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title: Kyle Mansell and his Jimny
description: Kyle Mansell has caught the bug, the Jimny bug. Read about how many of his hobbies, camping trips and memories are centred this amazing 4WD.
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# [Kyle Mansell and his Jimny](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/kyle-mansell-and-his-jimny)

 Written by [Team Suzuki](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/author/team-suzuki) | May 16, 2024 11:25:35 PM

 

Kyle Mansell has caught the bug, the Jimny bug. "The Truck" as Kyle calls his [Suzuki Jimny](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/suvs/overview/jimny) is his work horse. It has taken a lead role in his life with many of his hobbies and memories centred around 4WD, camping and road trips in his Jimny. We took a few moments to chat with Kyle about his Jimny. 

### Tell us a little bit about yourself?

I’m a 26 year old smoke alarm technician living in Rotorua. 

### Why did you choose Suzuki over other brands?

I chose to go with Suzuki for the build quality. They're built tough.

### What do you love about your Suzuki?

I love my Suzuki because it goes anywhere I want it to, through forests, town and mountains. It’s my work horse. 

### How would you describe your Suzuki to a friend?

Suzuki is the best platform to customize. Everybody loves a Suzuki, which means whatever you can imagine, you can build it.

### Why was your Suzuki Jimny the right fit?

It was the right fit for me because it's affordable, reliable and such a fun car to drive!

### How has owning your Suzuki Jimny made a difference in your life?

My Suzuki is my hobby. I am in to 4WDing, camping, and road trips. It's opened so many doors, and I have so many memories, and have made so many good mates.

### Have you got a nickname for your Suzuki?

I call my Jimny "The Truck" because it’s my do it all truck.

### What will you be doing/where will you be going when you next pick up your car keys?

I’ll be going with mates to go 4WDing in the bush.

### What's some advice you would give to someone looking to buy a car?

If you want a small, reliable car that is built to last take a good look into Suzuki.

 

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