This video compiles my footage and feelings from the first 18 months of living with a new 2019 Suzuki Jimny SZ5. Not only that, but the Jimny was ordered 12 months in advance as a secret surprise Christmas present for my wife. Within hours of the Jimny getting delivered I rust protected the chassis (thanks to Tim at Roadhouse Motor Co https://roadhousemotor.co.uk/ ), and within days modified it with an expedition roof rack (details of which are below). We use the Jimny as our CarPervert family car, meaning it has to carry a family of four and their luggage – no easy feat!
I specced what is the UK’s very first privately owned Jimny with several options that would best protect it and offer a level of practicality to what is an obviously compromised car! But sometimes you are happy to suffer compromise if it has character – and the Jimny has exactly that. In fact it is tipped to be an instant classic since there is still a year long waiting list, and UK sales will cease in 2021 due to emissions regulations.
L.E.D rear light units and accessory dash top tidy supplied by Jimny Style – https://jimnystyle.com/
JIMNYSTYLE Dashboard Storage Tray for Suzuki Jimny (2018+)
JIMNYSTYLE LED Tail Lights for Suzuki Jimny (2018+)
Rust proofing products used are by Bilt-Hamber – https://www.bilthamber.com/
Roof rack: The Slimline II by Front Runner
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/uk/roof-racks/slimline-ii-roof-rack-kits/suzuki-jimny-2018-current-slii.html
Before the release of the Jimny my wife owned a Nissan Figaro (we still have that JDM rascal), a Japanese import Nissan Cube Cubic, a Chrsyler 300C V6 diesel turbo estate and a Mercedes C350e estate PHEV. We did look at imported a factory RHD Toyota FJ Cruiser from South Africa for a daily family wagon, but with a 4.0-litre V6 it was out of the question. Do you own a new Jimny, or have you tried to order one and struggled? Tell me in the comments below.
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Jonny Smith
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since ’98
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