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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 Renault Arkana Comparison
Suzuki Jimny
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2023 Suzuki
Jimny
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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How they stack...
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 Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Off-roading
FunFuel Efficiency
40L
256 to 276 km
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$41,000 - $45,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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 (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1462 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 130Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | - | |
