Edit: The predecessor was offered with an automatic option. We incorrectly say in the video this new model is the first auto. Also, we now realise there is no centre diff. We didn't know what the LSD-type function was called during the time of filming, so we incorrectly kept referring to it as a 'centre diff'. Suzuki officially calls it a "brake LSD traction control" system. Our apologies for these errors.

@DustyRobertson

5 жыл бұрын

I'd pin this just so people who like to complain see it

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

@@DustyRobertson Thanks

@300bhpton

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very good review. Re: the traction control/diff. It has no centre diff at all, just a locked driveline front/rear in 4wd mode. It uses the traction control to brake a spinning wheel per axle, to load up the opposite one on the same axle. Very much similar to the Freelander 1/Discovery 2 traction control. Yes the Jimny does look capable, although not really any different to a stock Defender 90 or Jeep Wrangler.

@Roxak

5 жыл бұрын

how can you do reviews with such non-existant knowledge???

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

@@Roxak Thanks for the feedback. We will try harder next time to produce free content for you. Keep in mind we are getting in and out of new vehicles multiple times a week. It can be hard to learn every single thing about a car, every time. Also keep in mind we run a very small team here (we don't have researchers and editorial assistants like the other big channels). We also maintain a website and do all editing in-house. In saying that, if we owned the car or had one over a longer period we're sure we could provide more facts for you. Alternatively, our written reviews are usually a lot more factual as we have time to sit down and check all the facts as we write. In the end all we can do is apologise for this. It is simply the best we can do. If it's not good enough, perhaps you should check out the other channels on KZread.

I've watched a dozen of these comparisons videos. And I am honestly impressed by how the Jimny keeps up with all these "serious" 4x4s; whilst still using road tyres!

This review is sooooooooo incredibly done! The car's off-road capability is just amazing~

as 5 door Jimny is launched in India, I was looking for a comprehensive review and your video is just perfect to say a big "YES" to this little beast.

@OM-bs7of

11 ай бұрын

Heard it's more unstable at higher speeds and while turning since it's the same width as the 2 door version but longer. Is this true?

@FromBharatLens

11 ай бұрын

@@OM-bs7of as this car is light it will be risky to turn it in high speed as maneuverability would be difficult. This you can call a short coming however at this price you should not expect everything from a car. Although price is also a bit on higher side however if you are buying 4*4 than you are an enthusiast so obviously you would not looking at a price tag that much.

@OM-bs7of

11 ай бұрын

@@FromBharatLens you're missing the question im asking. Im only talking about the 2 door vs the 4 door jimny models. I have heard the 4 door is a lot more likely to turn over while corning at speed. Asking if that is true.

@4x4TV101

10 ай бұрын

​@@OM-bs7ofyes that's true

@emilegro

5 ай бұрын

@@OM-bs7of I bought the 5 door Jimny last month, done about 3000km's with it and I have not felt any instability around corners. Maybe that was resolved somehow before releasing to South Africa (and Australia). Then again, the Jimny aren't really built for speed anyway.

What an excellent review. No BS, no loud an obnoxious voice, just a calm presentation. Carwow and other companies should take notes.

Past year I have been watching reviews of this great little car and I reckon yours is the best most comprehensive I have seen. Nice work guys. Would love one of these. But have a 76 series...so.

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. Can't go wrong with a 76!

great job man! Glad you are doing full reviews and not just performance data. Getting better and better each upload. Congrats.

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Always great to hear :)

@muhammaddiohermawan_0166

5 жыл бұрын

Jose M l

A very comprehensive and honest review thank you. As a Jimny owner I fully agree - it loves being off-road way more than on it. 😁🤙🏻

It's so much like the older jimny and I love it!

A very good, well balanced review dealing with testing a car for what it is. Thanks guys.

Best Gen 4 Jimny review I have seen on KZread. Thanks for posting this!

Landrover, take note of how Suzuki modernise off roaders...

@ericvalverderosado2046

5 жыл бұрын

I thought it will break really quick but holly shirt, this little box can do it!

@CanonFirefly

5 жыл бұрын

@@ericvalverderosado2046 with beam axles front and rear these things are weapons. Needs 2" of lift and some 215/75 R15 Kumho KL71s though.

@andyg611

5 жыл бұрын

As a LR D2a driver, I fully agree. I'd take a Jimney over the new Defender when its released as a confident prediction.

@hoilst

4 жыл бұрын

@@andyg611 Oh, pshaw! You don't want rugged funtionality - why, you actually want a full wooden interior!

