Why I bought the FIRST new Suzuki Jimny as a family car // Jonny Smith

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This video compiles my footage and feelings from the first 18 months of living with a new 2019 Suzuki Jimny SZ5. Not only that, but the Jimny was ordered 12 months in advance as a secret surprise Christmas present for my wife. Within hours of the Jimny getting delivered I rust protected the chassis (thanks to Tim at Roadhouse Motor Co roadhousemotor... ), and within days modified it with an expedition roof rack (details of which are below). We use the Jimny as our CarPervert family car, meaning it has to carry a family of four and their luggage - no easy feat!
I specced what is the UK's very first privately owned Jimny with several options that would best protect it and offer a level of practicality to what is an obviously compromised car! But sometimes you are happy to suffer compromise if it has character - and the Jimny has exactly that. In fact it is tipped to be an instant classic since there is still a year long waiting list, and UK sales will cease in 2021 due to emissions regulations.
L.E.D rear light units and accessory dash top tidy supplied by Jimny Style - jimnystyle.com/
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Rust proofing products used are by Bilt-Hamber - www.bilthamber...
Roof rack: The Slimline II by Front Runner
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Before the release of the Jimny my wife owned a Nissan Figaro (we still have that JDM rascal), a Japanese import Nissan Cube Cubic, a Chrsyler 300C V6 diesel turbo estate and a Mercedes C350e estate PHEV. We did look at imported a factory RHD Toyota FJ Cruiser from South Africa for a daily family wagon, but with a 4.0-litre V6 it was out of the question. Do you own a new Jimny, or have you tried to order one and struggled? Tell me in the comments below.
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@DTRproductions 4 года назад

I wish reviews in general were more like this, by an owner(s), light hearted, slow paced, detailed open conversation about a vehicle.

@bonkeydollocks1879 4 года назад

Yes, it would be great

@jusb1066 4 года назад

Yes it's very un top gear, He didn't even make the tyres bald. Hopefully the end of the Clarkson era and copycats

@twystedhumour 4 года назад

very fireside-chat-like, wouldn't you say?

@jameshunt6913 3 года назад

i agree

@pierrepucheu Год назад

Agreed

@Daijyobanai 4 года назад

"Defender drivers look at it jealously". I hang around LR forums and honestly this is what a lot of us wanted from the new Defender. A utility vehicle that could be fixed like an original 90/110 and at a reasonable price. Instead we got another luxury vehicle with 40+ mini-computers running the BCU and another addition to "the brand". A brand that was built on farm vehicles and military use.

@h3runs 4 года назад

The new Defender is more like a Discovery 🤦‍♂️. I really wished that LR would have kept things simple 😩

@moog247 3 года назад

You can only imagine how expensive a new Defender will be once it’s out of warranty

@oddities-whatnot 3 года назад

LR cars are shockingly over complicated and unreliable in my opinion for the price they charge. As you say, filled with computers, too much to go wrong. How do they get away with it ? Why are people in awe of the badge ? Dreadful bling cars. I like SUVs to be simple utility cars that do the job without fuss. The Jimny, Subaru Forester (2013-2019 model), Shogun sport, Land Cruiser.

@eatmycomments 3 года назад

I was about to type the same, I find it unreasonably annoying how they've basically built something which will pinch a few sales from the Range Rover and Discovery but not a simple product which follows in the Defender mould. They had time to see how successful this was.

@hornetbrown 3 года назад

@the mountain man Real sh*tboxes...

@SabreLilly. 4 года назад

As an American, I can only look on in wonder at this forbidden fruit

@tiko5876 4 года назад

We never get the cool shit here

@IOUaUsername 4 года назад

You got Suzuki's coolest car, the X90 (Sidekick with a sports car body)

@SabreLilly. 4 года назад

@@IOUaUsername True, but Cash for Clunkers ate most of them. They're so rare now they may as well be forbidden

@lilredwagon5311 4 года назад

man i wish suzuki brought their cars back to the US or were allowed to...i dont know the story as to why they cant/wont. but i would really like to look into the jimnys haha! old samurais are just old and rotting away...wont find very nice ones around here in the midwest

@IOUaUsername 4 года назад

It's only their 4x4s and the Cappuccino that are good. My brother had a 2013 Alto and that thing was dreary.

@BRxRanger 4 года назад

Suzuki: "Jonny, please don't make this video, we don't want to have to turn away more sales. " Suzuki: " Damn it Jonny. "

@briansd6 4 года назад

LOLLS

@FabriSlv 4 года назад

I want one so baaaaaaad 😭😭😭😭😭 Suzuki, why won't you shut up and take my money??

@ranjanbiswas3233 3 года назад

Suzuki has much more stuff, they would really love to kill the jimny but fans just love it so much, they are just fed up making this car.

