There’s a bit of contemporary expertise, too, within the type of a 9.0in touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though it may be a bit tough at occasions to hit the suitable icon.

That’s partly as a result of the 5-Door makes use of the identical ladder-frame chassis and three-link rigid-axle suspension as the usual Jimny, which implies the journey usually feels unsettled, even when the longer wheelbase does enhance issues barely.

The naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine has the identical meagre 103bhp and 99lb ft of torque to tug alongside the extra 75kg of weight, which implies plenty of down-changes and revs up inclines and at motorway speeds. Meanwhile, the steering requires vital effort and the brakes hardly encourage confidence.

None of those flaws detract from the Jimny’s lovable character, although, even when they need to. Get off the Tarmac and the Jimny comes into its personal, like a child Jeep Wrangler.

An computerized gearbox is on the market, however we examined the five-speed guide, which made gentle work of channelling that small torque output. It’s splendid to be used on farm tracks, gravel roads and nation lanes, the place it feels way more comfy. On an off-road course, we put its 210mm of floor clearance to the check, in addition to its 36deg method angle and 47deg departure angle.