2024 Suzuki Jimny XL Review | Rear doors make iconic compact off-roader family-friendly, or do they?
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- Suzuki Jimny family expands with long-wheelbase five-door ‘XL’, which delivers more practicality but little else 👉 Full Review: www.carsales.com.au/editorial...
When the fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny arrived in 2018 it instantly became a smash hit - so much so that Suzuki Australia had to halt sales of the three-door automatic due to a mountain of orders.
And now the first five-door version has finally arrived after attracting 3000 orders, meaning it’s sold out for six to nine months too.
So is this more practical micro off-roader truly worth the wait? Find out just why senior editor Feann Torr loves and hates the 2024 Suzuki Jimny XL in this video review, which tests the plucky little mud-slinger on and off-road.
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:01 Pricing and specs
03:44 Interior review
05:38 Infotainment & safety
06:30 Passenger space
07:05 Luggage space
08:00 On the road
10:13 Off road
13:19 Verdict
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As cars get more complicated, packed with distracting gadgets, gaining weight, and skyrocketing price tags... something like this is old-school refreshing.
Agreed. There's something nostalgic about this car that transcends its flaws. On our website Feann gave the car 63/100 verdict and concluded with this:
"One could argue that owning a Suzuki Jimny XL is comparable to being a parent; it can sometimes be vexing and troublesome and janky and contradictory. Yet that’s what makes it so endearing."
Indeed!!!
I know quite a few mechanics. Compared to modern cars the Suzuki Jimny is the most reliable, strong car with the smallest loss in value.
They should have put the Vitara Turbo motor in this, the body is heavier than the three door, and could do with the extra shove.
It would be an absolute dirt demon with more power.
Hahaha I'm not even half way through this review, and I have to say it's brutally honest. But refreshingly honest. "The cloth seats feel awful..." hahaha I'm thoroughly enjoying this.
I'm honestly looking forward to seeing this guy do more reviews
Love the feedback, we'll let Feann know 🤗
When you look at the worldwide popularity of the Jimny, you have to wonder whether old-school isn’t still the best fashion statement ever. 🙌🏼
I have bought a jimny too recently. I live in India. My variant is Alpha MT kinetic yellow dual tone. I've driven it around 4k kms and this is what I feel about this car:-
Pros:
1. Very capable off roader. Earlier I was driving 4x2 where sometimes I had to struggle during off roading but off roading in jimny feels way way easier.
2. Compact car. Maneuvering on narrow roads not an issue.
3. Suspension is really good.
4. Body roll over is almost non-existent.
5. Less road presence makes your car look different and with some modifications, people will keep checking out your car.
6. Boot space is adequate. U can put sufficient luggage if u want to go on a trip.
7. Five door system makes it highly practical. Ones who have used 3 door system on gpysy and thar (don't know if those are available in international markets) would understand how tedious and uncomfortable it is to sit in the rear seats. Due to this reason, jimny can actually be used as a primary car.
8. Best 4x4 at this price.
Cons:
1. Rear seat belt alarm is annoying. (fixed it by detaching the bus couplers below rear seats).
2. Gearbox is stiff initially and may take time to adjust.
3. Stock tyres and the front grill give a bad look to this car imo. Stock tyres are really thin. From the front, car looks like a toy due to this very reason. Upgrade if possible. Side profile of this car looks great though.
4. This car feels underpowered. No matter what others say, this car won't compete with many on the highways. This might be a factor to many who like to drive fast. There's a lag in acceleration.
5. Turning radius is a bit more.
6. Cabin space inside is not enough for big bulky guys. If you're bit overweight, your arms will be touching the car door and also to the person sitting alongside you in the front. For skinny guys it's not an issue. Car is tall enough so there's enough space for your head also.
7. Under thigh support is not adequate in the rear seats.
8. This car doesn't have proper storage space for basic stuff like bottles, phones etc. It's really bothering.
Hello! I ´m about to buy the jimny MT …how do you feel about the MT right now? Has the mt transmission improved that stiffness or not? Would you advice to buy automatic now or are you happy with your Manual transmission?
