Suzuki Jimny 2023 review | Find out why I didn't go OFF-ROAD in this 4x4!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- Is the Suzuki Jimny the most OVERRATED car on the market in Australia today?
You can be the judge after you watch this review, where I show you all the things that are bad about the 2023 Jimny 3-door model.
I'll also fill you in on some of the good stuff - but this is NOT an off-road review, as you'll see if you watch the entire video. Don't expect any 4WD off-roading, no trails or tracks, or mud or rock crawling. That's not what this review is about.
This review is designed to help you figure out if you could live with a Jimny as your only vehicle. Is it The Right Car? Let's find out...
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Is it the right price?
02:23 What's the best competitor?
03:38 Is it the right size?
04:53 Interior
08:53 Under the bonnet
09:33 Driving
11:53 Efficiency
12:28 Is it safe?
13:12 Ownership
13:47 Verdict
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I went for a Jimny after owning "fast" subarus and motorcycles for years and realizing i am on track to lose my license. I've also wanted a 4WD for years. I love my grom and i think "big" cars are a bit excessive for most people so i went a jimny, I'm about 2 months into ownership and still love it every day it is my main car, but I dont have kids or mates that need rides.
Thanks for the comment mate. Glad you’re enjoying it. If it fits your lifestyle, it’s a bloody cool thing!!
@@therightcar Bought my Jimny 3 years ago (13 month wait) as a temporary replacement for my 2007 Defender 90 Td5, so far the Jimny has been reliable, it's more economical than my Td5, more refined on the road and it's got all l need including aircon which my Defender didn't have. Still not made my mind up on the new Defender 90 though, Ineos looks good but only a 4 door.
Love tiny 4x4. I don't need 10 seats lol
Had one for 12 months - auto. Best car I have ever had. You actually have to drive it unlike my previous corolla which had all the bells and whistles, but was boring because it practically drove itself. No complaints at all with the Jimny. I use it every day and have been off=road and camping with it. The auto does take a little time to get to 100 but once there it is easy to maintain without feeling as though you are thrashing the engine. I think reviewers are a little too critical and compare it to much more upper spec cars. Jimny doesn't pretend to have all the specs but it is an honest, reliable and fun car to drive. I usually have the back seats down. providing quite large storage. I occasionally have two passengers and for moderate trips the back seats are fine.
Thanks for your thoughts mate.
Ive just driven mine from Sydney to Brisbane and back again , PERFECTLY comfortable !!!
Cool! Now do it in any other car and tell me if you still think it was “perfectly comfortable”.
Great Work Matt !
No Crack Licking on this channel !
A fun 2nd car if you want to have a bit of off road or beach for just the 2 of you.
Hope you hit your target !!!
Thanks mate.
Thanks for the video mate !!
"Great job, Matt! I've been following your reviews since 2015 and always thought it would be amazing if you had your own channel. Keep up the good work and all the best wishes! 🍻 #CheersToSuccess"
Thank you so much for that. I really do appreciate it!! Cheers!!
Love your content, man. That is really nice work. So simple and useful no BS. For me, the biggest problem is that Suzuki cannot allow customers to buy auto.
Thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying it. And yeah, they did just reopen orders for autos again. Hopefully they will get it sorted soon!
So true for every day use but cute. Like the big doors but not the flimsy roof. Great watching. Thank you!
Thanks for that! Glad you liked it.
The negatives? When it comes to the Jimny, nearly everything is a compromise except for it's off-road capability. As standard the Jimny is a 4x4 capable vehicle but by the time you have converted it into a capable 4x4 vehicle, you have spent up to a third of the original sales price in upgrades. Everything with the Jimny revolves around weight and everything you add to the Jimny adds weight - certainly the owners of 4x4 pickup-trucks have an easier life when it comes to overlanding compared to those in Jimnys.
Lovely video and enjoyed it 😊. I got a top end automatic 5 door in India and I thing about it is, it’s a purpose built well engineered vehicle. It performs adequately on highways and adding a Throttle Controller just makes it so much better. Offroad is a different story, it’s a beast there, those are its own territory. The compact dimensions make it a great city vehicle and for tough trails as well. Overall very satisfied with the purchase and enjoying every bit of the IBEX. This one is definitely a keeper.
Glad you’re loving it! Can’t wait to drive the Jimny XL (as it will be known in Australia). Review soon!!
