The Suzuki Jimny Is the Affordable Off-Roader America Needs
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2020 Suzuki Jimny review! The Suzuki Jimny is an affordable off-roader sold in other markets -- but not the United States. Today I'm reviewing the Suzuki Jimny, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the wonderfully quirky Jimny. I'm also going drive the 2020 Jimny and show you what it's like on the road.
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*FUN FACT* : the blank switches behind the parking brake is the optional heated seats NOT window switches from a different car
came to comment section to write this. +
@@streetrider2569 Same
I hope Doug sees this...
And now people will use those blanks for light bar switches
@@tornut24 that's the good thing about blank switches in such cars. You don't have to drill ugly holes in the dash.
in spain this car was so successful that second-hand units were more expensive than new ones in the first year of reservation
Wow good to know
Didn't they stop selling them here in EU because of carbon restrictions?
@@martinjez1 Why don't you find out and let us know?
@@martinjez1 didn't you watch the video?
@@martinjez1 they restarted their sales I think
We need more simple cars like this. There’s a ton of modern cars being sold in Mexico that are brand new, but feel like you’re stepping back into the 90’s. I love it.
yep so true. same with parts of South America. I would love a simple car like this . I love simplicity. unfortuanaly most cars here in the U.S. are overpriced over complicated vehicles.
I wanted something small and simple. So I bought a Subaru Sambar. One of the best purchases I’ve done. Lol. Sadly, people in the US seem to lean more towards vehicles that cost $50k+ APR and have a lot of fancy electric parts.
Bruh isnt that a bad thing? , i want modern cars that feel like youre stepping into the year 3000
I agree, but I don't think these types of cars would hold up to US crash safety standards. Like Lord knows what would happen to a 2015 Nissan Tsuru carrying a family against a Ford F-150 or the newer Toyota Tundra's
@@dancinglight8545 One electronic component burnt and you're doomed 😉
As an owner I can say the cabin experience is amazing for visibility. Huge windows, and the smaller size & driver position means you have great visibility.
yeh having better visibility is so good for driving experience too
The Buttons next to the Hand Brake are for the heated seats which are an option for the Jimmny!
the man reviews cars for a living and has done so for years, and simple shit like that can confound him.
@@strider_hiryu850 That would be by choice, it seems like. Now and then over the last 6 months he's done something like this, and I refuse to think he doesn't know. It's more of a "LOOK, QUIRK!".
Doug not doing his homework. I remember when he said the vases in the back of a Rolls-Royce were glasses.
@@strider_hiryu850 He never really researches his vehicles, just says what he thinks things are for. He didn't even know what an equalizer in an old car was.
@@strider_hiryu850 If he wasn't so busy telling you what your car doesn't have and what a piece of shit it is, I'm sure he would've picked this up lol
Doug: The kind of guy that thinks the “!” means you say it faster, not louder.
lmaoo
I would like to see his face when someone brakes his bubble and explains how the ‘!’ works.😂
That's because Doug has his own quirks and features :D
I thought the same, but I was like I didn't go to college so he knows better lol😅
Except that Americans demand something which can crawl up steep mountains, yet also blast down the highway at 75 MPH all day.
The back order of these in the USA would be insane.
ceppt its a void on crash tests!
@@joshualee8151 thank god for big brother!
$40,000 after dealer markups
@@joshualee8151 And who cares they said the ford focus svt sucked at crash tests I lived through a massive crash with no injuries except glass cuts and some bruises.
@@Purpiii Is that supposed to be a lot of money? That's a pretty standard price for a small size SUV in 2023. We're not talking compact sedans here.
Here in the Emirates, my fathers' friend owns a Suzuki Jimny, unlike in the video it's tuned to have bigger wheels and better looking rims, we go dune bashing with a group of Jeep Wranglers 392s and V8 Nissan Patrols and it suprises me how much it is of a champ and keeps up with them! A great car the Suzuki Jimny is. Also, The Jimny is a huge success in the UAE, in my family 3 people own Jimnys.
Time for General Motors to bring back the Geo brand to sell rebadged Suzuki’s, I mean they don’t have a Jeep/Bronco competitor so this would be something
I agree 100%
Plus I think they're coming out with a 5 door version.
Rename it Tracker like before. Definitely market demand for a new iteration of such a vehicle (and not just yet another small boxy softroader).
Suzuki is orbiting Toyota and selling lots of rebadged Toyotas, if Doug's friends/competitors make enough noise about Jimny Toyota may bring it here
They'd have to name it something else than Geo. Geo is too 90's of a name.
This car could not handle Doug's excitement. It was rocking around the whole video.
Not surprising since Doug appears to be hooked up to a high-output extra-dimensional power source of some kind. I'm not even convinced that he sleeps.
