3 reasons you should bow down to the Suzuki Jimny
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Aug 18, 2016
The Suzuki Jimny has been a part of the Japanese automaker’s line-up since 1970 and was the brand’s first global success, as it tapped into an untouched section of the market: the compact off-roader. Currently in its third-generation - a series which has been ongoing since 1998 - the Jimny offers affordability, capability and simplicity, at a time when majority of the other manufacturers seem to be offering neither.
The Bare Essentials
Focusing on the bare essentials, the Suzuki Jimny maintains its weight at a smidgen over 1,000 kg by not welcoming the unnecessary. Everything present exists for a reason, with the fanciest bits of tech being power windows and a CD player with AM/FM tuning capability.
Rough, tough and ready to go
Where the Suzuki Jimny truly shines, is in its capability off the beaten path. Powered by a diminutive 1.3 liter 4-cylinder engine, the little Japanese is good for 84 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque. Sure, the figures aren’t anything to write home about, but the way they come together, work with the differential lock and carry the Jimny over obstacles that even pricier, more rugged SUVs struggle with, is truly impressive.
Easy on the pocket
The Suzuki Jimny, though a tad dated in today’s ever-changing automotive marketspace, commands a price tag of just AED 55,000 for the manual variant and AED 60,000 for the automatic version. So ask yourself, would you rather spend your hard-earned money on a humdrum hatchback such as the Toyota Yaris or would you prefer to stand out, be different and explore the UAE’s picturesque landscape in a Jimny? That’s what I thought…
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