@@therightcarI am sure, you will love it. With more space, lie flat front seats and bigger boot, you can easily go on a camping trip with your mate. Will watch out for your review on Jimny XL.
You're definitely one of the better car reviewers in Australia Matt and I wish you the best for your channel. The thing is, it's a small complaint but can you ditch the sound of a VCR loading between segments? It's bloody annoying!
Thank you mate. Appreciate that! Good guess but that’s not the noise…
It’s a game I’ve created for the channel!
Check the community tab. Winner gets a prize for guessing the sound (what it is and what car it’s from!)
It's a wing mirror closing noise
I had the previous version and I loved it. I did also a 6000 km trip in Europe with that with no problem. Now I have the Jeep jl 2 door and with that you can’t travel: the seat are more comfortable but the noise is horrible. And to go in the back is much harder than the Jimny. If in USA Jimny was available that would be my car.
Thanks for the comment, mate! Sad that Suzuki doesn't offer it in the US. But then again, if they did, there'd be even more of a wait for production!
You've got so many cool SUV options. Why a JL??
I've got an e-jb31w, you could always get an older model. Good luck finding parts tho :(
I own a Jimny and was shocked and very happy, to discover I could fit a small suitcase (onboard cabin size) in the boot, behind the back seat.
So, shocked in a good way?
This video reminds me watching reviews on Caradvice, Matt and Paul are the best. Paul has done a good channel on his own, but I would like to see some reviews from different angles. Matt, you review is very informative, short and sharp with pros and cons of the car, well done! The reason I watch Jimny as the first one is because I ordered a black auto in Dec and look forward to taking it home in May.
Thank you mate. I appreciate that! Paul certainly hasn’t done channel his on his own - there’s a team behind it and they’ve done a terrific job. I’m mainly doing this one myself, but I have help from a good mate, Sam, who does some of the shooting for me.
Glad you’re liking the new style and I really hope you love your Jimny.
@@therightcar Agree, nowadays all good video products cannot be done without a good team behind it - we should say well done team to both you and Sam!
Good luck with that wait time, I ordered my auto in august, and it’s eta is April. No news yet. I’d say you’re likely looking at 7-8 months wait
@@peaches8864 this is what I have been told, and I will check with dealer next month. Where are you based? I am in SA.
Check out the reviews of the 5-door versions released in India. Still a 4-seater, but much bigger boot, and slightly longer wheel-base etc. etc. I hope to buy it for use at my parents' home that is in a remote village. Village roads. Excellent shock absorbers on bad roads, and more confidence to drive out of there when it is raining. 6 airbags, cruise control etc.
I can’t wait to share my thoughts on it. Reviewing one in a few months, hopefully!
Great video! Booked the 5 door Jimny here in India. The 5 door version's cabin space is almost similar to the 3 door version. It is striclty a 4 seater. But yes, the boot is more spacious.
Thanks!
Matt, great review I owned a 2016 Jimny was great to own but shit to drive a fun car. Going to keep an eye on the upcoming 5 door
Well put!
You’ve made a video out of the everything that’s obvious about the Jimny - and that’s the exact reason why it’s in huge demand🤘🤘😁
Ha! Well, there are people who don't know about it and just want to learn more, so I've told them the story of what this car is, and also what it surely isn't! Haha. I still love them, though.
As a second ‘fun’ to have car I could live with the quirks. We have the original LJ50 and a newer one would be great.
Cool! It could be cool to bookend the range 👏
Suzuki needs to consider 3 door along with 5 door because unlike Oz back home it’s has competes with many Suv like Thar,Gurkha and force Citiline
The 1.0 lt. 3cylinder Turbo or 1.4lt. 4 cylinder turbo would be a better match for this car, i think the on road performance would be to our liking ...though would hate to think of what price they would charge for such variants ....
Agree. The Boosterjet fitted to Baleno and Vitara would be a VERY welcome addition.
the “limiter” feature is a nice addition on top of cruise control. means you can set the speed limit and floor it and never get a ticket. unlike cruise control you can brake as much as you like - even come to a stop and then floor it again and it will hit the target speed again and keep the car at that speed.
good for fuel economy too and works like a dream with the manual transmission
Hahaa and here I was thinking the Jimny just never managed to get to 110 anyway 🤪
Jimny 5 door very soon launch in India and I’m excited for 5 door practical for back seats and 4*4 👏👏👏
I think it will be a game-changer!
