What is it? That’s a simple question to answer, it’s Jimny with no rear seats and a floor to roof bulkhead, easy.
On the road The Jimny is such a fun vehicle zoom around in and feels quite cheeky, if that makes sense. The 5-speed manual gearbox is slick and well geared for town driving, and visibility all ‘round is excellent. On longer motorway journeys however you will find yourself reaching to the gearstick for a 6th gear that isn’t there as it become a bit vocal. Keep to around 56mph as this is where the little Zook appeared the happiest. Be wary of wet and twisty corners, as due to its short wheelbase and tall skinny tyres it can feel slightly unsteady, though I’m assured by various owners that wider rubber transforms its onroad prowess no end.
Before you get any negative impressions, remember it’s a light commercial vehicle that has a robust ladder frame chassis and 3-link rigid axle suspension with coil springs; it's a proper 4x4 that’s designed for rugged and demanding off-road use. It isn’t just a SUV with 4x4 capability that’s only suitable for a gentle green lane or a sprinkling of snow whilst doing the weekly shop. No, the Jimny is, always was and always will be an authentic 4x4 off-roader that will handle the harshest of conditions whilst making you look good! With that in mind it’s allowed to have a few foibles. Fuel wise, throughout the week the Jimny didn’t dip under 39mpg, it didn’t matter if I was on the motorway, in town or exploring green lanes, 39mpg was what I was getting, and I was quite happy with that.
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