Big man in a little Jimny

Howdy folks,

I'm taking a trip to Iceland this February, and will be renting some kind of 4x4 to drive the ring rode. It's going to be snowy, icy, and desolate.
The top two rentals I want are either a Jimny or a Land Crusher: sadcars.com/en/fleet

I'm leaning toward the Jimny because it's got a manual, is lighter/smaller, less expensive, etc. Little trucks are definitely capable (I drive a Mazda B2300 in a land of F350s). I know that a truck doesn't need a 7L diesel to get through the snow.

My only hesitation is that I'm tall(1.9m) and fat(140kg), and my wife is tall(1.85m) & pregnant(weight undisclosed-I'm not stupid).

1) Will I honestly fit in the truck with winter gear on (Heavy boots, jacket, pants, etc.)?

2) Will my pregnant wife dump me in the ocean for renting too small a car?

3) In case of #2, does the Jimny float well?

Hi

For your own safety (not from the weather :evil:) and comfort I'd go with the landcruiser :whistle:

I would agree with Daniel. I'm the same height as you and weigh about 110 kilos and must say I find the Jimny compact to say the least. Great for off roading and very capable but as regards living with one for a full week or two. I don't think so

Smoggy wrote: I would agree with Daniel. I'm the same height as you and weigh about 110 kilos and must say I find the Jimny compact to say the least. Great for off roading and very capable but as regards living with one for a full week or two. I don't think so

Get the Land Cruiser. Iceland may be full of gravelroads, but they are mostly in very good condition. No problem driving them in a regular family car.

Are you staying on hotels every night or planning on camping?

I am 1.82m tall and about 120kg and I find the jimny fits me perfectly but I do rub shoulders with all but the littlest adults. On long trips the jimny has actually been one of the most comfortable cars I have and unlike most other cars I can usually get out and walk around normally even after a full days driving. This being said I do have relatively short legs and a long spine and have to have the seat all the way back and quite upright or it sets off my sciatica so i suspect that if you are a more normally proportioned human being it could be a bit tight. Best advice would be to get a test drive from a dealership then you will know for certain.

Murica wrote: Howdy folks,


1) Will I honestly fit in the truck with winter gear on (Heavy boots, jacket, pants, etc.)?

Not a chance.

I drove mine with my coat on today and I was squashed by the door, and I'm more middle sized than large.

Get the Landcruiser, as long as it isn't the poverty spec. model, it should be the 6-speed auto, just the job for enjoying the drive without having to mess with the controls all the time.