2024 Suzuki Jimny XL Review | Rear doors make iconic compact off-roader family-friendly, or do they? 

As cars get more complicated, packed with distracting gadgets, gaining weight, and skyrocketing price tags... something like this is old-school refreshing.

I have had mine as daily driver and adventure sincew 2009. I paid more to get one with rubber mats (no carpet) and steel wheels, wind up windows, no cruise co0ntrol,. no power steer. It is as basic and analogue that anyone can get and I designed her that way, which I think Suzuki prefers as well. Before this 2009 purchsed mew one owner, I had a 1986 vSierra and that was fantastic as well. Your appraisal was not only accurate and fair, warts and all, but the best Jimy Review I have listened to in 13 years. Thankyou. PSX I oftyen hit 140 kph (she gets awqay from me) driving 20 kilometers on fast road to Town.. In my Model she sits firm, no wadle, shimmy or drift, where you point is where she goes and stays until you move again gripping the road firm, hence getting away from me when driving, if it had idiocincracies, I would notice and keep my speed down BUT as I think mindlessly, I look down and too often I am doing 140kph "with more pedal by far, to go". I think this one would do 160kph, 1300 cc VVT. Fautless after 15 years

Hahaha I'm not even half way through this review, and I have to say it's brutally honest. But refreshingly honest. "The cloth seats feel awful..." hahaha I'm thoroughly enjoying this. I'm honestly looking forward to seeing this guy do more reviews

working at a suzuki dealership, i would like to correct you that there is a massive wait on the 3 doors, over a year, but the 5 doors i can get in about a month.

They should have put the Vitara Turbo motor in this, the body is heavier than the three door, and could do with the extra shove.

Great review. Like you said it’s a fun car and who doesn’t want to have fun?

I have bought a jimny too recently. I live in India. My variant is Alpha MT kinetic yellow dual tone. I've driven it around 4k kms and this is what I feel about this car:- Pros: 1. Very capable off roader. Earlier I was driving 4x2 where sometimes I had to struggle during off roading but off roading in jimny feels way way easier. 2. Compact car. Maneuvering on narrow roads not an issue. 3. Suspension is really good. 4. Body roll over is almost non-existent. 5. Less road presence makes your car look different and with some modifications, people will keep checking out your car. 6. Boot space is adequate. U can put sufficient luggage if u want to go on a trip. 7. Five door system makes it highly practical. Ones who have used 3 door system on gpysy and thar (don't know if those are available in international markets) would understand how tedious and uncomfortable it is to sit in the rear seats. Due to this reason, jimny can actually be used as a primary car. 8. Best 4x4 at this price. Cons: 1. Rear seat belt alarm is annoying. (fixed it by detaching the bus couplers below rear seats). 2. Gearbox is stiff initially and may take time to adjust. 3. Stock tyres and the front grill give a bad look to this car imo. Stock tyres are really thin. From the front, car looks like a toy due to this very reason. Upgrade if possible. Side profile of this car looks great though. 4. This car feels underpowered. No matter what others say, this car won't compete with many on the highways. This might be a factor to many who like to drive fast. There's a lag in acceleration. 5. Turning radius is a bit more. 6. Cabin space inside is not enough for big bulky guys. If you're bit overweight, your arms will be touching the car door and also to the person sitting alongside you in the front. For skinny guys it's not an issue. Car is tall enough so there's enough space for your head also. 7. Under thigh support is not adequate in the rear seats. 8. This car doesn't have proper storage space for basic stuff like bottles, phones etc. It's really bothering.

Same old 1.5, 4 speed auto and rear monotonous drum brakes, please consider use 1.4 turbo, 6 speed auto and rear disc brakes from Vitara underpinnings.

When you look at the worldwide popularity of the Jimny, you have to wonder whether old-school isn’t still the best fashion statement ever. 🙌🏼

Got me out of a few sticky situations two years ago during the floods and for that versatility I loved it. How about a soft top, and ute model as well Suzuki ?!