I’m a hunter and horse owner from Germany. Definitely an off-road enthusiast too. I know so many people with a Jimney here, I couldn’t count. They are cheap, relatively easy to work on, have a ton of aftermarket parts available and are just a fun to drive. Admittedly a Jimmy drives better off road then on road. When I wanted to buy mine in 2020 the dealer had a waiting list,so I got a used one with only around 6500 miles on it. I paid almost the same as I would’ve paid for a a new one. They keep their value pretty well. My girlfriend and I took my Defender to Iceland this year. On the ferry we met a couple with a Jimmy, we paired up with them and some guys with a Discovery II. The Jimny mastered every obstacle thrown at it, sometimes even a little bit better than the big off-roaders.
I owned the previous generation Jimny 1.3 5spd manual with the Suzuki 40mm lift kit. It was a total hoot to drive during my commute though perhaps not really a highay tourer or tow vehicle. With one or two people in it I just had fun in suburbia. Off-road is where my Jimny shined... left far bigger and fancier cars behind on 4x4 courses. On one memorable occasion the combination of life kit and short wheelbase meant my friend in his lifted Wrangler 5 door got stuck on the breakover, Jimny cruised on like it was nothing :-) for the price you get a car with off-road capability that trounces cars twice its price
I like that the Jimny shakes while Doug waves his hands around when he's talking.
It’s simple…. Normal cars don’t shake when flailing about. Jimny is giving you ONLY what you need
Looked like Ace Ventura bouncing inside the LR 2A
I was laughing the whole video lol
Fogging up the windows would not be a good idea in this car.
@@theElemDragon That's actually not that unreasonable. Windscreen wiper motors actually have a good bit of torque to them, they need to in order to be able to operate quickly in the wind going like 100km/h.
I love how this looks like a 2-door baby G Wagon
They actually sell G Wagon kits for it
@@seismic6435 And Defender kits, they are so cute.
He should've drove in his G cabriolet instead of Defender to see the size difference
There are prototypes of a 4 door version 👀
they did a competition against a gwagon on a german car channel and this thing held up.
Aussie owner chiming in here, I've had my '21 Jimny 'Lite' (slightly cheaper, manual only, no touchscreen or climate control, steel wheels) for almost 15,000km since new and its my daily driver. Groceries, work, even school dropoff for my kids. Yes, its got child seats in the back haha.
I've done a lot of offroad with it, everything from slippery mud holes and fine sand to steep rocky scree and its handled it all just fine. One warning - the stock tyres clog with mud easily and the thin sidewall makes them puncture prone to dry sticks on heavily wooded tracks. I carry a plug kit and bicycle pump now, problem solved. Many people change tyres (which I will in the future) but avoid a larger rolling diameter as it will make the already slowish car feel very lacking indeed.
Road trips have been good, too, and the little Jimny sits at an honest 110kmh just fine. People comment about the noise from the engine and gearbox but its charming and earnest rather than intrusive or bothersome. Aoparently a tune will net upwards of a 20% gain at the tyres which would solve the issue with it feeling sluggish i think.
Honestly overall its been fantastic and I think I'll keep it for quite a while yet. They're a great little vehicle and lots of fun to drive. But please, if buying one, consider the manual version! I've driven both and the manual has much more pep and its way more engaging to drive.
Cheers Doug for all you do!
This is exactly why I drive a mint 1994 Geo Tracker tin top. Still gets 25-30 mpg, great 4x4 ability, compact, nimble and highway capable. My favorite micro SUV ever made 😉
yeah i got memories of high school at a friends lakehouse learning to drive stick in a geo tracker. Many back roads and great times, flipping it off a cliff side too! :)
25-30mpg sounds pretty horrible to me :) Don't get me wrong, I love both the Tracker (Vitara in Europe) and the Jimny. But not when it comes to fuel economy 😁I still have an old-school Samurai, though. Just for the fun factor
I'd buy this in a heart beat. Cheaper than a Civic and 100x cooler.
Looks like a jeep rip off, I'd stay with the original rather than knock offs..
@@maddeningmonk9585 Cheaper and more reliable than a Jeep. They are Fiat junk.
@@maddeningmonk9585 A Jimny can give any Jeep a good fight in any terrain.
in what way are you comparing it to the civic?
@@1karanhasija Price.
In 25 years, this will be the hipster city car to import.
Tyler Hoovie is gonna buy the cheapest one in 25 years, LOL!
Just walking around the hip inner city suburb of Fitzroy in Australia and they are one of the most popular new cars.
Get a 90's geo tracker. I have one and it's my favorite car I've ever owned.
And we can’t wait
@@maxa2826 ok.
The number one thing I absolutely enjoy and appreciate about coming across these videos is that the thumbnail being from the start of the video is almost a little trippy
I’d buy it…A no frills 4x4, starting at 20k 😮😮..
I see a ton of aftermarket support for this thing, which would really allow the end user to customize it 👍🏻
Also the overspray you spoke off looks like an undercoating which is impressive cause it looks like they sprayed the frame..That says longevity 👍🏻
Doug Demuro 25 years into the future: Thiiiisss is my Suzuki Jimny that I imported
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@@moelester3062 I cant believe i believed that -_-
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this cracked me up
I know Doug's CoC size
true story, hope to be alive to see that🤣🤣
If the Jimny comes to the US, I would purchase one in a heartbeat.
Same its such a great daily/toy
Is there a problem importing one from Mexico?
