The Suzuki Jimny, a phenomenal off-road vehicle that has sparked a buying frenzy since its debut, making new units hard to find and even driving up the price of used models, is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about cars in recent years! Consumer electronics giant Xiaomi recently secured a license from Suzuki to release a 1/16 scale smart RC car based on the fourth-generation Jimny. Today, we're diving into this exciting new toy!
This Jimny RC car measures approximately 23.5 cm long and is incredibly lightweight at just 350 grams. Interestingly, it doesn't come with a traditional remote controller; instead, you operate it via a smartphone app connected to the car via Bluetooth. Power isn't supplied by disposable batteries either, but through a rechargeable system. The overall impression is one of convenience and simplicity, making it an easy-to-learn, entry-level RC car perfect for casual play.
▼ First, let's look at the packaging. The plain black background makes the lime green car body really pop, with the Xiaomi logo printed in the upper right corner.
▼ The other side features an action shot of the Jimny conquering mountainous terrain.
▼ The contents include the RC car body, instruction manual, stickers, and a charging cable.
▼ For the stickers, only numbers 1, 2, and 3 are indicated in the manual for placement, while other stickers are left for collectors to customize as they wish.
▼ Before applying any stickers, let's take a look at the Jimny RC car from various angles! While the plastic body shell doesn't utilize paintwork to achieve a more premium feel, the front and rear ends are undeniably detailed.
▼ The headlights and turn signals are crafted with clear parts, and Suzuki's "S" emblem shines with a beautiful metallic silver luster. The headlight detailing is particularly impressive!
▼ Next, let's check out the three areas where stickers are used for color accents—starting with the "high-mount stop lamp."
▼ The reverse lights are located on both sides of the bumper, and cleverly, the exhaust pipe serves as the connection point for the charging cable! This design is quite ingenious!
▼ The turn signals on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
▼ The tire details are also nicely sculpted!
▼ In addition to shock absorbers on both front and rear wheels, the soft rubber tires also provide a slight cushioning effect.
▼ Simply scan the QR Code in the instruction manual to download the "Smart RC Car" app for free. With your phone's Bluetooth enabled and the RC car powered on, connecting them is essentially effortless.
▼ The power source is located on the vehicle's chassis. A "white breathing light" indicates charging, while a "blue flashing light" signifies Bluetooth pairing mode.
▼ Below are three screenshots from the Smart RC Car app. From top to bottom, they show the standard control interface, detailed adjustment screens for features like speed limit, brake assist, and steering trim, and finally, the "Garage" which displays approximate performance stats and multi-angle views of the vehicle. We're definitely looking forward to more RC cars joining the lineup in the future!
▼ Pair it with the "Usavich" blind box figures to create hilarious scenes!
▼ The Jimny alone is incredibly eye-catching! Its boxy design becomes more endearing the more you look at it.
▼ Furthermore, for RC car toys like this, many collectors will undoubtedly delve into "customization." Beyond applying cherished stickers, you can repaint it, or even craft your own modification kits to give this Jimny RC car an even richer, personalized look!
▼ Our editor immediately transformed this Jimny RC car into a "Star Wars" themed Itasha! LOL!
Finally, let's talk about the driving experience. Controlling the throttle with your left hand and steering with your right on the phone screen mirrors the control schemes of many racing mobile games. During actual play, our editor found it easy to pick up, and the ability to enable features like speed limits and brake assist adds more versatility to the operation. Of course, the tactile feedback of a traditional RC controller, like the nuanced feel of the throttle, isn't present. However, considering the overall value, this is highly recommended for any Jimny enthusiast!
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