Basically a mini Prado or jeep but is much more capable in off road.

Not compromising off road capabuility for onroad proformance is the main selling point to the Jimny and not compromising reliabulity by adding unnessasary bling helps keep the weight down so it dosen't need a large motor. My 2nd gen 2012 has yet to break down and I've only just changed out the oridginal batery this year. though I'd like to change up the the new Jimny jus to have a bit more room as a stock vehical in this day and age it's hard to find somthing better. a bit more wheel travel and a locker would be nice though

This is my and my wife`s dream car! We have 2020 3d and really love it. My wife is using it as a city car for herself as the parking is supereasy and it has a nice and high seating position. Of course due to the 4 speed transmission the confort limit is 100kph at most. We got some A/T tires after buying, despite of the fuel increase its visual and road handling got better. 4 doors would be nice for us as we have 2 kids 🙂 Btw we have the retro Suzuki badge installed on the front!

The interios has many features from the old pajeros of the 80s... most notably the speedometer shape and the passenger side gloe box and handle above it.

And I did buy one and it's amazing for the Himalayan mountains. ❤

This is a 2 person overlander monster. Slap a tiny turbo kit in it, remove the back seats, full tent over it and you have a great compact insanely capable offroader for the weekends. While still usabe on weekdays

Under 35K for the Xl 5 door? I paid 40k in NSW for a new 2024 in stock White colour with manual transmission. I priced cars in Newcastle NSW and Sydney. Limited stock and unless your lucky you will wait 12 to 18 months for your order. Sydney City Suzuki had none available in a manual transmission and came in at 39,800 K . These are on road costs of coarse. These are great little cars but not 35 K. Good video. Tried and true Jimny has been around for a lot of years. I road tested my car today o pick up end of week. They feel solid and more stable on road in the 5 door configuration. I like the Jimny.

12:05 It has Brake Limited Slip Differential in place of a Mechanical Locking Differential.

Such a pity this can not be sold in Europe. It looks great. Woukd sell like hot cakes. They could make a great van out if the 5 door version too.

Even if I owned a G63 or Range Rover, I would only use it for shopping and driving around town, and I would never want to drive it off road. If I'm going off road, I'm going in a Jimmy.

Hi all, after some info. I’m looking at buying the 5 door XL ,so chatting to the dealer in the yard I was looking at the chiffon ivory,he happened to mention this was “about $700” more with the black roof compared to the Jungle Green ,no black roof,does this sound correct or was he already jacking up the price. I can see nowhere were it mentioned this in any reviews. Cheers guys.

he spend the whole time bagging the car saying how bad it is day to day but overall its a great car hahaha

They just need to make a 1.8lt 6 speed manual/auto. It's not like they dont have a plethera of engines to chose from.

Very honest review. I have the 5d manual and find the read manners to be ok and think he power output is fine and average 7l/100km. But as you say, off road , it’s hard to be beat

It should be priced at $25,000

Live in the Colombian bush, the area is full of Jimnys, mainly LJs. These things will outlast 2 or 3 LandCruisers, & I'm a Toyota fan

We’ll never get it in the States, but we had a 95 Side Kick 4wd that we Loved, anyone know how this compares to the old Side Kick?

You shold definetely try out Japanese version of Jimny with 660cc 65 hp engine to fully appreciate your Jimny

$35k. Car yards are selling them anywhere between $41k to $50k drive away. The car yards are being selfish here and taking full advantage of the production hold ups. It's not like everyone wants them. I'm waiting a couple of years.

Hello there! Have you tried it with the manual transmission? What would be the best choice between mt and aut?

Great off-road, no doubt. But is there a better city car? It's so cool! Your school kids on the school run will love it. And the shopping fits in the back.