Does it come in manual tho? That would complete the package.
@@josexavierfernandez8268 In Europe they come in manual!
@@adidasboy132 it'd be a bitch.There's the emissions and "safety standards".All a bunch of bs honestly just like the old Skyline's,the NHSTA wanted Nissan to crash test those cars and Nissan was like nope.The Jimny would sell so well here.
The previous Jimny is just as notable for what the Jimny is intended to be. The new one nails the retro styling and specifically harks back to the much earlier ones, where as the previous model was much more intended to be a modern Jimny. But for its purpose, rather than style, they were the same. Also all those 'we don't need it so don't have it' aren't just about cost saving, but more importantly, weight saving. In many ways these are the off road equivalent of an MX5 / Miata.
Hey Doug, A 5 door Jimny is coming out in India in 2023. I suggest you check that out. That jimny is said to be 300mm longer than the ones now selling in Mexico, EU and Aussie markets and has now met the emission guidelines as well as providing comfortable back seats. Now majority of the Jimnys are being made in India and being exported worldwide, so I suggest that you cover that one as well.
He dont care
@@somepos69420 you are racist
The reason Doug could review this Jimny was courtesy of a viewer in northern Mexico (Doug lives near San Diego, CA in the extreme US SW, minutes from the Mexican border) that was willing to cross the border and loan his Suzuki for Doug to review.
The only way I'd see a Jimny 4-door being reviewed in this channel is if Suzuki exported them from India to sell in Mexico (4-doors are only made in India for now, not in Japan) and another viewer was willing to loan it.
That's what I needed to hear🎉
@@somepos69420 he literally loves the jimmy as proved by this video. It's obvious he will want to take a look at the 5 door version as well.
Just bought the 2021 jimny here in Europe, best purchase decision ever
How did they manage to sell it again? Didn't they stop selling it because they couldn't meet the 100g/cm^3 regulation?
I very much appreciate, and like the jimny, but I’m more of a Duster guy myself, it isn’t a full-on off-roader, but definetily has capability, it should be more comfortable on-road than a jimny and there’s a lot more space
@@manaspradhan8041 in the Uk they sell it as a van with no rear seats so it can meet different regulations. You can buy rear seats pretty cheap from Suzuki. Note I read this online I could be wrong
@@manaspradhan8041 They're selling them in Europe again. Like Dough said; They have a new version where they removed the backseats and installed a fence between the driver and cargo area to classify it as a workers van.
Did you cross shop with a Ford Bronco? How do they compare?
It's simple, cheaper, reliable, practical, likely much easier to repair, and very economical to own. Separately, or collectively these data points explain why it's kept out of the US. And I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
100% and a shame
Yes its god knows why its been kept away from India
I would buy one too in a heartbeat. We loved the Gypsy (Gen 2)
Without doubt, I cant imagine ever being happier spending 20k. Bumpy and crashy is fine if it can go offroad and this can. Love how it looks, love their attitude, love what they cut o make it cheaper..
Yeah, the stealership can't get you into a new vehicle every 3 years when they're selling you one that will last 20...
As a former owner of a Suzuki Samurai , it was a great value and fun never had issues with turns or flipping. That vehicle was 7k new had for many years
Yep - I agree with all of what has been said. I've owned 4 Chevy Trackers in all varieties, and our family has owned 4 Suzuki SX-4's. Sold my 2nd to last 6-speed manual AWD SX-4 which was still running at 300K miles (still with the original clutch no less!). Currently have 160K on my current SX-4 with which I pull an ultra small teardrop camper. I've loved them all . . . . sigh.
The most important part: Jimny is EXTREMELY capable off-road.
And that's the whole point of it.
Sad thing is the media here in the U.S. would kill it like they did with the samurai. I want one.
But who cares? It's an extremely small percentage of people who go off-road, intentionally.
Most people don't even ever drive on gravel. But I do support it for being cheap and a cool efficient little SUV in a very hot Market. But I couldn't care less about off-road capability, departure angles, or any of that nonsense that nobody ever uses.
@@Jack_Stafford one could argue the same about jeep. But they do sell very well in the US
@@Jack_Stafford some of us do value, and need the off-road capabilities though. Here in Canada, a lof of our forestry access roads turn to absolute shite in the spring. They’re a muddy hell. For those of us who live in formal areas, or enjoy camping and overlanding, the off-road capability is important. 😁
The two blank switches next to the handbrake are for heated seats. You can get them as an extra here in Europe.
Doug broscienced the hell out of that didn't he
Very odd he was certain those buttons were for power Windows. I’ve only seen power window buttons on the door.
@@danparish1344 Before the 90s most of the power window buttons were in the middle somewhere. Like the BMW E32, E34 etc. The E31 8-series was the first BMW to move those buttons on the door. Nowadays only cheaper cars don't have em' on the doors like the Jimny and the Fiat 500 for example.
@@Specproof There are plenty of other cars than bmw tough. Usually they have ofcourse been in door but yes some of the mainly German cars has them in the middle. Japanese cars tough usually has them in doors or centerconsole. Suzuki happens to be Japanese.
