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Suzuki Jimny Estate verdict

1998 - 2018 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Poor refinement

If you come to the Suzuki Jimny from an old Land Rover or other antiquated 4×4, it might seem reasonably modern and quiet.

However, the likes of the Fiat Panda 4×4 show that small and able off-road doesn’t have to mean noisy on the road. This is where the Jimny lets itself down, with an engine that whirrs away at anything above town speeds, too much wind and road noise, and a generally low standard of comfort and quiet. Throw in the bouncy ride and body roll and the Jimny is not a car for tackling long distance drives in.

Read on for the full Suzuki Jimny review.