@@diegoamestica4038 i wud say overtime the stiffness of gearbox has reduced and the experience of driving MT has improved. I personally find driving Manual Transmission thrilling. Moreover, you get to save few extra bucks so that's an added advantage. I have no regrets on buying MT over AT. Overtime you'll get used to the remaining stiffness in the gearbox and you won't even realise it's presence. But I would definitely recommend a test drive before you make the final decision.
The interios has many features from the old pajeros of the 80s... most notably the speedometer shape and the passenger side gloe box and handle above it.
Got me out of a few sticky situations two years ago during the floods and for that versatility I loved it. How about a soft top, and ute model as well Suzuki ?!
Suzuki has always hinted at drop tops and utes but we doubt it'll happen.
Same old 1.5, 4 speed auto and rear monotonous drum brakes, please consider use 1.4 turbo, 6 speed auto and rear disc brakes from Vitara underpinnings.
Australia isn't the market, try getting a turbo fixed here in country Colombia.
Nothing wrong with rear drum brakes … especially on a tiny 4X4
Great review. Like you said it’s a fun car and who doesn’t want to have fun?
Thanks for the kudos - we know the team will appreciate it. Lotta work goes on behind the scenes too - the video crew are legends, are as the video editors.
@@carsales Everything is good, but the interior is simple, all cars, even cheap Chinese cars, have an interior that looks rich, they could have installed a normal electronic display on Jimi...
And I did buy one and it's amazing for the Himalayan mountains. ❤
It should be priced at $25,000
The three-door used to be priced under $24,000 when it came out in early 2019. How times have changed.
www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/2019-suzuki-jimny-australian-price-and-spec-116600/
@@carsales yea true..... market is tough now there are heaps of new players around $35 - $40K price which offer more value for money, more comfort and 7 seats like Mahindra Scorpio, LDV D90, Haval H6, Tank300 etc and as compare to them Jimny XL is quite small and bare bones.
suzuki will ripoff early buyers by providing huge discounts to later buyes😅😅
12:05 It has Brake Limited Slip Differential in place of a Mechanical Locking Differential.
Such a pity this can not be sold in Europe. It looks great. Woukd sell like hot cakes. They could make a great van out if the 5 door version too.
Not compromising off road capabuility for onroad proformance is the main selling point to the Jimny and not compromising reliabulity by adding unnessasary bling helps keep the weight down so it dosen't need a large motor. My 2nd gen 2012 has yet to break down and I've only just changed out the oridginal batery this year. though I'd like to change up the the new Jimny jus to have a bit more room as a stock vehical in this day and age it's hard to find somthing better. a bit more wheel travel and a locker would be nice though
Under 35K for the Xl 5 door? I paid 40k in NSW for a new 2024 in stock White colour with manual transmission. I priced cars in Newcastle NSW and Sydney. Limited stock and unless your lucky you will wait 12 to 18 months for your order. Sydney City Suzuki had none available in a manual transmission and came in at 39,800 K . These are on road costs of coarse. These are great little cars but not 35 K. Good video. Tried and true Jimny has been around for a lot of years. I road tested my car today o pick up end of week. They feel solid and more stable on road in the 5 door configuration. I like the Jimny.
Yeah fair call, but we can only list the manufacturer's retail price, otherwise there'd be pages and pages of different prices for every dealer.
Got ripped of bra
We’ll never get it in the States, but we had a 95 Side Kick 4wd that we Loved, anyone know how this compares to the old Side Kick?
Hello there! Have you tried it with the manual transmission? What would be the best choice between mt and aut?
Feann reckons the manual is more fun... but more work. He says go with the auto, even though it's not as engaging.
I had a close view of this vehicle and found that the rear is about short and from the side view looks odd. The pricing should be reviewed along with the tech details, as the vehicle could do with a turbo along witha1.5 L motor and a 6 speed transmission to give it some boost and cruising speed along the highways in Australia. Maybe the 2025 model can be reviewed to keep the Suzuki owners happy. Management take notice of people's comments.
