 4x4s!!! great channel man!

[@CarSauce]

Thank you! Really appreciate it 🙂

[@aaleeecccc]

i was looking for the other american in the comments that was also sad about this :( I guess I'll just have to wait til 2046 to get mine haha

[@elissam6394]

This guy is having the time of his life on this review...as he should tbh

[@ten3353]

Love it. Want one too!

[@hermomarthalaura]

I am waing to receive mine next month... does anyone knows where can I buy exterior accesories in case to upgrade look?? Thank you so much.

[@RokeorDie]

Love my Jimny baby! I legit get bummed out whenever I arrive at a destination lol - so fun to drive!

[@CarSauce]

Haha that's how you know you have the right car 😁

[@beardedbloke2521]

We took the 2003 model from UK to Pakistan. People loved it. Perfect car for the hills of Murree etc. We still have it though I want this too.

[@zeroone6041]

Wow thank you so much 😥im waiting this video for long time this car its my dream car i wish to had it but so hard thank you so much please I'm big fan

[@tugboat8475]

Nice video, looks like a fun car

[@mpouchoulen]

Nice review! Waiting for mine, just as the One you try. One month to go!

[@CarSauce]

Cheers! Congrats, you'll love it 🎊

[@bostjanerjavec4146]

Here I agree with you. It's one of the best looking car, maybe ever (or one of them) - and when all of the cars are more and more similar, this one is totally different - a piece of work:))

[@gabeferreira1609]

I love the suzuki Jimny because it's like a jeep esc car and I think it has the best space that a sporty person like me would want but I love it. I love suzuki.

[@amshuindia]

This is an amazing vehicle mate, the pros get the better off the cons and being in India, I'm dying to get my hands on one. and I'm not able to get one as India is only exporting the Jimny and this amazing piece of engineering has not yet entered the local market. If I may also say, this is an amazing engineering with essential features and this car doesn't have unwanted garbage, it's near, clean and serves the purpose and kudos on this amazing video..... Good Job Mate and I also happened to see a Mitsubishi @ 08:04 which looks amazing

[@monjaz1]

Amazing review Matt! It looks like great fun and great value, i need one in my life! 😭

[@CarSauce]

Thank you, me too! Petition Suzuki to let me buy this one 😁

[@yuliaakerholt1076]

It's worth calling around to the dealerships, some dealers have stock available from time to time, or coming soon. I only had to wait five weeks!

[@CarSauce]

Great tip! I spoke to someone who got theirs in 4 months because the person before pulled their order - you never know!

[@huch1966]

I was quoted 5 months, got it just under 3,the person pulled out.

[@lovet2y]

I love it !!!

[@016162877]

These are amazing fun off the highway vehicles. Light cheap to run but yes small. Went to some amazing places in the remote Northern Territory in Australia. A real fun car. Only disadvantage for me. Always the thinnest of metals out of Japan... These things can go almost anywhere. Which is all you need to get away into national parks and camp out for a weekend 👍

[@rajibgohain1476]

Cool car! I hope to drive it soon.

[@guidlines]

I enjoy mine. Great little car. Booked in for some mods in December. I waited 4 months for mine. Not the colour I ordered but the dealer rang & asked if I’d take this one as it didn’t have a home to go to.

[@CarSauce]

Such a great car! I think some suspension mods and a bullbar, it'd be a dream car for me 🙂

[@micheal903]

Gonna get the 5 door version in india, looks pretty dope tbh, it’s bigger in length so it doesn’t wobble at all and it’s pretty stable at high speeds as well, it also has a really modern and responsive touch screen over here

[@hughwatty8539]

Just put an order in with my local dealership. Can't wait

[@vladsta3833]

I got one in blue, love it and so does everybody else.

[@CarSauce]

Yep they are beyond awesome, great choice!

[@carllubrin8518]

Wish it was a 4 door car that would be perfect for a small family

[@lachlanmaple4868]

Needs the suspension upgrade and aftermarket turbo. You can get a pretty decent vehicle if you are prepared to spend another $10-15k on top. Suzuki need to sort out some of the minor glitches. A very fun car to drive though. The simpicity of it is what makes it so appealing. Looks like a long wheel base version is coming at the end of 2022 - hopefully it will have a factory turbo.

[@harrycrumb742]

Hi, what do you think about the fact the 2023 3 door Auto has come to an end

[@here_we_are1427]

Can you please review the Suzuki Baleno. 2022.

[@rickyporras6707]

this is my fave car, hands down!

[@CarSauce]

Certainly one of my favourites too!

