So what do the owners have to say?

For the exterior design, I’ve never heard any bad opinions about it, assuming that almost every owner likes it. By combining the round-shaped headlights with a simple boxy design, the car has inherited that typical and traditional styling that every generation has passed on.

And for the interior, the car is also popular for its simple, functional layout.

But on the other hand, storage spaces are limited on the front half of the interior, making it hard for drivers to place their wallets or phones while driving.

As for the overall performance, some people like that the car drives quite well, but some also say that the car needs another gear when driving at 60 mph because it revs around 3500 rpm. Some also mention the slow acceleration because of the weight.

While the 5-speed model gave a generally positive impression, many users of the 4-speed model were dissatisfied, and it can be said that the lack of power is less likely to be felt if the driver were able to shift gears on its own.

Many owners evaluate the Jimny’s ride comfort as “a solid ride that you wouldn’t expect from a Kei-car”. But body roll could be a bit excessive when driving through curves and shakes when going over a big bump. This is due to the tall ride height of the car, which is natural.

Opinions for the Jimny seem to be quite divided depending on whether you are transferring from an older Jimny model or from another car.

One who transferred from the previous generation gives a good rating because the new model retains the good old Jimny feeling. But one another seems to be confused with the driving feeling being different from other cars.

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Compact body size, great off-road performance, and simple interior make the Jimny favorably evaluated by many owners. Its high expandability of the cargo space is also another reason why the car gained many fans, as it can be used both in the city and when traveling far away from home.