Those looking for a capable, affordable, frugal and reliable off-road vehicle need look no further than Suzuki's Jimny, which has a rock-solid reputation amongst enthusiasts. Introduced back in late 2018, supply issues once plagued the micro-off-road, but that is now a thing of the past. Let's see which derivative has lost the most value since new.
Related: Everything you need to know about the Suzuki Jimny
If you're looking to sell off your current SUV in favour of a new Suzuki Jimny, you'll want to make sure you're buying the one that holds its value the best. We took a look at the offerings from Suzuki and selected the 2021 model range, comparing how much they're worth now, nearly four years down the line. The figures below are only an indication of market value and are compiled with the help of TransUnion.
The Suzuki Jimny was initially available in three model trims, the base model GA, the GLX with a manual gearbox and a GLX with an automatic gearbox. Suzuki has introduced a mid-tier GL trim since the model's initial launch, however, for today's comparison, we will be using models from 2018, 2019 and 2020, when the GL was not yet available.
Suzuki Jimny (fourth generation)
Jimny GA AllGrip
New Value - R264 900
Retail Value - R302 777
Percentage Loss - +114.3 (gain)
Jimny GLX AllGrip (manual)
New Value - R299 900
Retail Value - R347 375
Percentage Loss - +115.8% (gain)
Jimny GLX AllGrip (automatic)
New Value - R319 900
Retail Value - R350 668
Percentage Loss - +109.6% (gain)
Verdict
When looking at the figures, it's incredible to see that all of the Jimny derivatives are worth more now than when they were new. It would appear that the automatic variant, which was the more numerous model seen within our search parameters, gained the least value. It would appear that a Jimny is a solid place to invest your money if you are in the market for a vehicle of this type.