@thefrenchruraldream8069 4 года назад

I’ll be honest I wasn’t a huge fan of 5th Gear but Jonny was always my favourite presenter because he had an interesting personality which he (imo) has been able to fully unleash on his RU-vid channel....never been a fan of fairly basic vehicles. However Jonny has made what is globally renowned for being a great budget 4x4 really cool, well for me anyway 👍🏻😊. Loving the freedom RU-vid has given a really interesting and funny presenter keep up the great content 👍🏻😊😊.

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

This comment means a lot to me, so many thanks. The YT channel is still very young, but thanks to people like you I will keep trying to deliver open, honest car content of the eclectic variety. Cheers.

@Tomoose1985 4 года назад

Absolutely spot on comment, I agree 100%.

@Preske 4 года назад

Yeah, Johnny and Tom Ford were my favorites, and if they did a segment together you KNEW it was going to be good.

@bernardfender5147 4 года назад

I actually really like 5th Gear, a much more informative program than top gear, which turned into a parady of itself and just entertainment based around cars if that makes sense. Plus 5th Gear presenters actually live and breathe motoring, unlike the most recent TG muppets! Jonny bought a 300c!! Why ohh why?? Must've been cheap as chips!!!

@presterjohn71 4 года назад

I liked the mix of characters on 5th Gear. You had your genuine racers but you also had your more down to earth presenters who were more like the car nut you might know from the pub. the knowledgeable types that would come around to your house on a Sunday to show you which pipe was likely causing your issue and then refuse a tenner for his help. I put Jonny in that category.

@stuartsawyers551 4 года назад

This has been an expensive 27 minutes. Now got a roof rack in the basket for my Jimny. Great video

@sunnylam2284 4 года назад

I feel happy when I see this car, I've sat in one, I don't want one, but I just like how it looks. There's a certain charm that's missing from most cars on sale today.

@hathaway.1166 4 года назад

Sunny Lam this car is more rugged than most “rugged” cars today

@Dudleymiddleton 4 года назад

I see what you mean - most of today's cars - and other vehicles, vans, even those renault juggernauts too - have this typically hideous angry look about them.

@sunnylam2284 4 года назад

@@hathaway.1166 the grab handle in the interior feels like it'll stay on even if you've fallen off a cliff, I guess it's handy when you're in a Jimny huh

@sunnylam2284 4 года назад

@@Dudleymiddleton Absolutely, cars with happy faces sell well, typically, Honda E, mk2 Golf and then this, very differently cars, but same charm that you won't find elsewhere!

@Galeere2 4 года назад

I often think modern cars try to look way to agressive. Thats why I love this thing and especially the new Honda-E

@andrewdavies328 4 года назад

Jonny: "I didn't really want it in black" Jonny: "Any regrets on black?" Wife: "No" Jonny: "😐"

@hornetbrown 3 года назад

Looks more stately and impressive in black.

@abhinavraj1001 3 года назад

She's damn right! Black is lit 🔥and all the other colours make it gimmicky

@stephenwalker8824 4 года назад

This would be my euromillions car for nipping into the local village from my country estate/castle, no point in putting extra miles on the Phantom :) Kind of like a modern 2cv agricultural simple but very effective car.

@davesimpson2805 4 года назад

I was thinking similarly. I'd have 3 or 4 of these in the underground garage of my Alpine Chalet. Before this came out it was 3 or 4 Dacia Dusters...

@Parax77 4 года назад

It would be my Euromillions car too.. as I'd put it in the Action Mobil Camper Van Garage ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-75782uJmxxw.html

@stephenwalker8824 4 года назад

@@davesimpson2805 yes I have notice a few energy companies/agricultural services in the uk using dacia dusters, I'm guessing to replace land rover defenders.

@GaryBox 4 года назад

Yes it would be my lottery win car too. I wouldn't suddenly spend a fortune on a car but this is well priced even if it's not too practical or necessary much of the time.

@davebarton9301 4 года назад

Love the Suzuki, this is what the new defender should have been, simple, practical and affordable, instead it’s another luxury product from JLR!

@wmp4642 4 года назад

Good lord that was a fantastic game of rock paper scissors, I was on the edge of my seat.

@michellelaidler-smith3855 4 года назад

wmp The competition was fierce. Usually ends in tears.

@888johnmac 4 года назад

youtube world needs to know what was at stake

@michellelaidler-smith3855 4 года назад

888johnmac Winner stays in the family. Loser has to ‘do one’.

@fenceman53 4 года назад

Forbidden fruit in the States. Would sell like hotcakes 🥞 over here

@frugaldiyhandyguy9295 4 года назад

Yea, these would be great here in states. Older used like these here go for a lot! Yes, I would like 1.

@lilredwagon5311 4 года назад

too bad all there arnt very many good looking suzuki samurais left...at least not here in the midwest

@ishish8816 4 года назад

May I ask why? From UK I don’t get it😭

@lilredwagon5311 4 года назад

@@ishish8816 the Suzuki samurai's are all old and rusted here in the US

@mjg123mg 4 года назад

@@ishish8816 Suzuki pulled out of the US market,they have no dealerships. Hope this helps.

@ilovetool1 4 года назад

"I was already a great driver darling what are you talking about"

@williemwangi4959 4 года назад

Sounds like she almost kind of lost temper...

@lilredwagon5311 4 года назад

ABANDON SHIP!!

@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 4 года назад

25:23 "...... go in and put the kettle on!...." :-D

@KarstenBorngraber 3 года назад

I am in South Africa and I took delivery of my new Jimny in 2019. I am completely happy and over the moon with it. It has surpassed my expectations. Thank you for this review, because it has given me great guidance on the additional bits you can put on the car, which I will be considering. This is the last car I needed to buy. As time goes on, I see no other car on the market that impresses me as much as this little adventurer. It gets a lot of attention and so many people would love to get one, but cannot due to the waiting time and the fact that secondhand ones are more pricy. All-in-all, this is the best car I have owned and I just love it.

@Bob_Burton 4 года назад

For years I thought that this car was a Suzuki Jimmy and was disappointed when I looked more closely at the name

@davidferreira1957 4 года назад

Me too

@grolribasi 4 года назад

Same

@curtisbme 4 года назад

Just watched the video and still didn't realize it was called that until I read your comment. Still gonna call it Jimmy.

@benbrown5159 4 года назад

I think that GMC has registered the trade mark “Jimmy” for a compact SUV, and Suzuki could not have used it.

@themorganator 4 года назад

this is EXACTLY what a family car review should be. I've wanted one of these since I saw your first review, so off to suzuki I go!

@qlus 4 года назад

I really agree with James may aswell when he says Suzuki is one of the most underrated car brands

@misterthegeoff9767 4 года назад

Only Suzuki I ever owned was a motorcycle but it looks like the cars are as good as the bikes when it comes to giving you a lot for your money.

@mikeygti8930 4 года назад

Have had numerous suzukis over the years, mainly Vitaras. Those things go places a Defender could only wish to go.

@qlus 4 года назад

@@misterthegeoff9767 I feel like they are often forgotten about in places like Europe as they have no halo car, their bikes certainly encompass prestige but their cars are all fairly attainable which is why they stay forgotten

@gasdive 4 года назад

My Sierra (Jimny) is coming up for its 30th birthday. It's never stopped unexpectedly except for when I had a battery replaced and they didn't put the leads back on properly and one fell off. It's been my daily driver for 20 of those 30 years. It's never been garaged and it's lived within 2 km of the sea the whole time. I'd never gamble on anything else.

@unreliablenarrator6649 4 года назад

I had a Samurai (USA spec Jimney) and then a 16V Swift GTI, which was the most fun car I have every owned, absolute pocket rocket that out handled the 320i of the period. Ah, to be young and have enough spare cash to attend driving school to work off the points for speeding tickets.

@lonhowell1 4 года назад

Tried buying one. The sales guy laughed at me. Wasn't even able to place a deposit due to poor availability.

@razaqadeanova3255 4 года назад

Try to find it on used market, the manual version is not as much as the automatic version.

@juststuff8742 4 года назад

@matt Harvey they do, but they simply can not pump them out fast enough

@thomasj5722 4 года назад

With them pulling out of Europe next year, i think these will appreciate in stead of depreciate in a couple of years. They are going to be very rare

@sidewalkMCS 4 года назад

i live in Japan and the waiting list is 18 months! apparantly suzuki is sending more to european market, i thought why? but now understand. brilliant little car that jimny.

@playstation2bigs 3 года назад

Do you have a Jimny now ?

@ranjanbiswas3233 3 года назад

Will there ever be any 4 door Jimny? :(

@LifeofSmokey 3 года назад

Just bought one myself , can't wait to get it delivered! Really enjoy watching your videos Jonny!

@SmallBlogV8 4 года назад

Honestly a bit sad that I can't justify (even attempting) getting a Jimny. Its existence makes me happy and I wish I needed one.

@herbie53opf 4 года назад

You can buy a Samurai. Looks very similar for a fraction of the price. Bit still basically the same car.

@paulmarcoux207 4 года назад

I miss my samurai it looked so cool. And was so fun off road. I'm in America and they don't sell Suzuki cars and trucks here anymore. I love what the new Jimmy looks like. I just wished we could buy them here.

@idrisddraig2 4 года назад

@@paulmarcoux207 Buy a mark 3 (this is a mark 4) from Japan - in a year or 2 they turn 25 years old, so you are allowed! Oh you want the Sierra variant, so you get 1.3l engine not the 660cc version

@harveybirdman74 4 года назад

Are Suzuki effing insane? Why would they stop production on a car that has customers waiting 18 months to buy one. Other car makers would kill to be in the position they are in with the Jimny.

@harryc266 4 года назад

Yeah I’m also struggling to understand why they aren’t just fitting an engine that meets emissions

@VeyronBD 4 года назад

Its an EU rule, the engine is already pretty low emissions but I think the way it works is the entire company has to have a lower average or some crap. Its just non nonsensical bureaucracy as always. I don't think they have the money to make another engine design for this one market either and the other engines they make are down at the 1 litre mark and would be ridiculous in a car like this.

