New Suzuki Jimny SUV 2019 - see why I love it... but you might not!

[@pb7870]

Finally a new proper SUV with purpose and simplistic styling. No horrendous fake vents and fake exhausts. Captures the classic design of the G Wagon and looks great!

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

This is NO Suv. This is a real offroader.

[@pb7870]

Mgoblagulkablong yeah true. Not sure why I called it that because it’s not sporty but that’s why I like it. Keeping it focused on what it’s made to do.

[@louisperron4918]

Proper car

[@oscarlopez3130]

see eee.u

[@safouder]

It's actually the design of the second generation Samurai

[@FLRSKLVR]

This is the most exciting car of the past few years for me.

[@krasnaludek298]

Sure buddy - you must drink Pina Coladas too. Exciting as in Ghey as hell.

[@bruce6rt]

Krasnaludek Wtf does Ghey mean?

[@jagkings]

@@krasnaludek298You must think all Suzukis or Japanese cars are gay.

[@jagkings]

Who can not like this car

[@seamusmcmahon1182]

Why do some people call them cars . There 4x4s

[@beardedwarriorshillwalking5093]

You don't buy a Jimny to go racing down the autobahn. You don't buy a Jimny for the boot space or the fancy dials on the dashboard. You don't buy a Jimny to carry around your mates in the back. You buy a Jimny because it's a Jimny. It's a vehicle that does everything you expect it to. The wobble, the noise, the high revs, those are part of what makes the Jimny the awesome little beast it is. I've a couple here and they're one of, if not the best vehicles I've had the pleasure of owning and driving. I've never been let down. They've gotten me out of some tricky situations and taken me places other vehicles (including 4X4's) couldn't. All in all, the Jimny is no pretender, it does exactly what it is intended for.

[@charleswidmore5458]

Exactly. A test of it on the autobahn is about as useful as testing it as a lunar rover.... Actually it would probably make an excellent lunar rover with a few mods.

[@vikingofengland]

Amen to that.

[@aps-c1766]

In My country we should Indent for 6 months. that absurd Shitest thing ever my Country suzuki branch ever said

[@takafumiarisawa70]

This is exactly why Suzuki went bankrupt in the United States, way too little in the "in your face" department and way too into being an honest, spartan ride.

[@syxepop]

The main reason these Suzukis were banished from the States, but are adored pretty much everywhere else was that the average American "Joe Driver" thought he could zoom into these like they could in an ordinary car or crossover, but their relative narrowness and height makes them unsuitable for higher speeds, as I would never imagine a "Samurai" (as the 3G 1.3L Jimny was called in the States) going 100 MPH / 160 KPH! in ANY road. THEY WERE NEVER MEANT TO GO FAST, in 3G guise, that would be ~ 50mph / 80kph. They were / are still meant for agileness at low speeds, both on and off-road. See that "those little critters" have "grown up" (a 101hp NA-1.5L, wow) since they left the Island (Puerto Rico) in the '90s and "almost" can seat 4 properly-sized adults in either Europe or the Americas (almost no cargo room, but they were / are so small, anyway...). i could see this at a (slightly larger) Kia Soul crossover (U$18K-22K in Puerto Rico, figure slightly less Stateside) price range w/a slightly larger engine, perhaps a RWD version of the 150hp NA-1.6L from the last gen SX4 (also Fiat Sedici in Europe), but getting a proper truck-based SUV (there's none right now in USDM, all vehicles in this size being crossovers).

[@findingrush]

Jimny is the Miata for off-roading. Cheap, reliable, and FUN! Bring this to the states Suzuki!!!

[@radostinnikolov3711]

this is so true

[@Existentialcrisis_1488]

I know right, I own a 2010 3.2 V6 grand vitara and my dad owns a kizashi and he owned a XL7 before that. Suzuki makes great cars and fuckin Reliable ones at that. I love the vitara, the swift and the jimmy they get in Europe, however as you know they left NA in 2013 :(

[@willem2099]

As the old Vitara, the boxy one. They ruined that one though. This has that same spirrit.

[@justinlimchuan]

It's expensive as hell here in Malaysia. It's sold for £30k++

[@jeffreycase285]

They'll never do it I remember these in the eighties and they got a real bad safety rap roll over Ralph Nader wanted them banned then Suzuki stopped selling cars in the us early 2000's it is too bad cause they are great tough and capable cars

[@johnpearson492]

I don't quite think he understands the awesomeness of a simple interior. It is also very reminiscent of the awesome 80s Samurai models. I'm infinitely jealous that these are not available in the US.

[@Existentialcrisis_1488]

John Pearson Yep same here in Canada

[@zancrus9629]

Yeah would love to buy one in the US. Sucks that we won't get it for a long long time.

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

In order to be sold here, it will need a bigger engine or turbo. Hopefully the former as turbos are just another thing to go wrong.

[@fiveowaf454]

By the time the interior is redone and you have a turbo engine, the complaint will be the price because there will be SUV competitors that are much better on the road etc. and the Jimny will lose the niche it occupies. I'd love to see one in the US, it's just the vehicle I want to compliment what I already have.

[@1abhi007]

Even in India.. don't know where they are selling

[@ronch550]

That black interior is just fine with me. Old school and not stupidly chintzy like so many cars today.

[@zfoxfire]

The interior is a good mix of retro and modern. I'd definitely get one without the damn screen however.

[@geluix69]

Completely agree with you on that one, to many manufacturers are now forcing buyers with unwanted gadgets.

[@ronch550]

@@geluix69 yup. Crazy how almost all cars on the market today comes with a touch screen. They should at least give the option to turn it off. Some vehicles do, like the Land Cruiser, but they are very few, I think.

[@zfoxfire]

Doesn't look like the screen will go away on new cars.. Screw this... I'll never buy a new car... abcnews.go.com/US/cars-us-now-required-backup-cameras/story?id=54854404

[@RichieD088]

Love the interior design too.. Small... but that's what it is.. peace

[@mariokart8054]

$17000 for a manual, 4 wheel drive, 2 door SUV? Why aren't they selling this in the US?! I love it and I would buy one new tomorrow

[@worldofdoom995]

Suzuki pulled out of the US in 2012

[@alobosstv6146]

I have old Jimny

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@neb4587 Good thing I am moving out of this dumb county.

