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Re:New Jimny off road ability vs 3rd Gen?
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As I understand it, the new model is more of a clever facelift with a new retro styled body tub, while retaining most of the previous gens underpinnings. Please correct me if wrong on this.
On this basis I assume it should be very similar off road. Has the TCS been improved upon vs the last of the line old models?
I've watched some YT vids and while small and nimble looking, I'm surprised at just how often the 4th Gen Jimny seems to lift wheels off the ground. Have even seen one or two roll over (some Japanese vids) on terrain I know my Land Rover wouldn't have.
I've been a huge fan of Jimny's for years, but not managed to own one yet. I almost bought a new 3rd gen only two years back, but wanted heated seats and a proper integrated stereo, so opted for a smart ForTwo. However as soon as Suzuki will allow proper orders for the 4th gen (yes I'm avoiding the current panic buying of them) I intend to order one. Hopefully for delivery in approx 12 months time.
I know ultimate off road ability doesn't really matter that much, but it's still fun to talk about
I am and have been a long term Land Rover owner and off roader, so I'm reasonably well versed off the road.
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One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Also owning two fairly substantially modified vehicles, keeping the wheels in contact with the ground does improve stability, makes it feel a lot more pleasant and also enhances their ability to prevent cross axling.
Leafer Land Rovers don't normally flex like this.
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Bob1050 wrote: Setting aside all sorts of techno-babble talk about vehicle specifications - remember the role of the driver - some folk just have the skill and expertise to make progress when it comes to off-road driving, others struggle to get out of a small puddle without major drama.
Well said. I've taken an open diff Jimny up an obstacle that 2 others locked front and rear couldn't get up.
The ability to read a line and know how much momentum is required, is not very common.
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saxj wrote:
Bob1050 wrote: Setting aside all sorts of techno-babble talk about vehicle specifications - remember the role of the driver - some folk just have the skill and expertise to make progress when it comes to off-road driving, others struggle to get out of a small puddle without major drama.
Well said. I've taken an open diff Jimny up an obstacle that 2 others locked front and rear couldn't get up.
The ability to read a line and know how much momentum is required, is not very common.
This one maybe?
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No. It was a very tame looking Sandy little climb with a double cross axle. This was with my old Gen 3Dorsetdumpling wrote:
saxj wrote:
Bob1050 wrote: Setting aside all sorts of techno-babble talk about vehicle specifications - remember the role of the driver - some folk just have the skill and expertise to make progress when it comes to off-road driving, others struggle to get out of a small puddle without major drama.
Well said. I've taken an open diff Jimny up an obstacle that 2 others locked front and rear couldn't get up.
The ability to read a line and know how much momentum is required, is not very common.
This one maybe?
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