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MOTORING

SUZUKI JIMNY

Suzuki Jimny – small, lightweight,
made for rough terrain

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER

he Jimny is an anomoly on our roads. 7KDW·V VWLOO QR EDOO RI ÀUH EXW FHUWDLQO\ IDU
Tiny but with a giant-sized heart, it’s no more adequate for on-road performance.
Twonder that it’s captured the hearts
and imagination of the SA car buying public. But, that’s only half the picture. The little
tyke still boasts selectable 2 or 4-wheel drive
6X]XNL PDGH WKH SURXG FODLP ¶6LQFH · and even LOW RANGE. Combine this with the
on the graphics prominently displayed on the excellent ground clearance and extra short
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this baby Giant Killer appeared on the roads. uncanny ability off-road.

The latest version was launched in SA After being challenged by Suzuki SA, I took the
recently. Boasting a bolder face, a bit more test car out to a 4x4 venue for a day of great
s space and some extra oomph under the fun, to experience the off-road ability, only being
bonn stopped once more through lack of skill, rather
bonnet courtesy of a new 1.5L 4-cylinder
SHWUR than any lack of ability on the part of the Jimny.
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