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More than a little fun.(design and construction of automobiles)(Brief article)
Byline: MARK VAUGHN
While the wide-open spaces of the United States mean no real restrictions on the size of cars, in Japan things are a little different. Just take a look at this pocket-sized Suzuki Jimny. Tuned by Suzy Sports of Tokyo, this micro monster-truck perfectly represents, as with most things, that even cars can adapt in a Darwinian sense to be a product of their respective environments.
This 660-cc, three-cylinder turbo mini-truck adheres to the strict size and engine-capacity limits for Kei-cars (light-car class), which pay lower road taxes and insurance and don't even need parking permits. They have been in production in Japan for more than three decades now.
And as with everything a little out of the ordinary, these tiny Jimnys have lured many enthusiasts willing to ...
- Roadtest: Suzuki Jimny: Tough little warrior; BILL CAVEN discovers you don't...
- Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) October 29, 2004 700+ words
...leather upholstery. If you're looking for fun and thrills on a budget, then the Suzuki Jimny is certainly worthy of consideration. Factfile Model: Suzuki Jimny Engine: 1.3-litre Power: 79 to 80bhp 0-62mph: 16.8 seconds Warranty...
- Motoring: Suzuki Jimny is a little car that can do a lot.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) December 6, 2001 700+ words
...worth considering as something a little different. CAR: Suzuki Jimny range PRICE: pounds 9,980 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP...Length/Width/Heightmm 3625/1600/1670 CAPTION(S): SUZUKI JIMNY RANGE: great for nipping in and out of traffic as well as...
- Revised Suzuki Jimny is better value.
- Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England) July 18, 2009 700+ words
...over and gets some extra kit at no additional charge. The Suzuki Jimny, which has push-button selectable four-wheel drive...km emissions. CAPTION(S): LOOKING GOOD The new-look Suzuki Jimny, priced pounds 10,990.
- Bargain buster: Roadtest: Suzuki Jimny; A major overhaul means the Suzuki...
- Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) February 4, 2005 700+ words
...782 for the automatic, it's a fair bet that many thrifty Scots will be shouting: 'See you, Jimny!' FactfileModel: Suzuki Jimny Estate Engine: 1.3-litre 16-valvePower: 84bhp0-62mph: 14.1 seconds Fuel economy: 38.7mpg Warranty: Three...
- Bargain for more; A super-stylish new edition makes the Suzuki Jimny an even...
- Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) March 3, 2006 700+ words
...that too for an additional pounds 800. Factfile: Model: Suzuki Jimny JLX+ Estate Engine: 1.3-litre petrol Power: 84bhp...pounds 10,499 On sale: Now CAPTION(S): Roadtest: Suzuki Jimny' AFFORDABLE STYLE: At just a little over ten grand, the...
- Roadtest: Suzuki Jimny: Little bit of rough; This cheeky 4X4 may be supermini...
- Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) May 21, 2004 700+ words
Byline: ROBIN ROBERTS CARS with real character are few and far between, but the Suzuki Jimny is definitely one of them. It's undoubtedly a cheeky chappy, brimming with confidence and capability, if not immense cubic...
- BUNDLE OF FUN; MOTORS: ROAD TEST: SUZUKI JIMNY 1.3 JLX MODE.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) April 1, 2005 700+ words
...constructed almost wholly of aluminium, which helps make it extremely lightweight and fuel efficient. FAST FACTS MODEL: Suzuki Jimny 1.3 JLX Mode 3dr PRICE: pounds 10,499 MECHANICAL: 80bhp, 1,328cc, 4cyl petrol engine driving all four wheels via...
- New look extends inside and out for Suzuki Jimny.
- Newspaper article from: South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) July 17, 2009 700+ words
...ONE of the UK's most affordable 4x4s has been given a make-over and gets some extra kit at no additional charge. The Suzuki Jimny, which has push-button selectable four-wheel drive, has a revised interior and exterior plus new 15-in alloy wheels...