@@Specproof Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco are not cheap, and they don’t have the power window buttons in the doors because they are removable.
It was affordable here in Australia when it first got released… $27K drive away for the GLX manual, now it’s 37K for the “Lite” base model manual. That’s expensive for what it is.
? i ordered the glx for 33490. the lite is ~30k
Owned an 89 Sidekick (JX 5sp) it was Phenominal, utilitarian, and rough ride, but exactly what I needed. Like a small Wranger, simple 4cyl, 90hp, a breeze to work on. Would love a Jimny, although my backside may disagree
Really miss Suzuki in America.
For exactly this reason.
Simple, inexpensive and fun.
I sure don't miss the RUST!
They should just partner with another dealer and sell through them. I would love to have one of these.
I still have 2 sx4. Perfect awd for teens
USA: That's an offroader
South America: That's a daily driver
It's also a cool company car for electricity and internet companies
Also Same in India, Daily driver . Law enforcement use these (at least used to ) and it was called JIPSY in India. Now discontinued after 2019. Was Sold under 10k USD considering current exchange rate
Austria (not Australia!): A Car everybody wants as daily driver too. It has all you need, 4WD, small, tough, affordable and cool too. Was sold out for a long time…
Brazil: That's a ultra luxury premium car that costs more than your dignity and about 2 years of your salary.
@@otavioo.8320 starts at U$21.000
I rented one for two weeks for a trip through Bolivia. I loved it. It does what you need.
I had the previous generation Jimny for years and it was the most fun and reliable car I've ever owned! It's actually remarkably similar to the new model, only outside it's less boxy and rugged looking, which is why no one took it seriously till they made the design "cooler".
But don't be mistaken, the old car is just as cool as this one and it's surprisingly super rugged and can probably beat most cars off road. I even seen a test where it beat the G-Class. Though I rarely used mine for actual off-roading.
Btw same cons is to be had with the old model as the new one, they're essentially the same car except for the outer cosmetic and engine refresh.
And yes, I was one of those owners who never cared about people telling me my car was too small xD that's exactly what I loved about it; a small, reliable, cheery and indestructible car. Just as perfect for city traffic and parking as it is for off-roading.
So if you want to save money or can't find the new model, look for the previous generation used, these things are so reliable they'd outlast the heat death of the universe if taken care of.
I also wouldn't recommend automatic transmission with this car. It's a fun mechanical car to drive, and it has low power. You'd be giving up half the experience if you go with automatic.
I find it strange that Suzuki went back to the lever design for switching to 4 wheel drive mode. That was a thing with jimnys till the early 2000. After that they switched to 2 buttons with pneumatic actuators that you pressed for 4WD and another one for activating high and low range. And that was in my car which didn't even have airbags , power windows, central locking, or even ABS! Back then, that was the only available model in the dealership. No regrets whatsoever. Would buy it again today.
Btw, yes that is my old Jimny in the profile pic. I think that photo was taken on a mountain trip in 2013.
We rented one of these in Iceland for 10 days. It wasn’t the most comfortable but I got the feeling that they go through anything and are reliable. The gas mileage was impressive especially because it was so expensive there. The little bugger took us up mountains and down dry river beds with little effort. It left us with fond vacation memories.
Just out of interest, how much is the going rate for one of these per day in Iceland? I'd love to do something similar at some point
@@tolga1cool In 2017 it was around $75 a day. We burned through a tank of has each day at around $80 per fill up. There aren’t gas stations on every corner like the US, so we’d fill when we could usually. It wasn’t a new vehicle by any means either and they recommend insurance because of the wind driven volcanic sand that can sand blast your vehicle in many locations. Always park downwind of others and use them as a windbreak.
One of the best comments that show the natural of this little off roader
OMG can't wait for the Multipla review, my mom and dad used to take me to school in one of those... all three of us in the front seats.
for some reason i dont hate its looks
i find it uniquely good
Will be interesting to see if he has reviewed a CNG or Diesel one
Despite it's ... more than questionable looks, the Multipla was a cleverly designd car for its use as a van, good use of space. Unfortunately it looked the way it did and reliability was mediocre. These days I almost never see them on the road anymore.
It’s such a unique looking car
I'm sorry to hear that
I used my Suzuki Samurai (essentially a similar car) for quite a few years as a service truck when I was a copier technician. About the first thing I did was to remove the poor attempt at a back seat and put shelves, for sliding parts bins, in. So, the attempt to market it as a two-seat commercial vehicle in Europe is very close to how, at least one owner, used it in the US.
This! I love this. I would buy one brand new (something I have stopped doing). Worth every penny. Great style, price, utility, air bags, and it’s like the man says; everything you need and nothing else.
This is what the Jeep Renegade should have been.
Some facts
@@gabedahlinghaus3594 The Jeep Renegade was always supposed to be a cheap compact with a Jeep looks. Not an off-road of any sorts.
@@gteixeira this just isn't true, the old renegades were very capable offroad because they weren't shitty rebranded Fiats
@@holymoly849 some facts
Obviously no one knows facts in this comment section.
