2023 Suzuki Jimny GLX 5-door

The welcome addition of two rear doors and additional luggage space has opened up Jimny ownership to a much wider audience. Has the additional length diminished the Suzuki's renowned off-road prowess? Juliet ventures across the boarder and off the beaten track to find out.

[localreviewking]

This is the best Jimny review I could find around the Globe!
after watching reviews from West to East; It's not only in Cape Town, I used to see it everyday in Centurion and I still see them in Midrand, Personally I like the 3-door model, it's looks funky and cool, the car makes you smile inside, it's like that tiny dog that runs to every stranger waggling it's tail every time you enter someone's yard, you just wanna take it with you.

[saviom]

I just got back from a 1400 km trip. It felt fine. I was constantly reaching 120 kmph and maintaining that speed on highways. Today, I took 4 breaks in a 485 km trip on highways as well as narrow, single-lane roads in the hills that I finished in 9 hours with another passenger, a cat, and 5 days of luggage. Is this lacking in power? I didn't think so. This engine is meant to be revved high, and it maintains good speed.

[shankarbalan]

Good practical daily user review. No guff. Just facts. Well done.

[Mzwandile_Makhowane]

Love the Jimny. It's quite a great value proposition, overall. I just think they aught to have availed something like a 2.0 liter version, especially with this specific iteration. 🙂

[LGMCR]

Very informative video, thanks so much😊

[stephenraine]

Great review. Thank you. And thank you for not singing 😂

[GuyWithAWatch]

So good to see Juliet here on Ignition, nice short but detailed review. The car is the right price with the right off-road capabilities but needed the 1.4T engine and 6 speed auto out the swift sport instead.

[CasperLabuschagne]

It will take a long time before I am used to the weird look of a 5-door Jimny. The biggest problem is the massive price difference between a 5-door Jimny and a 3-door GLX which still makes the GLX an attractive alternative.

[alejandrovargas]

I love it, I want it and I'm going to have it 🇨🇷 😄

[diegoamestica]

Hello, have you had the chance to test the Automatic? What would you recommend to buy between AT and MT?

[Thekidsknowledger]

I wish i can own it from my heart i real love it am from Tanzania

[michaelflinn]

Suzuki has a fantastic 1 litre turbo. Why is this not an option in the glx?

[guidlines]

Back seats not laying flat like in the 3 door is a big error on Suzuki's part I reckon. Would be an ideal length to sleep inside when required.

[TheMarketBias]

This opens a door for a Grand Jimny.

Basically making it to be longer, just like VW on a Tiguan

[gpierre]

Hi, I never really like the previous previous version of the Jimny I think it was called Samurai at one point old jeep, The new Jimny however looks alright I think and now with this five door, gives more practicality which is good, I think if you live in the wilderness of Africa or perhaps even the outback in Australia, the Jimny makes quite a lot of sense and same can be said if you live down in the rugged mountainside however I would like to know what the performance is like going up hill or mountainside driving. In short I don't think I would mind owning one. However I would need a good car also.

[stevensteyl]

Just remember it takes a while for the Jimny engine to loosen up. only around the 5000km mark you feel the difference.

[MrDeepakvasudev]

Suzuki Jimny can be tuned, customised and personalized as per requirement without breaking your bank balance. Engine lacks power for sure. Automatic dulls it further.

[ibrahimmm]

This is the challenge: making a car with a small engine that handles the most difficult tasks

[ricjoy]

What the secret behind this mini SUV looks powerfull but high price...challenge to competitor untol now...😊

[siphonkosi]

I like it, but probably gonna flat the right foot...to get moving