Suzuki Jimni: a review of the model

Japanese cars have always been in high esteem among Russian motorists. To have an SUV "Suzuki" means to feel like the king of roads. The developers of the company hope that their new offspring - Suzuki Jimni off-road car - will appeal to Russian travelers. Like any off-road vehicle, this model is a powerful all-wheel-drive vehicle with a powerful engine and a reinforced frame. Despite its modest dimensions, "Jimni" can bravely argue with the patency with such eminent SUVs as "Grand Cherokee" and "Pajero".

Exterior of a jeep

The off-road car can not boast of a bright appearance. The exterior of the car is simple, but elegant. When looking at Suzuki Jimni, the first thing that surprises is the harmonious bodywork. Nothing extra. The design is not discreet, but at the same time memorable. "Suzuki Jimni", whose photo has already been appreciated by lovers of passable technology, has remained virtually unchanged since 1998, since the first time it was released. For all this time, only a minor facelift has been carried out, as a result of which the SUV has acquired completed forms.

Externally, "Suzduki Jimni" strongly contrasts with modern models of SUVs. He still had a frame structure, which practically disappeared from most of his classmates. The Jimni side frame rests on rifled bridges. Suspension, however, it does not spring, but the springs do well with all the "surprises" of off-road life.

Interior of "Suzuki Jimni"

When you get into the salon of a Japanese jeep, it seems that the engineers did not think too much about such a concept as comfort. The interior of the "Jimni" in Spartan is simple and laconic. The steering column is not adjustable It is irradiated neither in height nor in flight. There is no lumbar cushion on the seat. The armrest does not either. The only thing that the creators did not forget is the heated seats, which is controlled by only one button. If you try to use the ventilation, then immediately you can draw an analogy with the domestic car industry: everything is regulated by a conventional valve. And in order to listen to the radio, you need to push the telescopic radio antenna. Yes! Not a business class!

SUV Specifications

The only three-door modification of the jeep is equipped with a power unit with a volume of 1.3 liters and with a power reserve of 85 "horses." But the transmissions are offered on a choice of two types: four-band "automatic" and five-step "mechanics". It is clear that with such an engine staggering dynamics can not wait. Despite all the tricks of engineers, the jeep's overclocking efforts leave much to be desired. Although our motorists, after carrying out the technical tuning "Suzuki Jimni", manage to 15-20 "horses" to increase the traction capabilities of the engine.

Test drive on Rossi The roads of

The SUV was tested and rolled in its own element, that is, in the absence of roads. The first thing that you immediately notice when driving is the complete inability of the suspension to cope with the unevenness of the coating. On the broken roads to the tossing and shaking-shaking was added a transverse wobble.

But on the pavement and on the well-worn primer "Suzuki Jimni" runs very quickly even. If it does not overcome pits and ravines, then for trips to nature the car is quite suitable. Yes, and on patency, it is unlikely to find a competitor: the deformed hlabi overcomes in one breath. Compared with off-road capabilities, the rigid suspension of the jeep seems no more than an annoying misunderstanding.