I would *totally buy one* if they ever get here in the States. *I WANT ONE*
I’m with you on that. Very cool little Ute🏎
I swear its like my dream car. I had an 88 samurai and miss it every day!
Knowing the US manufacturers, I bet it would sell for a reasonably priced $40k 😤
@@FFAdventuresOriginal Cars are incredibly cheep in the United States! Have you tried buying a car in Europe?
Just get a bronco
Just saw a few in Mexico and I love it!!
My 1987 Samuari was a fabulous car. 30 MPG, went through snow blizzards with ease and was fun. Yes it was bouncy, and if you inflated the tires to what the tire said it was dangerous You have to follow Suzuki's inflation guidelines. I wish the Jimny was here. Great inexpensive, reliable bulletproof car.
european here: Jimnys are some of the best off-roaders I have ever seen. Hunters and Rangers use them here because it can go places no other "off roader" can go. The solid axels design combined with the awesome Suzuki 4-wheel transmission and the ridiculously small wheelbase make them superb rock crawlers.
Correct! And more realiable than most other offroaders. Doug didn't emphasize enough its offroading capabilities
Gee. All I have here in the USA is all these darned guns.
Better than lada?
Isn't this just a newer Suzuki Samurai? Those do have a cult following in the US.
Europe is gay and so are you
The fact that these aren't sold in America rustles my jimnys
It would be cool to take off road, but it just isn't powerful enough for US highways. The Jeep Wrangler is way better for the American market, the Jimny doesn't make sense for the US.
@@heathjm2000 europe is way more urbanized than the us and they still sell here for the few people who need them for off-roading. I bet there's a lot more people in america who could use an off-roader.
@@heathjm2000 Speak for yourself. jeep is not exactly great for communing. I'd ratehr take this any day at the price point
@@heathjm2000 "not powerful enough for US highways..." Please explain what you mean. I've driven plenty of cars that were slower than this car, and they took to the highways just fine.
This is definitely powerful enough to drive around just fine. It’s true, though, that the US/CAN markets tend to prefer a bit more power, myself included. I’d still take one as is, but it also wouldn’t be too hard for Suzuki to toss in another slightly more powerful 4cyl from another one of their cars. They successfully catered to a unique demand in Japan with the 660, and they wouldn’t even need to develop a new engine.
I love this thing! My old 2004 Vitara was super reliable and a lot of fun. GM, if you’re watching, you had a deal to sell some rebranded Suzuki’s years ago. Bring this little guy to the US!
I drove a 1988 Suzuki Samurai for a few years and I miss it so much and hate that we won't get the new Jimny in the US. I loved my Samurai and always had Jeep guys trying to buy it off me. Even had a pawn shop owner make an offer on it when I went in the check out what all they had for sale. LOVED that thing!
This is basically just a late 90s car with a touchscreen and a warranty. I love it
So it's the late 90s jimmny with a restyling.
Isn't that what we want though?
It’s perfect
It's perfect.
Exactly. Nothing more
This car in America would definitely have a niche market for the purest off roader that wants cheap reliability and simplicity, not the flashy Jeep mall crawlers that you see everywhere with plastic housewife's driving them.
And the stupid, oversized wrong offset wheels that stick out of the wheel arches too.
Had a 93 Suzuki Sidekick way back when and til this day it was one of my favorite vehicles. It had 70+ horsepower but could still make it through 30 inches of snow. I had a 2012 Rubicon that was quite frankly half the vehicle my sidekick was.
Extremely capable off road, lots of customizing and fun to drive. Really popular in central america for years, can get you anywhere
Fun fact: Jimnys in Brazil come standard with a JBL infotainment system.
And it was quite expensive here!
@@brunofisherman986 every crappy car is quite expensive here
@@kaiqueandrade1756 same here in India, apparently it’s the supposed “third world” economics in action. :/
@Хай фucker dont worry, there's always an off duty cop nearby whenever you need one.. and hes usually pretty quick with the pistol
A quirk he didn’t notice: the rear window is not centered(!)
Wait, what?
His Nissan Qube permanently damaged his vision.
@@qx4n9e1xp lmao
because of the hinge
Suzuki engineers be like "it costs another 10 grands to centre the rear window? Fuc* it
Suzuki would sell 50,000 in the first week if they brought this to the US market. i'd love to have a small, safe, simple, rugged, fuel efficient, 4x4 vehicle with good ground clearance. this is like the ultimate car for single dudes in cold climates.
It was great to see the detailed Doug score section again!
I feel like the Jimny is the Miata of the off-road world. Underpowered no frills vehicle that people love cuz it's small and cute.
We have been driving the versions of jimny for years, nobody beats suzuki offroaders in the case of power and offroading skills.
The car is small and cute and can compete jeep wrangler and ford endeavour easily.
people love the Miata because they're a blast to drive more than any other reason.
Definitely wouldn't say either is underpowered. They have as much as they need and deliver it in a fun way.
These cars are popular because you can fun at any point in their power band and you're able to take them to the limits.
