Suzuki Jimny XL 2024 review: Manual 5-door 4WD goes off-roading in new adventure test

[@johnnyresistance]

Fun little nugget but come on Suzuki, give it the 103kw 230Nm swift sport engine!

[@dune7824]

Yeah I used to sing that tune but Suzuki don't listen anyway. That said while it's no race car at least it'll still do it's 110kph. Still faster than my old 4.2 N/A Troopie. Just got to turn up the music a bit to drown out the engine noise.

[@simonr23]

whoa, steady on there max Verstappen. Save some tyres for the rest of the world. 103kw. 230nm! you're having a laugh. this isn't the space shuttle!

[@hi9580]

165kw V6

[@salvador_mano4x4]

That cloud be nice, if isn't necessary to change so Many things in the car and be so costly

[@1214112]

Got myself Jimny manual last month for my daily ride of 30 to 40 km inside city, no regrets! High stance, good looks and returns wonderful mileage, completely satisfied!

[@outbackadventurefamily]

Just had our manual XL for over a week now and 1600km. What a fun car to drive, no powerhouse but torque feels good. Rear speakers garbage, fronts ok. averaging around 7.3L/100km mixed driving. more room inside then it looks. Quieter on the highway than I expected. At least potholes are no longer a problem compared to the Skoda Kamiq we just sold for this. Great fun car to drive but terrible value if you aren't going to 4wd this regularly. If it's a city runabout you are after there's loads better value and driving dynamics available for two thirds the price. We wanted small and rugged and there's no better choice.

[@ricglass14]

how does the power pedal feel like compared to Skoda Kamiq?

[@outbackadventurefamily]

The Skoda was the 110TSI so definitely supercar feeling compared to the Jimmy, but it was off-road capability we wanted. The Jimny is going to take us across the Simpson desert, something the Kamiq couldn't dream of. lol@@ricglass14

[@KrAUSerMike]

MSRP $35k, actual selling price: $43k+.

[@dune7824]

Can't wait to upgrade to the 5 door. I've crossed the Simpson Desert twice in my 3 door and the Hay River track but always did it solo. Will be able to take the family across in the 5 door.

[@pv2870]

I've just put 1200km onto mine and the average fuel is 6.1L/100km. That's 2/3 highway and the rest on twisty backroads. Way less thirsty than I was expecting. Coming from a 90's Defender, the handling is amazing!

[@mahi98goodguy]

I bought it in India 2 months back.... It's an awesome vehicle esp on our bad roads

[@saviom8166]

Bouncy? For a ladder frame car, it's actually good! And it's phenomenal off road.

[@Autodevot]

I've one of these, and it's pure fun!

[@shankarbalan3813]

This is a perfect little analogue toy in this increasingly digital world. Probably the last of the lot. So I’d say it will become a collector’s item some day in the not too distant future. So buy it and play with it and have fun with it. It’s a little Zook after all. And the Japanese understand how to make high quality products in small packaging with good design. It’s a great little car. I own its grandfather the Gypsy, in India and love it to bits. But one day Grandpa will yield space to Grandson, that for sure.

[@DiscoverAround]

I m using 5 door Jimny since last 3 months as my primary car. Quite distinct vehicle, grabbing attention on roads.

[@tomy8339]

4 speed auto. The 1980's called. They want their transmission back. 😅

[@clivescott6620]

Sell like hotcake👌

[@AntRielly]

Wonder if the larger info screen can be retro fitted into the 3 door?

[@takeuchi0167]

1.4 turbo booster jet out of Vitara should be in this,uses 1/2 the fuel and way more bang for your $$$

[@alanlove1548]

Is the 5 door coming to the uk

[@diegoamestica4038]

Hi there, did you have a chance to test the automatic? Which one is better?

[@andybryant1772]

I did get onto the build section on the Suzuki website. They have a tow bar option for them from the factory. It seems very optimistic 😂

[@ivanvanderkamp]

Best car ever!

[@rhoelg]

Thinking whether to buy Honda HR-V Hybrid or this bad boy... roughly same price!

[@salvador_mano4x4]

Depends on what you need, a suv or a offroader?

[@stephentaege6255]

Should be at least a 2"0 litre engine in 5 door love to see longer wheel base 7 seater

[@reyprotskiful]

Then it won't be a Jimny anymore

[@indeepeterhopwood8106]

Is it true some of the fluff like LDW can’t be switched off? Because that’s a hard no for me.

[@eddietuckerjr.2858]

Please bring these to the States!!!!!!!!!! Jeep Wranglers are obnoxiously overpriced, even used ones, and their quality control is garbage.

[@user-qi7be3bv6j]

Nice

[@johnvanharen8776]

Hi there greetings from Tasmania fun fun fun John

[@palebeachbum]

Why do we not get cool little affordable vehicles like this in the U.S.???

[@SharkFishSF]

Very good question.

[@rhoelg]

Ford, GM lobbyist?

[@ADHDpr1de]

Chicken Tax! (No, seriously; look it up.)

[@MohammadKhan-nb5xl]

One think also need to be considered... 3dr jimny made in Japan , 5dr jimny made in india..

[@reyprotskiful]

It shouldn't be an issue at. I reckon quality control is still in place

[@andybryant1772]

The royal enfilelds out of India seem decent. I don't think it would be a problem. I do understand your reservations though. Back in the day Indian products weren't that great.

[@Amir-z6v7e]

If Suzuki makes a larger 4wd (say tank 300 size) with a turbo diesel while keeping solid axles, it will sell like hot potatoes

[@salvador_mano4x4]

A diesel Suzuki will be very rare these days

[@blakemiddleton4230]

Just bring back a 4x4 vitara.....

[@salvador_mano4x4]

This Jimny is a 90's vitara, With 30hp more, and front solid axle

[@alarcilam]

The auto XL requires less momentum offroad. Way easier.

[@lesklower7281]

I do like the Suzuki Jimny our son owns one l drove it once not much power l used to my 1997 Toyota Hilux much more torque and power with its 22R engine and my wifes Suzuki Baleno has a bit more power and torque than the Jimny but a 5 door Jimny more space lenhth ways

[@davide-cl9it]

Put a little turbo diesel in it i wood buy one straight away

[@arshavinchandra]

*_BAJINGUK, APIK TENAN. WERNO ABANG MBRANANG._*

[@curiositynz]

It’s 41k nz over here…imo far too much

[@speckles1493]

Not coming to UK👎👎👎👎👎

[@McRcFly]

Made in India

[@eliaspap8708]

How the hell you meant to lug your young family plus all the gear and weight on an adventure with only 75kw 130Nm? Not happening.

[@salvador_mano4x4]

When people do travels in the old samurais With half the power and Torque, that was an illusion too?

[@eliaspap8708]

@@salvador_mano4x4 why put 4 doors on it, make it longer/ bigger but keep the same engine and gearbox? They are kidding us, that engine was never designed to take that extra weight, it’s just a marketing money grab to try milk the brand name with minimal expense.

[@eliaspap8708]

And people do travels on push bikes too, but what’s ur point?

[@salvador_mano4x4]

@@eliaspap8708 why put 4 Doors, and extra weight??? Really?? Didn't Suzuki done that the last 40 years With the samurai and vitara, now they done the same With the Jimny, and everybody starts a drama, i just don't understand Plus.... Didn't any other car, With 3 & 5 door configuration, share engines??? Then, why the most common thing ever IS so dramatic?

[@salvador_mano4x4]

@@eliaspap8708 push bikes cannot reach 160kmh

[@Barra.The.World.]

STILL LACKING TECHNOLOGY ! COME ON JAPANESE DOMESTIC MARKET 😫

[@salvador_mano4x4]

It got the same as the japonese, except one thing, the central touchscreen is 2" bigger

[@videowsatcher]

unsafe based on the 3 door crash test results, way underpowered which would mean it struggles through urban hills and mountains and it seems based on the test quite uncomfortable on the road. A used Pajero Sport or Isuzu MU-X instead.

[@truthbetold89]

I was in love with the jimny retro design and simplicity until i drove it. I quickly realized how overrated and miserably slow it was.

[@troothhertz6297]

Put twin turbo on that pissy engin