Possibly a dumb question but why is the auto version sought after more so than the manual version in Australia? Better for driving on sand?
Better for driving in built up city areas, which is where the vast majority of Jimny owners live.
A bit off topic but I'm 81 & have had since new a 1998 Suzuki Jimny. Over 200,000 klm's with a fair bit of off roading & it still drives like the day I first drove it. That is except with a little hesitation in the auto change from 2nd to 3rd. Still all origional with nothing major components replaced except for normal repair items.
If this newest model is built like the older ones then it will be truly worth buying.
Love my older Jimny & would never consider anything else.
Booked a 5 door automatic in India. It was showcased at auto expo this year.
I hope it is what it should be!!
@@therightcar hopefully they bring exactly what they displayed in auto expo. Though, on the second thought, I am also considering Mahindra thar 4x4. It is 3 door with 2.0 turbo petrol and 6 speed auto and manual gearbox. Only downside is poor mileage in daily use. 7-8kmpl.
Considering I'm a small guy and the fuel efficiency of the car, I'd prefer Jimny over Thar any time of the day... But if you're a pretty big guy, have money to spend and like big cars, I understand...
I’ve got the same exact neon yellow paint color on my 2 door 23 JL wrangler absolutely fantastic looking car bro!!
Yeah it’s cool!
It'd be great as a secondary vehicle but I couldn't live with it as a main.
Yep. Five door Jimny will hit the spot for “only car duties” I think. But this? With a family? Hard. Very hard.
I love this tiny car very much, when it’s possible in India 🇮🇳 I want to buy in India 3 Door only, thank you Bro excellent review
My pleasure - glad you enjoyed the review!
@@therightcar do you know, how to get this car in India?
This was a very good review. I’m getting this car
Thanks! Love your work.
Jimny is more of in his own world, people get it for the style Jimny has. It is not really for family uses and I see alot of family with a Jimny come with a standard sedan car too for the family. Jimny is an simple car, but there are so much accessories and upgrade to custom to your own liking. I hope Suzuki made it way more safer, bigger and maybe a 1.5l turbo / 1.8l engine.
If you buy the JB74 and don’t modify, you are letting the best in life pass you by.
Lift kit, long range fuel tank, diff lock, hidden winch, weather shields, bonnet protector, compressor, larger wheels, extended diff breathers and you now have a mountain goat that will go where others don’t dare.
But I’d say if you can only afford one modification then get get the long range fuel tank, the car is a fairly good 4wd without mods but the 40 litre fuel tank is pathetic.
Good feedback. And great thought on the "if you can only afford one mod" thing -- because that list of mods you've put would be EXPENSIVE!
@@therightcar appreciate the feedback, I’ve spent $20k on mods with my 2022 JB74 and the list is lengthy.
It’s pretty much bullet proof now but without a doubt the 1000klm fuel range was the best modification which gives peace of mind when off roading.
Where can I find the best place to buy, I'm living in Ryde
Do you want the best place, or the closest place? Because they may not be the same!
I had Jimny and corolla, then I sold corolla and drive only jimny to work and to mountains. Every week I do about 1000 km.
I would say, it is only about perception. Keep your expectations low and you will be happy. Jimny can offer more if you know what you are dealing with.
Cheers 😊
Well said!
Do you have a review of 5 door Jimny now ?
Not yet, sadly. Hopefully by the end of this year!
Whats better manual or automatic?
I would buy the manual personally.
Can’t believe the Jimny is actually cheaper in NZ than Australia. I brought what we call a “Serria” model ( same as your top spec but without a black roof) and with the extras I chose, mud flaps, rain guards, reverse camera it came in just under $29000 nzd.
Wow! That is amazing.
when and where did you buy this? I bought mine 3 months ago for $40000 :(
I have had one since 2018 and its a manual.
When taking off in first gear it shudders.
I have under 20k kms on it...
It used to make a stupid noise when taking off in first gear... not now.
Noise is gone but its virtually impossible to take off in first gear smoothly.
Have to say i am not impressed.
Btw. There was a repair notice from suzuki about the weird noise taking off from from first gear..... i put my car in under warranty.. and guess what.. they took the gearbox out and replaced some chain or something.... sound was still there after ...ffwd a few years later
Now it shudders when taking off but no noise.
