ROAMS01E11 3 New Jimny's go Swimming at Groenkloof (2019)

[@Ride_XP]

There is something so satisfying about watching these little cars negotiate all this terrain! Finally got one myself and can't wait to bring it out.

[@unknownanon62]

The Jimny deserves way more attention than it gets. My belief in this vehicle just shot up 500%. My dream first car.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Wow! That’s crazy 😁

[@ksms8565]

@@RoamOverlanding at 2:59 why do you say that a manual if get stuck won't get out. And why the auto , if get stuck will get out easy. Please explain. Thanks

[@panjiasmoro2761]

I love the white one, looks vintage

[@furbabiesfriendsphotograph6898]

Great video.. I'm from Tasmania Aus and have just ordered my first Jimney... stumbled across this video and found it awesome...Love SA..been there many times so nice to hear that accent..

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks so much! I keep watching videos of Tasmania, and I think you’re going to have an amazing time exploring Tasy with the Jimny

[@furbabiesfriendsphotograph6898]

@@RoamOverlanding I am always watching videos of South Africa... wish i was there more lol

[@FJUH]

Yet more great editing/ shooting! The Jimmy looks great in its element and really competent off road. More please!!

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

Getting better mate, keep it up!

[@philipjooste9075]

Had I not seen your videos before, I'd have thought this was a Jimny commercial! Really top quality - well done!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Philip! :P Maybe one day I will be filming a Jimny commercial ;)

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Well done Adrian, these videos are always top class and very pleasurable to watch..

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy them! 😎 I make them for people like you 😁

[@CT-vl3iu]

....nicely done bro,...top quality stuff,...easily the best new Jimny videos on the KZbin,...Suzuki will reach you soon for these stuff..You are creating a mad demand for this vehicle with these videos....

[@RoamOverlanding]

As long as people leave my videos happy and excited about the Jimny, I am happy! :)

[@CanvasMC]

these videos are adding to supply problem... hahahaha. great work! love the slow motion.

[@66zingo]

Looks like you had a fantastic day. I try to get my wife to see all the practical benefits of a new Jimny against our Mondeo.

[@RoamOverlanding]

The new Jimny is just so much fun!

[@jimnyjolly278]

Good stuff, well done for proving the Jimny can do water that deep without a snorkel. You had some balls doing that trail in the NEW car, I would shed a tear when the first scratch or dent happens!

[@RoamOverlanding]

The tears were just shed off camera :P

[@ksazubbie]

Dude I honestly lov your videos. The actual production of it is top notch. And I dare say you are the reason why I'm selling my Golf R and ordering a Jimny. I just need to decide on a colour. I really like the Grey by seeing Dimitri's one in that kinetic yellow is confusing the heck out of me.. Keep those vids coming....

[@petertomas3665]

Finally some decent 4x4 test for Jimny thou it can go really way harder than that. Good job.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Wait and see the next episode! :D

[@petertomas3665]

@@RoamOverlanding .Cant wait ! :)

[@reagansiddaguio5089]

Greetings from the Philippines. Proud Jimny owner here... :)

[@tanerakkaya]

Nice video. Thanks for the rest we look forward to.

[@CarChrisMC]

At 2.21! 😱 Looks like a close call! 😱😂🥳

[@isakbonaventura2825]

What a country - and car!!

[@krisnacater]

Damn you, suzuki. Your car just brilliant

[@ayehtunohn]

That’s it!!! I’m buying one!!! Damn you!!! Damn you, I say! Nice vid, dude!

[@Fearl3SS84]

I got a Nasty Spider bite walking through those waters at Groenkloof checking the water and ditches ect. That cant be seen in those muddy waters.. Since then My brother inlaw got a set of waders to walk water crossings before we enter them.. Very cool video work. Making Groenkloof look very interesting again... I have not been there again since the spider bite..

[@RoamOverlanding]

Geez! That’s rough! I would like to get a set for myself and my girlfriend; especially for her as she is often the one filming at times like this. I hope the leg is alright 👍🏻

[@pieterniemandt212]

Cant wait to get mine.

[@Anthorc73]

Perfect vidéo, perfect vehicle !!! 🇫🇷👍🏻

[@CarChrisMC]

Tomorrow going to pick up my yellow GLX! So excited! 😯🙏🏻

[@RoamOverlanding]

Congrats! What colour did you end up going with?

