Suzuki Jimny 5-Door (2023) Review

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The Jimny is Suzuki’s iconic model, as is the 500 for fiat. What’s not to like? It’s a refreshingly simple easy to live with city off-roader with formidable capability and adorable Japanese K-car styling; it tugs on the heartstrings – that’s why Suzuki has sold thousands of units across 4 generations. However, the Jimny’s biggest critics will be quick to say that its failed to be practical; even in its latest (4th) iteration, the Jimny’s 85-litre load bay and 3-door configuration are big drawbacks considering the versatility offered by equivalently…

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Three versions of the new five-door Jimny now available – Suzuki Jimny Five-Door ( 2023)

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 For South Africans the Suzuki Jimny is not a new vehicle it has been around for 50 years in some sort of format. Most recently in 2018 the latest version of the Jimny was introduced with initially very few units available for the local market. When stocks eventually started to flow the sales started to rocket as the demand for this very capable and affordable 4×4 became obvious.  Now in 2023 you see this funky little icon in every street and town in South Africa idolised by the young and…

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The all-new Suzuki Jimny now available in South Africa

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Replacing its predecessor after a successful 20-year life cycle and with an international Good Design Award already perched on the mantelpiece, the all-new Suzuki Jimny is finally available in Mzansi. The 2018 Suzuki Jimny arrives here with the choice of two specification levels (GA and GLX), two transmission options (five speed manual and four speed automatic) and a host of made-for-adventure accessories. What is not optional, is the in-built off-road capability with ALLGRIP PRO mechanical shifting 4×2, 4×4 and 4×4 low range transfer case and the rigid ladder frame chassis.…

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First all-new Suzuki Jimny 4×4 in two decades

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The new Jimny fills the very big shoes of its predecessors, which were responsible for creating a new market segment for compact, affordable, capable and – most importantly – fun, off roaders. In fact, this ladder-framed, low-range vehicle made Suzuki so iconic and loved that this is only the fourth all-new model since the LJ10 was launched in 1970. Styling – a homage to its forebears The new Suzuki Jimny made waves when it was officially unveiled in Japan in June this year for its bold, angular styling, which includes…

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