RE: New Suzuki Jimny leaked

[tim0409]

Todd Bonzalez said:

Surprised how much people are struggling to get them. When I went to the Coventry dealer just before Christmas they had 2 stock cars they were willing to sell me.

I wished I'd known that! When I ordered mine in December all the dealer(s) had was a demonstrator with the first order not due until this year.

[Todd Bonzalez]

tim0409 said:

I wished I'd known that! When I ordered mine in December all the dealer(s) had was a demonstrator with the first order not due until this year.

Just to confirm I mean they had them arriving rather than physically there! I think they should have been in by now though.

[Dabooka]

Dan W. said:

Would highly doubt it, they are only bringing 2000 units in the uk for 2020 so really cant build enough of the current one to warranty a special edition I think.

True, I doubt it too, but they do have a history and a lot can happen in a year. Plus it’ll only be a paint colour and different wheels kind of thing. Well it was with the Grand Vitaras, bar the odd interior colour change. Everything else is off the shelf as it were.

[Dan W.]

Dabooka said:

Dan W. said:

Would highly doubt it, they are only bringing 2000 units in the uk for 2020 so really cant build enough of the current one to warranty a special edition I think.

True, I doubt it too, but they do have a history and a lot can happen in a year. Plus it’ll only be a paint colour and different wheels kind of thing. Well it was with the Grand Vitaras, bar the odd interior colour change. Everything else is off the shelf as it were.

You never know will be interesting to see what happens, We are currently seeing a slight backlash from customers regarding the stock situation.

We must be getting at least 5 enquires a day wanting to apparently buy one. came in this morning to 4 emails all saying if you get me this car I have a deposit ready.

[Butter Face]

Driving our demo tonight, SZ5 in Bluish Black, looks amazing.

[sally241]

Dabooka said:

Dan W. said:

Would highly doubt it, they are only bringing 2000 units in the uk for 2020 so really cant build enough of the current one to warranty a special edition I think.

True, I doubt it too, but they do have a history and a lot can happen in a year. Plus it’ll only be a paint colour and different wheels kind of thing. Well it was with the Grand Vitaras, bar the odd interior colour change. Everything else is off the shelf as it were.

This dealer page lists a model called “Adventure”, but perhaps just a mistake?

https://www.trackssuzuki.co.uk/new-cars/jimny/

[blueST]

sally241 said:

Dabooka said:

Dan W. said:

Would highly doubt it, they are only bringing 2000 units in the uk for 2020 so really cant build enough of the current one to warranty a special edition I think.

True, I doubt it too, but they do have a history and a lot can happen in a year. Plus it’ll only be a paint colour and different wheels kind of thing. Well it was with the Grand Vitaras, bar the odd interior colour change. Everything else is off the shelf as it were.

This dealer page lists a model called “Adventure”, but perhaps just a mistake?

https://www.trackssuzuki.co.uk/new-cars/jimny/

It also lists the SZ3 which isn’t available here. Only the SZ4 and 5 are coming here.

[n_const]

blueST said:

It also lists the SZ3 which isn’t available here. Only the SZ4 and 5 are coming here.

SZ3 and Adventure were all models in the previous shape.

[Ilovejapcrap]

Butter Face said:

Driving our demo tonight, SZ5 in Bluish Black, looks amazing.

pics ?

[Butter Face]

Ilovejapcrap said:

Butter Face said:

Driving our demo tonight, SZ5 in Bluish Black, looks amazing.

pics ?

I’ll grab some tomorrow. It’s an ace car, I absolutely loved it. Would definitely be better with the 1.4boosterjet though, just a little bit more low down power, but it’s still more than adequate.

[tim0409]

tim0409 said:

Here is a pic I posted of a black Jimny I test drove last month. I didn't have any
choice when the dealer received the allocation so ended up with silver. I would love black though, and wish I could "swap" with somebody who wants silver but is getting black.....
Here is a silver Jimny taken from another forum -

[ajprice]

tim0409 have you thought about getting the Jimny vinyl wrapped black?

Anyways, here's a bunch of not standard Jimnys at the TAS tuners show in Tokyo https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/japan-ha...

[RicksAlfas]

tim0409 said:

Here is a pic I posted of a black Jimny I test drove last month. I didn't have any
choice when the dealer received the allocation so ended up with silver. I would love black though, and wish I could "swap" with somebody who wants silver but is getting black.....

They both look good, but I prefer the silver.

[tim0409]

RicksAlfas said:

They both look good, but I prefer the silver.

The silver is growing on me, and the OH likes it; the owners who have received them are saying the silver looks better in the flesh so I'm sure it will be fine. We went for the base model and the one thing I would like is the rear windows tinted; I've never had it done before, I suspect it want cost that much?

[RicksAlfas]

I don’t think it will be too much to tint them. They look flat and easy to get to.
The dealer may well be able to recommend someone. When are you hoping to get it?

[tim0409]

RicksAlfas said:

I don’t think it will be too much to tint them. They look flat and easy to get to.
The dealer may well be able to recommend someone. When are you hoping to get it?

The dealer said March but that it could be sooner; just waiting on the call!

[tim0409]

RicksAlfas said:

tim0409 said:

Here is a pic I posted of a black Jimny I test drove last month. I didn't have any
choice when the dealer received the allocation so ended up with silver. I would love black though, and wish I could "swap" with somebody who wants silver but is getting black.....

They both look good, but I prefer the silver.

I just got a call from the dealer; their first customer on their list has either pulled out or delayed and they now have a black Jimny on site - as black was my first preference they asked if I wanted it for pick up on Sunday, which is a result. Will report back after we pick it up!

[EnthusiastOwned]

Tested one of these on the bright green/yellow.

Hated the colour, but loved the little thing. Then got told of the 8 month waiting list. Which is nice. Is that a country-wide thing, or should I try another dealer?

[tim0409]

The salesman called this morning and said we could pick it up today. Neither my wife or I have bought new before, and given there was no discount and no attempt to up-sell anything the process was both quick and painless. With 30 minutes of arriving we were driving away with massive grins! I am so glad there was a last minute change and we were able to get black as I think it looks great (it would have been March had the original buyer not completed).

We couldn't stretch to the SZ5 but the SZ4 is reasonably well equipped with cruise, bluetooth, aircon and what appears to be a decent stereo. I've had a quote of £80 to get the rear windows tinted, which I think will look good (as per the SZ5). Will post a thread in the readers' cars sub forum when I've spent a bit longer with it. It drives reasonably well, and whilst certainly not a motorway car the higher driving position and great visibility make it good fun.

A happy wife...

[CoolHands]

Damn, perfection!