[@CarChrisMC]

Lemon, that's why I said yellow GLX 😂 It was between Dark Green, Beige or Lemon

[@charlesgibbs4362]

Brilliant video guys - went to Suzuki in Cardiff, Wales UK last week to place an order only to be told that delivery was two and a half years!! errr hello?!!

[@austin2842]

Yeah, they got caught with their pants down on how much demand there would be for the Jimny.

[@sukisushi1615]

very cool video!!! i get jimny next month in japan.

[@chanwtv]

Man, is there anything that Car Cant Do? Small Car Big Attitude a real Off Roader.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Haha! It really has a lot of attitude!

[@lordmg2068]

i cant fly

[@digitalsuperman]

cant win an F1 race

[@RoamOverlanding]

Totoy Bibo would love to see a F1 go where this goes

[@lordmg2068]

@@digitalsuperman If the race uncludes only 4m of mud and stones the jimny will win 😏

[@tsukishiro5515]

Go Jimny!

[@deonlourens7866]

Awesome footage of what these little beasts can do! Any possibility of looking at a comparison between the manual and auto? Would love to know how the two differ on and off road. Keep it up!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Deon! I will perhaps do a video with Blaine, and he can talk about his experience with the Auto. :)

[@paulholmes1181]

Also keen for one of those videos, looking at updating my jimny as soon as we see them over here in New Zealand,

[@lorenzoteodoro3018]

Roam Overlanding I’m also curious about the advantages of driving a manual or auto jimny for 4x4 purposes!! By any chance have u explained it in one of your vids? Great work btw man! Just got my jimny here in the philippines today.

[@nunopereira811]

Fantastic video !

[@annriaajil1426]

You certainly know how to shoot videos and take pics i especially liked the last few pics awesome quality

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks so much Asha! It’s a teamwork, we are starting to get the hang of it all now 😎

[@MrHaggy07]

Fantastic Awesome video again Just love your jimny videos

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks so much! Its so awesome having great viewers like you, who take the time to tune in every week!

[@MrHaggy07]

@@RoamOverlanding I cant wait for your videos , not being in SA and able to take my Landy out , makes me long home more , but getting to watch your videos helps

[@RoamOverlanding]

Ah thats so awesome man! Im glad we can remind you of home!

[@DriveToyotaSienta]

I love the grey jimny

[@RoamOverlanding]

Me too 😉

[@AlexandruCristianB]

The best video so far ! Thank you !

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for always watching Alex! :) Im glad you enjoyed!

[@speciex2833]

Best video mate well done ..from tanzania😊

[@alexgraves6842]

So the automatic transmission managed to survive water submersion? Awesome!! 👍

[@kenta4037]

Great video as usual. Love the Jimny! ... From a JL Rubicon owner in Canada.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think a JL would be a great big brother for our Jimny! 😁

[@WaniMedia]

Nice, i dream of going off and overland, maybe someday

[@sonnycruz7032]

Nice video! Too bad it contains two things I can't get in the states today: the Jimny and ACA JOE. The Samurai was sold here years ago as was ACA JOE clothing.

[@theedge508]

Sonny Cruz same problem i what one in USA

[@eldeberea7686]

Bring this beauty to Mexico. Baja 1000 it's waiting for it. 😎🌵🐍🚙

[@RoamOverlanding]

That would be such an incredible trip!

[@aaronvanrensburgcom]

This is so epic

[@МаратХасанов-щ5д]

Посмотрел несколько ваших видео. Мне понравилось. Отлично!

[@tajveersingh1802]

Love your videos!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks so much mate! :)

[@murasaki9295]

日本人から見ても、スズキジムニーは最高の４WDですよ

[@mudriqahmed2689]

The best video thank you

[@julianmcaicedo]

Excelent video, nice machine

[@82werk72]

Cant wait till it is available in Denmark.......

[@alakobun]

Thx,good video...

[@jaybosher6144]

Bring these to America!!!!!!

[@shoetaro]

Cool video man. I drive a k-class JB23 in Japan. I just know Jimny really goes with muddy , rocky and steep slope sections. Also, Jimny will be able to finish those sections much easier than Land cruiser or G-class thanking to its lightness. I want JB74 someday.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think so too, it’s special because it is light. I guess the future of my car will make it heavy with all the stuff on, but I don’t want to do these crazy 4x4 courses forever. I would prefer to encounter them naturally when I’m traveling 😁

[@shoetaro]

Yeah I agree. You’d better not dare to go into this kind of course very frequently if you like to keep yours functional and capable as long as possible. On the contrary however, you’ll find out that Jimny ‘s instinct doesn’t permit you to be conservative and it’ll lead you to the similar Jimny’s paradise as this video 😁 That’s the story of my life😆

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahah! I think you are right! I get to Friday afternoon and Im already ready to get in the mud!

