Rough terrain for large numbersdomestic motorists is becoming commonplace. But even among residents of large cities and megalopolises, overcoming off-road is common for those who are keen on hunting or fishing, sometimes ignites a desire to go out into nature or to purposefully experience impassable areas with the nerves and capabilities of their iron horses. It so happened historically that the Russian car market is very supportive of various off-road vehicles and jeeps, even a big muscular model with a pronounced aggressive appearance was once considered a symbol of prosperity and respectability.
Мода на автомобили с широкими вседорожными abilities do not pass, which was in turn a great incentive for the development of a special type of urban vehicles, called crossovers. But common sense and the desire to get a car, really capable of fighting off-road, and not scaring with its appearance, made us pay attention to cars of small sizes, but capable of competing to powerful giants. Among them are the attractive Japanese model Suzuki Jimny. Reviews about her so impressive that I would like to get acquainted with the characteristics of this model closer.
A sort of kid with the appearance of a cartoon jeepIt looks like a toy because of its modest dimensions. The length of the car is slightly more than three and a half meters, its width is sixty meters. Pretty compact, but what about the comfort inside the Suzuki Jimny? Feedback from people with growth exceeding the meter eighty, about the convenience of accommodation indicate that the driver and front passenger all the conditions for a comfortable journey over distances of various lengths. In the rear seats can comfortably accommodate only a person of small stature or a child. Yes, and with luggage in the quadruple configuration is not much acceleration.
The volume of the luggage compartment in this versionmakes 113 liters. It is easier not to try to grasp the immense and accept the fact that Suzuki Jimny, the owners' reviews also agree with this, is a two-seater, then the bulky trunk of 817 liters looks very attractive. Especially this option is useful for fans of hunting big game. Yes, and fans of outdoor activities extra volume will be useful for transporting the necessary equipment.
Inside the car is decorated quite modern, butlimited usable space dictates its conditions to the principles of ergonomics used in the design of the cabin Suzuki Jimny. Testimonials of those who have experienced the advantages of a model indicate that the car makes the most of all the advantages and advantages of a civilized vehicle, you do not feel like an ascetic inside it and enjoy the journey to the fullest.
On rough terrain the impression of a SuzukiJimny is very controversial. A small nimble car easily copes with the heaviest obstacles, but if you increase the speed, it behaves like a “ball”! All because of the short base of the wheels and the relatively small weight of the machine, which provokes the longitudinal swing and increases its "jumping ability". Nevertheless, at speeds in the range of 40-50 km / h, as the reviews say, the Suzuki Jimny moves easily and you feel comfortable in it. Long-haul and energy-intensive suspension copes with providing a comfortable ride through the bumps and potholes.
When cornering on a gravel surface, a “jumping off” effect from the trajectory can be observed, when a hollow can provoke a jump in the rear axle and the entire rear part of the machine pushes the turn out.
Причём подобный эффект наблюдается у многих SUVs having a similar rear suspension. At the same time, a full-fledged skid for Suzuki Jimny, reviews confirm that it is very rare, and you need to try to make the car go into it.
The car on the market is almost a dozen years, during which time it has confidently occupied its niche in the off-road family, creating competition for muscular off-road vehicles.
