Driving Suzuki Jimny 5 Doors At IIMS, Kental Sensation Offroad And Suitable For Adventure

The sensation of driving Suzuki Jimny 5 Pintu at IIMS. (Photo: Afrizal / VOI)

PT Suzuki Sales Indonesia (SIS) brought various mainstay models at the IIMS 2025 event, one of which was Jimny 5 Door which launched last year. The VOI team had the opportunity to try out the car directly which offered the off-road toughness at the IIMS 2025 test drive area, although not many obstacles were presented but could feel a little energy, suspension and handling this car.

Before discussing the short driving taste, it's incomplete to review this little Suzuki Jimny 5 Door design. Yes, this Japanese brand embeds an iconic design combined with increased comfort and functionality. This car comes with a length of 3,965 mm, a width of 1,645 mm, and a height of 1,720 mm, with a wheelbase distance of 2,590 mm and a ground clearance of 210 mm. This design provides a balance between off-road capabilities and urban driving convenience.

Continued to driving, this time the VOI team became the driver of the Jimny 5 Door. When it became an unusually wide internal view (visibility). The interior also provides comfort, although not many soft touch materials were provided. The number of physical buttons still makes it easier for users to control the car. When driving, this car offers instant energy thanks to the 1.462 cc capacity K15B engine, this car is capable of producing up to 101 hp power at 6.000 rpm and a 130 Nm peak torque at 4.000 rpm. For the record, this force is channeled through a choice of 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. There are several obstacles to feel the sensation of the suspension. When being a driver, this car offers an adult sensation, when invited to cross a bumpy road also still gives a comfortable impression. In addition, the handling is also quite good and very light if you are invited to maneuver, either on a rock road or a straight road without obstacles.

This one car is equipped with a variety of excellent features, one of which is the hill hold assist that serves to hold the car while on the climb, and of course this feature is very helpful. As an addition, Jimny 5 Pintu is equipped with an AllGrip Pro, which offers three wheel drive modes, 2H for normal speeds on asphalt roads, 4H for light offroad fields, and 4L for offroad fields. This feature is supported by a 3-link rigid axle suspension with coil spring in front and behind, ensuring stability and comfort in various road conditions. Regarding safety features, the car is equipped with six air bags, braking systems with a Brake Limited Differential Track Control, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Descent Control, and Hill Hold Assist. These features are designed to improve vehicle security and control, especially when crossing challenging terrain.