Well, if Suzuki can...

[Shoogs]

2019 Suzuki Jimny Revealed | Drive.com.au (https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/2019-suzuki-jimny-revealed-118571.html?ffref=smh&trackLink=SMH1)

[goingbush]

On my radar already, this is a contender for me , hope the do it in Electric .

[Dervish]

Yes, the first new car that I'd actually consider owning in a long time. Well done Zook.

I agree, an EV version would be the duck's. Still have to keep Land Rovers for towing though.

[Homestar]

Nice, wouldn't mind one myself...

[Larry]

Sounds more like a Defender![thumbsupbig]

"As the images show, it appears to be heavily influenced by the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon with chunky flared wheel arches extending from its slab-sided profile, a floating roof, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers and a spare tyre mounted on the rear tailgate."

[Zeros]

That’s a cute little buzzbox! Perfect if you only need a small 4x4. 👍

[weeds]

More like a defender puppy.

[goingbush]

That’s a cute little buzzbox! Perfect if you only need a small 4x4. 👍

About the same size as an 88" Series 2 - Series 3 & quite a bit lighter , It will do me.

WB = 88"
Length = 3625mm Landy = 3.6m
width = 1600mm landy = 1.59m
weight = 1184kg Landy = 1476kg

[grey_ghost]

Less weight, and no doubt the engine would have more power... Hmmm

[Dervish]

Well, I'm sold.

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[Shoogs]

2019 Suzuki Jimny Revealed | Drive.com.au (https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/2019-suzuki-jimny-revealed-118571.html?ffref=smh&trackLink=SMH1)

Well is on its way...

New Suzuki Jimny confirmed for Australia | The West Australian (https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/new-suzuki-jimny-confirmed-for-australia-ng-b88888575z)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

isnt a floating roof where the pillars are black and the roof coloured?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

some tech stuff,,
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZLSSdb_UQ)

[rangieman]

some tech stuff,,
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZLSSdb_UQ)
And some real life stuff[thumbsupbig]
Suzuki Jimny 2019 - FULL REVIEW, Off-Road 4WD Technology & Features, Interior & Exterior, LONG VIDEO - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxs-zV1q_lw)

[rick130]

As soon as they land here Steane will be trying to get his hands on one to do a test and write up/review.

[Grumbles]

I always have a wry chuckle when I read journalistic reviews of Suzuki products. The Jimny is always highly praised for its off road prowess and its generous ground clearance. Its stable mate the Suzuki Grand Vitara is disparaged as a serious four wheel drive plus lacking serious ground clearance.

Interestingly the Jimny ground clearance is only 190 mm whilst the Grand Vitara has 200 mm. Many of the 4WD utes and wagons from from other manufacturers have the same 200 mm ground clearance as the GV. The Great Wall Steed 4WD utility only has 170 mm ground clearance.

I won't be queuing up for the new Jimny any time soon due to my experience of warranty support from Suzuki Aust. I've been waiting 5 years for one approved warranty replacement part whilst other parts are still not available 7 months after the warranty claims have been approved by Suzuki Aust.

[Arapiles]

I won't be queuing up for the new Jimny any time soon due to my experience of warranty support from Suzuki Aust. I've been waiting 5 years for one approved warranty replacement part whilst other parts are still not available 7 months after the warranty claims have been approved by Suzuki Aust.

5 years???!!!!

[Homestar]

What's the part and what's the reason they can't supply it? Has it meant the vehicle has been unusable or is a cosmetic part? Would be interested in the details.

[Grumbles]

My Grand Vitara - 5 years - it is the radio/reverse camera. The camera wasn't working on delivery day. It took a while to get a new camera but the picture is that snowy it is unusable. The radio crackles and squarks and will emit maximum volume boom noises which scares the you know what out of you when driving. It then turns itself off but eventually turns itself back on again.

The driver seat base has collapsed - I sit on cushions - the replacement has been on back order for 7 months.

It needs a new fuel pump. Since purchase day it won't hold pressure and can be very hard to start.

Mrs Grumbles also has the same year Grand Vitara but the 2WD version - same story with her seat base, reversing camera and fuel pump plus her Blue Tooth doesn't work properly.

The dealer has mentioned that the seat bases and radio issues are known problems.

Both cars warranty expires this year on time - both have less than 50 thou on the clock and I doubt we will own them for much longer.

[timax]

If they do a bigger version id have a close look at that.
Looks great.

[Phoenix]

There is a lot to like about a small car sometimes too!

[Gregz]

I notice that the Suzuki will be on sale in January.
Suzuki Jimny on-sale next month | Drive.com.au (https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/suzuki-jimny-on-sale-next-month-120282'trackLink=articleResults6)
But would you buy one...?:
Suzuki Jimmy slammed in safety test | Drive.com.au (https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/suzuki-jimny-slammed-in-safety-test-119565'trackLink=articleDetailsMobileRelated_3)

[goingbush]

I notice that the Suzuki will be on sale in January.
Suzuki Jimny on-sale next month | Drive.com.au (https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/suzuki-jimny-on-sale-next-month-120282'trackLink=articleResults6)
But would you buy one...?:
Suzuki Jimmy slammed in safety test | Drive.com.au (https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/suzuki-jimny-slammed-in-safety-test-119565'trackLink=articleDetailsMobileRelated_3)

Having stated I'll never buy another ICE vehicle, would definitely buy one if they bring out an all electric version. 3 star safety is 3 stars more safer than what I'm driving now.
Noted the new Jeep Gladiator DC Ute is One Star , still safer than mine.