They're just little smile machines for people that don't care about flexing or being the "most" (most fast, most capable, most expensive, most cool)
@@yungboicontigo9278 any poorly modified car is trash so I'm not sure what you're getting at.
Well you "feel" wrong then because it's probably the most capable offroader sold new WORLDWIDE, not just a "cute no frills" fashion accesory like you say
Most important thing Doug did not mention.
It's body on frame solid axle SUV. There are very few of them left. Wrangler, UAZ, Jimny and Land Cruiser 70
doug has literally no technical knowledge..
@@gnghngnvbnb7479 it certainly encourages engagement in the comments, which in turn boosts the algorithm. lol
@@gnghngnvbnb7479 I dont know if he has no knowledge, but his videos are not about the technology. It should be mentioned tho, as this is why it is one of the best offroaders
It is not an SUV, it is an offroad vehicle.
@@gnghngnvbnb7479 He mentioned the frame when talking about the lack of wheel well liners.
These things were everywhere in Iceland and absolutely stunning every time i spotted em!
It's like if Doug Demuro was a car! Wildly successful, but very humble, simplistic, and cheerful. I mean, the two personalities are so similar!
I'd love one with a Manual Transmission.
Most of them sold in the world are manual. Not offered in Auto in many countries
Exactly, here in Uruguay they are all manual
The 20k model is a manual
The model he is showing is closer to 26k
I didn’t know auto was even an option , I’ve only ever seen manual ones before this
The hype for this fun sized off-roader is so big that these things are being sold +50% MRSP used.
So it costs as much as a Wrangler 😂
What the?
I thought those were only happens here in indonesia
only moron buy this junk
i love how it's specifically fun sized. "driving experience?" "ehh; mediocre." "sizing?" "aw dude. i didn't think cars could get more fun in size than FJ, but the Jimny's size is an absolute riot!"
@@Kona61 But a more reliable version of the wrangler.
Simplicity and the best OFF-ROAD experience !
I drive a 1992 Jimny, JDM, 657cc, 3 cylinder ,turbo, intercooled,57 hp. Right hand drive, 16" rims, 5speed. Very basic but fun to drive, great offroad. Top speed is 71mph .
My entire life I’ve been calling this car a “Jimmy”.
Me too....
That's a GMC.
Me to
Thought it was a samurai
@@johnnymartinez478 it is the samurai. Different names in different markets.
"Affordable" is not how they're described here in Australia. They're in such high demand that they often sell for over $40,000
Same here in Indonesia, Suzuki sold the jimny for around USD 40.000 and the used car market asking even more than that! Ppl r buying thia car to make profit. A used 3 months old jimny were sold for around usd 45-50k. Its just insanity
SHEEEEEEESH!!!!!! 😰
We have plenty in New Zealand. Cheap as well. Check out Suzuki NZ website.
Luckily, here in the Philippines we get it at roughly $25,000 for the top trim level
@@mr.niceguy22 Same in malaysia. Asking nearly RM200k ($50k) (695 million Rupiah) is insanity
i was in iceland Sept of last year and rented a manual Jimny to drive around iceland for 10 days. fell in love with it.. i too am disappointed that we can't get the jimny here in the US. that color is great.!! the one i rented was a bit more basic... no infortainment. , regular steel wheels.. a slate gray... oh.. and no back seat.... but again.. I LOVED it.
I learned to drive on a 2008 Suzuki (Here in Ecuador it was sold as Chevrolet) Vitara. That car was amazing, sure it was basically a metal box with a motor but I remember having so much fun with it on the sand and rocks.
Henry Ford once said: “beauty is in simplicity”
I guess ford didnt get the memo or forgot it
@@xwhels You mean Ford doesn't produce simple cars anymore? :))
@@caidee do you really need a folding gear in the f150 ?
@@xwhels Is that such a big deal? What else is over complicates for you in a base F-150?
@@caidee that was one example i am not gonna sit her and explain to you why.
Jimny: "thin doors that wouldn't pass safety standards"
Jeep/Bronco: doors that can be removed completely
motorcycles: what safety standards?
Caterham: you can have some canvas if you really need it.
The thin doors comment was stupid.
Like we, in Europe and the rest of the world, don't have safety standards, crash tests, etc.
@@AxLWake There are gradations of course. A Jimny gets 3/5 stars in the EURONCAP test, while a RAV4 gets 5/5. So it's fair to say some corners are cut. The new Wrangler gets 1/5 though, which is quite shocking.
You know what pisses me off? Here in California you cannot drive on public roads if you have modified exhaust, because they say it's too loud and disturbs the peace. That is the reason it is illegal. Yet anybody can ride their Harley LOUD AS FUCK!!! At anytime, 3 in the morning. No problem, because it's a motorcycle. Such bullshit. OK rant over 😁
@@martijnp4313 So, I'm totally right. The car that gets 1 can be sold in the US. The Jimny not being sold in the US is NOT related to lack of safety.
Looks so nice and simple. I hate overtly cluttered cars. Suzuki is really doing great stuff with Swift, too.
My parents just got one in Costa Rica and it is awesome. Super fun to drive, very capable on offroad trails.
The Jimny
The Citroën C6
NOW THE MULTIPLA?!
