Suzuki Jimny Pros
Suzuki Jimny Cons
Depending on what you're after from a small SUV, the Suzuki Jimny XL may be your best option on the new car market… or one of the absolute worst ones.
See, this pint-sized off-roader has essentially no direct competition if you're after a rugged off-roader with a ladder frame and low-range gearing. It also has the benefit of a huge fanbase and aftermarket support.
It mightn't be the only light or small SUV that can handle being taken off bitumen – just look at the Subaru Crosstrek , for example, or the recently launched Renault Duster – but it's certainly the toughest in the rough stuff.
This isn't an off-road review, however. Is the Jimny XL, launched last year as a stretched, five-door version of the iconic original Jimny three-door, a veh