Suzuki Jimny test drive since 2005 SUV

Comparative test of compact SUVs: Daihatsu Terios vs Suzuki Jimny

In the class of compact SUVs, Suzuki and Daihatsu set the direction. Their Jimny and Terios cars are not only interested in hunters, because special modifications intended for traveling through forests and fields are ready for many for their owners.

According to the statistics of technical examinations, a noticeable increase in the number of cars is observed in two classes: crossovers and compact cars. If you want something between these options, that is, an inexpensive, small and economical SUV, the choice will be very modest.

Only Japanese manufacturers of Suzuki and Daihatsu remain in this segment for many years, offering us cars that are by no means different, but very practical. Moreover, besides Jimny and Terios, you can hardly find such machines. Competition? Yes, she is not. So far, in the design departments of other manufacturers, something begins to emerge, the existing mini-implements conquer small segments of the markets of many regions.

Modest dimensions and attractive price made Jimny and Terios popular, first of all, in a circle of buyers for whom the exterior is not so important, among hunters. For these people, agile all -wheel drive all -terrain vehicles are the best option. Such buyers are given special attention, special models are produced for them: Suzuki offers Jimny Ranger, Daihatsu has prepared Terios Pirsch. But a solid lining of the luggage compartment and dividing lattices instead of the second row of seats will appreciate and other buyers, because in these machines, you can easily transport both a littered wild boar and oil greased with oil or a labrador, which has just been bought in a swamp. To those who are interested in the minimum busy area in the parking lot, Suzuki its length is more than 3.77 meters. Here, even a very compact Terios will have to capitulate.

Its body is 30 centimeters longer that is beneficial for the cabin: the rear doors are by no means a decorative function, adult Europeans can easily sit in the second row. Suzuki, which we tested, has everything differently here the rear seats generally, the separation grille and an enlarged trunk. This is a reasonable solution, because only in such a way as a double car with a large luggage compartment Jimny becomes really practical.

Ergonomics of both cars deserves separate praise. Of course, this is partly due not to a very large set of functions. On the other hand, a logical group of control buttons, as well as convenient switches, makes a positive impression. In Jimny, all this is realized even a little better.

With the last modernization, the control of the distribution box finally received an electric drive. So the second lever to include all -wheel drive and control the lowering gear is no longer needed. But with all its ability to charm with practicality, the quality of materials and the decoration of both candidates is still disappointed, although the price of these SUVs really low. In comparison with ordinary cars, the acquisition of mini-venders is not so profitable: so, as terios Pirsch equivalent VW dealers can offer Golf a good configuration. Given this fact, it is not very joyful to touch the rigid plastic of the steering wheel every day. Since Jimny costs 5,000 euros cheaper, it is easier for it to forgive it, although it is much larger than plastic in it, which is why the headrests turned out to be too tough.

The engines of both rivals are more than worthy of doing their job. They cheerfully take up business and are very predictable, while they are able to prove themselves in the urban movement, for example, both engines allow you to drive at a speed of 50 km/h in the fifth gear without braking. To move in the stream and on the highway, you do not need to strain. The arrow of the tachometer should be moved closer to the red zone only if necessary to overtake. Fuel consumption over 8 liters is not so small for light speed. However, such a result is partly explained by the fact that in some road situations the engines have to be kept at high speeds.

Significant differences are noted in the behavior of cars on the road. Jimny has a very short wheelbase and a very rigid suspension of an uncertain bridge, which is why driving a car requires an extraordinary abilities from a driver. At the same time, trips to long distances may seem a nightmare not only to pampered drivers of sedans after a while, after a while, nothing but constant shaking, various shocks, even on an apparent even road. To all this, you need to add a shaking steering wheel, which fun is fun together with the machine both with sharp braking and on a broken primer. Terios is more suitable for those who often have to ride long distances outside the city, although this baby, oddly enough, is much noisier in the cabin. But things are different when it comes to periodic walks by truly off -road: with a lowering gearbox and an unreasonable bridge, Suzuki feels at home outside the route, in addition, its advantage lies in small dimensions and modest weight. This allows the small mole Jimny to go around the off -road even much more expensive and powerful opponents. Not to mention the fact that it is much more pleasant when you do not need to constantly be afraid to call in a swampy meadow or slip between close trees.

We can say that there is a greater similarity to Jimny with an enduro class motorcycle than with an SUV. Therefore, for Suzuki, it is excusable that as a result of the obligatory passage of the drama test, he turned out to be the second. Since Suzuki does not have a target stability system, it passes a snake 0.6 seconds, while ESP Terios constantly and carefully controls it. But Suzuki has a danger of overturning if you go to it too briskly. And the fact that despite the weight of only 1,094 kilograms, at a speed of 100 km/h, it stops only after 49.7 meters, it does not glorify it. Daihatsu shows a more acceptable result of its braking distance is about 40 meters.

Output
Due to the low price and favorable insurance conditions, Suzuki Jimny justifies itself as a second car. And for everyday trips with an objective judgment, only Daihatsu Terios is suitable of two candidates.

 

Technical characteristics of compared cars and test results
Daihatsu Terios Suzuki Jimny
The engine power is 77 kW (105 hp) at 6,000 rpm 63 kW (86 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Engine volume is 1,495 cubic meters. cm 1 328 cubic meters. cm
Acceleration to 100 km/h 14 seconds. 17.2 sec.
Maximum speed 150 km/h 135 km/h/h
The declared fuel consumption is 8.39 liters per 100 km 7.48 liters per 100 km
The luggage compartment volume is 380 l 113 l
Oil change interval 15,000 km 15,000 km
Braking distance with 100 km/h with a load of 42.4 m 51.4 m
Braking distance with 100 km/h without loading 40.2 m 49.7 m
Tire size 215/65 R16 205/70 R15
Dunlop Grand Trek Bridgestone Duel HT
Noise in the cabin at a speed of 100 km/h 73 dB 69 dB
Noise in the cabin at a speed of 130 km/h 78 dB 74 dB
Fuel consumption during a test of 8.8 liters per 100 km 8.5 l per 100 km

A source: 4wheelfun.de