We hope Suzuki takes notice of these comments.
Great off-road, no doubt. But is there a better city car? It's so cool! Your school kids on the school run will love it. And the shopping fits in the back.
There are better city cars for the price. More economical, more boot space, more safety. But you make a good point about the kids - all their friends will be jealous when this plucky little wayfarer picks them up.
working at a suzuki dealership, i would like to correct you that there is a massive wait on the 3 doors, over a year, but the 5 doors i can get in about a month.
Any idea when the XL being ANCAP tested?
Suzuki is unlikely to give them a car, which means ANCAP would have to buy one. And they don't have deep pockets so it's probably never gonna happen.
he spend the whole time bagging the car saying how bad it is day to day but overall its a great car hahaha
He does. And it is an old car with low tech bits and pieces. But that's part of the charm 😉
Just ordered one, first time a manufacturer has built something i would be new.
Is it perfect no, is it comfortable and durable enough to drive on c class or worse roads innthe country absolutely
I guess it depends on how often you will be on C class roads.
@garylab7934 c class is the supposed good roads and what we have in 3 directions for an hour and 1 for half an hour.
The smoothest roads in the area are the earth roads these are nicknamed freeways as you can sit on 100km/h with out a kidney belt.
@@lyonsy143 Wow good luck on those roads. Jimny will be well suited to it.
They just need to make a 1.8lt 6 speed manual/auto. It's not like they dont have a plethera of engines to chose from.
This is a 2 person overlander monster. Slap a tiny turbo kit in it, remove the back seats, full tent over it and you have a great compact insanely capable offroader for the weekends. While still usabe on weekdays
$35k. Car yards are selling them anywhere between $41k to $50k drive away. The car yards are being selfish here and taking full advantage of the production hold ups. It's not like everyone wants them. I'm waiting a couple of years.
35k plus on roads, due to demand no discounts at the moment, so add about 4k to the price for dealer delivery, rego and stamp duty, a white manual should be 39k white auto 41k more then that tour being ripped off
That's car yards here in QLD. Definitely not touching them. NSW may be a better option for me.
Getting the same job done with less complexity is genius. That's the Jimny for you.
Hello and thanks for another great review !!!! It’s a great little beast the Jimny !! CAN I ASK WHERE ABOUTS ITS THAT TRACK LOCATED ??? I would love to take my Jimny there thanks
We've asked the guys and they said "they'll come back to us". We think that's code for "it's a secret"... ☹ But we do know it's in Victoria, Australia.
Wombat state forest. Raddclif trk
Above all it still looks great.
Even if I owned a G63 or Range Rover, I would only use it for shopping and driving around town, and I would never want to drive it off road.
If I'm going off road, I'm going in a Jimmy.
Excuse me, 11:25 what was that?
I'm tossing up between one of these and a GWM ute. The GWM is bigger, safer, more powerful and has so much more tech, but the Jimny is definitely charming and just slightly cheaper
What are you looking at for on-road price for Jimny XL? Guessing around $40K? While Tank 300 starts at $47K drive-away.
I would stay away from GWM.
I'm actually now leaning more towards the SsangYong Musso. My only issue with it is that ugly front grille and no active cruise, but neither the Jimny, GWM or LDV have that either
@@ThatGuy-ur5cn Well it's proven tech vs iffy tech. I don't mind buying cheap but not if it means poor quality.
If I didn't have to tow I would buy one just becouse of the solid axels and coil suspension. Owned one in the 90's and it was fun and capable off road but just too small and underpowered on long trips.
Being from the states ive always loved the Jimney but its near impossible to find one.
This also feels very Jeep minus the absurd Stellantis influence.
Yeah there's definitely a Jeep feel to the little mud plugger.
Greeting from INdonesia, I hope someday I an have one for roadtrip across Indonesia for which I don't need to worry about road condition ahead. I have Toyota Innova reborn diesel 4x2 now, Previously I have Isuzu Mu-X 4x2 but I always feel unrest whenever I go to a new place because the road can be heavily damaged. in addition, those big car is not suitable to my wife. so this small size, yet capable to go anywhere, would be a suitable one...roadtrip anywhere unleash your spirit !!!
Big road trips off-road are the best! Thanks for the comment.
I feel like the country of manufacture may well impact quality control. Japan has a stellar reputation for quality and reliability.
Drives fine don’t what’s the issue such a fun car to drive plenty of room in front n rear
It drives fine yeah. But it ain't perfect.
For looks l think the 3 doors is more good looking but practical purpose the 5 doors wins hands down!
You shold definetely try out Japanese version of Jimny with 660cc 65 hp engine to fully appreciate your Jimny
Wish this thing was available in North America
Me 2 somebody like Dodge/Stellantis should try and partner up with them and bring some their designs over instead of making all their vehicles electric…
It would sell like hotcakes.
@@carsales yes it would…
Live in the Colombian bush, the area is full of Jimnys, mainly LJs. These things will outlast 2 or 3 LandCruisers, & I'm a Toyota fan
Less is more. Cars have too much tech these days. I just need a small 4wd to get to work in the snow. Our long driveway and street isn't paved.
Precisely. For a lot of people all the tech and doodads and gadgets are overkill. This is simple but it works.
I have this in India. And i love it.
Nice video guys
Thanks mate!
Basically a mini Prado or jeep but is much more capable in off road.
I hate the US Market. Everything keeps getting bigger, heavier, and more expensive. My 2016 Renegade Trailhawk was filling that void but they discontinued it because of declining sales. Hopefully Toyota or someone makes something when its time for me to get a new vehicle.
Great little nugget, but 75kw and 130Nm is hopeless. Should at least have the 86kw and 156Nm engine from the Vitara.
More hopeless is my turbodiesel samurai With 63hp & 110nm, this Will be a rocket ship
@@salvador_mano4x4 Yeah in comparison the Jimny has 103hp and 134nm torque
@@ishowspeedy21 15% more Torque and almost 40% more horsepower, cannot go so bad
@@salvador_mano4x4absolutely
In the Philippines this thing (AT Model two-tone) costs around AUD46,500 and that's without adaptive cruise control. Crazy ain't it?😅
Woah, yeah that's a bit exxy.
Pity it didn’t have two doors and extended single glass for the side rear passenger area.
Previously Suzuki can dominate this market with this type of car but with the arrival of new Chinese 4x4 with the like of Tank 300 that start at around 46 k driveaway, you are talking about just a few thousands more and you get a far better car both on road and off road. Much more useful space. Make you wonder whether it is worth waiting for a tiny Jimny
Reliability
Needs a 2L and a 6 speed Auto
Needs a turbo
Same ingine power..!very disappointed.....we don't need new door...we want ingine power!😢😢
Dealers in WA asking more than 42k
Demand is high, so prices go up...
A bit more power would make this a killer ride...
Exc video❤
Thanks!
My manual is great
What colour? We were hoping for the green one, but the Ivory has a safari sorta look. Contrasting roof is nice too.
I bought it in India and am loving it...
Would be awesome for exploring in India for sure.
@@carsales it's pretty awesome in our cities also.... Especially in our bumper to bumper traffic
Me too… bought it in India… auto alpha variant
Lets be real we all want 1
Nah, the times have changed and driving one on the highway was dangerous. On gravel the centre of gravity feels like its going to tip over at 25km/h. Buy a secondhand subuaru outback or XV.
2024 and a 4 speed auto box.😅
Keep it simple the way to go too many modern cars too complicated
You look rather tall next the it. 😄
Feann says thanks for the compliment. He is 183cm tall or something.
ScorpioN and Gtank does gives similar capabilities at that price
You mean GWM Tank 300?
Mate, I just care about off-roading!!! Who cares about on road stuff here in Australia?
Yeah fair call 😁
35000$ is not dirt cheap. $20k is dirt cheap.