[@pepperthekobold]

Suzuki pulled out of the US because no one was buying their cars.

[@Cruesifixx]

It would be way more than 17000 dollars if it was sold in the US. Probably be near 30,000 for the manual and more for the automatic

[@kyokuten]

This is the G-Shock of cars and I love it

[@Waynebut630]

is Baby-G~

[@snekdepresso]

The real g shock is the toyota hilux

[@faysalmullaire2263]

@@snekdepresso get out

[@willjames915]

You can get a g unit kit for it

[@mx7ht1n30]

@@faysalmullaire2263 Team Hilux

[@mthulhu]

Dear Suzuki, I miss you dearly. Come back soon. Love, An American.

[@automotives902]

Was is there b4

[@thatstupidbunnysuit2648]

Shahid mangalore yes it was. I drove a 2007 Suzuki Reno. Good car.

[@automotives902]

@@thatstupidbunnysuit2648 if you come to india you can see 70 percent of the cars on the road are suzuki.

[@CJ-fh5xq]

These would sell like hotcakes here in America.

[@rallydoge8902]

sike

[@dekurvajo]

Anyone, who complains about the interior does not really need or want a real 4x4 off road car.

[@fluidefluide1128]

He was commenting, not complaining.

[@eddgrs9193]

The interior is perfect. You're supposed to enter the car with mud on your boots, clothes, and face. The buttons are chunky, so you can use them with gloves on. The only gripe I have with this car (and many other small Japanese SUVs) is the way the tailgate opens. They are meant for left hand side driving. It's a pain in the ass when you park the car on the right side and open the boot, while you have another car behind.

[@albertov9664]

@@eddgrs9193 Well, yes and no, the car is so short that after a while you learn to park it in line with the other cars (to the front) and that leaves enough space for the booth to open. Of course, you learn after having to move it many times in order to get the door opened.

[@eddgrs9193]

@@albertov9664 you learn how to park it, but what if someone parks their car close to you, after you are already parked ? It's still annoying. They put in the effort to move the steering wheel to the left side, but are too fucking lazy to move the rear door hinges to the left side too.

[@eddgrs9193]

@Nikolay Dachev American / European car : s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/testdrive/gallery/ford-ecosport-10-ecoboost-review-2016_3.jpg Japanese / British car : waynesworldautobloguk.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/waynesworldautobloguk-suzuki-jimny-022.jpg See how the door opens ? Hinges on the left side, for right-hand driving easy access. Hinges on the right side, for left-hand side driving. Now imagine you own a Japanese car in the US, you park the car on the side of the street. On which side do you park it ? On which side does the door open ? What do you do if someone parks behind you, and you open the door ?

[@mixflip]

I'm American and I'd buy this immediately if it were sold here in the US. I like that its smaller than a jeep.

[@Peter..Griffin]

Ive been waiting for suzuki to launch this here in usa since the samurai was discontinued in the 90s

[@wyldsimon]

Have you looked at the Jeep renegade? Very similar

[@mixflip]

@@wyldsimon I have. The big difference is one is made by Fiat....which kinda sucks.

[@ashram7936]

As capable And less thirsty

[@elesjuan]

@@wyldsimon The renegade is literally a fiat 500. A Unibody with FWD. The Jimny is a true body on frame design, proper wheel drive, and has a LOT more to offer than a fiat piece of shit that should have NEVER been awarded the Jeep badge. Of course, if we're going to be honest... anything from jeep anymore is absolute garbage. Their top of the line wrangler is literally a mall crawling minivan with a removable roof. Garbage.

[@ariantariverdi2617]

First British guy I’ve ever seen who admits Land Rover defenders break down.

[@abilashkumaran7810]

Arian Tariverdi lolzzz well I think they started to say it because LandRover & Jaguar is now owned by Indian Automobile giant called TATA

[@mclste]

Land rovers have always been stupidly unreliable. But they are strong workhorses when they are working.

[@AL21616]

defender nvr break down , this jimny cant even off road.

[@mclste]

Aramis Lee defenders always brake down lol.

[@cmscms123456]

How to turn $100,000 into $8000..? Buy a Land Rover and wait 3 years... lol

[@dil3038]

2:29 The affection towards the full size spare wheel, is real❤

[@castrofofo]

With a 1.6hdi engine it would be sweeet!

[@MrWombatty]

Just a pity the wheels still look like space-saver spares!

[@adithyapradeep9772]

From the way he's laughing, I think the Jimny is pretty fun to drive...

[@alobosstv6146]

Yes you right bro

[@ChaplainDMK]

These kinds of cars are always good fun. Modern cars are usually so easy to drive, and all of them fall into a pretty similar bracket (i mean normal price range cars, not the actual sporty cars) that it gets boring and monotonous. Meanwhile stuff that's more specialized, or older, is way more fun because it doesnt have that refinement anymore, at least more fun if you're bored of modern cars. The most fun I had was driving an old 80s fire truck with 40 horsepower just because of how even doing 50 kph on a country road was intense and wild with all the bobbing and weaving it does constantly, and trying to get it from A to B is so involved because you actually need to think things through, building up speed to get up-hill, doing corners properly so it doesn't swerve out, etc.. Also it had an un-synchronized first gear, so extra fun when trying to downshift on a hill. But I wouldnt for the life of me switch that for a modern car for daily usage.

[@AchileDeji]

My gf also laughs when she is riding my........not jimny Banana.... Maybe it tickles her.

[@jcmm164]

It's not a SUV...it a proper 4X4, think god they still exist! :D I had a Samurai and i had a blast...this new one looks much beter, in and out side...just imagen it with a lift, proper taller tires and some other stuff...it will be awesome!

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

Lift, taller tires ? Why rice it out mate? Given the short dimensions, it's already sitting unproportionally tall!

[@tomatos9445]

oh yeah some Fox Shocks!!!!

[@Rudenbehr]

A lift? Do you like death? Do you like ending up crushed in a rollover accident?

[@1chauka1]

@@Rudenbehr Yeah, lift and 31'' tires

[@1chauka1]

@Razvan J Here in Poland samurai is the most popular car of cheap offroading, Jimny is popular too, so I assume that the new Jimny will be the same

[@swiftygibson4543]

100% sure he could've completed that U turn

[@jernejglavic8614]

Easy... I dont know what was he doing

[@Skidzrocks365]

My thoughts exactly.

