Earl Karanja “Mr. Cabbages” is a prominent figure in the Kenyan automotive landscape, renowned for his high-end luxury and supercar automotive journalism and sales. Having conquered the erratic Kenyan market, he is now in Europe and Asia building an international reputation connecting buyers and sellers of hypercars. If you want to be connected to a Suzuki Alto, Earl is your plug.
Earl’s personal garage features high-end performance cars like the Subaru Impreza WRX STI (VAB), a Mercedes-AMG C63 S, and his favorite Suzuki Alto; no, you are wrong, it’s a Suzuki Jimny. Yes. His love for the Jimny is attributed to its off-road capability and the boot space that can haul 30 cabbages and a spare wheel tire for the Suzuki Alto.
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EXTERIOR: Timeless & Rugged
The Suzuki Jimny is unashamedly retro, drawing its inspiration from its predecessors. Its boxy and upright silhouette has nothing to do with better aerodynamics; it is all about maximum physical utility. If you want to achieve downforce, buy the GT-R.
The front design features round headlights and a 5-slot grille adorned with the legendary Suzuki emblem. The side profile has a short wheelbase, short enough you don’t need a 360-degree camera to park, pronounced wheel arches, and chunky plastic cladding. The rear follows the rugged off-road look.
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INTERIOR: Utility & Practicality
The Suzuki Jimny has a utilitarian cabin that is durable enough to outlive your birthdays, practical to carry some luggage, and functional to face challenges of space. If you are very tall, sit in the front row; only go to the second row to confirm your child has buckled up because the little space cannot accommodate your legs. If you are looking for comfort and luxury in the Jimny, you will keep looking forever.
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The dashboard has easy-to-clean surfaces, large physical buttons that you can’t miss the volume knob, and circular air vents to keep the cabbages fresh. The Jimny is available as a three-door or a five-door.
PERFORMANCE: Small but big footprints
When off-roading, the underrated Suzuki Jimny transforms from a quirky budget car into an absolute titan. From the Mai Mahiu escarpment to Baragoi, to Diani, and even Lokichar, the Jimny effortlessly conquers those rough terrains, hence the tag, “small in size, but leaves big footprints.
In fact, I dare say driving the Jimny off-road is better than on-road, because on the highway, the suspension system is stiff. Anytime you go over a pothole, you will feel it in your spine and shoulders. With its pocket-change budget, it beats the likes of the Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender, and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. So before you underestimate it, think twice.
The Suzuki Jimny comes with two engine options: a 1.5 L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine or a 660cc Turbocharged Petrol. These two powertrains are linked to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a 4WD transfer case.
FINAL VERDICT
The Suzuki Jimny is a must-have car in your garage. It has an affordable purchase price, low maintenance costs, and a stellar fuel economy. Whether you reside in town or the village, the Jimny delivers in equal prowess. With only 2.6 million Kenya Shillings, you can be the next owner of the indomitable Suzuki Jimny.
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