The Suzuki Jimny has been a resounding success for the Japanese brand, and with the recent availability of stock, there are more Jimnys in the local market than ever. Which trim depreciates most within the line-up, though?
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.
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.
Sean NurseWith a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.View News & Reviews
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