[@shoetaro]

Cool, way to go! Keep at it👍

[@rogereriksson7813]

Great to see what a Jimny can do. Its sad that the Jimny arraiws to Sweden i Jun/Juli this summer. Locking forword to that

[@afonsopereira1990]

One more great video!

[@samleeroy5638]

I'm so jealous we don't get those in Canada!

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Or in the USA :(

[@golddiggerdave]

Finally got a confirmed delivery date, but I had to change the colour to get one this year going for the SZ5 in Silver like yours, will have it end of May 2019. There's only around 200 in total coming into the UK for all of 2019. My dealer stopped taking deposit in Jan 19 as they are now saying 2020 the earliest for any more.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Congrats! Your colour will be different to mine as mine is medium grey; however I really like the silver ; it looks awesome!

[@pequenoemprendedor4358]

que alegria ver como disfrutan sus jimny , me encantaria que llegara a mexico pero entiendo su demanda en todo el mundo he imagino del por que no llega a mi pais es mas del por que nunca ha llegado me pone triste pero sigo con la espera el 4 x 4 me encanta de igual forma la zona en donde vivo hay mucho fango terraseria charcos de agua y mi actual unidad se ha ido en verdad acabando poco a poco pero sigo en la espera de que llegue a mi pais saludos desde mexico !! he mandado sin fin de correos y mensajes a suzuki para que pueda enviar unos a mexico pero aun ha sido en vano y las malas lenguas han dicho que posiblemente no llegue y eso vaya que me pone triste en fin seguimos en la espera #Suzuki

[@RoamOverlanding]

Its a fantastic little vehicle! It would be epic to go to Mexico and explore it by overland!

[@user-xt5jl5lz9q]

Great!! Could you tell me your detail of the roof rack? I would love to buy same one for my jimny :)

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey buddy! You can watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2e3eaWobt-lpck I talk about everything

[@augustvonmackensen9785]

I never considered this car to be anything more than a “hairstyle” 4wd, now I want one.

[@abazdarhon]

Well Done. It is hard alteady to get jimy in Scotland and now after your video it will be impossible. Thanks now I need wait a year do to high demand and low supply

[@RoamOverlanding]

Sorry mate! I wish you luck though!

[@fauland_photography]

How cool ! Right after the Australia "deep water" video, I sent you yesterday, today the same (kind of) with you guys ... :-)

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think its so cool having three of us now! :D It wont be like that in all the videos, but I definitely look forward to having Blaine and Dimitri with us in the future! :D

[@212driller]

This car is going to be a huge hit. I hope its a big enough hit for suzuki to bring them back to north america.

[@tonydorfling70]

Awesome professional video, thanks guys.

[@Sig721Tau]

Camera Woman: I can't these guys to shut up. Lol However, I did see a white Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport. I had one of those SUVs and it surprised me on what it could do. They use to sell them here in North America. But no more dealerships as Suzuki pulled out of the NA market.

[@jasonwilson30]

Amazing videography! Keep up the great work!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks so much Jason, Shandelle did a great job filming!

[@urbex4x4pl]

Super video :)

[@sixspeed5931]

I subscibed mate nice video 👍

[@RoamOverlanding]

Welcome aboard!

[@SuperSkidz17]

While driving through all the water, was there any water whatsoever inside of the vehicle thru the crevices by the door and the trunk door?

[@Commsfarage]

not seen any fitted with snorkel max depth I thought for these new models is only 30cm

[@highanddryful]

I would love to see you in action on the beach or dunes in some really soft sand please :)

[@aaronvanrensburgcom]

please do a video of a soft sand or on the beach

[@dowlat454]

great video

[@mauricionaves3204]

se ha modificado la suspensión para colocar los neumáticos? que tipo y medida de neumáticos tienen estos Jimny?

[@AlexandruCristianB]

Do you feel the need for some underbody protection? Skid plates? Differential guards? Did the car hit something underneath in that trail? Or ground clearence is good enough?

[@RoamOverlanding]

The dif and everything was fine. The parts that really got hit bad are the radial cups, I severely damaged the one. I’ll be putting on steel radial cup protectors next week!

[@AlexandruCristianB]

@@RoamOverlanding Radial cups? What are those? Could you show them? Thank you ! Forgive my lack of not knowing that !

