RE: New Suzuki Jimny leaked
Discussion
Dan W. said:
I did see that and it made me chuckle, I should hope they are not trying to charge that, Suzuki would certainly have something to say about it if they were at that price and its a demo.
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Jimny 3Dr 1.5 SZ5
Painted in Blue, Manual, Petrol, 5 door 4X4
LimaDelta said:
Nice, that would be my first choice colour, but one I would want to see in the flesh first to be sure. It looks a bit paler in that photo than the configurator suggested though?
Yes, a bit darker and more beigey in the flesh, think the white balance on my camera was a bit off.300bhp/ton said:
Needs some proper tyres.
Might buy A/Ts once the Bridgestone H/Ts wear out, but tbh other than aesthetics they'll be a waste of money for my use. It'll cope with anything I'm likely to throw at it on stock tyres and they'll be better on tarmac.smithyithy said:
Colour looks really cool! Liking the grille too, dealer-fitted option?
Thanks, yes dealer option. Also has detachable towbar/electrics pack and rear parking sensors fitted as accessories.Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 28th January 20:22
I wonder if the Ignis is selling well too. It's a fab little thing (Suzuki are on a roll!) and available in 4WD, I imagine more than capable enough for a significant number of those looking at Jimny's in the UK.
When it comes to replacing our Citigo I'm struggling to justify the Jimny, even though it's a wonderful looking thing, when the Ignis will do everything we need 99% of the time.
When it comes to replacing our Citigo I'm struggling to justify the Jimny, even though it's a wonderful looking thing, when the Ignis will do everything we need 99% of the time.
The Ignis is popular round where I live in West Yorkshire. We have some big dealers nearby (Appleyards and Luscombes) which helps and a lot of people like all wheel drive because we have plenty of hills and bad weather. There doesn’t seem to be a typical driver either. Lots of old folk but plenty of youngsters too. In fact it’s amazing how many Suzukis of all kinds you see about the place.
Edited by RicksAlfas on Tuesday 29th January 11:19
ukaskew said:
I wonder if the Ignis is selling well too. It's a fab little thing (Suzuki are on a roll!) and available in 4WD, I imagine more than capable enough for a significant number of those looking at Jimny's in the UK.
When it comes to replacing our Citigo I'm struggling to justify the Jimny, even though it's a wonderful looking thing, when the Ignis will do everything we need 99% of the time.
TBH if you don't plan to go off road, there is little point in getting the Jimny. It does have a slightly higher driving position and for some might be easier to get in/out of. But it's main purpose is off road ability.When it comes to replacing our Citigo I'm struggling to justify the Jimny, even though it's a wonderful looking thing, when the Ignis will do everything we need 99% of the time.
It'd be like umm and arrring over an Elise or Fiesta diesel. If you don't drive quickly nor intend on track days, the Elise would be wasted and not the right car to just drive about in. The Jinmy is much the same, but it's specialty isn't fast performance and track work, it's off roading.
Ignis is almost certainly a more practical proposition for on road use and is a characterful car in its own right, but not quite as daft and fun as the Jimny. I definitely don't need its off-road capabilities, but currently fully in love with its quirkyness. Only car I'd consider replacing it with would be a 964 or earlier 911.
teleidoscope said:
300bhp/ton said:
Needs some proper tyres.
Might buy A/Ts once the Bridgestone H/Ts wear out, but tbh other than aesthetics they'll be a waste of money for my use. It'll cope with anything I'm likely to throw at it on stock tyres and they'll be better on tarmac.300bhp/ton said:
TBH if you don't plan to go off road, there is little point in getting the Jimny. It does have a slightly higher driving position and for some might be easier to get in/out of. But it's main purpose is off road ability.
Yeah I made the same point back in December and you weren't having it...300bhp/ton said:
funinhounslow said:
Unless you live on a farm or work in a quarry, the only advantage the Jinmy has over the Ignis seems to be that it looks cooler... You need to balance that against the significant price difference and the Jimny's compromised on road performance.
Road performance really isn’t that compromised tbh. It’ll get from A to B perfectly fine. And it’s still a pretty cheap vehicle in the grand scheme of things. It will also be easy to park due to its body shape. And have a commanding driving position, even if it’s not overly tall. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff