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JANUARY 25 - 31 | 2019
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LITTLE MASTER: Nothing else looks quite like a Suzuki Jimny - or drives like one.
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Suzuki Jimny By EWAN KENNEDY crossovers and SUVs on sale, none are ‘real’ 4WDs with a body-on-chassis ladder-frame construction. The engine drives all four wheels through 2H, 4H and 4L modes. It even has a ‘proper’ lever on the centre tunnel to select ranges, not the silly dashboard buttons on the superseded Jimny. We’ve just attended the Suzuki Jimny launch in Queensland. (Queensland Suzuki operates independently from the rest of Oz, though the two importers are quite good friends these days.) Though we loved the new Jimny’s shape in photos I reckon it’s not quite so appealing
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in the metal - it looks just too boxy. Then again, it’s stunningly practical in the way every square centimetre inside can be used. Obviously beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so call into a Suzuki dealer to see what you think. We do love the new interior, it’s got a neat old-style look with big easy-tosee instruments and Suzuki’s excellent infotainment screen. Power comes from a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 100 horsepower (75 kW in Aussie numbers) and 130 Nm of torque. The latter is at a relatively high 4000 rpm, but it feels grunty enough over a wide range. The engine is let down because it’s sitting in front of either a five-speed manual or
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four-speed automatic transmission. One more gear in the self shifter and a couple more in the auto would have made Jimny nicer to drive. Our brief on-road testing was done only in a manual. The engine is running at 3000 revs on country roads when almost every other new vehicle is turning over in the low 2000s. The engine is reasonably well insulated from the cabin but it does sound busy. Ride comfort is way ahead of any other Suzuki Jimny, Sierra or LJ Series 4WD we have driven. It’s perhaps not quite to the same standard as a Swift or Baleno, but comes mighty close.
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WE can’t remember the last time a new vehicle has had such a dream run as the Suzuki Jimny. Since the first pictures of the chunky looking new model were released midway through 2018 Suzuki dealers have been bombarded with enquiries from potential buyers. Showing they are serious many have put down deposits, with a global waiting list of about two to three months. The Suzuki people in Queensland won’t reveal their figures, but the smiles on their faces are a giveaway. Even better for Suzuki, the Jimny literally doesn’t have any competition. No other company builds a low-cost small genuine 4WD. While there are many small
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January 25 - 31 | 2019
Stunning new Toyota GR Supra
WORTH THE WAIT: Complex shaping of the all-new Toyota GR Supra is based on high-performance aerodynamics.
TOYOTA has finally launched the eagerly awaited new GR Supra in an impressive ceremony at the Detroit motor show. This is the fifth generation of its large Japanese sportscar. Interestingly, the GR Supra is produced by Toyota GAZOO Racing, hence the tag of ‘GR’ for the all-new model. The 3.0-litre straight-six engine has a twin-scroll turbocharger and produces 250kW of power and 500Nm of torque. It features a continuously-variable valve control to help it produce torque from very low revs. The straight-six drives the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic with Normal or Sport driving modes, the driver can select ratios with paddle shifters.
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By EWAN KENNEDY Using launch control function GR Supra can get from rest to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The stability control system has a Track setting that reduces the level of intervention. As is virtually the norm for highperformance machines these days GR Supra was tested at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany. It was driven on many other roads around the world - including in Australia with chief engineer Tetsuya Tada at the wheel.
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Similarly, cornering shows levels of grip and ease of control at speeds belying the fact that it’s a body on chassis 4WD. Then came the exciting part of the testing - serious off-road driving on moguls and steep, deeply rutted hill trails. Suzuki Jimny is just brilliant. It has even better approach / ramp-over / departure angle than before. It has clever features that provide maximum grip to the tyres that have traction by using Suzuki’s All Grip Pro system. Suzuki Jimny takes you places where other alleged SUVs would get well and truly stuck and does it so easily that it feels awith the terrain. The front seats are larger than in the superseded Jimny and, due to the squared off body, you don’t feel you’re rubbing against the person sitting alongside you. There’s more space in the back seats and
they have reasonable legroom even with a full-sized adult sitting in front of you. Boot space is pretty good for such a small vehicle and the back seats fold down to improve cargo space. You can also fold the front passenger seat almost flat to provide enough length to carry a ladder or long surfboard. Folding down the driver’s seat will make a vaguely comfortable double bed. At this stage only a single model is on sale in Queensland, Jimny GLX. It’s priced at $23,990 for a manual and $25,990 for the auto. On-road costs have to be factored in. A lower-specced Jimny GL seems likely to be introduced later. Stay tuned and we will advise if / when that happens. All-in-all the latest baby Suzuki 4WD is a masterpiece of automotive engineering and practicality. If you enjoy adventurous weekends but live in a big city and can only afford one vehicle - Jimny is it.
Toyota assures us the boot is large enough for two people’s luggage for a weekend away. It can be extended by removing a panel at the back of the cabin, thus creating enough space for a golf bag. Heaven help any Japanese designer who dares to design a car that cannot carry a golf bag…
It’s an open secret that the Toyota GR Supra was designed in co-operation with BMW and shares parts with the upcoming BMW Z4. Both cars will be built in the same factory in Graz, Austria. New Toyota GR Supra will be launched in Australia late 2019 with approximately 300 cars available in the first 12 months.
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January 25 - 31 | 2019
All-new BMW 3 Series: pricing and specifications
BMW Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the much anticipated allnew 3 Series that goes on-sale Downunder in March. It is longer and wider than ever before to provide a more spacious cabin particularly in the rear seats. Luggage capacity is pretty good at 480 litres and a 40:20:40 split-fold back seat lets you juggle people and cargo. A 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument cluster provides customisable key information. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the 10.25-inch central touchscreen that operates the key vehicle functions. BMW’s new Intelligent Personal Assistant is designed to make life easier. It responds
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By EWAN KENNEDY to voice prompts, and becomes instantly ‘live’ when the driver says “Hey BMW�. It learns and adapts to the driver’s habits and occupants’ cabin preferences over time. BMW 330i uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 190kW and a big torque spread 400Nm that goes from 1550 to 4400rpm. Zero to 100km/h is just 5.8 seconds. The 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine in the 320d develops 140kW, with 400Nm torque from 1750 to 2500rpm. Zero to 100km/h is quoted as 6.8 seconds. BMW’s M Sport Package is standard on both 320d and 330i, the Luxury Line is a no-cost option.
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