@oddities-whatnot

4 жыл бұрын

Andy G the new defender is overpriced bling, and nobody will use it to go off road unless very wealthy because 99% of them will be leased.

the best review of the 2019 Jimny I have seen ! Well done

The very BEST Jimny natural test, I've ever seen and I could demand :) Unusual vehicle, unusual crew! Very best regards!

We took the Jimny off road last week. Very very capable, we did very well considering we were on-road tyres.

Thanks for the test, and thanks for a video without a lot off music in the background. 🇳🇴

great video, love how in depth you went and very professional keep up the great work

Jaguar Land Rover take note. Your new Defender could have been like this.

I checked several videos and This is one of the best reviews of the jimny 👌🏻great job

one of the best review on KZread of this great 4x4. thanks you guys. Great job

Gonna get my Jimmy for sure. I hope they continue the legacy of the old Samurai or 1st Gen Vitara (Geo Tracker).

I’m glad you enjoyed the Jimny, ai love your reviews and tests, I enjoy seeing cars I’ve never considered buying but seeing my own car be reviewed so well is fantastic, most reviewers don’t appreciate it for what it is and focus on it’s highway performance, I’m glad you were able to experience it off-road, If only you could own it for a month or so! I’ve had mine for 2 months and 8000+km and I keep finding little quirks and features that weren’t in the previous models or any other car for that matter. Also, for the short period you had the Jimny did you notice people on the roads / car parks checking the Jimny out or taking photos? The kintetic yellow isn’t the most flattering but it’s still a Jimny, everywhere I go in my Jungle green Jimny I get looks, it turns heads on freeways, it makes people toot horns, every time I enter a store I come out to someone waiting by the Jimny to ask questions. It’s a stunning car and a pleasure to drive even with a few short coming on road but I wouldn’t have it any other way, Just glad you enjoyed it.

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, a number of people came up to us during our test asking about the car. We made a few new friends :)

@1985cactus

5 жыл бұрын

I know Suzuki calls it yellow, but isn't the color actually green in person?

@Adzmataz

3 жыл бұрын

I've got the old one 2017 model auto, you mentioned there was a previous gen behind you on the track, it would have been interesting to see a direct comparison between the old and new models.

@sergiorangel5333

2 жыл бұрын

Con unos conductores tan malos no venden ninguno. Se debe coger la subida por encima de caballon para que la llanta no patine veo que no conecto la tracción en la 4x4

Owned what we called a Suzuki Samurai 4X4 here in Canada & was the best car I've ever owned, just bullet proof... hope the new product are still built as tough ;-)

Best Jimny detailed review ever. Really nice.

What a wonderful review.. it's almost like I test drove the car.. well done

thanks for such a complete and systematic review.

this is the first review of the many reviews of this suzuki that gets it right and talks about what the car is made for , great job and thank you .

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Review! Looking forward to get one. Thanks and greetings from the Chilean Patagonia.

Okay this is definitely going to be my first 4x4!!! Can’t wait to get one and explore Australia with it!!

@frenchiechanel64

3 жыл бұрын

Keep us up too date. I wanna hear from you when you get one

Best honest review. For highway, better cornering and steering feel, the 215 BFG tyre upgrade I did really improved the over all road handling, stable and quite

@rabbit_nz176

5 жыл бұрын

I did the same upgrade to 215 BFGs. I was amazed at how it improved the on-road feeling. It's hard to describe, but it now sits solid on the road. Only note to make is that the BFG tyres usually have around 40-45 psi in them. This was awful and slippery. Reduced to 28psi and they are fantastic.

@swaziau

5 жыл бұрын

Rabbit_NZ Agree on the PSI, feels better at the lower end , we run 30 psi👍

@SquirtNZ

5 жыл бұрын

@@rabbit_nz176 How did you find the BFGs in terms of affecting your fuel economy?

Just back from travelling 10 countries in one journey, sleeping at mountaintops in my rooftent, Jimny equiped with fridge/freezer, complete kitchen, hot shower etc etc... climbed the craziest rocks and drove through deep lakes, fully loaded, not even one single problem! A little bit slower than my 300bhp Golf, but still best buy ever! 😎🤙🏻💕 Fyi: About turning off auto-brake on difficult tracks: On difficult tracks, we use Low gear, which also switches off all safety systems! 🙄 This color is not only two-tone, it excists in single color. The 2 fake buttons in the center console, are seat heating in mine, but we don't have a rear viewing camera (Belgium). To end: It shows in everything you say... running the clutch, not a lot of torque, etc... that you haven't discovered low-gear 1st! 😂 A whole new world will open, I assure you 😋

@vicentebueno8521

4 жыл бұрын

What should I buy? Automatic version ou manual? Thanks man

@AliAnsariUS-PK

3 жыл бұрын

Did you make videos of the travel journey ? I would like to watch them and follow your journey.