[@brandonar868]

He's a DumbArs

[@dotienoo]

True, to me he had actually passed that critical point of it. Perhaps the fear of scratching a brand new car made him judge the curb and wall to be nearer, but t'was just an illusion. Happens to most people anyways.

[@citizengain]

I agree.

[@adamperkins3125]

My whole life has been a lie, I've only just now discovered it’s Jimny and not Jimmy 🤨

[@ShZubairAhmed]

Same here

[@sputnik3258]

LMAO! I thought I am the only one.

[@faisal35i92]

Adam Perkins same

[@minenhlekhoza5581]

Lol 🙈🙈🙈🙈😂

[@paleczkiy]

it's the mandela effect! I was 100% sure it was Jimmy till this fcking day.

[@haydne]

I've waited months for a British review of this car and you haven't disappointed me. You buy this car for specific reasons/requirements and one of them will not be plenty of motorway driving. Bombing round the country lanes of the Malvern Hills in all kinds of weather with the dog in the back (folded rear seats obviously) is my requirement, petrol not diesel is another, small footprint is my third. I'll have one thank you!!

[@cmartin_ok]

Indeed. Who's going to buy this for motorway cruising? It's a Proper Utility Vehicle rather than an SUV, and all the better for it

[@thomasj5722]

It´s so cool, i thought it was a concept car when i first saw it. I wish they made a softtop kind of what the gen 3 had, it would be perfect here in southern Spain. I just hope it rides more soft than thelast gen 3 it was so rough?

[@oddities-whatnot]

Why do you need a dog ? I manage perfectly well without one. Freedom.

[@thomasj5722]

Ernie Flannel Look on The bright side, it’s better than kids..

[@forfluf]

I hate chrome and other nonsense accents on a car dash, that dashboard is awesome!

[@shenghan9385]

forfluf I reckon you are right. The dashboard really only needs to be functional and the least distraction the better.

[@kaisyaya8492]

even the gps system is too much

[@niharstan1]

I know a purist when I see one, I second that thought!!

[@lifesucks3835]

My gmc has chrome everywhere in the interior And I love it

[@Naeidea]

I know right, I bought my Polo because it is functional, no flash. My colleague agrees that a car is a tool to do a job, not a fashion statement.

[@jacksonshelton8055]

If Suzuki came back to the US, these things would sell like hot cakes.

[@YeetoLavito]

Would love to park one next to my Tracker

[@tommyrutherford400]

They could parter with another company to bring it over

[@fatee5069]

That's why they can't. Jeep would be dominated. :)

[@diegochavez7203]

Engine is too weak All the popular off roaders in the US have a V6 or a V8. If they added a better engine, THEN it would sell like hotcakes

[@diegochavez7203]

@@ViveSemelBeneVivere I'm just saying what would be popular in the US. I agree with you, but let's be honest, the people in the USA that go offroading care more about power than efficiency

[@vaiojunjun]

Jimny has been on sale since 1970. G class has been on sale since 1979.

[@theartofwanderlust]

vaiojunjun the drive train of the mark 2, was essentially a smaller version of a Toyota Land Cruiser with out the weight fantastic off roadster, Suzuki also designed and built the all wheel drive system for Subaru for years

[@krneki111]

By suzuki building the subaru AWD system you probably mean that the Justy was a rebadged Swift, right? That did not have the AWD, it had a 4WD. Subaru AWD is their own product.

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΑγγελιδης-λ5ψ]

Finally

[@AsadAijazArain]

This is exactly why idiots should not review jimny. I have these for the past 25 years and they can take you everywhere

[@georgepom328]

And the defender was made essentially since 1947

[@halfclappertopchedda]

Please bring this to North America! Canada and the northern states would absolutely sky rocket sales with this vehicle!

[@irideabicycle]

Dear Carwow, Why it didn’t have English subtitle? I am profoundly deaf person and I would need have subtitle caption for next video please? Thanks Lauris

[@-_--le3zk]

EXXACTLYYYYYYY,I WAS ALSO THINKING THE SAME,I COULD NOT HEAR A SINGLE WORD,

[@danpandapotan]

up

[@calvinlawrencetey97]

#carwow

[@aaa84gt]

Yes Carwow please notice this comment

[@ankbrq]

Up

[@ronitsingh85]

10/10 for design, it is a proper utilitarian simple and timeless design, no curves, sloping hood or grill. I love it and it will become quite sought after in yrs from now!

[@ssc4201]

Sought after* 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ronitsingh85]

@@ssc4201 corrected, thank you!

[@cryptoinanutshell]

​@ronitsingh85 your comment aged very well

[@Frode0107]

Am I the only one thinking that it could have made that turnaround? 😂

[@bartjanflikkema]

It can indeed, just drive over it

[@klaseronen7535]

You're not, it could have made it most likely.

[@zupperm]

Looks like the outside shot of the car was shot later. You can see the parked Audi disappear in the in-car camera.

[@furiousgeorge6594]

I think Mat needs some new glasses.

[@jamiepolson]

Me too

[@fulkrumsukhoi1941]

The inner console and dashboard are more satisfying than SUVs tbh

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

which is still better than the defender which has no airbags at all...

[@Saltyliberty333]

Actually, i LOVE the car interiors so much, its way ahead of other cars. Cant understand why Matt didnt love it. It looks very sturdy just the way it needs to be!

[@onasisblackwood2032]

I can't believe I actually like it 🙈 Suzuki well done

[@carwow]

How could you not like it?!

[@bartjanflikkema]

If you like driving, you'll like a Jimny

[@alobosstv6146]

Ilike jimny

[@eddiexiang3606]

i am a wagon and hatch guy, now i want one of this for ski trips!

[@TheMattc999]

Onasis D.B I really want it. My buddy had a samurai back in the day, and that little fkr would go through anything (except for the speed limit on the highway 🤣).

[@A0C8169]

ジムニーには、こんなにも沢山のファンがいるんだな。 日本人として嬉しくなる。

[@kolyan1980]

THIS is 2019 Suzuki Jimny and it’s better than my Land Rover Defender and today I’m going to explain why.. Doug deMuro 2019

[@noreworks]

sadly he won't get it because he's in the states~

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

@@noreworks well Doug has actually travelled out of the States a few times to film a video, sometime ago he flew to Australia to review a Mercedes S-Class

[@nicholaswoodward8191]

@King Brilliant you on the other hand. Are the voice of reason!