@edthri 4 года назад

Mrs Car Pervert is a legend

@Musketeer009 4 года назад

Mrs Car Pervert has to put up with her husband customising her car. She has to be a legend.

@michellelaidler-smith3855 4 года назад

Ed You have NO idea. No idea. Send help...

@GerardBuitenhuis 4 года назад

@@michellelaidler-smith3855 Legend status: confirmed.

@barneybarret6088 4 года назад

So what rule denies Suzuki the right to sell these cars that do over 40mpg whilst Merc can sell 4.0 twin turbo G Wagons doing 11mpg ? Clearly a German protectionist one

@mogelzz 4 года назад

I think its the carbon emissions rule. Car companies need to pay fines if the fleat that thy sell have an average CO2 emission thats to hight. Therfore if they arent selling many "clean ish" models they need to pay huge fines or sth. like that. Resolt they cut aut the cars with The lowest general performance of 1. Profit per vehicle sold. 2. CO2 emissions.

@philipjooste9075 4 года назад

Strange that you like your Jimny so much but you gave the Wrangler such a crap score!

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

New Wrangler very disappointing. In the UK ridiculously expensive, worse quality than the Suzuki interior and just feels like a lazier piece of design. Older Wrangler? Absolutely.

@philipjooste9075 4 года назад

@@TheLateBrakeShow Whhaaaat....now I'm the one disappointed! Sorry CP, what you're saying now is simply untrue and in my mind reflects the same old inherent anti-anything -American bias so prevalent under British autojournos! Perhaps a contractual obligation not to contradict your simpleton colleagues at 5th gear who came up with that ridiculous review of the new Wrangler? For what it's worth, I'm not an American nor a Jeep fanboy. I currently own a Toyota Land Cruiser and an Isuzu KB pickup, and I a JK Wrangler (the previous model), which is admittedly of little practical use other than being a weekend toy. I owned a TJ Wrangler before that and had a Defender 90 too. I cannot, in the current economic climate afford the (very expensive, agreed) new JL but my local dealership lent me a demo unit for a weekend. By comparison, the JL is a huge improvement over the model I presently own and in every department - on and off road manners, interior, NVH reduction, build quality, auto gearbox, acceleration, infotainment, sound system, ease of removal of the hard top and doors, folding windscreen...in short - I want one! I have considered the new Jimny, but it would be such a step down from my 10 year Wrangler, that I decided against it.

@philipjooste9075 4 года назад

@@SkaffenUK Old Defender, maybe ... but the new one? - Never!

@sandralloyd838 4 года назад

Superb vid. Loved it. One of the best ‘real’ reviews I’ve seen. I had a 2007 jimny and loved it. Upgraded to a Vw t5 4 motion now but would always have a jimny again. Worst problem ...they used to rot in the boot recess above the exhaust and behind the light units. Thanks again

@mancunianlee 4 года назад

You're punching above you're weight lol

@4dshow 4 года назад

Lee featherweight to super heavyweight

@AM-zq8ro 4 года назад

Mrs Car Perverts face at 25:30 when you thanked her for doing such along interview (love in her eyes) but then told her to go put the kettle on (her eyes roll). You went from hero to the naughty step. Lol. Great owners review. Thumbs up.

@curranhouse 4 года назад

Like the video and the Jimny! Looks cool! Mrs CarPervert looked so disapproving at the tea request and rightly so :D

@michellelaidler-smith3855 4 года назад

Paul Curran Such a prick. Didn’t make him one.

@Richardbriggsphoto 4 года назад

Suzuki please make a Jimny XL - the size of a Defender!! Please!!!!

@breeze787 3 года назад

Suzuki doesn't have to. Their sales are off the charts with demand from Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Australia, China and other asian countries. There are a lot of farmers & merchants that send demand for this vehicle straining their production line. It's going to require that you capitalize the word PLEASE! And crossing your fingers at the same time.

@mukundthorat5672 3 года назад

Slightly longer four door version..

@Danielevans2 4 года назад

I know it's cliche but that design is an instant classic!!! So beautiful 😍

@kenzohkw 4 года назад

If Suzuki/Maruti extend the chassis by 50cm(keeping it under 4M) and add another 2 doors it would sell like hotcakes! Just take my money!

@FateHasWritersBlock 4 года назад

I wish Suzuki would make an electric version (side note: Suzuki seem a bit behind on the EV front)

@RomainSandt 4 года назад

They don't have the Budget other have... We can be Happy they made this. Not sure why they stop it instead of replacing the engine, they could buy one, considering the success.

@VeyronBD 4 года назад

They have loads of hybrids though and manual ones at that so this would be a cool candidate for that. This will be out of production by EU rules before that can happen though

@adamsmith3254 4 года назад

I'm a serial Defender owner and absolutely fell in love with the new Jimny when I test drove one. Unfortunately when I decided to commit to buying one last Summer I was turned away by the dealer.