$35k??? WTF???
Unfortunately its not sold as a normal car anymore in Germany. The three door used to cost 18k€ (30k AUD) now they sell it as a commercial vehicle to avoid penalties for the engines emissions. No side Airbags, no led headlights, no infotainment and it now costs 29k€ (48k AUD) it’s a joke. The 2018 Models are sold used for around 35k€. I‘m out, on the road its a piece of shit and without the side airbags wont even get 1 Star on ncap.
Harsh but fair.
90's engine hp with lots of plastic, They have to find proper engine and at least 5 gear oto gear.
All they have to do is raise the Scross to 220mm gound clearance and lower the price $5k and problems solved
4*4?
I love the looks. "super low price" you say? Here in The Netherlands, the 3-door version starts at €43.400. So this one will start at 45K euros. Nobody will buy it. The new Duster 2024 4x4, is the one I want you to test. Even though this one has an iconic look, the price here in the Netherlands is just too much. You say it has no competition, but I would like a test comparison with the new Duster, which will sell for 15k less.
Yeah fair call, but where we live and test these cars - Australia - Dacia are not sold. But there is word the Dacia Duster could arrive here in the next couple of years. We will do a comparison if that happens. But is the Duster any good off-road?
Damn!!!!! What's the price for a wrangler there???
Great objective report. I wouldn't buy one though because the safety of my occupants is a high priority.
For similar money you could get a Pajero Sport GLS with 160,000km but much more room, as good off road with that Super Select II 4x4, 3.1 tonne towing double the kW and torque and a pleasure to use on every road every day.
Or perhaps for $10k a similarly agricultural Daihatsu Feroza in great condition.
Give this car a 1.5 turbo diesel and we are talking
That would be insane off-road - all that low end torque.
Wasted opportunity with garbage motor and transmission
Would have been incredible with the turbo swift motor and 6sp auto would be worth the extra cost that would incur
This is a offroader!!!, you can get those in a vitara
@@salvador_mano4x4 that's my entire point. Suzuki off that already, why leave trash in the 5dr jimny?
Don't you think a jimny would be better offroad with a vitara motor and 6sp? Vitara has all grip tech for light off-roading. Jimny with that motor and 6sp with 4 coil solid axle would have been incredible.
@@roocrew86 are you aware that the 4 gear auto gearbox barely fit between the chasis, and Suzuki should make a entire new gearbox, exclusive for Jimny, With all parts much smaller in size to fit 6 gears??
Also are you aware that 1.4 boosterjet, or any other engine, should be reworked to work mainly on low revs, also adding new oíl pan, lubrication system for running in hard side angles, new parts and desing to run longitudinally......
I really think you're missing a lot of steps here
Of course can be done, but here in Europe, a 3 door industrial one is around 25k....
Land cruisers are around 60-70k, Jeep wranglers, around 82-87k....
And not much more..,.
What's the point of designing a new car, if it's not gonna be reliable, and so expensive to buy, the people Will look for other options?
@@salvador_mano4x4 designing a new car?
The 5dr is new, like when they designed the floor plan for the extra length maybe make the tunnel wider? I don't understand your argument. Yes it would have required engineering, that engineering could have been done during the development of the new 5dr. Change the tunnel to suit the existing gearbox not make a new gearbox!
A 4sp auto and 1.5l in 2024 is a joke
@@roocrew86 man, this is a body on frame vehicle, you cannot just mod "the tunnel" and make It fit, you got to mod the chassis
And "new car" as i refer, is some want a Big engine, some want bigger size, some want more another design..,... The Jimny is what It is, not more
A 4sp auto and 1.5 is as out of date as It has been the 1.3 engine since 1985 to 2018, but is what Suzuki does, and people LOVE It, we're talking of a offroad vehicle, not a touring car!!!!
And nowadays, were you didn't got Many options to choose, because there is not offroaders here, it's difficult to not be greatful for his existence
If they don’t change engine soon, they will lose many customers
Maybe, but they seem to be selling every single vehicle they can built for now.
