Suzuki Jimny boot space, practicality and safety
- Isofix for rear seats but narrow space limits range
- Autonomous emergency braking is standard
- Much safer than an ATV for farmers
The Jimny scored a poor three-star rating in Euro NCAP crash testing – due to issues ranging from inadequate head restraints through to a weak passenger cell.
It was also not particularly good at protecting vulnerable road users, either, recording poor impact results and an autonomous emergency braking system that did not respond to pedestrians in many cases; it’s reliable enough at warning the driver for following too close and needing to brake, though.
It did perform better for occupant protection, that said, and is seemingly a safer car to travel in as a child rather than an adult.
WATCH: Suzuki Jimny SUV Euro NCAP crash test
- Very efficient use of space
- But there’s not much space to use
- Four-seater without luggage, or spacious two-seater
The Jimny’s box-like design might not be to all tastes but the payoff is that, considering its diminutive dimensions, it’s quite practical.
Sure, there’s not a great deal of room in the rear – but the fronts will accommodate six-feet-tall occupants with ease. Rear passengers get the short straw and even Suzuki themselves present the Jimny as more of a two-seater with some forward-facing occasional rear seats in the boot; they might be ideal for children, thanks to hardwearing trim, but the non-opening windows could prove an issue. Adults, in any case, will resent the crude 50/50 split bench, cramped confines and poor access.
Its boot has also grown 53 litres over the previous version and now measures 377 litres – but only with the rear seats folded away. With the rear seats in place, luggage space is a pathetic 85 litres; you can get a couple of laptop-type bags behind the seats and that’s about it.
The front seats slide forward and the passenger seat can be fully reclined to create a longer load space, while the rears not only fold down flat (if you remove the headrests) but feature a plastic coating – just like the boot floor. This added robustness is ideal for those who enjoy using the luggage area extensively; dog owners, in particular, will appreciate this touch.
It’s also very easy to fit a roof rack and, if necessary, the Jimny shouldn’t struggle to tow a small trailer.
Basic equipment
The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Suzuki Jimny SUV.
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Equipment by trim level
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SZ4 equipment
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SZ5 equipment
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Euro NCAP Rating – 3 stars
The Suzuki Jimny SUV was tested by Euro NCAP in 2018 and was awarded a 3 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:
