New Jimny 2017 Tokyo Show

I guess its far too early and in any case most of it would be speculation, but has there been any word of a convertible variant of the new Jimny?
I've seen one or two "artists impressions" but I would doubt if they come from any officialdom.

Foxtrot wrote: When Suzuki makes an excellent, low CO2 1.0 litre 3-cylinder turbo engine

I have a 3 pot in my Celerio which is excellent and if it is anything to go by then a turbo version would be superb.

helijohn wrote:

Foxtrot wrote: When Suzuki makes an excellent, low CO2 1.0 litre 3-cylinder turbo engine

I have a 3 pot in my Celerio which is excellent and if it is anything to go by then a turbo version would be superb.

I wonder if the reason for not using the turbo engines is that the engine will be revving at a higher rate when in 4low making the turbo kick in, which would make off-roading a bit more erratic/challenging? My only thought is that the 1500c naturally aspirated engine is robust and provides a smooth delivery of power. i.e more direct throttle response (due to the lack of turbo lag)

Re the braking issue this is not Jimny only. Those who are racing MX5 Mk4 cars, that is made from mid 2015 are finding during high speed twisties that the brakes are being applied automatically and that is with the stability control switch in the off position.

There are also reports of unexplained rear end brakeayswith road cars that are causing these cars to be written off.

The Suzuki Jimny website has been updated to allow you to configure your model and show all the prices.


cars.suzuki.co.uk/new-cars/jimny/

Couple of live videos from today

www.facebook.com/BigJimny4x4/videos/349757822493743/?t=0


www.facebook.com/BigJimny4x4/videos/292020171518847/?t=0

Proper pictures and video edit to follow

And a full photogallery of pictures is here
www.lines-associates.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/562

A taster...

Had my test drive today and loved it. Being a complete Jimny noob, I wasn't sure what to expect, but found the ride absolutely fine. It's a bit bouncy and obviously not as smooth as a modern hatchback, but more than acceptable for daily use. Fair bit of transmission whine but overall noise levels were fine too.

Manual box was ok, but didn't make me revise my decision to get an auto, I think it would get tiring pretty quickly in traffic, despite a feather light clutch.

Space inside was great, especially in the front and with the front seat setup for me (5'10"), I still had decent kneeroom when sitting behind.

Looks even better in the flesh, absolutely gorgeous thing!

Gadget wrote: Space inside was great, especially in the front and with the front seat setup for me (5'10"), I still had decent kneeroom when sitting behind.
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Ha! That's exactly what I do when auditioning a car; set the seat in the front how I want it then go and see what the guy in the back has to suffer! :laugh:

Max Headroom wrote:

Gadget wrote: Space inside was great, especially in the front and with the front seat setup for me (5'10"), I still had decent kneeroom when sitting behind.
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Ha! That's exactly what I do when auditioning a car; set the seat in the front how I want it then go and see what the guy in the back has to suffer! :laugh:

I am 5'2" so there is always plenty of room in the back of all my cars, even in the Jimny...:laugh:

I had a drive in a white sz5 yesterday. Loved it, and just what I expected (I've no experience of earlier jimnys) and felt quite stable and comfortable for the 20 minute drive on urban single and dual carriageways. A little underpowered maybe. No off roading allowed but I don't think those capabilities are in doubt.

It seems big enough for my purposes which was my major concern, but the show stopper might be the roof rack capacity; 30kg is not a lot and I have a heavy kayak to go up there. I'd have thought the roof must be designed not to crumple much if rolled so it can't be a strength issue. Is it just the pendulum effect if driven "enthusiastically" through the twisties that they're worried about? If so, gentle driving should be ok, shouldn't it?

My dealer is very laid back about what and when they're going to be receiving cars to sell - "I expect someone from suzuki will let us know something in January". So I'm not expecting anything soon.


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Years ago I bought some hideously feeble roofbars for my 2CV and carried two heavy racing windsurfing boards with no ill effect other than my fuel consumption went up. I'm not aware of there being a limit on the 2CV but if there was it was exceeded tenfold. I was more concerned about the very weak tubular roofbars failing than the roof!
What is the roof-rack capacity of the outgoing Jimny - surely they are comparable?