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My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil
25 Jul 2021 18:16 - 25 Jul 2021 18:22 #236967
by PabloAzH
Former owner of JB43 (4sport BR trim) for 6 years/200,000+ km
Currently own auto JB74 since Aug-21 (80,000 km)
- OME suspension kit
- Long Ranger 80L tank
My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil was created by PabloAzH
Hello everyone!
Here's my current warrior, 157,000 km old, bought new in March 2015. It looks a little different from the version sold overseas but actually the only thing I added to its exterior after purchasing it were the sidesteps. The 3rd gen Jimny is still sold new by the Brazilian Suzuki branch (reason why the 4th gen is called Jimny Sierra in Brazil instead of just Jimny) with some modifications in this trim option called "4sport". In 2015 the "4sport" included specific front and rear plastic bumpers (which would slightly increase approach/departure angles), recovery points in the front, tow hitch in the back, snorkel and a small side step placed between the door and the rear wheel arch.
This Jimny has served me well, specially when off-roading through the Brazilian countryside. I haven't driven it on extreme rough terrain just for the challenge of it. Most of the time it helped me go places I would like to visit but that weren't easily accessible to regular cars - and I had a lot of fun doing it! On the road, as most 3rd gen owners might acknowledge, it doesn't provide much comfort, which I personally blame on seat design and the sometimes very noisy cabin (on this point the not-as-perfect-as-the-Japanese Brazilian assembly lines might have had an impact). A little bit more of power would also help on the tarmac... But I was well aware of all these characteristics when I bought it. Great cars are normally those who exceed in their objective and for the Jimny that has always been off roading. I haven't had problems putting up with its road manners.
In 2020, during social isolation I started to consider swapping it for another car that would offer higher payload and at least a bit more of comfort and power for long road journeys. I checked the light truck segment, but their size felt awkward to me and most of them felt "way too comfortable"... Numb and boring in rough terrain, on the opposite side of Jimny's extremely fun demeanor. In the end, I gave up to the temptation of the 4th gen Jimny and I might have my 3rd gen replaced by a JB74 over the coming weeks. I test drove the JB74 and it checks the "at least a little more comfort on road" and "power" boxes. I know it doesn't offer higher payload, which I will try to solve by using a minimalistic approach to long journeys - the same way I would choose supplies for 2-3 day hikes, but probably less dramatic.
Needless to say BigJimny has provided me along the way with extremely useful information, from deciding on the 3rd gen Jimny as my first car to considering modifications to it, to finally settling on the 4th gen. Thank you all very much!
Greetings from Brazil,
Pablo Higuchi
Here's my current warrior, 157,000 km old, bought new in March 2015. It looks a little different from the version sold overseas but actually the only thing I added to its exterior after purchasing it were the sidesteps. The 3rd gen Jimny is still sold new by the Brazilian Suzuki branch (reason why the 4th gen is called Jimny Sierra in Brazil instead of just Jimny) with some modifications in this trim option called "4sport". In 2015 the "4sport" included specific front and rear plastic bumpers (which would slightly increase approach/departure angles), recovery points in the front, tow hitch in the back, snorkel and a small side step placed between the door and the rear wheel arch.
This Jimny has served me well, specially when off-roading through the Brazilian countryside. I haven't driven it on extreme rough terrain just for the challenge of it. Most of the time it helped me go places I would like to visit but that weren't easily accessible to regular cars - and I had a lot of fun doing it! On the road, as most 3rd gen owners might acknowledge, it doesn't provide much comfort, which I personally blame on seat design and the sometimes very noisy cabin (on this point the not-as-perfect-as-the-Japanese Brazilian assembly lines might have had an impact). A little bit more of power would also help on the tarmac... But I was well aware of all these characteristics when I bought it. Great cars are normally those who exceed in their objective and for the Jimny that has always been off roading. I haven't had problems putting up with its road manners.