@endzenju 4 года назад

Me: I want g-wagon! Mom: We got g-wagon at home G-wagon at home:

@simpleinverso8628 4 года назад

It's decent at least!

@shiraz1736 4 года назад

Overpriced.

@herbie53opf 4 года назад

Who in their right mind would want an overpriced G-Class if you can have a Jimny. Showoff vs. Soul You decide

@endzenju 4 года назад

@@TFT-bp8zk and you must be the funniest guy at the parties :)

@idrisddraig2 4 года назад

You can get dressup kits for this in Japan, both G and Defender. They did Mini (classic) and Renault 4 for the Suzuki Lapin and VW bay/split for the Subaru Samba amongst others

@timharper3390 3 года назад

I’ve enjoyed watching the release and subsequent reviews of this killer little vehicle from ‘cross the pond where she’s not allowed, but think it’s a fairly brilliant utility vehicle. That said, I’ll confess it’s only now that I realize it’s NOT called a JIMMY like the late GMC Ute, and I’m blushing behind my screen. To add to the blush, I feel like I’m forced to comment that your wife is a proper Babe! With all due respect, of course. All the best bro!

@TangoDelph 4 года назад

Your Smith and sniff review of the Jimny, is one of my all time favourite RU-vid videos :) loving the output, brill vids.

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

Thank you Tango!

@FabriSlv 4 года назад

I have a 2006 Jimny and I love it to bits! Used to be my dad's car, was passed on to me in 2011, I've driven about 200,000km in from city driving to long motorway trips through heavy off-road, and I couldn't be any happier about it! I love the small size, driving in Rome it really helps with parking and moving around traffic, and the visibility is better than anything else I've ever been in, let alone driven: you can see every corner of the car from the driver's seat, and it turns in no space at all. When bumpy roads are concerned, my I live in the countryside, with a full mile of unpaved, bumpy, often completely broken road to get home, but in that I can still do 20km/h no matter the conditions, while most road cars have to carefully go around every bump at less than half the speed. And actually, I find it very fun to drive as well, the fact it's so wobbly makes you feel quite unsafe, but the wheels have a ton of grip so you can run around corners if you dare. The only, obvious downside of it is motorway driving. I've done two or three 1000+ km trips on it, and sitting in the back gets quite annoying with time, the extra shoulder room over the wheels means you can't really find a comfortable sleeping/lying position, and going over 110km/h with A/C on is next to impossible. All in all, though, I'm really sad this is going out of production, my Jimny has been a lovely companion and now that it's throwing in the towel I kind of looked forward to get a new one. Who knows, though, maybe we'll soon see an EV version of it. Personally I would love it! Two small notes: 1) I also got the roof rack, but I find it almost impossible to mount my ebike there, it's too heavy and the rack is way too high - higher up than on most SUVs actually. So I also bought a bike rack that van be attached to the wheel on the back, really useful and comfortable to use, and also quite easy to remove 2) the reason Defender owners eye it with such jealousy is because they know you can go anywhere they can, but you payed half the price for it!

@martycrush6412 4 года назад

My boss just has just bough5 one of these after his 16 plate defender was costing him so much in fuel and engine light problems🤷‍♂️🤣🤣, he’s had one of these , a 20 plate exactly the same as yours since early March and absolutely loves it😍👍. We had a look underneath and it looks the same set up as the landie. Always loved these, the estate I work on is full of Range Rovers and defenders apart from two jimnys. 🤔🤫🤫 EDIT: he was also told that because emissions are so high they don’t import many now👎👎👎

@H-When 4 года назад

They absolutely cant stop production before I own one

@bushpig6837 4 года назад

I've had two Jimny's in the past, a 2000 and a 2009, love them, planning on getting one of these soon-ish. Here in Australia they're selling for more than list price to avoid the wait. Thanks for the review, it's only made me want one more. Love the retro grille too, reminds me of the Toyota FJ.

@tonywiese5683 4 года назад

Great video - a proper, decent, honest review! I've owned various Suzuki 4x4s, the first was an SJ410 way back in 1985 and the last was a Jimny (the previous model), then I bought a new Defender in 2012, which I still have. I was hoping to replace it with the new Jimny but it looks as though that won't happen with them going out of production. I think Suzuki are missing a trick here, surely they could fit a more efficient engine or a mild hybrid setup (like the Ignis), you can get a 1 litre Vitara so why is the Jimny 1.5?

@SirLoinOfsteak85 4 года назад

I find Jonny incredibly watchable, and somehow you've managed to make me kind of want a Jimny. Not in black though. Definitely green or blue! Also nice to see the (I assume long-suffering) Mrs Car Pervert. :)

@robertoenduro9439 4 года назад

"I was already a great driver, darling, what are you talking about..." :)

@UJellum 4 года назад

I absolutely loved the Jimny when I test drove it. Really liked the quirky driving feel. It's quicker than you think, but definitely not fast.

