We Take The Suzuki Jimny 5 Door Off Road To See How This Jimny XL Performs!

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@Ngamshel13 3 ай бұрын

One of the best light weight SUV. I also own a 5 door Jimny the few things they could have improvised are fuel tank capacity, they could have given at least 60 litre capacity, gear shift indicator, and the turbo engine.

@shankarbalan3813 3 ай бұрын

I love my Manual Top Spec 5 Door Jimny. It is peppy enough. Narrow for the city and for trails. Lightweight. All the creature comforts. Good fun to drive this Naturally aspirated 1.5 engine. Excellent 4x4. Did some light rock climbing and trails with the stock tyres and found it perfectly adequate. The 5 door Jimny is simply a longer version of the 3 door one. And we are making them in India, selling them in India and exporting them to all Right Hand Drive Markets. The standards that the plant in India follows conform to the Japanese specifications of Quality and Processes. In India we dont get the 3 door sadly.

@spirro78 4 ай бұрын

I own a 5 door and absolutely love it. And that's from someone who came from a Fiesta ST MK8

@danwhite7264 4 ай бұрын

Another excellent relevant review Sam. Great to see the jimmy in its natural environment. Suzuki is one of only a few manufacturers making fun capable 4wds.

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

Cheers, it's definitely the only one doing it at this kind of price point. Even though it's a lot more expensive now in comparison to when it first launched... - Sam

@joefairweatherblues8511 4 ай бұрын

Pretty good review, thumb's up :)

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

Cheers! - Sam

@thegorn 3 ай бұрын

Oh no the rear seats don't fold flat 😢

@dman1848 3 ай бұрын

I know, what were they thinking?

@Syulang-nt4kj 2 ай бұрын

I really wish they'd kept the rear seat design from the 3 door that just drop flat and are hard backed. the extra cargo space is more important than comfort. It's an off-roader, not a limo. That said you could just put in a mini drawer system to raise the boot floor a bit to keep it all nice and flat.

@brianfox771 3 сағат бұрын

I wish I could get on of these in the US. I saw the Jimny's in Japan last fall and really liked them. Too bad our "Safety Regulations" ( Protectionism) won't let us import them and get them registered to drive.

@mahi98goodguy 4 ай бұрын

I bought one in india and its awesome especially in our narrow inpaved rural and broken urban roads

@mumbachabwe8881 4 ай бұрын

Enjoy your reviews, Sam. Great job as always. When are we getting the offload review of the 2023 Ford Ranger wildtrak, especially not the XLT

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

Cheers! - Sam

@thegorn 3 ай бұрын

What true alternatives does the Jimny have? I'm talking about a compact true offroad 4WD? I can't really see any. Jimny owns it.

@ianweal3081 4 ай бұрын

Angus place? If not, darn close to it. Drove it (Angus Place) 4 weeks ago in Patrol, lots of bush pin striping in the narrow new growth section, hiding the old hardened fire damaged growth within it. Guessing you never found that an issue in the Jimny though, haha. We (son & I) had a Suzuki Sierra many years ago, it just relished on those closed in tracks. It was a beast. Ah, the good old days.

@Drivecomau 3 ай бұрын

The Colliery you mean? I haven't been there for a while, and this is a different spot. - Sam

@ianweal3081 3 ай бұрын

@@Drivecomau 👍

@AlanVigar-th8js 4 ай бұрын

We have a 5 door love it,previous vehicle 2014 Prado,

@williamahshay1997 4 ай бұрын

Great review.

@Drivecomau 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@sunday637 4 ай бұрын

This is a nice review and i have a Question. Is the automatic gearbox in this Jimny XL the same as in the 3door Jimny ?

@redman114 4 ай бұрын

Yes it is

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

Yes, and it's a fairly woeful four-speed automatic gearbox. It's okay off-road, but I would prefer the five-speed manual any day. - Sam

@sunday637 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for answer .

@petermercer5968 4 ай бұрын

I had a 5 door and gave it to ARB and I had a lift kit and GVM Up grade. Then i found out that the motor was not powerful enough. It would have been better if Jimmy had a 2.5lt.

@jeremyharris4415 4 ай бұрын

It looks so awesome car would love one myself. And I was very surprised how it handled with stock suspension and stock tires is well. It definitely would be amazing off roader with a lift and decent tires on it .

