Suzuki Jimny Self Drive Car Rental In Uganda

Suzuki Jimny is one of those few cars on the Ugandan market that allow you to traverse the country with ease. With a lot of unpaved roads around the country, the ground clearance of the Suzuki Jimny makes it the modern equivalent of the first-generation Toyota RAV4. Though the price is currently more than double what you would be charged for the RAV4, the peace of mind that comes with hiring a low-mileage vehicle is what you might not be willing to forego. For instance, the car has very good mileage per liter.

Unlike the Rav4 that ranges between 7 and 10 kilometers per liter of fuel, the Suzuki Jimny will take you around 15km per liter. Though the majority of people often focus on the car rental price per day, it is always important that you factor in the fuel cost. You could get a cheaper car but end up spending more money on extra fuel. And with this also comes the higher chances of an older car breaking down. In fact, if you choose to get insurance from your home country, chances are very high that they will decline it.

However, for a car such as a Suzuki Jimny, you can easily get insurance from your home country. You are looking at a car that is less than 5 years old in a country where driving 20-year-old cars is the norm. Here is what you need to know about the Suzuki Jimny specifications.

Year of Manufacture: Model 2024

Suzuki Jimny

Year of commissioning or first use: 2026

Mileage: Less than 8,000km 

Gearbox: Automatic/Manual 

Fuel type: Gasoline

Spare tyre: One

Engine: 1462cc 4 cylinder engine (K15B)

AC: Yes

Charging port: Yes

Radio: Yes 

Emergency Tools: Triangle, spanner, Jack, jumper cables and tow rope

Price per day: $140, $130, $120, $110, $100, $90. The prices range based on the time of the year, the number of days and whether you are including extra things such as a fridge and a rooftop tent.

Rooftop tent: Yes at an extra $20 per day

Suzuki Jimny Vs Rav4

The Suzuki Jimny 2024 cannot compare to the Rav4 2024. The Rav4 2024 is a better car. However it is very hard to find a Toyota Rav4 2024 available for self drive. Therefore if we are speaking of self drive car hire in Uganda, then you would have to compare the Rav4 first generation against the Suzuki Jimny. The Rav4 first generation has a 2000cc gasoline engine. It is a four cylinder engine stronger than that of the Suzuki Jimny. However since these are cars that are often hired for two people or couples, the Suzuki Jimny can suffice.

You should also be considerate about the rooftop tent. There are some rooftop tents that are too heavy for a small car such as the Suzuki Jimny. Therefore, given its small engine, you would need a rooftop tent that is very light. On the side of the Rav4, most companies were never offering it with a rooftop tent. The same will likely apply for the Suzuki Jimny once it hits a 50,000km mark.

What to Put In Mind when Hiring a Suzuki Jimny in Uganda

It is important to note that not everyone that list these cars has them available in their fleet. To save yourself the trouble of hiring from a middle man, it is better to contact car rental agencies like 4x4uganda that has its own fleet of cars.

The company will require you to pay a security deposit that is refundable at the end of the trip. This is to ensure that you drive the car with care. It is also important to note that there is a difference between a down payment and a security deposit. Some clients assume that the down payment is the same as a security deposit which is rarely the case.

It is recommended to fuel at Total, Gaz, Stabex or Shell. These are the fuel stations that can easily take responsibility in case their is an error in fueling the car. It will also save you from fueling with unclean fuel that might affect the engine in due course. Do not be scammed most so in Queen Elizabeth about adding more oil into the car engine or coolant. It is very common to be scammed in these places but tempting you to check the engine oil while the engine is still hot. Engine oil can only be checked when the car has cooled down.