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2024 Suzuki Jimny XL review
Adding two doors to the Suzuki Jimny doesn't undermine its charm. Instead, the XL just lets passengers enjoy it more comfortably.
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Scott Collie
2023 Suzuki Jimny vs 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison
Suzuki Jimny
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Kia Seltos
2023 Suzuki
Jimny
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2024 Kia
Seltos
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Suzuki Jimny XL
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Off-roading
FunFuel Efficiency
40L
256 to 276 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$29,850 - $45,270
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1462 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 130Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10 - 12.5 | |