[@woklong100yearsago5]

😓

[@scottlampe70]

@@woklong100yearsago5 well I think @Ben Mackay had the better arguments, what about you?

[@joshbacon8241]

It’s a bit like “Honey, I Shrunk The G-Wagen”!

[@hmm2928]

Fucking ......hell I was going to write it 😂

[@STSOULI]

Just stop with these stupid comments, you're everywhere !

[@henjoh69]

‘’Honey, i shrunked our hummer H2!’’

[@Danial0152]

Lol

[@Danial0152]

@Parker Milland Mercedes copied it though..

[@iea96]

I've been waiting for this since the Samurai! Great little mountain climber.

[@kanan360]

I learned driving on a Samurai :) amazing little thing and reliable as a rock.

[@Lucky-if1vr]

@@kanan360 with hard suspension haha

[@kanan360]

indeed haha

[@TobiasRieperGER]

The Jimny is sold since 1999... What do you mean with you've been waiting for this little mountain climber? It was there since 19 years....

[@youichiminagawa2554]

I can't afford the Jimny yet but someday I'll definitely buy one. For now, I want that mini Jimny he's holding!!!

[@PanzergrauModels]

You still can buy 3rd generation Jimny for cheap.

[@tanktankerson1042]

This vehicle is awesome! And that's coming from an FJ Cruiser owner. It's all about traction (the parts of the wheels that actually contact the ground) vs: vehicle weight. My FJ Cruiser weighs in at 5300 lbs. and with my supercharger, I've got upwards of 310 HP but due to it's weight, I can start to slide way before this Jimny does. The Jimny is like a crawling spider, with all the traction and low weight. These are very capable off road vehicles like the new Jeep Renegade. Unless you like climbing boulders or trying to drive up vertical walls, these lighter vehicles are incredible. I almost bought one of these when I was overseas and to this day, I kick myself for not getting it. Sure, it will not break any land speed records and it's top speed isn't very high but come on guys, that's not what this vehicle is all about. Well done CarWow. and thanks for taking the time to share this video with us.

[@jeremynorth3214]

Yes and I'm surprised that the Suzuki SJ410 has not been mentioned as it was very similar to this and has a cult following for its amazing off road fun and capability.

[@kevinhasner1587]

Please bring it to the USA! Suzuki Please come back and bring us these.

[@eltigrenahual4945]

You have Jeep Wrangler, and the coming Bronco. This Jimny is trash.

[@kevinhasner1587]

I have had Suzuki's since the 1980's and none of them have been trash. All have lasted a long time with no issues and almost no maintenance. I have also owned Jeeps and they have been an electrical and drivetrain nightmare. I currently own four Suzuki's. Three of them have over 300,000 and are still running fine. The fourth is just turning 100,000 and no issues so far. I will take a Suzuki any day over a Jeep. The Bronco looks like a cheap piece of crap. Just a higher version of the Escape.

[@sukrai1787]

This guy is out of mine who said suzuki is trash, i have 01 suzuki vitara 2 door convertible and has 263 miles and still running strong. Over price jeep wrangler i never seen with this many miles, it's good to find the truth b4 write a review.

[@qlus]

@@eltigrenahual4945 what car has better value than this?

[@nomadequipment2177]

@@eltigrenahual4945 Jeep Wranglers suck. Too wide.

[@aussiebevo103]

These were released in Australia only last week. I love the fact they come with 3 link front & rear. That means no binding of suspension when off road 👌🏻

[@Briannickolas]

Smaller version of What the new land Rover defender should have been.

[@lapisredux]

but brian....posh spice wouldn't want to park it outside the tanning salon.

[@sagarinamdar8177]

The new defender is such a fucking disappointment

[@bpennylpg]

Sagar Inamdar the defender replacement, because let’s face it, it’s not a defender really, is too expensive too complicated too townie with it’s gadgets. Pity this Suzuki isn’t just a bit bigger with more power.

[@rocketbunnym2689]

@@lapisredux new defender is litt

[@1SaG]

This! The new Defender doesn't look bad per se, but it's just not a Defender to my eye. Suzuki could do a new design that harkened back to the old stuff without going full retro ... Land Rover obviously couldn't. Pity.

[@themightydash1714]

That classic black interior is way way way nicer than the chinsey crap you get in things like the Ford Kuga!

[@Locotropic]

I wish all cars had real black interior and not that shitty greyish color

[@Locotropic]

@A true petrol-head some car manufactures provide options on dash colors and trims so the total black should be an option too but it's my opinion and of course i respect your views

[@henryM22x]

I dont need this car , I just want this car😂

[@sayontanseth1994]

H2M Physique same here

[@pmckinlay653]

Oh jeez, I hope they sell these down here in Australia. It will be hell putting my son in the back, but what a cool car!

[@ekotorna8447]

No one needs this car actually... We love it... That's it... Live long Jimny...

[@OldNorsebrewery]

H2M Physique v

[@ilynpayne7491]

It's a good one for us on a budget

[@Sam26LE]

SQUARE BOXING shape ! This is the right shape for a Off-road ! Beautiful !

[@alzaher1987]

Like Toyota FJ :)

[@Saud-mt4wi]

No chrome, no extra unnecessary things in the interior, just like how a real offroader should be.

[@jauzaafaishalahmadpadmadis3846]

and normal everyday cars tbh, chrome and massive grills on economy cars need go away

[@129aslamnurfikrir4]

@@jauzaafaishalahmadpadmadis3846 BMW: *nervous laughter*

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

No chrome no style

[@SilverFoxKnows1]

I wish we could get something like that in the States. A compact, no frills, off-roader. All we can get are bloated, expensive trucks and expensive wagons (i.e. crossovers).

[@DrAjayTripathi]

Go get Mahindra Thar in USA

[@8080408729a]

Do check Mahindra raxor

[@Nick210]

Competition? The Jimny never had competition.

[@Rayankady]

Really? The jimny was actually a cheap copy of the Lada Niva. (And that's a relatively cheap 4x4)

[@Danial0152]

It had a Shogun Mini rival back in the day but none now, a mixmash copy but the best one on sale

[@MrAndreFerRed]

Panda Cross 4x4

[@jamesbyford2878]

Land Rover defender

[@husseinmuhammedalyamani7368]

Dahatsu terios

[@MA-ed4je]

Shut up and take my money !