In 2020, during social isolation I started to consider swapping it for another car that would offer higher payload and at least a bit more of comfort and power for long road journeys. I checked the light truck segment, but their size felt awkward to me and most of them felt "way too comfortable"... Numb and boring in rough terrain, on the opposite side of Jimny's extremely fun demeanor. In the end, I gave up to the temptation of the 4th gen Jimny and I might have my 3rd gen replaced by a JB74 over the coming weeks. I test drove the JB74 and it checks the "at least a little more comfort on road" and "power" boxes. I know it doesn't offer higher payload, which I will try to solve by using a minimalistic approach to long journeys - the same way I would choose supplies for 2-3 day hikes, but probably less dramatic.
Needless to say BigJimny has provided me along the way with extremely useful information, from deciding on the 3rd gen Jimny as my first car to considering modifications to it, to finally settling on the 4th gen. Thank you all very much!
Greetings from Brazil,
Pablo Higuchi
Former owner of JB43 (4sport BR trim) for 6 years/200,000+ km
Currently own auto JB74 since Aug-21 (80,000 km)
- OME suspension kit
- Long Ranger 80L tank
Last edit: 25 Jul 2021 18:22 by PabloAzH.
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25 Jul 2021 19:52 #236969
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Replied by DrRobin on topic My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil
That is a cracking looking Jimny Pablo, the colour and style is really striking. I wish we could still buy them new here.
I find my Gen 3 a little lacking in power, but it is just that my previous cars had about twice the power and now I have got used to the Jimny, I just rev it like mad when I see a hill coming. Or just accept I have a queue of cars behind me.
Keep posting spectacular photos of your travels.
Robin
I find my Gen 3 a little lacking in power, but it is just that my previous cars had about twice the power and now I have got used to the Jimny, I just rev it like mad when I see a hill coming. Or just accept I have a queue of cars behind me.
Keep posting spectacular photos of your travels.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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25 Jul 2021 22:45 - 25 Jul 2021 22:46 #236977
by PabloAzH
Former owner of JB43 (4sport BR trim) for 6 years/200,000+ km
Currently own auto JB74 since Aug-21 (80,000 km)
- OME suspension kit
- Long Ranger 80L tank
Replied by PabloAzH on topic My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil
Thanks DrRobin! I did some detailing work on it a few times as it was a pastime of mine, I guess waxing it helped to keep the paintjob tight. I had a shop do it for me now that I don't have a private garage and the first two pictures were actually taken for the purpose of selling it, so I tried to show the Jimny in its best state of cleanliness - which is not how it normally looks
Regarding road performance, maybe having 215/75/15 tyres on affected it. I can't be sure about it because I've never had it with smaller tyres. Suzuki here used to sell that trim level with MT tyres of same size.
Regarding road performance, maybe having 215/75/15 tyres on affected it. I can't be sure about it because I've never had it with smaller tyres. Suzuki here used to sell that trim level with MT tyres of same size.
Former owner of JB43 (4sport BR trim) for 6 years/200,000+ km
Currently own auto JB74 since Aug-21 (80,000 km)
- OME suspension kit
- Long Ranger 80L tank
Last edit: 25 Jul 2021 22:46 by PabloAzH.
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26 Jul 2021 05:45 #236979
by Doctorchris
Replied by Doctorchris on topic My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil
The Jimny 4Sport and Jimny Forest versions that are available in Brasil look good. Some nice bright colours as well.
The website is interesting, informative and really makes you want to buy a Jimny. Much better than the rather dull Suzuki GB website.
The website is interesting, informative and really makes you want to buy a Jimny. Much better than the rather dull Suzuki GB website.
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26 Jul 2021 15:24 #237002
by zebooka
JB43V M18A R7ME 0.795, 1.32/4.67 (0-77 trail gear), 4.09, MT 215/85/16 + S❄ 235/75/15, 4"
Replied by zebooka on topic My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil
Hi PabloAzH!
Are they still produced in Brazil?
PS: Can you show VIN table in engine bay? Have no info about vin ranges of Brazil made Jimnys.
Are they still produced in Brazil?
PS: Can you show VIN table in engine bay? Have no info about vin ranges of Brazil made Jimnys.
JB43V M18A R7ME 0.795, 1.32/4.67 (0-77 trail gear), 4.09, MT 215/85/16 + S❄ 235/75/15, 4"
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26 Jul 2021 18:06 #237009
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
Replied by Lambert on topic My 3rd gen Jimny from Brazil
Very cool Jimny. Really like the front bumper.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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