"Suzuki Jimny": model overview

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Japanese cars have always been held in high regard by Russian motorists. To have a Suzuki SUV means to feel like the king of the roads. The company's developers hope that their new off-road vehicle "Suzuki Jimny" will appeal to Russian travel enthusiasts. Like any off-road car, this model is a powerful all-wheel drive car with a powerful engine and a reinforced frame. Despite its modest dimensions, the Jimny can easily compete with such eminent SUVs as the Grand Cherokee and Pajero in cross-country ability.

Japanese jeep exterior

The SUV cannot boast of a bright appearance. The exterior of the car is simple but elegant. When looking at the Suzuki Jimny, the first thing that surprises is the harmonious body. Nothing extra. The design is discreet, but at the same time memorable. "Suzuki Jimny", the photo of which has already been appreciated by lovers of passable vehicles, remains almost unchangedform since 1998, ever since it first saw the light of day. During all this time, only a minor facelift was carried out, as a result of which the SUV acquired finished forms.

Externally, "Suzzuki Jimny" contrasts strongly with modern models of SUVs. He still has a frame structure, which has practically disappeared from most of his classmates. Spar frame "Jimny" relies on rifled bridges. The suspension, however, is not spring, but the springs do a good job with all the "surprises" of off-road life.

Interior "Suzuki Jimny"

When you get into the cabin of a Japanese jeep, one gets the impression that the engineers did not think too much about such a thing as comfort. The interior of "Jimny" is spartan simple and concise. Steering column not adjustable

is neither in height nor in reach. There is no lumbar cushion on the seat. There is also no armrest. The only thing that the creators have not forgotten about is the seat heating, which is controlled by only one button. If you try to use ventilation, then you can immediately draw an analogy with the domestic auto industry: everything is regulated by a conventional valve. And in order to listen to the radio, you need to extend the telescopic radio antenna. Yes! Not business class!

Specifications of SUV

The only three-door modification of the jeep is equipped with a power unit of 1.3 liters and a power reserve of 85 "horses". But the transmissions are offered onThere are two types to choose from: a four-band "automatic" and a five-speed "mechanics". It is clear that with such an engine, stunning dynamics cannot be expected. Despite all the tricks of the engineers, the acceleration efforts of the jeep leave much to be desired. Although our motorists, having carried out technical tuning of the Suzuki Jimny, manage to increase the traction capacity of the motor by 15-20 "horses".

Test drive in Russia

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The SUV was tested and run in its native element, that is, in the absence of roads. The first thing you immediately pay attention to when driving is the complete inability of the suspension to cope with uneven surfaces. On broken country roads, lateral sway was added to the toss-ups and furious shaking.

But on the pavement and on a well-rolled primer "Suzuki Jimny" runs very briskly. If it does not overcome holes and ravines, then the car is quite suitable for field trips. And in terms of cross-country ability, she is unlikely to find a competitor: she overcomes the muddy abyss in one breath. Compared to off-road capability, the Jeep's stiff suspension seems like nothing more than an unfortunate misunderstanding.