[@emmanlegaspi5894]

Shut up to cos you don't have money and car bitch

[@sbr7018]

Emman Legaspi shut up

[@justinbiggs1005]

@@emmanlegaspi5894 stfu

[@garfy112]

😂 love it

[@seanb1081]

As a dedicated adventure motorcycle rider, I love the way the Jimny appears to make sure your paying attention at all times and you both feel the ride together. It's definitely a car that interests me!

[@Petrol_head44]

Jimny is cheap easy to maintain and its definitely capable for serious off-roading... I love this car..😍😘😍😍

[@chrisogrady28]

Absolutely love this, it’s what an SUV should be, and RWD in normal driving? Praise the gods of motoring! Now all that’s left is the LS swap

[@Robert_B_445]

No, OM606!

[@bartjanflikkema]

And yes, if you are brave enough, it does drift. At least the previous model without ESP.

[@chrisogrady28]

Bart Jan Flikkema the old one has a RWD mode too? I’d seriously consider buying one

[@quocle2850]

yep jimneys are basically rwd unless you put it in 4wd as its a part time 4wd system although I think there are models that are just rwd

[@SanHydronoid]

Lol 😂

[@kylengkyleng]

I have a Suzuki sidekick years ago and I drove up to 160k miles without any major problem. It was the best car I have. If this jimny come back to US again, it will probably out sale the jeep wrangler.

[@syxepop]

If Suzuki kept going in the States they had to find a way to make a 4-door Samurai, otherwise it'd had far too few takers (even Stateside, Unlimited, as in 4-door LWB Wranglers, represent like 2/3 of the sales of the model).

[@かりんちゃん-f1m]

If that happens, Trump won't be quiet.

[@syxepop]

かや That would've been WAY BEFORE that IDIOT sat on the White House (I can say it loud 'cause I didn't elect him and wouldn't elect no one with his record). The World would be better off WITHOUT HIM (in office) by Income Tax Day (15 April) 2019.

[@kylengkyleng]

Well, I live in LA. Traffic is crazy, narrow streets, limited public parking space, and gas is getting expensive. So it's an ideal car/off road for me. 1 to 2 hours away, I can go to the beach, mountain, dessert, waterfalls, lakes.........etc. A jeep wrangler just not practical. Maybe it Texas is perfect.

[@suavehouse5150]

kyle ng I agree straight to pismo beach stop by Azusa mountain then up to big bear!

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

2 years later Matt: I’VE BOUGHT A NEW JIMNY WOO HOO!!!!!!!

[@etuc123]

3 years later, how do you like it?

[@WatchGeek]

If they made a 5 door version it would be my next car, the cool factor on this is beyond belief

[@peteypon2974]

You damn right,The Jeep Wrangler does not sell outside the US,make a 4 boor a bit elongated,with bigger powertrain,,and believe they can be on top

[@PitestiNation]

@@peteypon2974 who told you that? Wranglers are everywhere here in Europe :))

[@joey7175]

5 door just more practical 👌🏼

[@WatchGeek]

@BlikBrik when you get a family you'll understand 😁😉

[@WatchGeek]

@BlikBrik 😂😂👍

[@gyneve]

I wish we could still get these in the US. Everything we have here is big, bloated, and useless.

[@ccalvinn]

Dodge just needs to gtfo, all their shit is gigantic and boxy as hell

[@ablanuza76]

I always thought Americans weren't into small cars.

[@gyneve]

When I was a kid almost everyone drove small and lightweight cars, and trucks were meant for work. Back then if someone got caught driving a big ass truck they didn't really use, they were openly mocked. Now, about half of the vehicles on the road are full-size trucks, and most of them never leave the road. Meanwhile, I'm still reading through car ads for old civics, preludes, brats, or even daydreaming about an old Citroen 2vc or Opel gt I saw once.

[@blurayffan66]

With their massive roads and freeways larger vehicles suits many Americans- but I deffo see a market for the cute little Suzuki there.

[@boxersoho]

Who would risk their lives driving small cars in US where a minimum should be F-150. I wouldn't drive a suzuki in middle of these monster trucks.

[@abdulrehmanjajja1894]

Where the hell are suzuki marketing people. Just read the comments

[@tabrezwahaj2182]

This, is the new land rover defender.

[@bpennylpg]

Certainly priced right, and engine capacity wise, the series 1 was only a 1600

[@deviruwan1]

Bruh the new defender is nuts jimny us like 20 times better it is like a g63 wth

[@stephandolby]

Such a cute little car, easy to park, but definitely doesn't pretend to be the last word in performance nor handling.

[@alexrudaj1435]

try offroading....

[@bartjanflikkema]

It is not about performance or handling, it is about driving

[@ഒരുതീവ്രവാദി]

No one can afford the top of the line whether performance or handling

[@viper2131]

Why didn’t Suzuki do this when they were in USA :( would sell crazy

[@bryanhurd9955]

They had the samurai

[@wagnerrdtradingpostonebay8934]

Probably jeep would not allow it take sales

[@SCROGY]

WTF does that even mean?

[@highcountrypioneer3025]

Because they were managed by idiots that thought it was a good idea to sell rebadged daewoos

[@directorjustin]

Small cars typically don't sell as well in the US, and the Wrangler already has the Jimny's market well taken.

[@robsylvia6546]

I own an old Dodge Raider (Mitsubishi Pajero), it’s not fast, it’s not the most comfortable, not great on the highway, but it is unstoppable, and will go anywhere slow. I live in Colorado, and have had tons of fun off road with it. This Suzuki looks like it will be a hit with true Off Roaders, worldwide, just like the Samurai’s are/were, here in the states. I would take one.