I had a close view of this vehicle and found that the rear is about short and from the side view looks odd. The pricing should be reviewed along with the tech details, as the vehicle could do with a turbo along witha1.5 L motor and a 6 speed transmission to give it some boost and cruising speed along the highways in Australia. Maybe the 2025 model can be reviewed to keep the Suzuki owners happy. Management take notice of people's comments.

Getting the same job done with less complexity is genius. That's the Jimny for you.

Above all it still looks great.

Hello and thanks for another great review !!!! It’s a great little beast the Jimny !! CAN I ASK WHERE ABOUTS ITS THAT TRACK LOCATED ??? I would love to take my Jimny there thanks

Greeting from INdonesia, I hope someday I an have one for roadtrip across Indonesia for which I don't need to worry about road condition ahead. I have Toyota Innova reborn diesel 4x2 now, Previously I have Isuzu Mu-X 4x2 but I always feel unrest whenever I go to a new place because the road can be heavily damaged. in addition, those big car is not suitable to my wife. so this small size, yet capable to go anywhere, would be a suitable one...roadtrip anywhere unleash your spirit !!!

love it

Any idea when the XL being ANCAP tested?

NCAP rating is thus tested for the 5door jimny launched in India where it scores 4/5 *. 😃

I feel like the country of manufacture may well impact quality control. Japan has a stellar reputation for quality and reliability.

I'm tossing up between one of these and a GWM ute. The GWM is bigger, safer, more powerful and has so much more tech, but the Jimny is definitely charming and just slightly cheaper

A bit more power would make this a killer ride...

Just ordered one, first time a manufacturer has built something i would be new. Is it perfect no, is it comfortable and durable enough to drive on c class or worse roads innthe country absolutely

I have this in India. And i love it. Nice video guys

Being from the states ive always loved the Jimney but its near impossible to find one. This also feels very Jeep minus the absurd Stellantis influence.

SUZUKI JIMNYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Less is more. Cars have too much tech these days. I just need a small 4wd to get to work in the snow. Our long driveway and street isn't paved.

Drives fine don’t what’s the issue such a fun car to drive plenty of room in front n rear

7.22 it is a small vehicle. I dunno how you get a large boot in a small vehicle 🤔 Exposed seat latches make excellent tie down points.

If I didn't have to tow I would buy one just becouse of the solid axels and coil suspension. Owned one in the 90's and it was fun and capable off road but just too small and underpowered on long trips.

Great little nugget, but 75kw and 130Nm is hopeless. Should at least have the 86kw and 156Nm engine from the Vitara.

For looks l think the 3 doors is more good looking but practical purpose the 5 doors wins hands down!

Wish this thing was available in North America

Exc video❤

I hate the US Market. Everything keeps getting bigger, heavier, and more expensive. My 2016 Renegade Trailhawk was filling that void but they discontinued it because of declining sales. Hopefully Toyota or someone makes something when its time for me to get a new vehicle.

Since when did they start to manufacture it India? And is it reliable as the Japanese made Jimnys?

Excuse me, 11:25 what was that?

Mate, I just care about off-roading!!! Who cares about on road stuff here in Australia?

I bought it in India and am loving it...

35000$ is not dirt cheap. $20k is dirt cheap.

My manual is great

Previously Suzuki can dominate this market with this type of car but with the arrival of new Chinese 4x4 with the like of Tank 300 that start at around 46 k driveaway, you are talking about just a few thousands more and you get a far better car both on road and off road. Much more useful space. Make you wonder whether it is worth waiting for a tiny Jimny

Wow, I really don't want one of these.... I want two 😊

*me crying at the pc screen* this probaly never gone get released where i live also they cracked down on most of them new suzuki jimny in the EU most of them you can stil buy are mostly for company use no civilian use / unless you maybe get handy with DIY a 3 door version into 1. --- i do love the look of these Jimny XL or 3 door but im afraid i can never get the steep price paid for them here if i do look for 1. Its sad but its the truth they should realy try bring one back for EU spec if possible with a different engine maybe. Stil a great review

Lets be real we all want 1

Same ingine power..!very disappointed.....we don't need new door...we want ingine power!😢😢

Pity it didn’t have two doors and extended single glass for the side rear passenger area.

