{"id":27613,"date":"2024-01-31T12:29:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T20:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=27613"},"modified":"2024-02-27T17:23:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T01:23:10","slug":"january-car-of-the-month-suzuki-jimny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/january-car-of-the-month-suzuki-jimny\/","title":{"rendered":"January car of the month: Suzuki Jimny"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The tiny, forbidden 4×4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new Suzuki Jimny arrived in 2018 and has been a massive success all over the planet. All over, except for North America. Suzuki hasn\u2019t sold cars in the US and Canada since around 2013. And though it\u2019s not a household name in those places, the newest Jimny has become somewhat of a legend for off-roaders and 4×4 fans for its tiny, boxy charm and utilitarian simplicity. For January\u2019s car of the month,<\/a> let\u2019s head down under and take a look at Jonas\u2019 2022 Suzuki Jimny<\/a> in Sydney, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2022 Suzuki Jimny<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
ENGINE<\/th>HORSEPOWER<\/th>0 to 60 MPH<\/th>TOP SPEED<\/th>MILEAGE<\/th>DAILY PRICE*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1.5L I4<\/td>100 hp<\/td>12 sec<\/td>Enough<\/td>36 mpg<\/td>A$644<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SPEED<\/th>		MILEAGE<\/th>DAILY
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1.5L I4<\/td>100 hp<\/td>12 sec<\/td>Enough<\/td>36 mpg<\/td>A$644<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Jimny\u2019s most conspicuous characteristic is its size. The Jimny has been around since the 1970s, and just like the older models, the newest version is tiny \u2014 it has about the same footprint as a Fiat 500. There are a few reasons Suzuki hasn\u2019t brought their two-door SUV over to North America, but chiefly, it didn\u2019t seem to have appeal for car buyers obsessed with increasingly giant and lavish SUVs stuffed full of luxury tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the factory, the Jimny is a barebones affair. It has handsome proportions and a sunny disposition with its square face and round headlights, but high-end materials and advanced safety features you will not find. The interior has some basic hard plastics and a minimalist design. It seats four people, but if the rear seats are occupied, the cargo space drops to near zero. The Jimny is limited when you consider all that the latest Wranglers<\/a> and 4Runners offer, and it\u2019s certainly a far cry from the G-Wagens<\/a> and Defenders<\/a> of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But that\u2019s really the point \u2014 the Jimny offers high-level ability in its chosen field for far less money than better-appointed competitors. The top-trim Jimny GLX like Jonas\u2019s example here <\/a>starts at the equivalent of about US$21,000, which would make it the cheapest off-road-minded SUV sold in the States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though you can\u2019t drive off road with a vehicle booked on Turo<\/a>, that\u2019s really the Jimny\u2019s bread and butter. Its short wheelbase, high ground clearance, front and rear live axles, two-speed low-range transfer case, and hill descent control give drivers all the tools they need to make maneuvering on trails a cinch. A high seating position gives you the feeling of driving a larger vehicle, with great visibility through those large square windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Given the Jimny\u2019s off-road focus, it\u2019s maybe not the ideal vehicle for a long highway journey if you\u2019re in a hurry. It\u2019s not especially quiet, or responsive, and oh yeah it\u2019s definitely slow. The 1.5L engine makes around 100 horsepower, which is something that probably wouldn\u2019t fly in a US market more enamored with Ford Raptors<\/a> and V8 Wranglers. But the package should work just fine for city duty \u2014 and come on, you don\u2019t need blistering zero-to-60 times in a yellow Suzuki Jimny, just chill and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of fun, Jonas\u2019 little Jimny is kitted out for battle. He\u2019s lifted it two inches and added goodies like a steel front bumper, roof rack, LED headlights, and a snorkel, making this two-door 4×4 look like it could punch way above its weight. Examples like this are why this honest, hardworking SUV has become such a dreamt-about forbidden fruit in North America. Good on Suzuki for making this charmingly authentic off-road-capable box. If you\u2019re in the Sydney area, give Jonas a shout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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