[@gtenhave]

Hi Matt, and anyone else reading this, I live on a small island in the caribbean and we have terrible roads. Lots of rained out dirt and asphalt roads with potholes or patched up potholes. Those are just the regular roads. There are only a few main roads that are smooth. I'm looking for a car that's a SMOOTH ride day to day. Not necessarily for the rougher off-road roads. Is the jimny that? Or will it toss me around like any other regular car? Any suggestions on cars or tips on what I'm supposed to be looking for in a car? Anyone reading this feel free to answer.

[@samuelbarrett2148]

i see that cheeky brumby at the beginning too. thinking of swapping mine for a jimny

[@superkeen2242]

How would it pull a trailer?

[@deboxmojave6541]

Why would something fly back from braking?

[@pablosabhlok]

Please review the ssyangyong musso thinking of buying

[@vinzpael5264]

How tall are you sir, I'm 6"2 and worried I would not fit head room no issue but the legrooms what concerns me the most

[@mahanassar933]

OMG THATS MY DREAM CAR!

[@girlonthemovie]

I feel weird when the steering wheel in on the right side maybe because in my country is on the left side.

[@lillianlilo7447]

How does one get their camping gear in there?

[@raylindholm5622]

Great review! I would like the steering wheel to be both reach and rake but I have found a good driving position anyway. In a roundabout I drive quite normally and it works well. The real downside is driving on the highway when it is very windy - you have to be concentrated!

[@CarSauce]

Oh boy yes you can get blown around a lot! I wonder if a suspension upgrade would help with that despite the boxy shape?

[@raylindholm5622]

MattBrandCars it might. I actually have slightly bigger wheels which helps.

[@astonwinter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZzLlXSqf992ns0

[@simonredman4071]

Got a grey, manual fully optioned up $31k drive away...... And only waited 5 weeks! My advise pay cash and be nice to the dealer. 😜

[@CarSauce]

Haha good advice, be kind!

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Great review Matt, I have had 4 of the previous Jimnys and now one of the new ones. The 2020 Jimny has better road manners than the previous and the 1500cc engine delivers its power and torque a lot better than the 1300cc. As it is a tall car it has to be driven with a little more caution than a low slung saloon car, we also use it to drag a small 900kg caravan.. Unfortunately it is no longer available in the UK/Europe due to the EU emissions, the dealers in the UK were bumping the price up by 30%, it sound like they are doing it where you are as well.

[@CarSauce]

Sadly prices are up everywhere, and yes in some cases about 30%! Hopefully supply catches up to demand soon enough 🙂

[@astonwinter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZzLlXSqf992ns0

[@JRMakaJIMMI]

30%...here the 2021 model is about 450.000nok (50.000usd), only one for sale in all of Norway..

[@pim1234]

In the Netherlands it is 49250 AUD !!! At the dealer that is ...

[@amlib7723]

Is there a back camera?

[@GhSio]

Thank you

[@hamdar7700]

Hope the car arrives in Kashmir. I want this for it's small size and good suspension becuz of our roads 😄 lol. The car makes me feel like a G Wagon or even a Jeep wrangler a bit I think.

[@rachaellaurenson9911]

Any jimny owners please help! The Bluetooth audio in my jimny isn’t working. It connects, then disconnects when I try to play music; apparently the data transfer is too high? I’m wondering if anyone else has this problem. Thankyou!

[@CarSauce]

Oh man, that doesn't sound right! Have you taken it back to the dealer? Sounds like a warranty issue!

[@rachaellaurenson9911]

@@CarSauce yep dealer told me it was data transfer issue, they were no help at all. Hoping to find better help on here

[@timurthelamest5630]

Can you still put an order in for the estimated 1.5 year wait? I called the local dealer and they said that they won't even put an order in, lol.

[@eclipse_gt]

I have an '02 Jimny and I've already grown too tall for it. Bounces around like mad and gives me cramps after almost every trip. Worse fuel economy on the highway than in the city. Steers like a plane when overtaking. Cassette player out of the factory. No abs. Fuel gauge and power steering are mechanical. Coolant reservoir can be removed and replaced like a lego. 4WD is in perfect working order. Slides through mud like a proper rally drifter. Could go on, but I guess that's enough for now.

[@ImGriffinP]

Man if only they would bring this to the US. It’s such a cool little car!

[@CarSauce]

I feel bad for you, missing out on an icon 😜

[@guidlines]

The US get the new Bronco. Aussies don’t

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

@@guidlines oooo that's rough. That kinda makes me feel a little better.

[@kokoshoko]

it will kill the Jeep wrangler basic 2 door edition , this is why US not bring it , they support there cars .