[@alobosstv6146]

Yes I agree with you

[@merc722]

*_"It's as though a Land Rover Defender and a Mercedes G-Wagon went off road for a bit of rough and tumble and didn't wear any protection."_* LOL!!!😝😝😝😝

[@fr4serrr]

AMG lol

[@automotivemaster1972]

In Japan we cal this car Suzuki Jimny Sierra since it's has 1500cc from K15B engine. And the original Jimny has only 660cc since it's become a kei car that has strict regulations in terms of dimensions and engine displacement and power that limits only 64 horsepower and 660cc. And the reason why Jimny is small because it's basically a kei car (a small car that has a special regulation thar only sold in Japan) and has price around 2.000.000 to 2.650.000 yen. The main differences that makes it obvious that is normal Jimny and Sierra from exterior is the over fender. Sierra that sold worldwide has an over fender while the kei car Jimny doesn't

[@biswajitmajumder1540]

Can I import new cars from Japan to India... I heard that it is not possible ... Can you please elaborate..

[@automotivemaster1972]

@@biswajitmajumder1540 hmm can you try it with Tradecarview or exchange goo net?

[@zeproo]

Hello Automoviemaster1972 , thank you for the insight about this car. I love it. Well done Suzuki this is a winner.

[@automotivemaster1972]

Zeproo You're welcome

[@komi1834]

If i lived in India I would get Renault KWID, nice cheap car, too bad you can't get it in Europe, cheapest car you can get in my country is Opel Corsa which is almost 3x more expensive than Renault KWID

[@ZAINABBAS]

I'm Buying This Car.

[@cemalabrigo]

me too!!

[@bEEBO178]

Don't crash it. Only 3 star NCAP.

[@seanclancy5785]

I'm not...cuz I live in Canada:(

[@jigrodrigues]

You should. It's great!

[@reerbaadia1896]

Can you drive stick though!

[@LE0NSKA]

I instantly fell in love with the look. I'll never offroad in my life but I want this thing :D

[@dorsetdumpling5387]

Here in the UK, I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the first to be imported. Shortly after, Suzuki decided that we would get no more Jimnys because of punitive EU emission regulations, so, the car is something of a rarity here and, as a result, much sought after. After two years of ownership, I have just changed it for a German estate car, through a main dealer, and the part-exchange allowance they gave me was actually £4,000 more than I paid for it new! It is a truly great little car provided you accept it for what it is - a rugged little utility vehicle which is hugely capable off-road and, as a result, somewhat compromised on-road. If you want to carry stuff in the back (a dog in my case) then you have to accept that you have a 2 seater.

[@user-qx3bw4eb2c]

Congrats

[@tokekkk]

Giggle Wagon from Suzuki. Matt never looked this happy when testdriving a car.

[@maplefreak64]

There are no cars which can be compared with Suzuki on the snowy road in a mountain. Light weight and wonderful traction.

[@AndreaBassolino]

Panda 4x4, even better.

[@user-nu8vz5bz7w]

Andrea Bassolino Or Subaru Justy KAD - even with ECVT. But, man need to differentiatiate: Suzuki has a rigis axle, Panda and Justy don't have. So, Justy is good on roads and much more "comfortable", but Suzuki will be much better offroad.

[@jenkins1017]

I mean, my jeep wrangler is probably a little better, but I aee what you're saying.

[@jallohstrawberry3124]

Chevy tracker

[@willemhoek3226]

codyd jenkins you mean, your jeep wrangler is probably with his hood open.😂😂

[@unforgivingsamurai6301]

"LR Defender + Mercedes G class went offroading didn't wear any protection"

[@JohnDoe-kk9is]

Don't forget jeep renegade

[@standlyua3608]

John Doe Jeep Renegade have a frame? I think no

[@rikiharri2299]

This is how a review should be: - Nothing "seriously" pretentious - & having a jolly good time ps. the upside down paper cracked me up haha...

[@alobosstv6146]

Yes I agree with you

[@Arturo-jx7vc]

finally a video without audi volvo mercedes or bmw

[@Sentraman4]

Pleaseeee Suzuki bring this to the USA, I want one so badly

[@LrulestheworldM8]

Carson Ogden same here dude. Id love to have one of these. Perfect gas saver and winter vehicle. And its under $20k NEW.

[@hugostiglitz6398]

Why? You guys have the Jeep Wrangler

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Oberyn Martell which in its current iteration is like 160% the size, weight, and price. My old Samurai (same as Jimny), with some lift, Toyota axles, a rear locker and 31" tires would literally go anywhere that didn't scare me, including ATV trails. It had like 6 horsepower and sounded like blowing a toaster full of forks down the stairs with a leaf blower, but it was PERFECT offroad, worlds better than even the good YJ and TJ Wranglers. One that would be somewhat livable day-to-day would be the most perfect second vehicle possible for me. This from a guy who genuinely likes Jeeps. They're just kind of too expensive/nice to really wheel very much without worrying.

[@CockatooDude]

+singaporesling1017 Man you really had me with "sounded like blowing a toaster full of forks down the stairs" that's really funny. Too true though haha.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

The American Market for Suzuki isn't doing to well. Is there even any dealer network?

[@crimsontiger6]

To be honest I've been on public roads in Australia that were worse than your 4x4 test track

[@MrPrasannk]

Come to India, mate

[@JOTG2000]

You're talking about the Bruce highway right?

[@michaelsundarev5818]

Come to Russia, mate XD

[@Sanjay-Wanderer]

Please try road of Kathmandu capital of Nepal

[@XcaliburReborn]

But...Australia is the flattest content on earth.

[@junito1008]

This Suzuki Jimny has the perfect combination...it’s Cheap and has functionality. 👍🏼

[@ahmedalabry5970]

A jeep wrangler sport 2016 is cheaper 😂

[@freedoo69]

@@ahmedalabry5970 not as reliable

[@kangvp9512]

“I almost did double on the Lamborghini Aventador, and it was less dramatic.” -Mat Watson 2018 quote of the year. Who needs a 700hp+ supercar to feel insane, when you can just max out the Jimny on the highway.

[@fiveowaf454]

Well there is something to that. As things get faster and more refined, you have to go faster to get excitement, there's something about that being on the edge, whether its at 50 mph or 150 mph.

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

you could have done that u turn

[@MrCozbanger]

Agreed, only if he knew how to drive haha

[@jacktheripper1652]

You could land a plane on that space clearance

[@JDMHaze]

EXACTLY lol

[@gianni.camporota]

Lol was thinking the same, so easy !

[@PLATINUM2U]

Wish Suzuki would come back to the U.S.😑

[@Theo_Poissant]

PLATINUM and Canada pls🇨🇦

[@litehousekid1]

we traded Suzuki for Alfa i think we’ll be good 😂 no love lost for my 2 Suzuki Forenzas that literally disintegrated

[@alsada307]

PLATINUM you’ll the all new bronco next year.

