My observations with a recent 750 km trip with Jimny over three days.<\/p>\n
Before that, my reasons to buy one.<\/h2>\n\n- Had a liking for the vehicle ever since MSIL disclosed its Indian plans for Jimny. (That’s to say I was never a big gypsy fan) Used to follow the media for the titbits ever since closely.<\/li>\n
- My wife was a big Gypsy fan. She always wanted to own one. Since her other love was a Mini Cooper, I thought this one made sense.<\/li>\n
- Before buying a Jimny, I had a choice of buying a Thar and a Scorpio N at the launch (first lot). I cancelled both since something inside me was telling me that the best was yet to come.<\/li>\n
- And of course, the Team-BHP review made it easier (as with my previous cars).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
At last, a month ago, got our Kinetic Yellow Alfa AT. Delivery was delayed although we had the very first bookings at two different dealers (that’s a long story, maybe I’ll disclose it someday).<\/p>\n
Now my idea of buying Jimny was NOT to use it as a pure off-roader. For that matter, I detest the idea of off-roading for the sake of off-roading- I hope you understand what I mean. I love to travel by road. I had instances where I felt handicapped with the vehicles I had (with an Ecosport initially- which led me to buy a Jeep Compass 4×4. But even with the Jeep, there were times I hesitated to do certain things. However, I should admit that Jeep had given wings to my dreams. I could do a lot of adventure drives across India, and find the best of like-minded friends).<\/p>\n
So my idea of buying one was to have a vehicle for my wife which can be used for small drives in and around the city, our not-so-infrequent drives to the hill stations nearby and to the occasional drives to the Himalayas. Somehow I badly wanted to have drone shots of my Kinetic yellow Jimny driving through the snow..<\/p>\n
About this trip<\/h2>\n
First the drive on the good roads- at speeds around 60-90, it was doing a decent job. Stable, planted but very very sluggish. It was a pain to see all those hatchbacks zoom past. The remedy? Handed over the steering to my better half.<\/p>\n
On the winding mountain roads, it did an excellent job. Taking curves was not at all an issue. I was very apprehensive about this coming from a Compass which was very good at this. Felt the lack of power uphill anyway. But was not very bothersome.<\/p>\n
Now coming to the best part. The way to the resort was a steep uphill climb spanning over a few kms. Google Maps showed 2 routes with similar ETA and to my luck, I chose the road less travelled. It was a gravel road with potholes, big stones, narrow and steep. I wouldn’t have tried this in any of my previous vehicles. It was a cakewalk for Jimny. Travelled effortlessly over the terrain without any hitch. Wifey was also super impressed. We also climbed a few big rocky hillocks on the way.<\/p>\n
Another instance- we were driving through a forest and they were building a new bridge with the approach road yet to be completed – quite steep and high with big boulders. Again it was effortless for the Jimny (other vehicles were taking a detour).<\/p>\n
These small things made me feel that I made a good buy. Of course, it’s heart over the head any day. But there are times when you should listen to your heart.<\/p>\n
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Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\n
At last, a month ago, got our Kinetic Yellow Alfa AT. Delivery was delayed although we had the very first bookings at two different dealers (that’s a long story, maybe I’ll disclose it someday).<\/p>\n
Now my idea of buying Jimny was NOT to use it as a pure off-roader. For that matter, I detest the idea of off-roading for the sake of off-roading- I hope you understand what I mean. I love to travel by road. I had instances where I felt handicapped with the vehicles I had (with an Ecosport initially- which led me to buy a Jeep Compass 4×4. But even with the Jeep, there were times I hesitated to do certain things. However, I should admit that Jeep had given wings to my dreams. I could do a lot of adventure drives across India, and find the best of like-minded friends).<\/p>\n
So my idea of buying one was to have a vehicle for my wife which can be used for small drives in and around the city, our not-so-infrequent drives to the hill stations nearby and to the occasional drives to the Himalayas. Somehow I badly wanted to have drone shots of my Kinetic yellow Jimny driving through the snow..<\/p>\n
About this trip<\/h2>\n
First the drive on the good roads- at speeds around 60-90, it was doing a decent job. Stable, planted but very very sluggish. It was a pain to see all those hatchbacks zoom past. The remedy? Handed over the steering to my better half.<\/p>\n
On the winding mountain roads, it did an excellent job. Taking curves was not at all an issue. I was very apprehensive about this coming from a Compass which was very good at this. Felt the lack of power uphill anyway. But was not very bothersome.<\/p>\n
Now coming to the best part. The way to the resort was a steep uphill climb spanning over a few kms. Google Maps showed 2 routes with similar ETA and to my luck, I chose the road less travelled. It was a gravel road with potholes, big stones, narrow and steep. I wouldn’t have tried this in any of my previous vehicles. It was a cakewalk for Jimny. Travelled effortlessly over the terrain without any hitch. Wifey was also super impressed. We also climbed a few big rocky hillocks on the way.<\/p>\n
Another instance- we were driving through a forest and they were building a new bridge with the approach road yet to be completed – quite steep and high with big boulders. Again it was effortless for the Jimny (other vehicles were taking a detour).<\/p>\n
These small things made me feel that I made a good buy. Of course, it’s heart over the head any day. But there are times when you should listen to your heart.<\/p>\n
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Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\n