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The First All-new Jimny In Two Decades Is The Essence Of A True Off-roader, Distilled Into A Pocket-sized, Value-packed Weekend Adventure Machine.

- Tony O’Kane

FOLLOWING up a much-loved classic is a tough act, and even though the third-generation Jimny racked up a full 20 years in production before the stop button was hit on its assembly line, there was still no shortage of members in the Jimny fan club – and even more looking to join. No big surprise, considering its combination of seemingly unkillable mechanicals, off-road talent and beer-budget pricing was the perfect recipe to endear it to any self-respecting 4x4 enthusiast.

But the ingredients were long past their use-by and a successor was needed, but would it be Suzuki’s ‘New Coke’ moment? The instant the first images of the fourth-gen Jimny were leaked, the answer was obvious: Hell no!

Flat sides, an upright two-box silhouette, retrotastic design cues, a big side-hinged rear door, and a five-slot grille flanked by two cheerful round headlamps got car fans salivating – the new Jimny was cool. What’s more, it was finally going to be modern as well.

Now on sale in Australia in just a single spec, there are up-to-date mod cons like a touchscreen infotainment system, satellite navigation, climate control, Bluetooth, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a USB charging port, AEB and cruise control. All that is standard, along with 15-inch alloys and cabin furnishings that boast just as much retro cool as the exterior.