Suzuki Jimny Review, Specs & Performance

With a Suzuki Jimny, you will get free delivery straight to your door, the full Suzuki warranty, and road tax too. That means you don’t have to worry about all the extra details that come with buying a car. Just drive away with your brand new Suzuki Jimny with complete peace of mind.

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Overview of the Suzuki Jimny

The Suzuki Jimny has been a steady seller in the UK since it was launched in 1970. There haven't been too many changes since then and the previous model was largely unchanged for 20 years. This is the Jimny's fourth generation, and if you're looking for a car to lease that is comfortable to drive with excellent off-roading credentials, then the Jimny is certainly worth considering.

If you are wanting a capable off-roading contract hire vehicle, but don't want a large SUV, then the Suzuki Jimny is worth considering. It is a lightweight 4x4 with retro styling and a 'go-anywhere' attitude.

Suzuki Jimny in a nutshell

Suzuki Jimny Engines and Performance

There's just one engine choice for the Suzuki Jimny - a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. The motor produces 101 bhp, which is slightly more than the engine it replaced. Fuel economy for the models with the five-speed manual gearbox is around 38 mpg, with emissions of 178g/km. There is a smooth-changing four-speed automatic transmission that delivers lower fuel economy and higher emissions.

Suzuki Jimny Handling

There's no doubt that the Suzuki Jimny is a great car to take off-road, the steering is responsive, and the chassis delivers a comfortable and rewarding drive. On the road, however, drivers considering the Jimny as a car leasing choice should take the car for a road test to ensure they like the handling.

It won't be to everyone's tastes, but it is a comfortable car to drive. And you don't even have to go off-roading to enjoy the little car's skills - traversing muddy tracks and rutted fields is child's play to the Jimny. To put this into context, its closest rival is something like the new Land Rover Defender.

The Jimny offers character and charm, and the retro style helps it stand out from the crowd - plus the compact dimensions make it easy to live with. The suspension is fairly stiff which helps deliver a smooth experience on tarmac.

Suzuki Jimny Equipment

There's not much space in the rear seats, and the boot is very small at 83-litres, but for the driver and passenger this is a spacious cabin, and it is a practical one too. The latest version has a more impressive dashboard layout, and the interior has been designed to be practical and hard-wearing, for example, the controls are easy-to-use wearing gloves, and the dials are big and easy to read.

There are just two trim levels and the equipment list includes air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, 15-inch steel wheels, front fog lights and a DAB radio. The better spec model offers alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, climate control, LED headlights, heated front seats, smartphone compatibility and a 7-inch display with satnav. Options include a contrasting roof colour.

What does the Suzuki Jimny Offer?

Essentially, the Suzuki Jimny has managed to remain on sale by offering an honest and simple car that is really good at what it is designed to do. If you are not going off-road or regularly dealing with slippery surfaces or very muddy fields, then any small SUV rival will make for a better choice. But if you want a versatile contract hire off-roader with an honest offering and excellent levels of performance when needed, then the Suzuki Jimny is hard to beat.

More Information About The Suzuki Jimny

Why not have a look at the Jimny on the official Suzuki UK company website? Or why not look at some of these similar car lease deals from First Vehicle Leasing: the Dacia Duster, the Jeep Wrangler or the Land Rover Defender.