Car Of The Week: The 2007 Suzuki Jimny Review
The Suzuki Jimny is a compact four-wheel-drive off-road SUV that was first introduced in 1970. It is one of the smallest rough off-roaders on the market. If you’re looking for a similar off-road experience to the likes of the Land Rover but in a smaller package, the Suzuki Jimny is the real deal. Whoever said that size doesn’t matter had the Jimny in mind.
Basic Features:
- 1300cc
- Manual
- Petrol
- 4WD with high/ low ratios
- 3 doors
- 5 seats
- Spare tire
- CD
- AUX
- Airbags
- Anti-lock braking system
Comfort and Design: Suzuki Jimny Interior
At first glance, the Jimny looks to be designed more for the rough terrains than the city roads. And that isn’t by accident. It was purposefully designed to have that “rugged personality.” But underneath all that lies a neat and user-friendly car with a simple layout that any driver can easily understand.
The Suzuki Jimny has a functional cabin with enough head and legroom even for tall drivers despite its small size. Its upright driving position gives good forward visibility. It’s two-door only, and while there are rear seats, they’re not as roomy as the front seats. Back passengers may therefore not enjoy the ride, especially on long-distance drives. The trunk isn’t as big, but you can always fold the back seats for additional cargo space.
In a nutshell, the Suzuki Jimny offers a cute but dated and rugged 4×4 ability in a package that’s the size of a city car
Handling and Ride Quality
The Jimny is usually sold as a small off-road SUV. It’s surprisingly fun on the city roads as well. You’ll love the forward visibility, and the car’s angular shape ensures that you have all four corners of the car within your eyesight. This, coupled with its small size, makes it easy to park even without parking sensors or a reversing camera.
This car has comfortable riding and handling. It can easily make light work of challenging drive conditions. Even without the Land Rover Defender’s extra ground clearance, the Jimny can more than hold its own. Here’s how the Jimny compares to the Land Rover Defender.
However, it isn’t the car for long drives unless you’re doing some sort of endurance test.
What Does It Cost to Run a Suzuki Jimny?
The Jimny has a diminutive 1.5-liter petrol engine. Its fuel economy is definitely better than the other off-road options available in the market. But its 40-liter fuel tank means you can’t do more than 400 km without needing a refill.
However, Suzuki has a very good reputation for reliability. The carmaker is ranked among the best manufacturers as far as reliability is concerned, and the old Jimny was praised by 4×4 fans for its sturdy nature.
Being an old-school manual car, it’s easy to maintain and its spare parts are readily available in the local market. And our Car Care team is always at hand to help you with maintenance and servicing.
Buy a Suzuki Jimny in Nairobi
Looking to buy a locally used Suzuki Jimny in Nairobi? You can buy the Suzuki Jimny from Peach Cars for Kshs. 690,000. The car is available for viewing at our yard in Lavington, along James Gichuru Road. It’s in good condition and an inspection report is readily available.
Call us on 0715 004488 to schedule viewing.
