The DNA has not changed, it still behaves like a 410W Gypsy does. Only it is better in every single aspect.
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With the recent 2L price drop, the Jimny is a good contender for the next 15 years of bad-roading in the mountains.
More than the price its the constant government interference with old vehicles that is disappointing. Reusing a well-maintained old vehicle is much more environmentally friendly than an EV for that matter.
But I digress, the new Jimny is here, bought cash down in one day as they had my favourite colour available. To celebrate I took it for a 900 km trip in the mountains. Compared to the 410W here area few key observations:
- The DNA has not changed, it still behaves like a 410W does. Only it is better in every single aspect – suspension, engine, comfort… the lot.
- The biggest change is the suspension especially over rutted roads and gravel, especially the fist sized gravel so common in the mountains. The Jimny can hold its own on such trails, no more shuddering and bone rattling jerks. The suspension is a good two generations advanced from the original 410 and that alone is worth the money.
- There is transmission whine (see DNA) there is the 4wd lever shake, just not as much. Like i said improved.
- The launch price for the zeta model (rural model as i call it) should have been 9.99L. Alpha has upgrades for the urban environment like alloys, request sensor etc that has no bearing in rural areas.
- The steel wheels look excellent and are reasonably strong
- The stock tires are geared towards mileage. If you live in a city they work just fine. In the mountains not as much. Which is why I upgraded to the best I could find locally – Conti Cross contact in the “correct” size 215/75R15
Original tyres
Continental AT tyres in the right size!
The old 410W stays home. While i had the option of giving it away as exchange or to scrap it (thanks government). I think the old girl has deserves a life as a senior citizen in the estate. It will not be mollycoddled but will trudge on doing what it does best, being there when the snow hits the fan / heavy monsoons.
I have got a trickle charger just for its battery and 4 body jacks to keep it elevated.
I will also keep the thread alive because there are a lot of old tales to tell about this wonderful machine and the places it has taken me.
Maybe another thread about the Jimny from the perspective of an old Gypsy fart who has used it as a primary car for the past 10 years? Let me know if you think it will be relevant for you.
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