The Suzuki Jimny is the small 4WD that refused to go away. The fourth generation arrived in Australia after a two-decade run of the third, and it brought proper ladder-frame construction, three-link rigid axles front and rear, and part-time four-wheel drive in a footprint smaller than most city parking spaces. On paper, it does things that vehicles three times its price struggle to match off-road.
Jenny reviews the 2019 Jimny and looks at what Australia gets: the single trim level, the choice between automatic and manual, and the genuinely compact dimensions that make urban life easier than most 4WDs allow. She also addresses the boot space honestly, because the Jimny's rear storage is something every prospective buyer should see before they get attached to the idea. On the school run or the Bunnings car park, it manoeuvres effortlessly. On a fire trail, it earns its reputation.
The Jimny is for people who want genuine off-road ability in a package that fits their driveway and their parallel park. It is not for people who need to carry more than two adults and a bag of groceries with any comfort. Knowing which one you are is the whole decision. The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