In the Philippines this thing (AT Model two-tone) costs around AUD46,500 and that's without adaptive cruise control. Crazy ain't it?😅

Dealers in WA asking more than 42k

Nah, the times have changed and driving one on the highway was dangerous. On gravel the centre of gravity feels like its going to tip over at 25km/h. Buy a secondhand subuaru outback or XV.

Needs a turbo

Needs a 2L and a 6 speed Auto

You look rather tall next the it. 😄

2024 and a 4 speed auto box.😅

Give this car a 1.5 turbo diesel and we are talking

Keep it simple the way to go too many modern cars too complicated

If they don’t change engine soon, they will lose many customers

Unfortunately its not sold as a normal car anymore in Germany. The three door used to cost 18k€ (30k AUD) now they sell it as a commercial vehicle to avoid penalties for the engines emissions. No side Airbags, no led headlights, no infotainment and it now costs 29k€ (48k AUD) it’s a joke. The 2018 Models are sold used for around 35k€. I‘m out, on the road its a piece of shit and without the side airbags wont even get 1 Star on ncap.

ScorpioN and Gtank does gives similar capabilities at that price

A bit small for the price considering you can get a tank 300 for the same price with double the features

in the philippines its overly overpriced by suzuki cost almost the same as 4x4 pick ups..not worth buying in the philippines.

The tank 300 seems to be much better for a few thousand dollars more when you compare the drive-away prices. It used to be good value when it was 25k.

Wasted opportunity with garbage motor and transmission Would have been incredible with the turbo swift motor and 6sp auto would be worth the extra cost that would incur

I love the looks. "super low price" you say? Here in The Netherlands, the 3-door version starts at €43.400. So this one will start at 45K euros. Nobody will buy it. The new Duster 2024 4x4, is the one I want you to test. Even though this one has an iconic look, the price here in the Netherlands is just too much. You say it has no competition, but I would like a test comparison with the new Duster, which will sell for 15k less.

90's engine hp with lots of plastic, They have to find proper engine and at least 5 gear oto gear.

3 doors better off road

Great objective report. I wouldn't buy one though because the safety of my occupants is a high priority. For similar money you could get a Pajero Sport GLS with 160,000km but much more room, as good off road with that Super Select II 4x4, 3.1 tonne towing double the kW and torque and a pleasure to use on every road every day. Or perhaps for $10k a similarly agricultural Daihatsu Feroza in great condition.

Grossly over priced. When they 1st came out RRP was $24,500, I went o buy o e and the dealer demanded I pay $34 000 + onroad costs. I walked away and 6 years later I am still driving my Tiguan TDI which has been lifted and modified for under $5,000. It has done another 80,000kms in 6 years and will likely last another 10years. It tows upto 1200kg more than a Jimny, gets better fuel consumption and apart from extreme 4X4 driving out performs any Jimny. I am glad I did not buy a Jimny.

All they have to do is raise the Scross to 220mm gound clearance and lower the price $5k and problems solved

Being Indian built should be sub 30k. I think you will see the difference in assembly and manufacturing in a few years time vs a Japanese built car.

$35k??? WTF???

Ой, как дешево! У нас в России, 4бл с половиной миллиона!

Literally this retro jimny came out in 3 door and it was way too overhyped. No one likes the 90s or original ones. Plus what’s annoying is 95% you have to order and wait for it. It’s also very overrated and way to popular for what it i

Another $4000 and buy a new Mahindra Scorpio and not have to wait either

great as long as you don't have any friends and don't mind the nightmare that it is on the freeway, see so many people driving these up the Calder looking utterly miserable. An NO it isnt value for money.

Jimny needs a diesel engine.

It don't look rugged it look like a toy.....

Lost me at indian built.

Why were cars driving by Drunks; Wrong side of Road

Indian built? No thks