[@PLATINUM2U]

@@alsada307 true.

[@mangotail6808]

It looks like a Jeep with a Suzuki badge :)

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Wow, this little car is impressive. Purpose built 4x4, with amazing angles, good clearance and great looks... I don't expect it to drift like a Lamborghini and i actually love the interior.

[@simonthomas5367]

Did you do a gramme of coke before this review? Or is that just the Jimny effect.....?

[@kris-jm9el]

Hahaha haahha

[@AutobahnTV]

Looks like a little G class 😂😂😂

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

AutobahnTV was just about to say this, i apsolutely loveeee G class but unfortunately even used its expesive af lol... but this is going to be affordable and might pick up one in when they get used in few years

[@jpb2541]

It looks much worse than a g class

[@arbalestt4590]

G class looks like Jimny lul, 9 years apart

[@Danial0152]

the design ques from the first, second Jimny in the new Jimny which Mercedes copied for the later G-Wagon so we know who copied who.

[@likeasambud9817]

Krellay lol thats exactly my plan. At some point in my life I will buy one just for the sake of having one. It just looks so tough and rugged.

[@limpunsing224]

I want it for weekend outdoor picnic with my grandkids

[@skyclosed6292]

Bong Lim さん Arigatou

[@choozu]

You’ve sold it Matt... I want this car so so bad 😍 I didn’t feel this excited seeing you review any other posh SUV...

[@aidenp5768]

If you want a a real G wagon get this

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I definitely want 1.

[@alexrudaj1435]

l'll get one, and maybe even one for my parents, weather is fucked up here...

[@mny8441]

Me too!

[@MrTenhighguy]

Yet another great vehicle that will never be avaiable in the USA. Awwwww

[@crakamann]

@@SinghPB007 American companies only like organized competition, the Jimny is too good for the American market.

[@MrBad993]

@@crakamann not to mention Suzuki unfortunately pulled out of the American auto market in 2013. Thanks to GM buying a huge stake in them and killing Suzuki USA from the inside out, starting with stealing their sales by selling rebadges of the sidekick and swift under Geo, then there were those godawful rebadged Daewoo cars.

[@pulerefilwemalema6818]

GEORGE we also jealous at how the States get all nice BIG Pick ups.. F series, Dodge Rams, GMC's etc... I wish they could bring them down to South Africa

[@hollywoodhustlng4071]

GEORGE too bad I have a 88 samurai and they are badass,get one.

[@cpufreak101]

blame the brainwashed masses that demand pickup trucks and scream at you if you dare suggest a *gasp!* hatchback, even though what they do with the truck they can easily accomplish with the hatch. I've legit seen people buy F-250's just to tow a single jet ski around. they're not even 1,000 pounds ffs

[@xatzpskl]

Why does it look so appealing

[@ohforfxcksake]

Because it looks like a defender 😁

[@LordSidious802]

Because it's so unique, unlike 90% of today's angry looking cars

[@j.thomas7128]

Hope this comes to the US. Jeep can go F-OFF now that a new Wrangler can cost 30, 40, or even 50,000 US Dollars or more. If Suzuki adds door hinge pins for easy door removal and a removable hard-top, then even better.

[@exionem]

Unfortunately this will never happen. Suzuki left the US market many years ago. Agreed, the new Wrangler is overpriced. Way too expensive.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Not gonna happen.

[@stevensteven3417]

For 18.000 US Dollars it would sell like crazy.

[@blacknwhitetruthfully5325]

Jason T 😂

[@ScottaHemi440]

they could always return ;) they just have to do it right and pick a partner to have an proper dealer network. IMO Hyundia/Kia would be a great fit as they dont' sell anything like the Jimny!

[@gorkur]

I had the last generation one for ten years. It's the best city runabout I've ever driven and it's fun for weekend adventuring. Alas, I relocated and now most of my driving is on the motorway so I had to switch cars. The only thing that broke in the ten years I had it was a kingpin bearing and I know the current owners haven't had any problems with it so reliability has been ace. As for the interior, Jimny owners don't want a fancy interior that's difficult to clean. In fact, that touch screen is actually a big turn off for a lot of potential buyers.

[@vikingofengland]

The mechanicals on mine were bullet proof, and I took mine off roading a lot and it was abused. Just the rust in the end killed it. That was down to poor design where mud could get trapped and rot it out. I found it better to take out the plastic liners so I could at least see the mud and try and clean it out.

[@valdius85]

I saw it two days ago in Japanese mountains. It looks amazing, finally build for purpose vehicle. Small cars are also easier off road, especially where there are trees or tight roads that often only fit one lane.... I bet it will be very popular in Japanese rural area, maybe even more that previous generation as this one is very good looking.

[@nikoladlaka2507]

Who's here after he bought one for himself?

[@JustYohannes]

Love the Jimny, I wish there was a 4 door version.

[@AMLagonda]

Daihatsu terios :)

[@ivanedgar1608]

Dear Suzuki : A Long Wheel based new Jimny please

[@lordbongonaba]

@@ivanedgar1608 i think Maruti in India make a lwb version of the last gen. But you wont get one from Japan because the jimny siera is based on the jimny which is a kei car. Specific weight, height , width and length requirements.

[@rohansharma4832]

They are working for 4 door jimny here in india !!! Likely to be launched in jan 19

[@coreyjameshaims449]

@@rohansharma4832 if that is even 1/2 true then I am incredibly happy! - just stretch the wheelbase & put some back doors on it and this thing would be incredible!!!

[@jasdil8806]

I thought it was called the "Jimmy" and always called it that way. I never really noticed that there was a n in there.

[@benrgrogan]

I was so confused when he called it Jimny. I always thought Jimmy was a name that fit it well.

[@adamuppsala1931]

same here!!!

[@eoinkeegan4172]

Jimni in Australia, England etc.. Jimmy in the USA

[@syxepop]

Also one is Suzuki's, the other is GM's (on the GMC truck brand). BTW, same case with Sierra (in NoAm is GM's GMC large pickup, elsewhere is the larger engined / wider version of the Suzuki SUV).

