If you’ve been hunting around Dublin or across Ireland for a Suzuki Jimny, you’ll know one thing straight away — they’re hard to find, and when you do see one, the price is often eye-watering. That’s exactly why more Irish drivers are choosing to import a Suzuki Jimny rather than wait for one to appear on the local market.

At The Jimny Co, we specialise in bringing high-quality JDM Jimnys straight from Japan to Irish roads. Here’s what we’ve learned after years of sourcing, inspecting, and importing these little off-road icons.

Why Import a Suzuki Jimny Instead of Buying Locally?

1. Better Availability — Ireland Simply Doesn’t Get Enough Jimnys

Suzuki Ireland receives very limited allocations, and most of those go straight to existing dealership orders. It’s not unusual for customers to wait months, sometimes a year.

We often see people give up on local dealerships entirely and ask us to source a JDM Suzuki Jimny from Japan instead. In Japan, clean used models are plentiful, well maintained, and generally lower mileage than their European counterparts. Thanks to japanese car auctions and strict maintenance culture, many recent models come with a detailed service book and have been inspected regularly.

If Irish availability has you stuck, importing can be the quickest route onto the road.

2. More Competitive Pricing — Even After VRT

A lot of people assume importing is expensive, but once you factor in the high local demand and low supply, Suzuki Jimny import benefits include better value for money. In many cases, even after VRT, shipping, and registration fees, customers save money when importing. The Irish market mark-up simply isn’t there when you buy in Japan.

In our experience, you’ll get:

• Better condition for the price

• Lower average mileage

• More trim and spec options, including five door and Jimny Sierra variants

• Often, a final cost that beats local listings

3. Higher Spec and Unique JDM Features

JDM Jimnys often come with unique features that aren’t available on Irish or UK models:

• Rare colours and trims

• Aftermarket accessories and off-road packages

• Interior upgrades like push-button start and keyless entry

• Special-edition models with enhanced off road capabilities

Irish buyers love these because they add personality without compromising reliability. We inspect every vehicle before shipping, so you know exactly what you’re getting.

4. Ideal for Irish Roads and Weather

The Jimny might be compact, but it’s built for rough terrain. That’s why it’s such a good match for:

• Narrow country roads and urban streets

• Wintery, wet conditions

• Occasional off-roading and green-laning

• Car parks in central Dublin

• Soft ground at GAA pitches, beaches, and campsites

Whether you’re in South Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, or up the country, a compact SUV like this is ideal for everyday Irish driving.

5. We Handle the Entire Process — Hassle Free Importing

Importing sounds intimidating, but it isn’t when someone experienced handles it.

At The Jimny Co, we take care of the full process:

• Sourcing in Japan through trusted partners and japanese car auctions

• Detailed vehicle inspections and review of previous owner history

• Secure auction bidding with consideration of the auction grading system

• Shipping logistics — including container shipping and roll off options

• VRT prep and paperwork

• Registration and Irish plates

• NCT readiness and compliance with strict emissions regulations

• Warranty included

• Finance and trade-ins available

Most customers never have to lift a finger. By the time the Jimny arrives, it’s ready for the road and compliant with Irish regulations.

6. New vs Used Jimny Imports — More Choice, Less Stress

Whether you want a newer model with automatic transmission or an older, tax-friendly Kei version, the Japanese market offers massive choice.

We often see:

• Drivers choosing nearly-new models to avoid long Irish wait times

• Off-road enthusiasts picking older “square-body” Jimnys with uncompromising off road ability

• Buyers going for low-mileage used imports because the condition is exceptional

Japan’s strict maintenance culture and annual checks (similar to NCT, but even tougher) mean vehicles tend to be in better condition than Irish equivalents.