@CarChrisMC

3 жыл бұрын

@@AliAnsariUS-PK I was travelling for 3y, most copyrighted pictures are on my insta, Elcarbonez

The BEST Jimny review. Especially the off road segment rather than those annoying reviewers who think driving on a dirt road and through a puddle is going off road.

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We'll try and produce more and more of these style reviews.

It's good that you did a thorough test on both the manual and automatic. Most of the journos just assume the autos suck and just ignore it. Here in Japan 80% of all the Jimny are autos. It's got to be good.

Come to America please Suzuki 🙏

@thomashudson4733

5 жыл бұрын

No you have everything plus it would break it half when you sit in it

@RyGuyTheAVGuy

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomashudson4733 The fuck is your problem

@bill_mccoy

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomashudson4733 Lmao i have a Suzuki Grand Nomade from 2008 and only oil changes has been made, still going strong!

@thomashudson4733

5 жыл бұрын

@@RyGuyTheAVGuy Americans

@RyGuyTheAVGuy

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomashudson4733 I mean shit mate, we got a lot to be jealous of, undying freedom and all that, but that anger is bad for you.

It's a good presentation that gives me an idea for the Jimny 4X 4. All my concerns met satisfaction those unexplained by the car seller. The size and performance amazed me. I have FJ Cruiser but still, I need a compact size. Thanks for your presentation and demonstration to ease my negative impression. Good job and thanks. Carry on .....

Great, informative video. I’m considering buying one and this has been very helpful. I’m intending to use it (with a trailer) as a delivery vehicle for machinery, and the utility level of specification, the cost and the fact it has a low four pulling capability, all make it look very attractive. I was waiting for the new defender but it’s turned out not to be a working vehicle in its new reincarnation. Many thanks again.

Suzuki no longer sell cars Stateside, cause The American Consumer Report made a "Fake New" review of the Jimny. Suzuki sue the publishing company and won the case and American Consumer Report paid millions to Suzuki for the damages they incured with their fake review, but Suzuki decided to stop selling their products except the motorcycles in the US but the Jimny is sold anywhere in the world and have become very very successfull

@jeremyclarkson-69

5 ай бұрын

What a shame it's a lovely car I hope they bring it back to the states

@chippyjohn1

Ай бұрын

US is king of fake news, serves them all right. Glad they are available here in Australia, and even our mates in Russia get them.

I love it, mate! So nice to see a bit of the other side of this channel. Would be nice to see the odd video like this between the 0-100KPH’s!

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We'll try to put together more and more of these, and make improvements along the way.

Thanks for sharing, nice review and test drive to the Jimny's "natural environment". This is where the Jimny shines.

Great, get my new Jimny in December, in Sweden with A/T

I miss Suzuki. I miss light weight mud skippers. Come back to America.

EXCELLENT TEST!! WELL DONE!!! I will keep an eye on your videos! Realy enjoyed this one the Thanks

this has got to be one of the best car review channels...

finally a car manufacturer that listens to its feedback and makes a car which the actual consumers want

@FJDH11

5 жыл бұрын

Like what? putting a moped motor inside a box with bicycle tires?

This is great. I was worried that the A/T version would be less capable off road but it seems it can handle its own pretty well.

@Ghost12561

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, MT is an obsolete tech really, in the next 10 years you probably cant buy M/T even in the cheapest 4x4 trim.

@tristan6509

Жыл бұрын

@@Ghost12561 the automatic Jimny is 3 seconds slower on a 0-100 test and the fuel consumption is also worse Automatic transmissions has progressed a lot on the last decade but the 4 speed auto in the Jimny is crap

Great review, thank you! Awesome car, even the previous gen was super!

Wow what a review. Good job lads

Very comprehensive detailed comparison. Loved it 👍

This is an on point review and demo of the jimny.cheers guys

SUPERB REVIEW @PDriveTV ! FYI the blank buttons near the hand brake are for the seats heater (first equipment here in Italy). Ordered mine in march and still awaiting... 4 months waiting list here in ITA. cheers

The best reviewed ive ever watched so far ... thanks bro more uploads... mitsubishi strada next please!!! Haha..

This was awesome. Don't worry about the camera angles and such...it adds some authenticity and charm and all your apologies make you seem like a good, considerate human being. I'm a little tired of being screamed at by youtubers because they have 'high energy'. Good job and keep it up.

@PDriveTV

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

IF this was in North America I would totally buy one of these.

