Sightings of new Suzuki Jimny SUVs have been reported at independent US dealerships. Suzuki doesn't sell vehicles here anymore, so what's going on? And why doesn't Suzuki start importing them into the US?
While the modern Suzuki Jimny isn't sold in the US, and clean examples of its US ancestor, the Samurai, are getting harder to find, imported Jimny SUVs still offer durable, simple, rugged off-road charms. And examples like this 1994 Suzuki Jimny Sierra 4x4 on Cars & Bids are still bargains.
Who wants a big, lumbering, expensive Mercedes G-Class when you can have one of these Liberty Walk Suzuki Jimny mini G-Class SUVs instead? The tiny off-roader is not sold in the US, but at one time it was as the Suzuki Samurai. Since then it has only gotten better-wouldn’t you know. The Liberty Walk Jimny …
The Suzuki Jimny seems to be on everybody’s mind. Subcompact SUVs have skyrocketed to popularity recently. Could a Toyota rebrand be the unlikely way that the Suzuki Jimny finds Its way to the U.S. market? MotorTrend explored the idea and why it could make financial sense. Suzuki and Toyota’s long history rebadging each other’s vehicles …
As endearing as the latest Suzuki Jimny is, it’s not coming to the US anytime soon. But early models are old enough to import. And although the Consumer Reports scandal curtailed sales, Suzuki did sell a version of the Jimny, the Samurai, in the US. But, if you’re looking for a compact JDM off-road SUV, …
I love the Jimny. It is the most endearing off-roader in the game, hands down. Unlike Jeep, Land Rover, Mercedes, or any other legendary 4×4, the Suzuki Jimny doesn’t throw its weight around (it doesn’t have weight to throw). Either way, what makes it so great is its small size and small power and still …
Despite its stellar reputation as a phenomenal off-road vehicle rivaling the Jeep brand, the Suzuki Jimny has been banned from the U.S. for several years.
The Suzuki Jimny has been a staple in the Japanese motoring culture for many decades. Similar to the Jeep Wrangler in the states the Jimny’s roots stretch back to a crude military machine that sacrificed everything for simplicity and practicality. Although the Suzuki Jimny has changed a good deal over the years, in spirit, it’s …
Although it’s now primarily known in the US for motorcycles, Suzuki did once sell cars here. And elsewhere in the world, it still does. One, in particular, the Suzuki Jimny mini-SUV, has been remarkably well-received. It’s been tuned, turned into Bronco look-a-likes, and taken on heavyweights like the G-Wagon. However, it’s still not available in …
The mostly forgotten Suzuki Jimny is a compact four-wheel-drive miniature SUV designed to conquer dirt paths and rocky backroads. Originally put into production in 1970, the Jimny is still sold in the Japanese car market, but we did get some models here in the United States. What even is a Suzuki Jimny? There are only …
One of the things taught in driver’s education classes around the nation is that when traveling on the highway and missing an exit, do not back up. Instead, continue with traffic to the next exit and find a way around. This will avoid unnecessary danger to travelers and the occupants of the vehicle that missed …
The automotive world is no stranger to scandals. Some are the result of genuine product flaws or company misrepresentation, such as with Takata’s airbags and Volkswagen’s diesel vehicles. Others, though, like Audi’s unintended acceleration debacle, stemmed from driver error as much as product design. Which begs the question: which category does the Consumer Reports scandal …