2019 Jimny - Real Life Experience + Feedback

The return to an analogue speedo has amused some drivers - no option to display a digital speedo seemed strange but all the instrumentation is clear to see and the chunky controls easily operated (with or without gloves). Today's duties have included a range of domestic chores and after a few hundred miles everything appears to be bedding in nicely, the engine and transmission seem to freeing off in a very agreeable fashion and the brakes have bedded in. Another surprise was to find that the rear brakes are drum brakes - it's donkey's years since I last purchased a new car with such antique technology. I will also admit that my Jimny pre-purchase research failed to note that feature. Still mildly irritated by the design of the sliding/folding operation of the front seats - every time I let a family member in or out I have to reset the backrest. So in a nutshell - a few very minor issues to work around but overwhelmingly a very positive experience.

Just make all rear seat passengers climb in through the passenger door and not the drivers side. My previous car was designed only to let rear passenger in/out the passenger side, which I thought was good common sense. I love analogue gauges. I am still being a bit nervous with slush on the road when it is not really suitable for 4WD as this is the first RWD car I have every had, so not sure how to expect it to behave yet.

Bob1050 wrote: . Still mildly irritated by the design of the sliding/folding operation of the front seats - every time I let a family member in or out I have to reset the backrest.

I would assume your seats are set up like the previous Jimny, rear access is via the passenger side, it slides and folds a lot easier than the drivers side, plus it should also have a small foot pedal for the rear passenger to operate under the seat so that it collapses and slides forward..

Great to see that you're enjoying it, keep the on going reviews coming...

i cant wait to purchase the new jimny.

It is not official announced in denmark yet so mayby i will get one in 2020

Super reviews Bob - keep them coming. Helps pass the time while I eagerly await my delivery.

Bob 1050 what they charge you for 3 year service plan?