@bekabeka71

5 жыл бұрын

Import one

@gundism

5 жыл бұрын

@@bekabeka71 yeah if you want to wait 25 year's

@adibbehroozitv6447

5 жыл бұрын

It’s great but for highway driving it’s not powerful enough in my opinion

@PerryCaulkins

5 жыл бұрын

@@adibbehroozitv6447 the mahindra roxor just came out in the US and i bet it will sell good. We want the Jimny

@piketubeman

5 жыл бұрын

It is in North America, you can buy them in Mexico.

Perfect info. Thank's a lot for your video.

Excellent review lads!

Its like a brand new suzuki samurai! So cool!

@mitchellboyd5256

5 жыл бұрын

Thats what it is, still solid diff front and rear as well

Wow, this is a fantastic review, best I have seen! Am I allowed to put in a request? I'd love you to do a review on the Suzuki Ignis!

Great review! No bs I appreciate that my friend

This is the almost perfect car for me, it just needs to be that tiniest bit bigger. I drive a 2005 grand vitara and that’s as small as I’d want. But this car should be on every mans xmas list, great little toy. And i can see it being a collectors item in a couple decades.

Well done sir ... you made my day , my Sunday 👌👊👍🍀☀️

Good video mate, been looking for a good old aussie review!

best review ever! ty for taking the time to do a proper review.. with so much b.s out there, finally you can see what this car is all about (the good and the bad)

Great video! Thank you 👍

Great review thanks !

Excellent,detailed review,very satisfying thank sir

Please Suzuki bring that beauty here in the states 🙏 😫👉❤ I want one bad!

Very well done review, indeed one of the best here on KZread. I've been waiting for mine (The version I got is the Suzuki Jimny GL MT 2020 Silver) Suzuki Costa Rica finally called a few days back and is here now. I have to go and pick it up this coming Thursday Dec 19. Cheers Mate! PURA VIDA!

@estebanamador7601

4 жыл бұрын

Mae hasta que llegó el hp virus y hay que estar encerrado en la casa, que madre!!!. Cómo le ha ido con el Jimny?

@MrFLICOX

4 жыл бұрын

@@estebanamador7601 Cierto lo que dices... Me ha salido super bueno ya lo he puesto a prueba en el barro, lastre y caminos 4x4 la verdad no tengo ninguna queja de como se comporta el Jimny muy economico tambien!

@estebanamador7601

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrFLICOX que bueno, y sí, me han dicho que son económicos 👍👍👍

Thanks for the great review! Subscribed to your channel.

I just keep seeing a modern series 1 Land Rover...... Basic, capable, cheap, reliable, functional. I just wish it were 10% bigger. Best test ever ! Unfortunately I now live in deepest France and can't find a dealer...I'd get one.

@noturaveragewatcher

4 жыл бұрын

Slenderman f

Great review of my next car!!

Awesome and thorough review!

Awesome. Super helpful. Keep up the good work. Kudos

The push start button model is called "Sierra" and that one has more electronics to it suited more for urban drive. The Jimny is kept basic becoz it is meant more for off-road where basic stuff ensure there is less risk of breaking down. I ❤️ Jimny as it is a great fun off-roader. 👍🏻

I really enjoyed watching your video 🤩🤩

This is the reason why the Jimmy will never come to the US. It will outsell the Jeep Wrangler. I would buy one in a heartbeat. I love it and great video. 👍👍

Great review man, keep it up!👍

best Jimny review, thank yoy, now we just have to wait for Suzuki to bring it to the States

Absolutely fantastic display offloading that machine. I know that most people would not want to go through the hassle of a custom frame to make the Jimny a full body on frame vehicle but I did a mid 80s Samurai on a modified and boxed chassis with a 4" body and 6" suspension lift a GM 2.8 v-6 and 5 speed manual transmission swap and put it on offset 15" rims with 33" A/T tires. We called it the Big Toe because it looked like a 1/4 scale Monster Truck. It was a serious offroad machine that also had pretty decent highway capability post build. The GM powerplant and gearbox made for a much needed boost in power and let's just say that merging onto the interstate was no longer a cringing event. It would be like slapping a stock v-8 into an S-10 that had been powered by a 2.8 v-6 it suddenly became a rocket. Take a vehicle that weighs roughly 1100 kilos and give it a 115 horsepower under the hood which was nearly doubling the power it scoots along nicely. I wish that Suzuki was still marketed in the USA because I would love to get my hands on one of these new Jimny SUVs and build another Hot Wheels offroader. With some of the 1.5 Turbo configurations today making nearly 200 HP or more it would be a fun little Ute that would take me back to my teenage years. I miss the Micro 4x4s that were imported in the late 70s and 80s; they were basic as it got, didn't cost a whole bunch and made for awesome adventure machines when Frankensteined together with some mad science. Please Suzuki come back to the USA I need a Jimny in my life.

to fix the stability, wider lower profile tires, like 215/55 or 60 tires 16" wheels all terrain, you can still go pretty much anywhere.

great review and great value for money

Great review. Thanks

Great review a lot out there have mods on them which feels like it’s out of my league for the start to see this beast do some off road stuff standard that’s what I want to see I’m looking at buying one I’m really impressed by this car

What this little vehicle can do with stock tires and no modifications whatsoever no other full sized off road vehicle can do!!! Way to go Suzuki!!!