@kerrywoolnough664 4 года назад

Waited 6 months and got lucky getting my Silver SZ5. It's not a race car but really fun at everything.

@TheRnwood 4 года назад

As always shot perfectly, with content that keeps you wanting to watch every minute, and listen to every word right to the very end. Really love the car!

@yourethebest3196 4 года назад

when she said SHAPES , i watched that scene 10 times , she is really funny 🤣🤣🤣 .. lovefrom india

@Mr2OOM 4 года назад

excellent review .. Has anyone else ever finished an interview with Thank you darling? except maybe VBH? Another great vid Mr Vert and Mrs vert's contribution was invaluable ..

@simonnelson7770 4 года назад

Please don't think I'm being rude but your wife is fit! 😊

@AdamMacleod83 4 года назад

Love the new Jimney, definitely a future classic, especially now its going out of production. Shame they can't turn it into an EV!

@Ryukachoo 4 года назад

This as a one motor per axel EV would make for a real off-road little monster, since you could get really flexible with the suspension as there's no driveshaft or diff

@jdmguy44 4 года назад

Adam Macleod It's not going out of production, just been removed from the sale in the UK.

@herbie53opf 4 года назад

They aren't going out of production. They are removed from the European market for stupid CO2 laws. I've read however that the plan on putting in a new engine. Might take a while since they can't keep up with the huge amount of orders.

@VeyronBD 4 года назад

Its not the end of the world though, there will be tons of these to import from Japan in years to come as well, plus they get some really cool options there that the UK doesn't

@AdamMacleod83 4 года назад

@@VeyronBD Japanese cars always have aircon... Even on the old cars, that's one good thing! You're right though, didn't think of that.

@Yesterday23071 4 года назад

Funny enaf . I m from East of Europe , a crazy petrol head with 8 cars in my court always . My lovely wife , doesn't know more about cars than they ve got 4 wheels and a power steering and doors , she likes exactly the same model , actually she likes Suzuki Jimny , from previous models . Very interesting .... Nice car , nice pair , nice presentation... Keep it up man . Soon us I ve seen his face , and the title I hit the subscribe button . All the best .....

@Laz_Arus 4 года назад

For some reason the intro music made me think of "Go Jonny Go". Weird how the brain works sometimes. Cheers from OZ mate. You're one of THE top car journalists on the planet.

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

Thank YOU Laz for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope Australia is no longer burning. Cheers.

@axvarela 4 года назад

I got one as a second car, it's a lovely big toy. I'm proud of it.

@drdoolittle5724 4 года назад

Local garage always cussed Suzuki & Mazda because once he sold then, apart from servicing he never made a penny they were so reliable!

@carltongrostate4072 4 года назад

We have owned our Black SZ5 Jimny for nearly 3 months now. Bought for its cool boxy looks and fun character. It's used as our second car and dog transport. The rear seats have been folded flat since day 2 of ownership! Have done a few mods such as changing to the 'Jimny Style' rear LED lights and changing the front indicators to smoked LEDs which look so much smarter than the orange/amber standard ones. Also fitted smoked side repeaters. One thing you mentioned in the video is wanting some rear door storage? We have fitted 2 elasticated storage pockets which are ideal for the dogs lead, poo bags etc. I would look out for is not to make the rear door storage to big as this would encroach on the storage space in the boot. By the way great video, we love our Jimny too!!!

@paulgodfrey2323 4 года назад

We ordered a dark green auto on November 2019 and expect delivery in July 2020.i am like expectant parent, Love your review. Cheers from New Zealand 👍

@dangerdanadv1445 4 года назад

DID YOU GET IT???

@paulgodfrey2323 4 года назад

Not yet, we are a September delivery now. I guess that is sometime soon. If we ordered another there is still an estimated 11 month delivery!

@boris7424 4 года назад

@@paulgodfrey2323 DID YOU GET IT?

@paulgodfrey2323 4 года назад

@@boris7424It has finally arrived last week. We managed to change to the yellow thanks to a helpfully local dealer. This vehicle has exceeded our expectations, well worth the wait

@furmanvit 3 года назад

@@paulgodfrey2323 what expectations? Uncomfortable, for two people expensive keycar

@steve1962 4 года назад

Despite it's foibles, people just love the Jimny, and Jonny does a good job here in showing it as it is most likely going to be used by owners. It's one of those cars that can easily just get under your skin. I bought a Suzuki SX4 three yrs ago (14 plate with 20k on the clock) for my wife to drive - she loves it and it 's now on 60k - it's been absolutely faultless and returns 48 mpg - not bad for a 1.6. Ergonomics are not it's strong point and it's not exciting to drive, but it just does what it says on the tin.

@paulj3625 4 года назад

"I was already a great driver darling" brilliant Mrs Carpervert

@bmwloco 4 года назад

Dang. Had one when they sold in the US. Leather hearted little beast would go anywhere. This is a great evolution of the Jimny/Samurai. Pity they don't sell it here anymore. Jeeps are way overpriced and hardly ever get used offroad.