[@tpv59]

@@kokoshoko ( 'their' )

[@SonuSuresh1]

Intro song name pls

[@franckhenryleveille6743]

I waited almost a year to get mine and I am very happy

[@CarSauce]

Congratulations! What colour did you go for 🙂

[@mana.k]

Really needs the 6speed manual and 6 speed auto along with Suzuki’s 1.0 Turbo motor and it would be brilliant !

[@rayjaypaulsen]

I saw this on a friends KZbin video it was in the driveway! Suzuki stopped selling in the U.S about 5 years ago. My friend had the SX4 crossover automatic. I was a nice mini SUV. I liked the Jimmy. Wow 12-18 month wait. I subscribed to your channel. Ray From Spring Hill, Florida USA

[@CarSauce]

Thanks Ray for the kind words!

[@rayjaypaulsen]

@@CarSauce Matt, Happy and have a Healthy New Year!

[@mr.lostmyaccount4721]

Where I live they are only offered with a manual transmission which is a big plus in my books

[@DavidP089]

I wish they offered a turbo diesel version.

[@okbk96]

"they might make a movie about it" X'D

[@CarSauce]

I was waiting for someone to get that reference 😁

[@zemrinvlogs......2560]

Matt can I know the ground clearance of suzuki jimny

[@CarSauce]

210mm 🙂

[@ishouldgetalif3]

this car is just so goddamned charming, could use a turbo though. and maybe an exstended pickup version? people would jump on that in a heartbeat. hell i would..

[@joshuagiuliani3619]

I need this car

[@Harry-lq5jd]

This car is good but I’d still rather have my ‘85 Suzuki Sierra back. 800cc and soft top. Used to take it up the old convict road behind Wisemans Ferry and it would still be going long after the Landcruiser and Pajero drivers had run up the white flag. It was the cheapest new car on sale in Australia at the time and pound for the pound the most fun by a country mile.

[@CarSauce]

Sounds good Harry! Would've loved to see a soft top on this Jimny, who knows 🙂

[@croydonq135]

Great car. Love the lack of safety tech, lack of speed lack of soft touch finishes lack of cup holders some people some people will never know

[@CarSauce]

It does have a bit of active safety, lane departure warning and (limited) AEB is good to have!

[@vecernik87]

@@CarSauce actually, AEB system in Jimny is quite poor and has many false positives. Beeps at me at least once a week and few times even pushed my brakes and put me into dangerous situation. It is known issue which is even described in the user manual. Personally, I would rather have car without this feature.

[@CarSauce]

Yeah it was similar in the Swift. Way over sensitive for sure, but I would rather have it then not personally 🙂

[@otahu26]

We need suzuki Back in CANADA!

[@SpliceGirls]

Waited a year for delivery! But it’s fun.

[@jagadeeshbabuk]

Hello..u r so beautiful..

[@jameswoodford4864]

Gonna place an order for one soon I think, the wait though :(

[@dtp777j3sus]

Put a turbo in it ?

[@lmo2021]

When you say "sold out" it's not realistically sold out as you can still place orders with a wait time. I put in an order just in December and was given a delivery window of April 2021 to December 2021. Not only me but my wife loves the look which is why we ordered one and eventually it will join the stable of Suzuki's as my wife drives a baleno and I have a Mighty Boy im building.

[@CarSauce]

Congratulations! But it's up for how you interpret sold out. The PS5 is sold out right now, but you will be able to buy it in limited quantities until supply reaches demand. If you want to go into a dealer and buy a brand new one, you can't. Would you not say then they are sold out - even for now? I could change the title to on backorder, but I don't think that's really any different at this point 😜

[@lmo2021]

@@CarSauce true I put anything where you can order it no matter if it's in stock to not be sold out where as if you can't order and confirm your allocation then sure sold out is a perfect term to use.

[@MoorezrMoorezr]

Wish we had these in the states

[@ausluxuryopals4712]

Well, now I want a bloody Jimny! Guess I'll be waiting 18 months :(

[@CarSauce]

Haha many do, even those who have bought one and have to wait 🤣

[@clooperman3745]

lt doesn't seem particularly robust, l had LWB Suzuki Samurai 413 a good few years ago and the chassis was a lot sturdier than this new one, the engine is gutless, the low range gearing is nowhere near low enough and the steering, the less said about that the better, should of had a turbo diesel in it.

