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He might have owned a Land Rover beforehand, they are usually supplied pre-broken :laugh:
I've racked up the best part of 1000 miles over the last week, first on a long motorway slog to North Wales and then zooming around Snowdonia with one quick green lane for good measure.
It's bloody brilliant. Motorway journey was in high winds, with a roofbox fitted, which made things a bit wobbly at times, but it held a steady 60mph the whole way with zero fuss.
It feels tailor made for the roads around Snowdonia, nice and narrow with plenty of body roll to make things feel fun while still doing a sensible speed.
Things I discovered are:
With a roofbox there's plenty of room for a family of three to take everything needed for a week in a holiday cottage. Heavy stuff secured inside the car with cargo nets, with one rear seat folded flat and lighter stuff in the roofbox. The height on the interior means that you can stack a lot of stuff provided you lash it down well.
The autobox can make things feel a bit of a struggle when hitting upward inclines at low speed, but otherwise has been a hoot to drive.
You really appreciate little things, like the size of the side mirrors, which are the best I've ever had in a car. The windscreen washer tank seems massive too, which is useful with the filthy weather we've been having. It's also really easy to see the coolant level when doing pre-trip checks.
Economy wasn't great when fully loaded with bars and roofbox fitted, probably averaged about 35mpg, however with them removed we've been getting about 38mpg around the lanes, which I'm really happy with. The small tank does make it feel like the Jimny is on weight watchers, as you tend to fill up little and often!
One short green lane was fun, with a very high rock step that made my wife panic and me wince a bit, but it just casually crawled up and over without grounding anywhere. Having an auto really does let you approach obstacles gently with zero wheelspin, minimal noise and no damage to the track.
Lambert wrote: You really do have very low expectations of reliability from a new vehicle don't you? It's a Japanese built car it's not going to start failing anytime soon.
As someone who has bought a lot of new vehicles, I'm very aware of design, manufacturing, assembly and operational problems/faults from many of the well-known brands. The Suzuki Jimny has exceeded my expectations - as I can usually find a 'non-conformance' or defect with just about any new vehicle. To date my biggest gripe is with the thin material of the rubber floor mats which just aren't very robust for those of us who wear work boots. So not so much a revelation low expectations - more someone who is delighted with the Jimny.
Gadget wrote: He might have owned a Land Rover beforehand, they are usually supplied pre-broken :laugh:
I will resist rising to the bait - but let's put it this way I bought a new Land Rover and I will never buy another one. The Jimny is my first Suzuki and to date I'm more than impressed with the quality and capability.
Gadget wrote: He might have owned a Land Rover beforehand, they are usually supplied pre-broken
As much as I love my new Jimny and its build quality is great, I don't think the LR baiting is all justified.
My Disco 4 LRSV has covered 60k of very hard terrain and only needed regular servicing and tires. It had a new rear tailgate switch as well after one of my dogs chewed the switch out.
Not intended as bait at all, just a throwaway comment based on the poor reputation that JLR have for reliability, while Suzuki tend to be at the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to reliability surveys.
I used to own a Series 2A and Landys are my first love when it comes to cars, but since they discontinued the Defender I'm completely uninterested in their remaining models.
Gadget wrote: Not intended as bait at all, just a throwaway comment based on the poor reputation that JLR have for reliability, while Suzuki tend to be at the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to reliability surveys.
I used to own a Series 2A and Landys are my first love when it comes to cars, but since they discontinued the Defender I'm completely uninterested in their remaining models.
My purchase and running of a brand new 2019 Suzuki Jimny and at the time, a brand new 2014 Land Rover Defender revealed a monumental chasm of difference in ownership experience. To date, the Suzuki has been exemplary in terms of reliability and I just don't have to plan my working week around warranty claims, loan cars, components failing and dealership frustration. There's a very good reason that the farming community have been moving away from Land Rover products (even with the NFU discount).
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