@Cedar1956 4 года назад

I had a brand new Samurai JX soft top when they first came out in 1986 in the US. It was gone in 1987 when my wife was expecting our first child and thought she would have a miscarriage from the rough ride with the short wheelbase. I traded it for a 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS turbo - white on white. I did love that little Samurai though :)

@busabrack2433 4 года назад

Loved this, Carguy's other halves are brilliant... my missus used to just smile and nod, now she won't drive anything with less than about 400NM of torque and won't fit anything but Michelin Pilot Sports to her car... trouble is, she knows more than me now, can't get away with anything... 😂 Keep up the good work Johnny!

@NomadicBristolview 4 года назад

I wish we could get a Jimny here in the US. No such luck.

@Bdub1952 4 года назад

Amen, Jason.

@sw651 4 года назад

I know right? I had a 1987 Samurai and put nearly 300,000 miles on it before I started getting blue smoke out the exhaust.

@DaraM73 4 года назад

12:54 Back to Black: making up for that lack of two colour in dazzling 7-tone!

@oojagapivy 4 года назад

Not sure how this appeared in my feed? Maybe because I watched a "history of Suzuki" video last night? (I've owned a 2003 V6 Grand Vitara from new, 405,000km) I really enjoyed the way this was presented. Honestly opinionated and enjoyable to watch. You've got a new subscriber.

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

Cheers!

@Thenotsonormalgamer 4 года назад

Such a charming little car. I love the G-Wagon style rear lights as well!

@michellelaidler-smith3855 4 года назад

Gus Johnson Shhhhhh 👀

@markgaudie80 4 года назад

So glad your wife not got a G-Wagon. The Wag mobiles of all Wag mobiles! 😬 I can’t stand the G Wagon to be honest with you. An American fridge freezer on wheels would look way more stylish.

@4dshow 4 года назад

So why did you want one? I didn’t! Bahaha love it 😂

@Coordinator61 3 года назад

I am jealous. 17-18000 pounds for a new Jimny. In the Netherlands it started at 29500 euro's due to Co2 tax. Top spec closing in on 40000 euro's. In Germany half that. So keep it and it will keep its value. Great little 4x4's. Nice wife btw.

@CarWhiz22 4 года назад

The accessory grille is SO much cooler than the original. Timeless and classic. Great vid as always Jonny.

@herbie53opf 4 года назад

Yes, it's great. Looks like the old Samurai grille.

@2redrods 4 года назад

Great car , we have one white with a black roof ,terrain tyres and roof rack , spotlights, just ordered that phone holder thingy you showed ..can we have another update in 6 months

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

Good to hear from another owner. Will probably update the Jim in a few months when some wheels and other large mod items have been added. Might also go green landing if we're allowed.

@2redrods 4 года назад

CarPervert again it’s the wife’s car used most days 4500 miles now , makes me smile every time I do manage to drive it ..rowing boat on wheels , bit different from a 911

@jongmassey 4 года назад

The whole "foot on the clutch to start" thing always throws me off when I get a hire car and spend ages wondering why the bloody thing won't start!

@JamesQGM 4 года назад

I do wish my Fiat Panda had that feature - I once left it in gear and it drove itself into the back of a campervan when I turned the key.

@rogerhudson9732 4 года назад

I thought you depressed the clutch ( in neutral) so the starter motor doesn't have so much work to do, turning the gearbox main shaft, so prolonging the life of the starter motor .

@qlus 4 года назад

@@rogerhudson9732 uh oh I suppose I'll be replacing the starter motor in my Volvo soon 😂

@Hamachingo 4 года назад

@@rogerhudson9732 This, and also for safety reasons. Too many people have run over their kid because they picked the car up from the repair shop and the mechanic left i in gear (as they should IMO). I do miss being able to start the car without getting in the seat though, useful in the winter when you otherwise get all the snow on the seat.

@ONYX-365 4 года назад

*I'd love one in Jungle Green!* 😎👍 _Those LED tail-lights look fantastic_ 👌

@timothysurface2417 3 года назад

I got a 2014 jimny jeep with low mileage on it so I had a good deal there at 12,600 and only 300 miles on the clock were the person before me was very ill and did no miles at all. It was only a year old when I picked it up from suzuki. What a jeep it is. I love it so much and everytime I go out in it I can't stop smiling. I love the fact you can drive off road and tow stuff too. Road cars are not so good as when it snows in Dorset everyone in my family says can you take me to work in 4 wheel drive as there cars are what you call normal lol. I had a 4 track for 2 years and the jimny knocks spots off of it in every way. Love your video about how and what you think of the jeep. I will never sale mine even if you offered me twice as much. I just love ZIPPY the jeep. Cheers brother.

@rover213 4 года назад

i wished i could afford one..i really like these small 4x4's

@wscott9779 4 года назад

Are you sure it is your wife's car? You seem to be adding and planning a lot of little customizations that you like. 🤔

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 года назад

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@michellelaidler-smith3855 4 года назад

W Scott @CarPervert 🤨

@SirBoden 4 года назад

Voice of experience; If you’re going to load the roof, upgrade the suspension. Getting one on two wheels while going around a corner is brown trouser inducing.

