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With 23,651 currently licensed in the UK, the Suzuki Jimny is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Jimny 3 stars in 2018, with 73% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,595 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £300/month or 45p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2018
Monthly Cost
£300
est. annual total
New From
£30,000
Euro NCAP tested the Jimny in 2018 and awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
73%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
52%
Safety Assist
50%
There are 8 known DVSA recalls affecting the Suzuki Jimny. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2024/138
The fuel feeding impeller may interfere with the fuel pump housing resulting in the fuel pump malfunction
Build dates: 2018-11-12 to 2019-09-02
R/2021/172
The fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed.
Build dates: 2018-05-09 to 2018-11-22
R/2021/173
Improper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation..
Build dates: 2018-05-31 to 2020-12-02
R/2016/211
The brake servo booster may not have been correctly manufactured. This may cause a harder feel to the brake pedal operation and require more effort from the driver.
Build dates: 2014-01-18 to 2014-07-31
R/2015/163
Small resin fragments may have been left in the Electronic Stability Control unit during production. These fragments may cause the ESC valves to stick and delay operation of the ABS/ESC systems.
Build dates: 2014-12-15 to 2015-01-16
+ 3 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Suzuki Jimny are estimated at around £3,595 per year, or £300 per month.
Fuel
£1,533
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,212
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Jimny achieves a combined fuel economy of around 34.4 mpg (39.8 mpg urban, 39.8 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIMNY | PETROL | 34.4 mpg | 1.3L |
| JIMNY | PETROL | 39.8 mpg | 1.3L |
| JIMNY | PETROL | 35.2 mpg | 1.5L |
| JIMNY 2019 | PETROL | 35.8 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £30,000 new, a Suzuki Jimny typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £22,500 | −£7,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £19,150 | −£10,850 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,850 | −£13,150 |
| 4 years | 50% | £15,150 | −£14,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,950 | −£16,050 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,950 | −£17,050 |
| 7 years | 41% | £12,200 | −£17,800 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,550 | −£18,450 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,000 | −£19,000 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,450 | −£19,550 |
There are currently 23,651 licensed and 8,420 SORN Jimnys in the UK (32,071 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Jimny 3 out of 5 stars when tested in 2018. It scored 73% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 52% for vulnerable road users, and 50% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Jimny are estimated at around £3,595 per year (£300/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 8 known safety recalls affecting the Jimny. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Jimny starts from around £30,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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