Please PAPA DOUG!
Please release them quicker!
I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE with a Multipla when we rented one on a family reunion trip to
Italy 14 years ago, & I REALLY wish it were sold here!!!! Yes, it looks absolutely bonkers, but it is oh, so versatile!!!!
@@landyachtfan79 Such an interesting car!!
He posted on Instagram recently, the multipla will be released soon!
He’s also reviewing the Volkswagen XL1
It is DEFINITELY one of those "DON'T knock it until you have driven/ridden in one" vehicles, for dure @@ProjectEurobeat!!!!!!
To put it in the perspective, the Jimny is almost 20 inches shorter than the Miata!
Still 10 inch longer than my Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 😂
@@D_2_M 5 feet shorter than the dacia sandero
O snap!!
I’ve seen them live and it looks like a toy. Very very small. But very
That's terrifying.
I think the best example of just how small the Jimny is was when Doug was on one knee in front of this tiny thing and his head and shoulders EASILY cleared the hood.
I like the old school feel of this Suzuki. Looks like a really fun car to mod for off-road. Like a samurai.
Doug: there's no navigation here.
The rest of the world: Uses Android Auto or CarPlay, that the Jimny has as standard.
There IS a navigation system, you just have to have a SD card inserted (the slot is at the top of the screen). I have the same system in my '18 Vitara.
I'm constantly telling people to just replace the Headunit in there 10 year old car with a Car Play/Android Auto compatible unit and they will have 90% of the features they want without wasting money on a brand new car.
@@C64C same in my 17’ Baleno
@@C64C My '19 Swift came with a dumb headunit, so i changed it with the Sony head unit the vitaras come with in my region and use android auto anyways
@@nicholascortez728 sad because that is the selling point for some people. I've had some people tell me they want a new car for the 110 power outlet. They have no idea any Walmart sells cheap power inverters you plug into the lighter outlet. Pay a little more and have one installed.
Not only that the jimny is critique proof, it is chip shortage proof
hey
Douggie. I watched your full review on the Suzi... and all i saw was.. Douggie smiling for 24min... nice. waiting for your next test drive
The problem is some think it's simple just because it looks simple. It has engine ecu, door lock module, abs, tc module, infotainment system, ac control system and other things so it has lots of chips. It is a simpler car but with all new the convenience.
@@dkdanis1340 yeah i know, it still has chips, but way less, and their chips and boards are not as complicated, so they dont strain the CPU/GPU chipmakers as much
What did you really missed is it’s off road capability, you would be surprised to see it’s performance on tough road and swamps and in the dirt or sand. It’s a proven beast that defies all its tiny looks😊
I would like to have one as a second vehicle. I almost bought one, but it doesn't seem comfortable/spacious enough for my wife and two kids. I would have a lot of fun with it and it would be useful on all of the dirt roads here, especially in the winter. Thanks to the Mexican man you lent it to you, and for your review. I love your channel!
The blank switches are the heated seats option.
def dont need that in mexico
Ejector seats
@@JXDMNN Agree. I noticed that as well especially when he talks about Japanese cars sold outside of the US market.
I don't think suzuki even makes a car with window switches next to the handbrake...
@@xmodMAN76 You don't need it anywhere. And you don't need power windows.
i love the way the car moves every time Doug throw's his arms around
I still have my 2011 Suzuki sx4. I’ve had zero major mechanical issues with it. It has 140,000k miles on it. It’s a fun car to drive and I will drive her till she croaks!
Saw this in Cabo San Lucas last year and was absolutely enamored. Struck me as a small Ford Branco. Functional and good looks.
Slap a gmc logo on this and call it jimmy, and you would have a winner here in the US
Then make a Typhoon version
Hmmm, maybe they should call it something that evokes images of warriors, Americans seem to like that (as in the Jeep Gladiator), and a little bit exotic. How about calling it the "Samurai"?
@@cienfgs lol
It was GM that screwed Suzuki over in the US to begin with. Hope Suzuki knows better than have anything to do with GM again.
However, now that Suzuki has associations with Toyota, & since Toyota is into having other companies build their cars, that is a way for the car to be sold in the U.S. But we won't hold our breath.
@@wheretheredferngrows14 there was a car customization company that made some syclones out of the new canyon.
In Australia Suzukis are everywhere, and the Jimny is by far the most adored compact 4WD. They are at every 4WD event, in every magazine, and are respected as much as Landcruisers or any brand leading 4WD, and it's been that way for over 50 years!
I have never understood why Suzuki has a bad reputation in USA. I think it's just because they are small and seem cheap. But the thing is they are high quality in everything that matters, only cutting costs on things that would break anyway when they are old. Because these 4WDs will be kept going for decades just like all of their older models.
In US I love my Suzuki drz400 this jimmy needa come to America asap
Back in the 80s some idiot journo rolled one and then wrote an article about it that destroyed sales of the Suzuki Samurai (Jimny) in the US
Not hated in America. Pushed American market out so the government and Manufactures conspired to push it out of America.
@@Baker_7498 this pretty much.
