Rugged terrain for a large number of domestic motorists is becoming commonplace. But even among residents of large cities and megacities, off-road driving is commonplace for those who are fond of hunting or fishing, sometimes they are tempted to go out into the countryside or purposefully experience impassable sections of the nerves and capabilities of their iron horses. It so happened historically that the Russian automobile market is very supportive of various SUVs and jeeps, even a large muscular model with a pronounced aggressive appearance was once considered a symbol of prosperity and respectability.
The fashion for cars with wide all-terrain capabilities does not pass, which in turn has become an excellent incentive for the development of a special type of city cars, called crossovers. But common sense and the desire to get a car that is really capable of fighting off-road, and not frightening with its appearance, made us pay attention to cars of small sizes, but capable of competing with powerful giants. Among them are the attractive Japanese model Suzuki Jimny. Reviews about it are so impressive that I would like to get acquainted with the characteristics of this model closer.
A sort of kid with the appearance of a cartoon jeep looks somehow toy because of its modest dimensions. The length of the car is a little more than three and a half meters, its width is sixty meters. Pretty compact, but what about the comfort inside the Suzuki Jimny? Reviews of people with a height exceeding eighty meters about the convenience of accommodation indicate that for the driver and the passenger in front all conditions are created for a comfortable trip over distances of various lengths. In the rear seats, only a person of short stature or a child can comfortably accommodate. Yes, and with luggage in a four-seater configuration, you can not accelerate much.
The volume of the luggage compartment in this embodiment is 113 liters. It’s easier not to try to grasp the immense and come to terms with the fact that Suzuki Jimny, the owners' reviews also agree with this, is a two-seater, then the voluminous trunk of 817 liters looks very attractive. Especially this option is useful for fans of hunting for big game. Yes, and fans of outdoor activities extra volumes are useful for transporting the necessary equipment.
Inside, the car is decorated quite modernly, but the limited usable space dictates its conditions to the principles of ergonomics used in the interior design of the Suzuki Jimny. Testimonials of those who have experienced the advantages of the model indicate that the car makes the most of all the advantages and advantages of a civilized vehicle, you don’t feel ascetic inside it and enjoy the journey to the fullest.
On rough terrain, the impression of the Suzuki Jimny is highly controversial. A small nimble car easily copes with the most difficult obstacles, but it’s worth increasing speed, behaving like a “ball”! The blame for the short wheelbase and the relatively small weight of the machine, which provokes the longitudinal buildup and increases its "jumping". Nevertheless, at speeds within 40-50 km / h, as the reviews say, Suzuki Jimny moves easily, and you feel comfortable in it. Long-stroke and energy-intensive suspension manages to ensure a comfortable ride on bumps and potholes.
On bends on gravel, a “jumping” effect from the trajectory can be observed, when a bump can provoke a jump in the rear axle and pushes the entire back of the car out of the bend.
Moreover, a similar effect is observed in many SUVs having a similar rear suspension. At the same time, a full-fledged skid for Suzuki Jimny, reviews confirm it is very rare, and you need to try to get the car to go into it.
The car has been on the market for almost a decade and a half, during which time it confidently occupied its niche in the off-road family, creating competition for muscular SUVs.