Awesome 👍
Oh dear. So, buy the auto?? 😎
Well i can't say that outright.
Don't get me wrong i love my Jimny but this little quirk? Gets to me a bit.
Its a keeper..
But i may eventually look at upgrading the clutch or something
I've recently taken Jimny 2022 manual for test drive: ~30km, half motorway @110, half town @60. Fuel 6.3L/100km, exactly as specified. Still disappointedly high for 1.5L engine. I drive Hinda Jazz manual, same 1.5L engine and same weight ~1100kg, and use ~5.4L/100 on average, ~20% less! I wonder if it's all due to much higher Jimny''s drag? Also, noticeably less power in Jimny than Jazz felt easily on motorway. You can literary hear and feel Jimny's engine working its hardest at >100km.
The dealership quoted $37,250 for brand new Ivory coloured 2023 manual model, which was ~$5k more than what I saw on the net., and 8-12 months wait. I suspect they are marking the price up cos of the demand. Does anyone have recent quotes for 2023 3 door manual?
Why not just stick with your Jazz?
Yeah, look - that price seems about right from what I've heard, and the wait time, too...
@Simon-N Hi, Thanks. The prices look similar. My quote is about $1.5k more cos it's for ivory-black-metallic dual colour and also includes a boot tray and a mat set. Jimny has gone up by nearly 5k from the last year!
Remember it has the aerodynamics of a house brick.
We get the 2023 5 door jimny here in India. I use it as my primary car here. It has apple/Android touch screen. Except for small size the car is nice & we took it into the Himalayas to test it's 4x4 capability. I absolutely love this car. The 5 door has 210 ltr of boot space.
Thanks for your feedback. We can’t wait to get the India-made 5 Door here too!!
I live in an apartment it’s a amazing little car I would have to disagree with some of the things you said fully upgraded the suspension and tyres and everything
Glad you like yours mate.
@@therightcar goes every where like the Suzuki vstrom 800de adventure touring motorcycle 🏍️
It is about 42K AUD in Taiwan right now for a stock 4 speed auto XD China is even more expensive
Wow!
Love it but the power is a deal breaker. I'm on the highway to get to work every day. I hate how they're limiting supply to charge a ridiculous premium too.
Yep, the power is an issue. And the XL (which I’m testing VERY SOON) has the same engine?!
I think the 2 seat version is the best option, basic but cheap.
If you can find a cheap one, that’s a win.
Way better on or off road than any current poser SUVs and affordable, reliable and reasonable priced parts.
They should just make a 2wd version I know it's a very capable 4x4 but the few I see in my area never go off road driven by young females cause it's cool same way dual cab 4x4 utes but never go off road
Interesting thought. Imagine how many they’d sell if it was $5000 cheaper, too!
I want a Jimny so bad :(. It will look nice parked next to me Jeep Willys.
Can’t buy one?
@@therightcar they don’t sell them in the states.
UNFORTUNATELY the zook is a practical car designed for practical people (where are they today )..
Mahindra should bring Thar to Australia
Please review LDV vans
I’ll see what I can do!
@@therightcar also the suzuki ignus if possible please
Just to clarify the 5 door jimny fits 4 people
Legally.
@@therightcar yes. Because I'm gonna buy one but I k kw I'll be fitting 6 atleast at some point 😎
Safety rating, especially the way the body deforms is the reason I wouldn’t touch one of these. I like my life and legs.
Yeah the results weren’t as good as they could have been. I wonder if more structural strengthening will be put in place for five-door? You’d imagine it’ll have a stiffer shell.
The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because of the latest ANCAP Ratings are all about autonomous systems (which the Jimny doesn't really have - a great thing for most actual drivers) , and you need a centre airbag to achieve the 5th star. It still has around 80% driver protection which is quite good for a car of its size!
@@S9RUT nah it’s because it has a poor safety cell structure. If you read the report the footwell deforms and the airbags don’t deploy properly providing inadequate protection for the driver. Read the report through, yes it would probably get another start for safety systems but it was tested a while ago.
@@justicebroker2271 it was tested in early 2019/late 2018, when ANCAP upped their tests to include points that I stated.
You have to remember that this car is built as a bolt-on body on a ladder frame chassis, and only weighs 1100kg.