[@AndreasBrOlesen]

@@clooperman3745 it is basically the same chassis to the 413. It has just been reinforced during the years. The new Jimny is the sturdiest generation yet. The engine could use a bit more torque, but it feels just fast enough for the type of driving it is meant for. I find the steering just fine and plenty precise enough the steering excels by not letting any vibration from the wheels through to the steering wheel. Perfect for a off road or gravel roads. The ride quality and stability is much better after a suspension upgrade though. The gearing could be a bit lower. Many of us in the community are waiting for upgraded transfer gears to have a lower low range. But really it is only if you do rock crawling or fit large tires that you need a lower than stock gearing.

[@marjonwhite2854]

My daughter brought one today. She has to wait till October.

[@leonted4290]

Quick question, do you think it would make a good daily driver? 🔥 Review as always.

[@CarSauce]

Yes, fantastic! Highway driving all the time, maybe not. Something with a bit more active safety and stability would be better... But I wouldn't care myself 😁

[@leonted4290]

@@CarSauce I think Farm Matt is the one who responded here 😅😂 but thanks for that info

[@robertceroli3512]

It's is a serous capable 4wD as a daily driver don't expect to have the comfort or cushioned refined car like ride like the batch of small SUV's it will be bouncy noisy droney truck like ride and on the highway it won't be a relaxed ride it will be reving high at 100km and acceleration by today standards is docile .But looks cool and bullet proof reliability like a Hilux can't kill them

[@vecernik87]

I bought it specifically as a daily driver and I wouldn't change. It is amazing in the city thanks to its small size - you fit everywhere (and if you don't, curbs are not an obstacle for you). Also the visibility around the car makes parking easy peasy and high sitting position lets you see over other car's so you see those kids on scooter behind a car about to jump into your way. It will fail as a daily driver only under two conditions: 1) You have kids (pain to get them back, pain to have any cargo with kids inside) or 2) you drive many KM on a highway.

[@rayvally5232]

I drive mine everyday and it's fine, it's not a super car but great to park and get around the city, it just makes me smile and smile. I also have a v8 ute. But mostly drive the Jimny.

[@thevlogranger4008]

I request all automobile producers to launch Jimny type car in India. Very high demand...

[@julianzapata4283]

Love this vehicle. Too bad they don’t sell it in the US

[@zerc1]

I wish they’d bring it back into the U.S.

[@edjack1993]

Great review. Have a kinetic yellow manual (auto is not good based on my test drive). Love it! A flawed masterpiece.

[@CarSauce]

You my friend have a bloody great car, congrats!

[@darren5160]

An excellent fun weekend 4wd at at the right price point. With the two price increases and removal of their list price from the Australian website I am no longer interested in getting one. I think they have just decided to profiteer under the excuse that they want to shorten waiting list. Makes me loose trust in the Suzuki brand. I wonder if they will try something like this on there after sales support and service.

[@demi-leasmith7072]

I’m getting mine in around 4 months waiting a huge 12 months for a manual and only paying $28,000 i got lucky but I’m so excited!!!!!

[@gobeyond6376]

Your presentation is too great ,i was wonder why most of people they never talk about the speakers

[@curlcurllocal]

The stereo and speakers should be removed straight away and thrown in the dealer's bin so they don't take up your own bin space. Buy the cheapest head unit at super cheap and some speakers for $150 for heavens sake.

[@jamesanthony6788]

Nice car👍😎🇵🇭

[@rahulm2827]

i really love this car. its the only car that is what i'm looking for: a small compact jeep. but SUZUKI, if you're reading: 1. please tech up the jimny. PLEASE 😢 2. make it top notch luxury inside with comfortable and classy seats that ppl will be blown away 3. make the jimny faster 4. keep it small but give it good and classy backseats so it doesnt look like out of a 80s slasher movie believe me, ppl will buy an offroader that can be a family car and offer luxury and comfort. PS: i'm a die hard BMW fan and eyeing the X1. i'd take the jimny if the jimny would be what BMW is inside!!!

[@madhukarpotbhare6409]

Soon it will launch in India (5 door version)

[@heathmannering]

I think the Jimny was trying to avoid a slap over the back of the head from the Granddaddy FJ45 there @ 9:08

[@iriliral6366]

Love..love...love...no hate😍

[@CarSauce]

Haha, it is great!

[@michaelsoftbinbows]

that gauge cluster looks remarkably close to a 1st gen pajero

[@antheaproudfoot7214]

When you test the off road, can you use actual off road tracks? Yarra State Forest, Tallarook and Wandong all have great trails that actually show what a car can do. Otherwise all I can think is my Corolla can do everything you showed in this video. So not much of an off road car

[@Andjela912]

Hahaha laughed a few times with you watching this. Great, mate. 😄 Also, don't know how, but I'm going to own a Jimny one day. 🥹