Brilliant test, brilliant car and no bullshit talk.

Beautifully reviewd

Love this car, mines due in a couple of months put a deposit down last November

This is an interesting feature on Jimny showcasing the abilities and extent to which this vehicle can go. Hell o Yeah from India for JIMNY

@happyheraton9362

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

Cheers mate, you've got yourself another subscriber. Love the Jimny.

I wish the Jimny was sold in Canada. Great little off road machine, would be great for Canadian winters.

I am waiting for Jimny to arrive in India. I enjoyed the review. No frills and beautifully made...

@highanddryful

3 жыл бұрын

But you have the Mahindra Thar!

Well done very comprehensive review - open road performance of this little ripper is not that good, however I'm still interested for it's off-road ability.

Very good review ! tnx !

Great review mate - plenty of detailed info so well done. One thing though, while you’re doing the flick test on the steering wheel, not nit picking but couldn’t help but notice you were sitting in the middle lane going up the F3 freeway.......110 Koh zone mate, stay in left lane unless overtaking and you won’t have pis*ed off people behind ya. Cheers 👍

Not available in the colonies, and I'm a Tacoma guy anyways. I LOVED this review though! It felt honest, and the off road parts were exciting. Watching this little car mob around in the mud almost made me wish the review was longer.

G'Day mate, nice video ! I think the new one seems to have a bit more power than my 1.3 on the highway. In the 2015 1.3l, the secret to that first big hill going north towards Gosford from Hornsby is to hit the right hand lane in 5th full blast @ 120, Push 5th until you hit 115, down shift to 4th which will hold 110 but look to get left because at the top you will be barely 110 in 4th. On the upside, dont be afraid to use 2wd when off road with the traction control off to feel the best and most dangerous sideways feeling driving experience ever. The 210mm over the 190mm of the my15 would suggest you dont need the 60mm coil lift to cut even with a full size. This will save you 2 grand of emu, rancho or your prefered. Less plastic outside to round off the edges gives a retro look of 70s which I like. The 2015 looked like an early 1990s vitara body kit on an 80s looking car. More flares than an slr5000 torana. Great 4x4 in Australia for AU$24,000. I would question very deeply why these cost AU$30,000 (£15,990) in the UK ? Since the demise of the much loved daihatsu company the Jimny Sierra is the vehicle class downunder.

Great review !

i SO want this in the US! would definitely have one!

Cool video thanks for sharing ATB and God bless you

I bought the new Suzuki Swift and this came in the exact day I went to pick my new car... If I knew about it arriving, I would of bought this. We are a Suzuki family, 2018 Vitara, Samurai, Swift etc, they are such fun cars. I am really pleased with the new generation of Suzukis

@isaillis

5 жыл бұрын

do u know u have to wait one year for any purchase?

@jimmythebeast8279

5 жыл бұрын

@@isaillis What? Who told you that? To get the Sport I had to wait 3 months and I simply said fuck it. My Swift now is 145horse power without turbo, so it's basically a sport one. The only difference is the bodykit.

If they sold this in Canada i would buy one instantly.

@raulferro3998

5 жыл бұрын

Suzuki left Canada earlier this decade and the U.S. in the past one, I doubt they'll come back anytime soon. Maybe you can import one, cuz I've seen Canadians importing JDM cars like there's no tomorrow.

@flagovhate

5 жыл бұрын

@@raulferro3998 i know that, that's why i said "if". Suzuki couldn't compete in the market because they chose not to compete. They had models that were designed for asia/europe and couldn't compete with NA based vehicles. Look at Kia and Hyundai, they're doing very well. Especially Kia, they got some nice vehicles. It's just too bad, cause lots of the old Samurai's are still kicking around here.

@scottauger10

5 жыл бұрын

have to be 15 years old to import so you can only get the old jimney

@flagovhate

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottauger10 you don't need to import a vehicle if it's sold in Canada. Hence why i said, i would buy one if if it was sold in Canada.

@raulferro3998

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottauger10 Even if it is left hand drive? Cuz you can get one from Mexico too.