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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[hjm]

*FUN FACT* : the blank switches behind the parking brake is the optional heated seats NOT window switches from a different car

[calebbrule]

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.

[maxchilla]

The Buttons next to the Hand Brake are for the heated seats which are an option for the Jimmny!

[incognino]

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.

[BiggusJakeus]

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

[pablojurado]

in spain this car was so successful that second-hand units were more expensive than new ones in the first year of reservation

[nevrock]

Doug: The kind of guy that thinks the “!” means you say it faster, not louder.

[flipflip]

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.

[davef.]

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.

[jabcoeel]

I like that the Jimny shakes while Doug waves his hands around when he's talking.

[craigt]

I'd buy this in a heart beat. Cheaper than a Civic and 100x cooler.

[swedesam]

The back order of these in the USA would be insane.

[supergashbell]

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.

[blauer]

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.

[goldylox]

This car could not handle Doug's excitement. It was rocking around the whole video.

[boingkster]

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!

[balkandrifter]

The two blank switches next to the handbrake are for heated seats. You can get them as an extra here in Europe.

[ericescott]

In 25 years, this will be the hipster city car to import.

[embfixer]

This is what the Jeep Renegade should have been.

[elmercaderdelamuerte]

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.