@jakovbrizic Год назад

I drove an old Jimny once. Fell in love with it in an instant. Don't have money for it, tho, so I have to endure my ancient Škoda Fabia. (Which I also love, but she's not a Jimny in any way)

@shogunero3.6 4 года назад

Man I remember seeing you on tv many years ago on fifth gear.

@caponeprincess73 4 года назад

New subscriber and always enjoyed your car reviews. Your wife made the video more interesting for her opinions about the Jimmy.

@jjjones2482 4 года назад

... Having to let a car by isn't going "off road"... 🤔

@zoogmachine 4 года назад

Hi Jonny Loving the pervert.We have an old jimny which we love. Makes all the same beeping noises as yours! I’ve always looked at the huge amount of room in the engine bay and thought you could probably stick a leaf motor and all the gubbins in. A few batteries in under the seats, some in the boot, or maybe a wheel shaped mount to replace the spare wheel. I fantasise regularly about converting “Lahl Red “ to electric (it’s already so quiet). Looking forward to more on the electric crate units from the folks that did the mini conversion (can’t remember the name) Keep on keepin on!

@ChunkyChipz 4 года назад

21:15 That's a lot of space for a turbo...

@TestTest-eb8jr 4 года назад

...or a mechanical, belt driven, supercharger.... (rip one of off a Mercedes or a Mini)

@razaqadeanova3255 4 года назад

@@TestTest-eb8jr yeah, a supercharger is a better option if you're going to do some off road due to the linear powerband.

@oddities-whatnot 3 года назад

As they are discontinued in the UK because of emissions, they are a bit pricey for what they are but still quite a few for sale on Auto Trader. I use motorways often so unfortunately its not an all rounder for me. Id have one if I lived in a forest somewhere in Scotland and only used country roads.

@midnighthoon788 3 года назад

Just finished watching this useful review! As I am watching, I am 2h 35min away from the pre-sale of this little 4x4. I live in Mexico btw! So I am thinking, that since it was taken away from the European market, they will start selling it here.

@Guide504 3 года назад

If you need one, once you have had a jimny you will never not have one. I have several and they are all mine....! Except if my wife asks in which case some are hers and one is the farm vehicle.

@rorymcloughlin2023 4 года назад

I'm laughing at the fact that although a little older and married with kids you still want to mod up the car, God bless you Jonny, lovely family too!

@TheHM78 3 года назад

Holy crap, he’s wearing vision street wears! Oldskool rocker or not? Still for sale or just very old pair of shoes?

@dougiemiller5030 3 года назад

Great review. Great reviewer. One of the most personable & believable people in car media today. Has always come across as a decent and nice fella.

@ChelseaLucero Год назад

It looks like a G wagon in Black, she’s right about good it looks! I think she looks like a bad@$& driving it 😊

@escapenguin 4 года назад

I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat. Sad we can't get them in the US.

@herbie53opf 4 года назад

Get a Samurai! Basically the same car.

@escapenguin 4 года назад

@@herbie53opf I'd love to but they are pretty much non-existent where I am now.

@saschakaupp 4 года назад

You need to be able to start without the clutch depressed so you can do a reverse downhill start in case you get stuck when trying to drive something up thats just too steep.

@bendangwapang989 4 года назад

I remember those days, where Fifth Gear was my must watch TV program for the day. Happy to know that, I am gonna learn a lot more. Beautiful family.

@stephanematis 4 года назад

Jimny with a crunchy clutch was one of the most favorite moments of a trip to Cuba. I suspect it had a really hard life from tourists who knew little about stick shift, but I persevered. My buddies on the trip and I agreed that on the next visit, we'd rent one for the whole vacation. Charming is an understatement.

@fintrollpgr 4 года назад

Completely agree the Jimny could only be more awesome if it came as an electric car.

@BelloBudo007 4 года назад

Mate, you must be doing something right because I seldom watch a car review from go to whoa. I like what you & your Missus have to say about the car & if I'm honest, I was surprised that it suits 2 adults & 2 kids. But some of that might come down down to you installing that roof rack & boxes. Hats off to you & keep up the good work.

@tonyyates2012 4 года назад

Christ!, that jacket, need to rest my eyeballs after that.

@ZoltarSoulFunk 4 года назад

He paid £17.5k for it new. Today, every SZ5 for sale on Autotrader is £30k

@DoubleOSeven007 4 года назад

“Fat guy on a bike”, = perfect ! 😀

@robsmithracing 4 года назад

I’ve got one sitting on my driveway, the neighbours laughed at it when it arrived calling it a small Tonka toy but he owns a Jeep Compass, guess who’s laughing now after he had a hefty bill for some minor accident damage 😂

@herbie53opf 4 года назад

Ask him if he'd be down to go off-road. You'll smoke him.