Seems pretty comparable to a Mahindra Roxor?
A what now?
Only problem = Ancap rate
Pretty much what I expected from an Aussie reviewing a 4 x 4 .. no off road review .. lol
That's like reviewing the Australian Rugby team without the reviewing the coach.
Thought it was pretty obvious from the title…
It would be a good car in the 80s
As a motorcycle adventure rider, the Jimny has a shit load of space.!
Shure, it lacks in some creature comforts, but it gives you pretty much everything you need in a well-priced, off road, 4WD and nothing more. You get a great bang for your buck.
You never showed its off-road capabilities, which it excels at.
It's built for off road adventures, and whilst it can still do the daily commute, is built for off road!
HAHAHA great point re motorbikes.
One man's trash is another man's treasure.😑
Cant understand why anyone would choose an Auto over a manual. If I bought a Jimny mo question it would be the manual.
People love autos.
I've seen a pulling challenge between an auto and a manual and the auto won everytime. Even with an expert offroad driver in the Jimny manual.
I'm not waiting for another 190k views to see why you didn't go off road. There's objective reviewing, and then there's sensationalising, and as I'm looking to purchase soon, I don't have time for the latter.
That’s fine. Enjoy your Jimny.
They don't have Mahindra Thar there ? Thar would eat Jimny in breakfast
Haha, sadly not.
Suzuki: please sell them in the U.S. !!!!
Suzuki doesn’t exist in the US does it??
designed for off roading but the opposite aye matt!
I did take one off-road a while ago. It didn’t end well.
🤣 I wonder who sponsors you? 🤔
No-one sponsors me.
It´s right, you didn´t went off-road !
I didn’t.
never take this vehcle off road aye matt!
If you have watched any other reviews of the gen 4 Jimmy then you can skip this one. This is a very generic review of the car ( small, doesn't offer much room, slow etc...) Apart from the click baits, this review does not offer anything new... He didn't want to take it offroad because there are other reviews out there have alr done it. That's an odd choice for the click bait title...
You’re welcome to your opinion. And you’re welcome to watch all the other Jimny reviews you want!
Personally this isn’t an accurate review. Nothing detrimental - just few of the features mentioned.
I didn’t go deep in detail but there are dozens or hundreds of other reviews on the car with more info on the nitty gritty… my tests focus on liveability.
Car looks too small and too compact.
It is.
Does this guy understand what a jimny is for?
Yes this guy does. Check out my Jimny XL review.
No one compete with THAR 🔥
Very misleading title to this video, suspected you wanted the views, won’t be subscribing
Pfft - it was the most overrated car on the market when I made this video. Ridiculous wait times for a 3-star safety car with an asthmatic engine and wobbly dynamics? Not to mention the fact you can only fit a bottle of milk in the boot! Come on.
I still love it, though.
And of course I’m trying to get clicks. That’s the whole friggin point of TH-cam thumbnails.
Overpriced heap of crap if $20,000 it would ok . I had one 35 years ago very little change since. Death trap.
Harsh.
@@therightcar Harsh But true.
@@buncha5651 I had the soft top Sierra at about t(e same time.
I loved that car.
Embarrassed plenty of Land Cruiser and Pajero drivers when when the going got tough.
And if you did get stuck 2 decent sized blokes could just about pick it up. 😂
@@Harrychambers1 Mine was also soft top no doubt about it's off road performance. But $ 30,000 that's rediculas plus a death trap on wheels
@@therightcar Harsh but true lol. The old ones went for $24k IIRC and this still has (as far as I can tell) the same/pretty much the same gearbox/auto/transfer case/diffs/chassis/power output etc etc etc.
They basically put a different shape box on top and a newer equally asthmatic motor and added >6k to the price, then dealers pumped the price up even further.
It's basically a mini 79 series that actually works off road, and both Toyota and Suzuki should be ashamed they dare charge as much as they do for the products they're offering.
I'm not a Jimny hater either, I had a stock 2009 and a heavily modified 2012 (which was practically unstoppable) and I absolutely loved them both, but they're just undercooked and overpriced.
worst car
What a negative review🤢💩
Honest. The word you’re looking for is honest.
look like new born baby of rubicon
That’s a tough baby.
I'd hardly say anything you raised in this video is an issue.................
That’s cool. You enjoy life in the 2000s bro.