And the guy behind it was at Customer Service...
As a guy from Hungary (one of the countries that Suzuki dominated besides India), Suzuki makes some neat cars
I don't understand why people buy big machines for around town when they don't run up to hot running temperatures which shortens their life. These things are just great and fun around town and beyond.
I supercharged mine and trust me, its really fun to drive despite the small horsepower.
Saw one of these brand new, fully decked out with rack, ladder, and Mexico license plate. It was tiny. Less than 3/4 the size of a 2 door Jeep Wrangler. It was great! I would consider buying one.
The market has decided this a 10/10 on the cool score. The waiting list is enormous.
And only niche manufactures like Suzuki are willing to make it. Mitsubishi, Toyota or Nissan could easily make a vehicle like this. They don’t want to because there’s not enough fat profit margin in it to sell $20,000 vehicles. $30,000+ unibody RAV4’s are more attractive.
@@neonnoodle1169 also, to be fair to Suzuki, they aren't exactly niche. They sell truckloads of cars in Japan and India.
I'm so sad I can't get one in the US
@@Karmy. They used to make them in the USA under the name Samurai.
Toyota could easily come up with a Mini Fj to compete with this and they would sell like crazy.
They already have 3 doors Land cruiser. It’s not cheap though almost double the price
or rebadge the Jimny since they own part of Suzuki
@@draalahmadi Expensive and not available in America anyway. I was thinking of a smaller and more affordable Fj Cruiser. Hell, they could also bring the big cruiser back to compete with the Bronco.
They discontinued the Fj because it got bad gas mileage. Maybe if they redesigned the aerodynamics they could give it a second chance
@@mintynuggets No. Here’s a billion dollar idea: MAKE THE FJ CRUISER ALL ELECTRIC
oh my god I’d buy it immediately
I got the chance to drive a Suzuki Swift hybrid when I visited Colombia, and honestly I was pleasantly surprised. I thought I'd hate it, but I really liked it. Good styling, good features, everything felt high quality, and it had all the essentials you needed.
Oh cool he's finally doing a Ji- IS THAT A MULTIPLA??
Yes that monster is Multipla...This said by an italian XD
yooo IS THAT A MULTIPLA
LMAO
AYO IS THAT A MULTIPLA???
that is totally a Multipla. can’t wait for dougs video. I remember when this came out and everyone just HATED the design and made fun of it. but I knew a few people that had it (mostly larger families with little money) and they really liked it though because it is apparently very practical.
Why does Doug look like he’s always looking for a parking spot while he drives?
He's paying attention to the road. Like everyone should if they're behind the wheel.
He's looking for cops
@@MrAronymous it’s a joke I’m pretty sure lol
@@MrAronymous MrKaren
@@_Slaab_ And hes telling the truth lol
The “FUN METER” just went up 👍 I love the two seater convenience and the “dog seat “ in the back! Love this 43rd.
You kinda missed the mark on the Jimny. That little Jimny is a stand-up over achiever in the bush. Low and slow and if that doesn't get you there ... winch it, like you would portage a boat over around obstacles.
I grew up with the Suzuki Stockman here in Australia and it was so much fun. Trick to these are the tyres. They're smaller and easy to swap out. Road tyres for town and destination tyres for the destination.
And lastly the Jimny has a really excellent range off rooftop campers, there are many here in Australia and they will get you on or off some pretty remote amazing beaches and bush.
Would buy one in a heartbeat if it was offered in USA
It would look hilarious amoung those fullsize SUVs and pickups. It even looks small here in the EU
I would 100% buy this, especially with a 5 or 6 speed manual
Looks like 5-Speed MT or 4 speed Auto. Stick is no brainer
You can get it with a 5 speed manual
I so would too, I had no idea they brought the samurai back. I want this sooooo bad
Most definitely. The more techy and digital things get the more geo tracker and Suzuki samurai comes to mind.
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 posted my comment before seeing yours and glad you brought up a samurai. I Would die for one. So hard to find a good one in the north or one at all.
we have these in Mexico. hopefully going to get one soon. they’re the cutest little things. it’s like a Wrangler and a G wagon had a baby then priced it like a honda civic. absolutely wonderful
Drove 2 older Jimnys from car rentals while on vacation (built approx. 2008). It's was a funny little car and may look cool, but unless you plan to do off-roading, this is not a very good choice for daily driving. You do get used to the handling to some extent, but thanks to the short wheel base, we often felt we were travelling at break-neck speed and about to kill ourselves until a quick look at the speedometer revealed we were doing just 40 km/h. I saw the new Jimny during a car show. It was super-easy to make the car swing from side to side using just 2 fingers. I would certainly borrow it again, but buying it just for cool looks... The car rental clerk asked me whether I am sure I want to rent that car, LOL...
anyone else notice how much the Jimny moves side to side when Doug moves his hands?
i was gonna comment da same
timestamp?
@@superchessmachine No need, anytime he does it often. When he moves his hands, pay attention to the side mirror and you can tell the car is shaking
@@superchessmachine Any time he's in the vehicle. 4:52
That’s because the car weighs 1,100 kg.