Japanese cars have always been held in high esteem by Russian motorists. To have a Suzuki SUV means to feel like a king of roads. The developers of the company hope that their new offspring - the Suzuki Jimny cross-country vehicle - will appeal to Russian travel lovers. Like any off-road car, this model is a powerful all-wheel drive car with a powerful engine and a reinforced frame. Despite its modest dimensions, “Jimny” can safely argue in the cross with such eminent SUVs as the “Grand Cherokee” and “Pajero”.
Exterior Japanese Jeep
The SUV can not boast of a striking appearance. The exterior of the car is simple but elegant. When looking at the Suzuki Jimny, the first thing that surprises is a harmonious body. Nothing extra. The design is discreet, but at the same time memorable.
"Suzuki Jimny," whose photo has already been appreciated by amateurs of passable vehicles, has remained almost unchanged since 1998, since the first time it was released. For all this time, only a slight facelift was carried out, as a result of which the SUV acquired complete forms.
Externally, the Suzzuki Jimny is in stark contrast to modern SUV models. He still had a frame design, which almost disappeared from most of his classmates. The spar frame "Jimny" rests on the threaded bridges. The suspension, however, is not spring-loaded, but the springs do a good job of all the “surprises” of off-road life.
Interior "Suzuki Jimny"
When you get into the cabin of a Japanese jeep, it seems that the engineers did not think too much about such a thing as comfort. The interior of Jimny is Spartan simple and concise. Steering column not regul
It is neither height nor reach. Lumbar cushion on the seat is missing. There is no armrest either. The only thing the creators have not forgotten about is the heated seats, which is controlled by only one button. If you try to use ventilation, then immediately you can draw an analogy with the domestic auto industry: everything is regulated by a conventional valve. And in order to listen to the radio, you need to extend the telescopic radio antenna. Yes! Not a business class!
SUV specifications
The only three-door modification of the jeep is equipped with a power unit of 1.3 liters and with a power reserve of 85 "horses". But the transmissions are offered a choice of two types: a four-band “automatic” and a five-speed “mechanics”. It is clear that with such an engine stunning dynamics can not be expected. Despite all the tricks of the engineers, the acceleration efforts of the jeep leave much to be desired. Although our motorists, having completed the technical tuning of the "Suzuki Jimny", manage to increase the traction capabilities of the motor by 15-20 "horses".
Test drive in Russia
roads
The SUV was tested and tested in its native element, that is, in the absence of roads. The first thing you immediately notice when driving is the complete inability of the suspension to cope with uneven surfaces. On broken lanes, tossing and shaking shakes added lateral swaying.
But on the pavement and on the well-packed primer, Suzuki Jimny runs very briskly. If you can’t overcome pits and ravines on it, then the car is quite suitable for field trips. Yes, and on the cross she is unlikely to find a competitor: overcomes the limp abyss in one go. Compared to off-road capabilities, the jeep's stiffer suspension seems no more than an annoying misunderstanding.