[@RoamOverlanding]

Its the part of the suspension system, and is the lowest part of the vehicle on the Jimny.

[@AlexandruCristianB]

@@RoamOverlanding I've google it and see. Thank you !

[@AlexandruCristianB]

@@RoamOverlanding please make a video on that. Mounting and informations about radial cups steel plates protector

[@gibbethoskins8621]

No snorkels 😬 The yellow zook at 0:55 came close to hydrolocking his engine charging in like that, I've seen it happen at that depth.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yeah I wish some one would just make a bloody snorkel for this car! Everyone is sleeping 😂

[@marcostoruno5237]

Really nice video. Hi from Nicaragua.

[@yorgokatselis]

Any thoughts about a lift kit on your Jimmy?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I might do something small, but through suspension and not through lifting blocks

[@PedroFernandezRuiz]

Awesome video! Greets from Perú!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@zennahonda8661]

Question here: if we were riding through deep flood water about the height of the hood, what mode should we use, standard or the 4x4 mode? Shoukd we keep it on "D" or put it on "L"?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I would avoid water that deep, there are other modifications you need to make to the vehicle first, and also water will enter your vehicle at that depth. So Stay away from water like that if you can, otherwise put it in 4x4, Low range

[@LarryC213]

If Suzuki would sell this vehicle in the U.S. they would put a severe hurting on Jeep. I would not purchase a new Jeep Wrangler, but I would buy one of these. This automobile reminds me of my 1987 Dodge Raider, which was a 1st generation Mitsubishi Montero. I nevr should have gotten rid of that automobile. And this looks like a modern day version of my 1st gen Montero.

[@vincentsujanto8531]

like jimny so much! (hi from indonesia)

[@highanddryful]

Another outstanding production Adrian. Do you plan on fitting a snorkel at some stage? Diif breathers may be a great addition as well?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yep, I will definitely be doing breathers and a snorkel as soon as its available.

[@ZaahidArnold]

Give us some feedback on the auto gearbox of the Jimny and how it compares with the manual gearbox and which would you recommend. Thank you for the informative videos.

[@jarosawniekrasz5123]

Which AT/MT gearbox is better for offroad?

[@RoamOverlanding]

They're both great, it depends on your driving style. Generally Auto is nicer for offroad, but personally I like a manual! :D

[@jarosawniekrasz5123]

@@RoamOverlanding Is it true, that AT is much more silent than MT on road above 60mph? (By lower RPM)

[@ianparsons849]

Manual is better for control on steep hills and for slick mud but auto is nice for sand and rock crawling. Either can do touring and dirt roads with a bit of mud easily

[@isaillis]

after thinking hard (we have to specify which to get one yr ago when ordering no change afterwards AUSTRALIA) I got my JImny a few days ago in BNE AUSTRALIA) I am glad Suzuki got back to the very period strong Auto Box. The last Jimny even have a newer box than this one I presume Suzuki decide this as they want to make sure the box is reliable (NO CVT) for this 1.5 engine. Iam now happy with this auto, my previous two Jimnys are manual

[@DanHeywood92]

Great to see the different colours together. My kinetic yellow will be arriving at the end of March. Can’t wait! Another top video man and those subs are flying up now! Well done 👍🏻

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Dan! The Kinetic yellow actually really surprised me... I wasnt too mad about it on social media, but when I saw it in real life... Wow.. Its really nice.

[@DanHeywood92]

Yeah I’m the same. When I saw it in person I was pleasantly surprised. Just wondering what sort of depth the jimny can actually wade through. How deep did you go ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Daniel Heywood I think the deepest we went was nearly above the wheel

[@vicrundle4661]

@@DanHeywood92 it's never recommended to go deeper than the centre of the wheel, because deeper than that you start to damage stuff like wheel bearings, alternator, starter motor and electronics. If you have to, the Jimny will go to about half way up the headlights. That is level of the air intake. Also the door seals are not as good as the previous generation, so you better keep moving.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I very much so agree with Victor. You have to take it easy, also if there is any flow in the water it can just be really dangerous to take it further than half way above the wheel.

[@emilianodellavilla765]

Great trip! Please: how many cm can I wade? Without body lift...Thanks

[@RoamOverlanding]

By the book, only 300mm. But a general rule of thumb is nothing past knee height.

[@emilianodellavilla765]

@@RoamOverlanding Thanks, in my italian book there no indication about wading depht

[@ΝίκοςΧολ]

Where is the air intake of the jimny?And why did the auto transmission pass easier?...very nice video.

[@theedge508]

Νίκος Χολ. Yes that is good question

[@RoamOverlanding]

The air intake is in the top left corner of the grill, the auto doesn’t need to shift gears the same way in the water, so if you run out of revs it can gear back easier. Where as with the manual, if you pick the wrong gear you can easy get stuck, because if you stall you can’t start the engine again

[@ΝίκοςΧολ]

Ok thanks..and how did the air intake manage not to get water in it?

[@theedge508]

Roam Overlanding on the las mud trap you chose 2 gear or 1gear to pass

[@shad0wrunner69]

@@ΝίκοςΧολ There is a whirling tube inside along with filter. To get water there you need to stay in it for some time. If you are in the move -water just doesn't make it past the filter

[@einbertalstein]

Absolut awesome video about the new Jimny! What a great little car. As it was said before i also would wish a comparison between the auto and the manual transmission - Thanks for doing that! It`s a shame that here in Germany nearly everywhere it is prohibited to drive offroad without special permission such as for hunters or rangers.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks man!! 😁 I’ll chat with Blaine and see if we can arrange something to compare the two.

[@einbertalstein]

@@RoamOverlanding Perfect - i appreciate that! Thanks man! Beside that it would be interesting to find out, how the KO2 Tires perform offroad and how you build and equip the car... ;-)) What are your next plans for that?

[@TNTomek1987]

Sweet car. When i wont go to off road - i just take this Jimmi to my BMW trunk and go to point:) Jimmi Step one in offroad in POLAND :)

[@mastersoundsproject]

Awesome video. Have you tested the Suzuki Grand Vitara? I would like to know what you think about it

[@RoamOverlanding]

Not yet; I’d give it a go some time though 👍🏻

[@Castomere]

Should I get this over the UAZ Hunter?

[@Panster7]

2:55 Why is it easier in an automatic ? Sorry if this is a common knowledge, I'm totally new to all this.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Pan; no worries! Generally 4x4ing is easier in an automatic because you won’t have to worry about having to change gears or stall the engine; you just put it in 4L and Go! 😊 in manual you will need to preselects the right gear which takes experience to match the right momentum to gearing for the obstacle in question.

[@MrRenekant]

Ojalá en Chile podríamos tener empresarios con visión. . Chile sin stock de Jimny , aún no podemos comprarlo.

[@TGKHONGLAH]

The Jimny may be small but sure packs a punch. What are those tires shod on those JImnys? Great video.

[@tavorestrepo528]

Saludos desde Colombia...💪

[@4WheelingSA]

Nice video! How did you find the trail? I did Bass Lake last weekend, was also fun. Have a look at the video I have posted showing most of the trail.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Awesome, will have a look! Have you had any time at Kungwini?

[@4WheelingSA]

@@RoamOverlanding Thanks. Yes, I have done Kungwini. It is a very nice trail as it has an academic section as well as a more advance section. There is something in it for everyone. I have some videos on it which I did previously before I have started putting some more efforts on it. Actually having a charity day outing on the 23rd of Feb at Kungwini.

[@marcoffkx7389]

What's the wading depth?

[@RoamOverlanding]

officially 300mm

[@johnnylee2027]

any issues with air conditioning and over heating?? while youre travelling with jimny?? aircon strong enough??

[@jeremygyles3492]

How deep can you go before you drown it?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Ideally don’t want to go above the grill to be honest, the ECU is just under the hood. But probably not recommended to go over the wheels 🤓

[@jeremygyles3492]

@@RoamOverlanding it's always good to know the limits of you vehicle. Plans for a snorkel?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Indeed. As soon as they become available!

[@dorsetdumpling5387]

I think the ‘official’ figure is 30cm/12”. Someone wiser than me suggested that one of the reasons for the modest figure is that the axle breather tubes (don’t ask me) aren’t designed for deeper.?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I do plan on getting extended diff breathers. Will try sort it out in the next two weeks

[@Cryptikk88]

Wow... Wow... Wow

[@rupeshshrestha5445]

Will it ever come with a diesel engine? Sujuki already has a few in their other models.

[@keomakk]

hahahahahah all the men can't stop talking 3:56

[@mudriqahmed2689]

I am very interesting with jimny one day i will buy it

[@pim1234]

Are you gonna put a snorkel on the jimny ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Definitely.

[@pim1234]

@@RoamOverlanding can't wait

[@aaa84gt]

The video quality is top notch!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Adeel!