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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 Skoda Kamiq Comparison
Suzuki Jimny
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Skoda Kamiq
2023 Suzuki
Jimny
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2024 Skoda
Kamiq
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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 Skoda Kamiq STYLE 85TSI
Best suitable for...
City driving
Off-roading
FunFuel Efficiency
40L
256 to 276 km
50L
250 to 280 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$32,890 - $42,690
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent standard equipment
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- Engine is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Price is getting up there
- Some fiddly controls
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
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1462 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 130Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10.5 | |