@@carsales indeed… for now !
A bit small for the price considering you can get a tank 300 for the same price with double the features
Add 15k for the tank300 they start at 50k
in the philippines its overly overpriced by suzuki cost almost the same as 4x4 pick ups..not worth buying in the philippines.
The tank 300 seems to be much better for a few thousand dollars more when you compare the drive-away prices. It used to be good value when it was 25k.
Grossly over priced. When they 1st came out RRP was $24,500, I went o buy o e and the dealer demanded I pay $34 000 + onroad costs. I walked away and 6 years later I am still driving my Tiguan TDI which has been lifted and modified for under $5,000. It has done another 80,000kms in 6 years and will likely last another 10years. It tows upto 1200kg more than a Jimny, gets better fuel consumption and apart from extreme 4X4 driving out performs any Jimny. I am glad I did not buy a Jimny.
Fair enough. But the Tiguan will get bogged pretty quick on rough terrain. Horses for courses, and all that.
3 doors better off road
Agreed, better ramp over angles.
Only in ramp over. Not a big deal as it's still shorter than any full size 4x4. I can tell you one thing 3 door is worse at. Corrugations! Stability is terrible. The longer wheelbase is much more stable in this situation.
Being Indian built should be sub 30k. I think you will see the difference in assembly and manufacturing in a few years time vs a Japanese built car.
Ой, как дешево! У нас в России, 4бл с половиной миллиона!
great as long as you don't have any friends and don't mind the nightmare that it is on the freeway, see so many people driving these up the Calder looking utterly miserable. An NO it isnt value for money.
Why exactly IS so nightmare? 3 door can reach 160kmh, this won't be much behind
@@salvador_mano4x4 Probably sits at too high of an RPM at 100 or 110.
@@satya.anandakrishnan around 4000 revs, is not high for a gasoline engine
@@salvador_mano4x4 That's absolutely high for a cruise rev. Anything above 2 or 2.5K is high and no wonder its an uncomfortable buzzbox on the freeway
@@satya.anandakrishnan man, it's a gasoline engine, not a turbodiesel
Another $4000 and buy a new Mahindra Scorpio
and not have to wait either
Literally this retro jimny came out in 3 door and it was way too overhyped. No one likes the 90s or original ones. Plus what’s annoying is 95% you have to order and wait for it. It’s also very overrated and way to popular for what it i
Jimny needs a diesel engine.
Knowing what happened With diesel samurai (1999-2003) and diesel Jimny mk3 (1999 to 2011), better not
@@salvador_mano4x4 that 1.5 is underpowered for the 3 doors, let alone for the 5 doors.
@@Dr.Kananga underpowered? Then what was the 1900 TD from Peugeot, also 1900 without turbo from Renault With same number of power of the samurais, With 63hp and 110nm, or the Jimny mk3 with the 1.5 ddis from Renault with 65 and 86 hp???
I don't know you, but the numbers of the new car look good for what It is
@@salvador_mano4x4 Ladder chassis trucks like the Jimny are best with diesel because of the torque. The current Jimny 1.5 petrol wiith 100+ hp might be fine for the 2W version, however for the 4W is not enough especially the five-door version that will be used with full passengers and load and AC. Good luck then.
Indian built? No thks
Its better than the other indian built suzuki cars
Lost me at indian built.
Same QC everywhere
It don't look rugged it look like a toy.....
Why were cars driving by Drunks; Wrong side of Road
The minute he said indian built i am out
All the components are manufactured in Japan then sent to India for assembly.
Racist mf🤬
This vehicle and the 2 door are turds rolled in glitter. Legacy drive train, poor safety, cheap interior and infotainment to match. I can't believe I would say this but the Chinese and Indian brands are more interesting alternatives to this POS.
Dude, this thing got 3 stars EuroNCAP, the Jeep wrangler got 1, and both do the moose test better than a golf 8, or a Toyota RAV4
Lost me at indian built.