[rangieman]

Having stated I'll never buy another ICE vehicle, would definitely buy one if they bring out an all electric version. 3 star safety is 3 stars more safer than what I'm driving now.
Noted the new Jeep Gladiator DC Ute is One Star , still safer than mine.
And most of us survived driving pieces of **** ect rag tyres drum brakes no seat belts , abs and all the other fan dangled must have safety items .

[Pedro_The_Swift]

YouTube (https://youtu.be/8quBxUO316o)

[Ancient Mariner]

https://youtu.be/roIicG5RwNk I reckon my 110 could nail that test at 10kph :Rolling::Rolling:

[Gregz]

Suzuki, Suzchmuki ! Take a look at this and tell me you don't want one [happycry]

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMfxJEfb4lw)

14,000 Nm can't be wrong. [bighmmm] Likely available before Defender, too, the way JLR are going.

[Red90]

I don’t want one.

[Zeros]

Rivian? über cool, but they're $100k more expensive than an uber nerdy Jimny [bigwhistle] actually I'm not quite sure which is more cool and which is more nerdy!

A Rivian instead of a new Defender? ...ooh now that will put the cat amongst the pigeons in 2020!

A Jimny instead of a new Defender? ...why not if you only need a small escape machine for two people. It would be great around town too.

[Gregz]

I don’t want one.

Let me guess, you don't want one, you want two !! [thumbsupbig]
(just kidding)

[Zeros]

$30k drive away. imagine it there were a hybrid or EV version at that price... they would really sell like hotcakes!

[Red90]

$30k drive away. imagine it there were a hybrid or EV version at that price... they would really sell like hotcakes!

You can’t. EVs and hybrids are expensive with expensive parts. They will never be low cost.

The Jimny is what the Defender should be. A proper modern version of the original Land Rover.

[cjc_td5]

With only a 3 star crash rating, the're not much better better than most Chinese utes in that respect... Though if coming from a defender, I suppose crash rating is not a high priority...
I can see the rugged looks appeal, but I don't think they are the "duck's guts" that everyone seems to be decreeing??

[Zeros]

You can’t. EVs and hybrids are expensive with expensive parts. They will never be low cost.

The Jimny is what the Defender should be. A proper modern version of the original Land Rover.

There are plenty of small EV's around $50K new around the world. Prices will come down over the next few years.
Jimny would be classed as a small EV, so it's totally possible that there will be low cost EV's soon.

Nah, Jimny is a mini version of what Defender used to be, but with airbags. New Defender needs to be a leader

[Red90]

$50 k is a huge price for a car. You can buy petrol cars for $20 k or less.

[Red90]

And a Jimmy is the size Land Rovers used to be. Small is good for their purpose. Land Rover is completely clueless.

[austastar]

. Small is good for their purpose. .

Hi,
Ain't that the truth.
It has been an eye opener watching the early Landrovers scooting around obstacle courses, blitzing the trailer backing competitions and making everything else on the track somewhat ponderous.
Cheers

[Homestar]

$50 k is a huge price for a car. You can buy petrol cars for $20 k or less.

Agreed, while I love EV’s and am seriously considering one, for the average punter they are still twice the price of a petrol powered car, so not an option for a lot of people at the moment. Prices will need to half to make them popular on a mass basis.

[scarry]

New Defender needs to be a leader

And it will be in a totally different class to a Jimny.

Not even comparable.

[Zeros]

Agreed, while I love EV’s and am seriously considering one, for the average punter they are still twice the price of a petrol powered car, so not an option for a lot of people at the moment. Prices will need to half to make them popular on a mass basis.

Its only a matter of time.

[Zeros]

And it will be in a totally different class to a Jimny.

Not even comparable.

Exactly. Old vs new. But if new Defender doesn’t also have the right attributes of old it won’t work.

[DiscoMick]

You can’t. EVs and hybrids are expensive with expensive parts. They will never be low cost.

The Jimny is what the Defender should be. A proper modern version of the original Land Rover.
A Corolla hybrid is about $32,000.

[Red90]

And an equivalent non hybrid is $20k. The cost difference can t be justified from any reasonable perspective.

[DiscoMick]

I think I read the extra cost of the Corolla hybrid over the standard equivalent version was only about $2k.

[blackrangie]

You can’t. EVs and hybrids are expensive with expensive parts. They will never be low cost.

The Jimny is what the Defender should be. A proper modern version of the original Land Rover.But not particulatily safe or comfortable for more than two and it tiny, leaving it in a very limited market.

[blackrangie]

And a Jimmy is the size Land Rovers used to be. Small is good for their purpose. Land Rover is completely clueless.Sorry the Jimmy is not size of any landy I've seen other than a series 1, they are tiny inside apart from front seats(front is great), imho they are only good for solo tourers or weekend warriors.

After front/rear barwork, roof rack, winch plus passengers, you would have next to no load carrying capacity.

Its good for the price but far from a good all round tourer/4x4

[DiscoMick]

My son had one as his first car. I can report they roll easily.[bigsad]