@Drivecomau 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, the right suspension kit (not too firm) and good tyres would make it even better. Just watch your payload! - Sam

@user-si7ut2ul1g 4 ай бұрын

Got a couple of questions.Love the videos by the way. #1 which in your opinion do you think is the better Jimny. The long wheel base or the short wheel base. #2 taking price into account what do you think is the better buy? The long wheel base Jimny or paying a little more and getting the Mahindra Scorpio?

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

I prefer the look and feel of the 3-door, but the XL does add a bit of practicality for users. 2# I would side-step the Mahindra Scorpio personally, and look at the GWM Tank 300. - Sam

@drbachimanchi Ай бұрын

I own 5 door from india....off road 4 wheel drive you will enjoy. Engine is sufficient for its design i roamed all the hills on indian roads during indian monsoon. Highway its ok ...any routine sedan beats its comfort but My older parents felt very comfortable ingress egress over my sedan....Thar is not family friendly.

@praveenhegde8107 3 ай бұрын

Beware : Stock 5 door here in India has the drive/propellant shaft touched the cross member under load on articulations

@fairgo4156 4 ай бұрын

Great off road but very average as a daily driver. It needs a 2L and 6 speed auto to reach its potential. I do love the looks and the concept but I juts can't bring myself to buy it.

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

BoosterJet would be perfect I reckon! - Sam

@jamesbannister2843 3 ай бұрын

Lol anyone else heard on the radio they’re asking jimny xl test drivers to return the vehicles

@perpetualgrin5804 4 ай бұрын

Did you truck the Jimmy to your bush track ?

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

Negative. If you want the full review, head to Drive.com.au.

@indeepeterhopwood8106 2 ай бұрын

I’m tall like the reviewer. Looks like you’re craning your neck to look through the windscreen is that true?

@simonstewart2764 3 ай бұрын

Hi all, after some info. I’m looking at buying the 5 door XL ,so chatting to the dealer in the yard I was looking at the chiffon ivory,he happened to mention this was “about $700” more with the black roof compared to the Jungle Green ,no black roof,does this sound correct or was he already jacking up the price. I can see nowhere were it mentioned this in any reviews. Cheers guys.

@Drivecomau 3 ай бұрын

Based on Suzuki's list prices, White is the only colour available at not extra cost. Jungle Green, Granite Grey, Bluish Black Pearl and Arctic While Pearl single-tone paint is an additional $695, while Sizzling Red and Chiffon Ivory (both with a Blush Black roof) attrack a $1295 surchage - before on road costs.

@simonstewart2764 3 ай бұрын

@@Drivecomau thanks for info good for when I go in and haggle a price,cheers 👍

@simonstewart2764 3 ай бұрын

@@Drivecomau oh,dumb question ,what octane do they recommend,91,95 ,cheers

@Drivecomau 3 ай бұрын

@@simonstewart2764 Suzuki recommends 91-octane, but of course, you could run higher if you wanted.

@muhammadsiamjan3670 Ай бұрын

There is better alternative Volvo xc40 or electric ex40.

@DiscoverAround 4 ай бұрын

Back in India, where this is manufactured, it is altogether a different story. Monthly sales have dipped to less than 500 units while competitor Mahindra Thar manages to sell 5000-6000 units a month. And Thar is 3 door available in RWD n 4x4 options. In December last year Suzuki had offered good discount and that is when people bought few thousand units. In my city there are just 3 Jimny and one of them is with me 🙃

@Drivecomau 4 ай бұрын

Do you think the Thar is a better vehicle overall?

@DiscoverAround 4 ай бұрын

@@Drivecomau well, looks wise definitely Thar is much better. Jimny with rear seat doors and bigger boot, is far more practical for daily use. I have replaced my Suzuki SX4 sedan with Jimny.

@mahi98goodguy 4 ай бұрын

I think in my whole district there is only one car and that's mine😊😊

@mahi98goodguy 4 ай бұрын

@@Drivecomauthar is a very capable vehicle especially it's powered with 2L diesel and 6 speed auto.... Jimny beats thar in suspension because that suspension is not as good as jimny

@DiscoverAround 4 ай бұрын

@@mahi98goodguy this car will be valued in secondary market after 2-3 yrs, the way people go crazy for old Suzuki gypsy. Even now, it is very unique and stands out of crowd. People still stare it with curiosity and inquire abt it.