Don’t get me wrong, the Jeep Wrangler is still, and probably will remain, the number one off-road vehicle in the United States for some time to come. Maybe the new Ford Bronco has a chance to beat it. But if Suzuki ever brings the Jimny to the US, the Jeep could be a serious contender, not because the Jimny is the better option. , because it offers a similar driving experience for a third of the price.
Ten Jimny costs a fraction of the Jeep Wrangler in Europe
Front view of Suzuki Jimny
Since the Suzuki Jimny isn’t sold in the US, let’s take a quick look at the European market and compare the prices of the two models. Both models are sold in the UK market, but the price difference between the two is huge. The Jeep Wrangler starts at his £60,080 (about $74,000 at the current exchange rate), and by comparison, the Suzuki Jimny costs just £16,796 (about $21,000). However, if you’re looking for a Suzuki Jimny on the UK market, you’ll be surprised to find that the 2019 Jimny costs between £26,995 ($33,100) and £34,995 ($43,000). If the Wrangler starts at $30,000 in the US, the Jimny could very easily cost around $15,000.
9 Is the Suzuki Jimny suitable for off-road?
suzuki jimny off road
I’m not saying the Jimny has better off-road capability than the Wrangler, but looking at the numbers, the Jimny seems to be better at handling steep terrain. It has an approach angle of 37 degrees, a departure angle of 49 degrees and a breakover angle of 28 degrees. The Wrangler, on the other hand, is 41.4 degrees, 35.9 degrees, and 25.0 degrees. However, the Jimny is slightly lower, with just 8.26 inches of ground clearance. The Wrangler he sits high at 9.7 inches. Things are a little different when looking at the 5-door model, but the Jimny still has some advantages: the 5-door Jimny has an approach angle of 36 degrees and a departure angle of 50 degrees, while the Wrangler has an approach angle of 43.9 degrees and a departure angle of 37 degrees. . When it comes to ground clearance, the Jimny wins: 10.63 inches vs. 9.7 inches.
8 Jimny has only one engine
suzuki jimny side view
The Suzuki Jimny has one big drawback. It’s not a very powerful engine, it only has one. Its engine is a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 103 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. However, the Jimny is built for off-road and that’s its main purpose, so it doesn’t need anything more powerful. As for the Wrangler, it has the advantage of being able to offer multiple engines, from a 270-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder to his more powerful 470-horsepower V-8. The Wrangler is also offered with a 2.0-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine and he hybrid that combines two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack for a total output of 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft.
7 The Jimny is a lightweight vehicle, but its towing ability sucks
suzuki jimny uphill
Naturally, the Jimny is also lighter due to its smaller vehicle. With a total weight of just 2,645 pounds, the Jimny is significantly lighter than the Wrangler and its 3,948-pound curb weight. But with one big win comes a big loss. When it comes to towing, the Jimny sucks. He can tow up to 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) on trailers with brakes and 350 kg (771 lbs) on trailers without brakes. Needless to say, the Wrangler figures are much better, at 2,495 (5,500 lbs) and 750 kg (1,653 lbs) respectively.
6 Jimny is as cool as a Jeep Wrangler
steep suzuki jimny
There’s no denying that the first three generations of the Suzuki Jimny looked a little dodgy. But with the fourth generation, launched in 2018, Suzuki has taken a more modern approach that looks just as good as any other off-roader. In fact, if you put it next to a Wrangler, you’ll see that his two look similar: the same boxy styling, wide wheel arches, a similar front grille (smaller on the Jimny) and circular headlights. Many people say that the new generation Jimny looks just like the Defender and G-Class.
Five The interior of the Suzuki Jimny is minimal but practical
Suzuki Jimny cabin
At 142.72 inches long, 64.76 inches wide and 67.91 inches high, the Jimny is definitely a very small car, so don’t expect a roomy interior. But Suzuki did the best with what it had, so the Jimny’s interior offers more room than expected. Of course, in order to offer more space, the Jimny’s cabin lacks some of the most useful features. Very small cup holders, no bottle holders in the door and relatively small seats. But even after making all these sacrifices, the Suzuki Jimny’s interior is roomy enough, offering plenty of legroom and headroom for the front passenger. It can also accommodate a six-foot-tall adult in the back seat if you’re willing to sacrifice cargo space. Or ideal for children as the seats are ISOFIX compatible. In terms of cargo space, it goes from 3 to 13 cubic feet, depending on whether the seats go up or down.
Four Jimny actually has decent tech
Suzuki Jimny Tech Features
Like the Jeep Wrangler, the Jimny is equipped with a 7-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It may not sound like a big deal, but remember that the Aston Martin DB11 (a supercar priced over his $200,000) only has an 8-inch TFT screen that can only be used for navigation. please. In addition to this feature, the Jimny comes with SatNav, Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control, ESP, ABS, EBD, Shift Lock and Key Interlock, Brake LSD Control and more. I’m here.
3 Suzuki Jimny body-on-frame chassis
Suzuki Jimny chassis
The 4th generation Suzuki Jimny follows its roots and adopts a body-on-frame design with beam axles on the front and rear of the ladder frame chassis. This type of design not only makes the vehicle more durable, but also allows for easier suspension changes, making it suitable for vehicles built specifically with extreme off-road in mind. This means you can easily equip your Jimny with additional wheel travel and larger tires and wheels. The Wrangler takes the same approach, but it’s interesting to see that a little car like the Jimny has the same old-school tech as the top off-road vehicles on the market, at a fraction of the cost.
2 One of Jimny’s best features: Allgrip Pro
Suzuki Jimny climbing a slope
Suzuki’s first 4WD model is the Jimny LJ10. Since then, 4WD technology has been known to be refined and offered under the Allgrip name. According to the company, this improved technology “provides greater off-road capability to satisfy the adventurous spirit of the driver, empowering them to face and explore challenges”. , is actually a part-time 4WD system that places a transfer case between the drive shafts used to switch between 2WD and 4WD as needed. 4WD operates only when necessary, and when in use, the front and rear wheels are connected to distribute engine power evenly to all four tires without loss.
1 Jimny is a safer car
suzuki jimny side view
This may come as a surprise to everyone, but according to Euro NCAP ratings, the Suzuki Jimny is safer than the Jeep Wrangler. It received a three-star rating, whereas the American model was only given one. provides only 50% protection for adult occupants and 69% protection for child occupants. Of course, neither model was built with safety in mind. For example, consider the Wrangler, which comes with removable doors and panels.