The Jimny Sierra is a compact SUV based on the Suzuki Jimny, a popular mini vehicle. The interior and exterior with a sense of tools and tough running are inherited from Jimny. Let's take a thorough review of the Jimny Sierra, which still has a long line of waiting for delivery since the full change in 2018.
In July 2018, it underwent a full model change for the first time in 20 years, and the current third generation Suzuki Jimny Sierra appeared. The Jimny Sierra has its roots in the Jimny 8 with a 0.8L engine released in 1977. Based on the minicar Jimny, which underwent a full model change on the same day, it was fitted with over fenders and adopted a compact car standard body. The engine installed has been changed to a 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder, and it is gaining popularity as a full-fledged 4WD vehicle with a compact size, mainly in the overseas market. Three years have passed since the start of sales, but the high popularity is evident in the long period of about one year until delivery. Let's introduce why the Jimny Sierra is so popular among compact SUVs in Kenya
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The current Jimny Sierra inherits the traditions of the past while combining the latest technologies to significantly update not only the driving performance but also the safety performance.
The Jimny Sierra's skeleton adopts the Jimny's traditional robust ladder-type ladder frame structure. In addition to the front and rear cross members, an X member has been added to the center part of the ladder frame that was used in the previous model. As a result, the torsional rigidity is about 1.5 times higher than that of the previous generation. On the other hand, the body mount rubber that connects the ladder frame and the vehicle body has been increased in size, and the anti-vibration performance has been improved to reduce the vibration transmitted from the frame to the vehicle body. Furthermore, by changing the characteristics of the rubber, we have achieved both a comfortable ride and excellent steering stability.
The Jimny Sierra uses an FR layout with the engine mounted vertically. With this system, the engine can be placed behind the front end of the front tires, and it is possible to secure a large approach angle necessary to overcome severe unevenness. In addition, securing a minimum ground clearance of 210mm also contributes to the high running performance on rough roads. This can be said to be one of the reasons why the Jimny Sierra is highly supported among compact SUVs.
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Jimny Sierra's design concept is "realization of rational and lean functional beauty". As a tool for professionals, we pursue a form that is pure in its function and unadorned. The feature is that everything from the interior and exterior to the body color realizes a rational and lean functional beauty.
From the outside, the square body makes it easy to grasp the vehicle's posture and situation, and the tough panel cross section that can withstand harsh environments has been incorporated to improve running performance and load capacity.
On the other hand, the interior makes it easy to grasp the vehicle's posture, adopts a strong basic framework, and a design that takes into account driving in harsh environments. In addition, the shape of the switch allows accurate operation even with gloves on, the dirt-resistant luggage floor, and the nut that enhances usability have realized a high level of utility that meets professional use.
The engine installed in Jimny Sierra is a newly developed 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder DOHC. The combined transmission is a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT, and the drive system is a part-time 4WD. Fuel efficiency is WTLC mode, and Jimny Sierra achieves 13.6-15.0km/L.
The Jimny Sierra uses part-time 4WD with an auxiliary transmission that allows the driver to switch between 2WD and 4WD at will according to road conditions. Currently, there are many SUVs, but there are very few cars that adopt this method, which has excellent running performance, and this is also a popular point of Jimny Sierra.
The sub-transmission is used to switch the drive system, and you can choose between 4H and 4L modes. In 4L mode, approximately double the normal driving force can be demonstrated to improve the running performance on steep uphill roads and rough roads. Also, even in a part-time 4WD with direct connection between the front and rear wheels, if one of the left and right wheels spins due to mud, etc., the other wheel loses its driving force. Therefore, the Jimny Sierra is equipped with an electronically controlled LSD traction control that operates only when the 4L mode is selected. Without reducing engine torque, the brakes are applied only to the wheel that is spinning, ensuring that the other wheel has enough driving power to quickly escape from slippery road surfaces.
In addition, it is equipped with Hill Hold Control, which prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on a slope, and Hill Descent Control, which automatically controls the brakes on steep downhills and enables constant speed driving.
Like the latest model, Suzuki Safety Support, which is a set of seven functions such as collision damage mitigation brake and vehicle deviation warning function, is standard equipment on the highest grade and optional on other grades.
Many domestic compact SUVs are sold by each automaker, but the Jimny Sierra is packed with equipment that other models do not have, such as a ladder frame, FR layout, and part-time 4WD with an auxiliary gearbox. This is probably the reason why many people in Kenya love it. It is truly a model of self-reliance.
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