[@porscheguy09]

Too bad Suzuki doesn’t sell cars in the USA anymore. I would think that a capable small SUV like this would do good here.

[@slashtrio]

Ryan Lange I would consider it. I had a side kick back in college. This new model looks cool. I like the old boxy aesthetic.

[@JA-rn5qv]

But then Consumer Reports would test it and alter the conditions of the test in order to get the Jimny to flip (when the original tests fail to produce those results), then it would publish the results in order to kill the sales of it and we'd be back to where we started.

[@florjantrepca]

What to do in USA u have Jeep

[@tomokokishi3066]

10:10 Jimmy on the Autobahn. Just what we all wanted to see.

[@glennkennedy441]

If only they would bring it to The States.

[@MrWombatty]

Haven't you noticed that it's a left-hand-drive vehicle? Also, the on-road testing that someone caught Suzuki doing on video, was actually in California, so quite certain that they're going to push these in all global markets!

[@syxepop]

This Jimny was tested in Germany, so Suzuki had to provide the LHD version...

[@SkyStarSystem]

California? I really hope Suzuki makes it back to the US

[@LRS905]

You would not fit into it, you bunch of fat greasy fucks.

[@glennkennedy441]

Many countries have LHD. It's been confirmed that it will not be coming to the US, sorry to say.

[@daniels5648]

I'd buy it tomorrow if I could get it in the US. RIP :(

[@cooram]

Unfortunately jeep renegade is as close as youre gonna get

[@Delta_GlowV]

@@cooram Yeah but it's garbage, manual 4x4 ones are rare like pope's shit and even at that, they're not truly 4x4, they're AWD. Maybe Chrysler will see the opportunity and build something similar tho!

[@514155]

I say this again! Jimny was developed as a "kei" car" ! That's why is so small. Although 1.5 liter version is available as "Jimny Sierra" in Japan, a regular Jimny comes with a 660cc engine, and under kei regulation size which is Length Under 3.40m、Width Under 1.48m and Height Under 2.00m.

[@Car-crazy]

Correct but the 660cc has a turbo on it so makes it quite nippy for its size.

[@RawTopShot]

Aaah that makes perfect sense now! I don't understand why they think it'll be a huge seller in Europe though ; have they not looked at the average westerners physical body dimensions?

[@McBeamer94]

Where can I find the Jimny miniature? It's so cute!

[@Dexfire20]

This Jimny brought so much joy for you lol You can tell by the non stop giggling and laughter xD

[@Car-crazy]

It is a beautiful little car. Here in Japan there are Jimny's everywhere. They are tough little cars that really will go anywhere and will go where a lot of the bigger 4x4 will not. I have its bigger brother the 1.4 turbo Escudor all grip. Bought it last year and it is brilliant. Drove through 40cm deep snow with it this past winter like it was on a dry road. It is also very fast for the size of engine and car. I would like the jimny especially this latest one, looks like a minature g wagon which is a good thing, but just a bit too small for 3 people and 2 dogs so went for the escudor, plus had the 2 generations back escudor which was also great in snow and off road. If like me the jimny is too small for your needs then you might want to try the 1.4 turbo escudor (Don't buy the 1.6 non turbo) it is much slower. It costs more but still far from over expensive and is more than capable going off road or through deep snow and will easily carry 5 people and a reasonable amount of luggage. It doesn't look as 4x4 ish as the Jimny of course, but it is surprisingly capable and is far better for driving long distances on motorways if you need to go longer journeys. It will corner very well too considering how high off the ground it is. The Jimny is meant for going off road and making short trips at a comfortable speed, it is not designed for long haul high speed trips. If you don't need much luggage space, want a cheap runaround, that will go anywhere and is reliable then I do not think you can better the Jimny. If you want something a little bit more roomy inside that is more motorway capable but can still go pretty much anywhere then the escudor would be a great choice, in my opinion! I have driven both cars and also many other cars so talking from experience here.

[@gmkhn66]

Not available in US :(

[@garycarlin4732]

Thank you, your post is one of the best ones I have read, about the Jimny. I'm down sizing from a 1995 Toyota Hilux Surf to a 2019 Jimny, and can't wait for it to arrive (December in New Zealand)

[@ΤηλεΚονκον]

I wish I could close my eyes finish the university and buy this car .. I love it

[@justsomedepressedguy2512]

Same

[@Krishnachandran.m.a]

Yeah me too

[@kristyujhelyi5340]

Same!

[@carlospennav]

Did you finish uni?

[@mbotsaris]

I had my Jimmy for a week now and i am very happy with it. It drives well up to 80-90km/h. Its great in town with great visability and parking. It also looks too good

[@amandeepsingh-zm4ct]

Is it good for city ride?

[@mbotsaris]

@@amandeepsingh-zm4ct it has a very soft ride and indirect steering on the bad side. But great for parking and visibility

[@ivomarkoff]

Can't believe a grown-up man can get so excited about a car like that ;) Great review, yet again!

[@HomingFung]

Why did Suzuki pull out of Canada market?? I want this during the Canadian winter!

[@HomingFung]

Bugger off! Suzuki pulled out of Canada in 2014 when Stephen Harper was Prime Minister.

[@isoooalrock]

It will outsell G Wagon and Jeep Combined together. Its Japanese product and 100 times more reliable

[@RawTopShot]

haitham baloch It's a big 4x4 if you are 4ft 8 inches tall Asian. I don't think it's physically sized for the Western worlds drivers. It's perfect for Japan, China, Philippines etc.

[@cpufreak101]

except in Jeep's home market, where Suzuki pulled out back in 2013 due to GM buying a controlling stake and ruining the brand over here

[@frankgrimm387]

And you are high as well. Reliability? Did you watch the video? Did you notice how much trust that driver showed in the reliability of that PoS when taking it up to proper highway speeds? FUCKING ZERO. That's a great car for going thru shallow mud puddles at 5 mph. That's about it.

[@cpufreak101]

@@frankgrimm387 don't forget, it's designed in Japan, their highest speed limit is only like 100kmh

[@frankgrimm387]

@@cpufreak101 Could be it, I dunno. I also didn't look up it's price. I mean, brand new for 10k US $ it would be a great car. Brand new. For a late high school/early college kid.

[@adamz9138]

I have a Jimny. Bought it a year ago. Changed to all terrain tires. Its awesome!